Off-taste, odor or gray color in the iceThe water dispenser will not operate properly
New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections Freezer door closed completely? Close the door firmly. If it
can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. does not close completely, see ?The doors will not close
completely.?
Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow
24 hours for ice maker to make new ice. Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply
shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water
Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.
packaging to store food.
Is the water pressure at least 30 psi (207 kPa)? The water
Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water
pressure to the home determines the flow from the dispenser.
filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
See ?Water Supply Requirements.?
Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or
Kink in the home water source line? Straighten the water
dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration
source line.
system needs additional flushing.
New installation? Flush and fill the water system.
The ice dispenser will not operate properlyWater filter installed on the refrigerator? The filter may be
clogged or incorrectly installed.
If the ice storage bin is located on the door, remove the
Is a reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
temporary shield from underneath the ice storage bin. See
your cold water supply? See ?Water Supply Requirements?
?Ice Maker and Storage Bin.?
in either the Installation Instructions or the Use & Care Guide.
Freezer door closed completely? Close the door firmly. If it
does not close completely, see ?The doors will not close Water is leaking from the dispenser
completely.?
Ice bin installed correctly? Be sure the ice bin is firmly in NOTE: One or two drops of water after dispensing is normal.
position.
Glass not being held under the dispenser long enough?
New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after
for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice releasing the dispenser lever.
production.New installation? Flush the water system. See ?Water and
Ice stuck in the delivery chute? Use a plastic utensil to clear Ice Dispensers.?
the delivery chute.
Recently changed water filter? Flush the water system. See
Has the wrong ice been added to the bin? Use only cubes ?Water and Ice Dispensers.?
produced by the current ice maker.
Has the ice melted around the auger (metal spiral) in the The dispenser water is not cool enough
ice bin? Dump the ice cubes and clean the ice bin.
NOTE: Water from the dispenser is chilled to only 50°F (10°C).
New installation? Allow 24 hours after installation for the
WARNINGwater supply to cool completely.
Recently dispensed large amount of water? Allow 24 hours
for water supply to cool completely.
Water not been recently dispensed? The first glass of water
may not be cool. Discard the first glass of water.
Refrigerator connected to a cold water pipe? Make sure
the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe. See ?Water
Cut Hazard
Supply Requirements.?
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.
Is the ice dispenser stalling while dispensing ?crushed?
ice? Change the ice button from ?crushed? to ?cubed.? If
cubed ice dispenses correctly, depress the button for
?crushed? ice and begin dispensing again.
Has the dispenser arm been held in too long? Ice will stop
dispensing when the arm is held in too long. Wait 3 minutes
for dispenser motor to reset before using again.
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