Something Not Working (continued)
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (CONTINUED)
Ice maker is not making " Ice maker is producing less ice " Ice maker should produce approximately 4 - 5 pounds
enough ice. than you expect. of ice every 24 hours. Extra Ice should produce up to 6
pounds of ice every 24 hours.
" Freezer is not cold enough. " See PROBLEM section TEMPERATURES ARE TOO
WARM.
" Household water line valve is " Turn on household water line valve.
not completely open.
" Check to see if water " If it is, replace the ice & water filter cartridge.
dispenser is dispensing slower
than normal.
Ice maker will not stop " Ice maker wire signal arm is " Move item and release wire signal arm. Remove any
making ice. being held down by some item ice cubes that are frozen together over the wire signal
in the freezer. arm.
Ice maker is not separating " Ice cubes are not being used " Remove and shake ice container to separate cubes.
the ice cubes. frequently enough.
" Ice cubes are hollow or smaller " The ice & water filter cartridge may be clogged.
than normal. Replace filter cartridge.
Ice has bad odour and " Ice has picked up odor or " Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice. Ice maker will
taste. flavor from strong food stored produce fresh supply.
in refrigerator or freezer.
" Water running to ice maker " Add filter to water supply line. Consult a water
has poor taste or odor. purifying company.
" Ice not used frequently enough. " Discard stale ice.
ICE DISPENSER
Dispenser will not dispense " Ice storage container is empty. " When the first supply of ice is dropped into the
ice. container, the dispenser should operate.
" Freezer temperature is set too " Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice
warm. cubes will be made. When first supply of ice is made,
dispenser should operate.
" Household water line valve is " Open household water line valve. Allow sufficient time
not open. for the ice to be made. When ice is made, the
dispenser should operate.
" Freezer door is not closed. " Ensure freezer door is closed.
" Ice dispensing arm has been " Motor is overloaded. Motor overload protector will
held in for more than 4-5 reset in approximately 3 minutes. Ice can then be
minutes. dispensed.
Ice dispenser is jammed. " Ice has melted and frozen " Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the contents.
around auger due to infrequent Clean container, wipe dry, and replace in proper
use, temperature fluctuations, position. When new ice is made, dispenser should
and/or power outages. operate.
" Ice cubes are jammed
between ice maker and back " Remove ice cubes that are jamming the dispenser.
of ice container.
" Ice cubes are frozen together. " Use the dispenser often so that cubes do not freeze
together.
" Ice cubes are hollow or smaller " The ice & water filter cartridge could be clogged.
than normal. Replace the filter cartridge. Dispensing system
operates best at 20 - 100 psi water pressure. Well
water pressures should fall within this range.
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