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Are the doors not closed completely? Close the doors
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firmly. If they do not close completely, see 'q-he doors will not
Off-taste,
odor or gray color in the ice
close completely"
later in this section.
•
Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents air transfer and
makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See
"Cleaning."
•
Are the door gaskets not sealed all the way around?
Contact a technician or other qualified person.
NOTE: Your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one
due to its high-efficiency
motor.
The refrigerator
seems to make too much noise
•
The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. See "Normal
Sounds."
The ice maker is not producing
ice or not enough ice
•
Has the ice maker just been installed? Wait 72 hours for full
ice production
to begin. Once your refrigerator is cooled, the
ice maker should produce 70 to 120 cubes every 24 hours.
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Is the freezer temperature
cold enough to produce ice?
Wait 24 hours after ice maker hookup for ice production.
See
"Using the Controls."
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Is the ice maker wire shutoff arm in the OFF (arm up)
position (on some models)? Lower the wire shutoff arm to
the ON (arm down) position. See "Ice Maker and Storage
Bin."
•
IS the ice maker switch in the OFF (right) position
(on
some models)? Move ice maker switch to the ON (left)
position. See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket."
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Is the water line shutoff valve to the refrigerator
turned
on? Turn on the water valve. See "Water Supply Connection."
•
Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no ice
been produced? Make sure your refrigerator has been
connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve is
turned on. See "Water Supply Connection."
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Is an ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm?
For models with a standard ice storage bin, remove the ice
from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. For models with an
ice storage bin on the freezer door, access the ice maker by
depressing the ice sensor door on the upper left side of the
freezer interior. While depressing the sensor door, lift the ice
maker service door and remove the ice from the ejector with
a plastic utensil. See "ice Maker and Storage Bin."
•
Has a large amount of ice just been removed?
Allow 24
hours for ice maker to produce more ice.
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Are the controls set correctly? See "Using the Controls."
•
Is there a water filter installed
on the refrigerator?. The
filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly. Check the filter
installation instructions
to ensure that the filter was installed
correctly and is not clogged. If installation or clogging is not a
problem, call a technician or other qualified person.
•
Is a reverse osmosis water filtration
system connected to
your cold water supply? See "Water Supply Requirements."
NOTE: If not due to any of the above, there may be a problem
with the water line. Call for service.
•
Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored or
off-flavored ice? Discard the first few batches of ice.
•
Have the ice cubes been stored too long? Throw old ice
away and make a new supply.
•
Does the freezer and ice storage bin need to be cleaned?
See "Cleaning" or "Ice Maker and Storage Bin."
•
Has food in the freezer or refrigerator been wrapped
properly? Use airtight, moisture-proof
packaging to help
prevent odor transfer to stored food.
•
Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter
may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?
Gray or
dark discoloration
in ice indicates that the water filtration
system needs additional flushing. Run additional water
through the water dispenser to flush the water filtration
system more thoroughly (at least 2 to 3 gal. [8 to 12 L] or 6 to
7 minutes initially). Discard discolored
ice.
The ice dispenser will not operate
properly
•
Is the freezer door closed completely? Push the door firmly
closed. If it will not close all the way, see "The doors will not
close completely"
later in this section.
Is the ice storage bin installed
correctly?. For models with a
standard ice storage bin, push the ice storage bin in all the
way. For models with an ice storage bin on the freezer door,
the bin should sit level. Remove and replace the bin in the
door making sure it is properly aligned and snapped securely
into place. See "ice Maker and Storage Bin."
Has the wrong ice been added to the bin? Use only cubes
produced by the current ice maker. If other cubes have been
added, remove all cubes and check to see that none have
become stuck in the delivery chute.
•
Has the ice frozen in the ice storage bin? Shake the ice
storage bin to separate cubes. If cubes do not separate,
empty bin and wait 24 hours for ice to restock.
Has the ice melted around the auger (metal spiral) in the
ice storage bin? Dump the ice cubes and clean the ice
storage bin completely. Allow 24 hours for the ice maker to
restock. Do not try to remove the melted ice with a sharp
object. You could damage the ice storage bin.
•
Is ice stuck in the delivery chute? Clear the ice from the
delivery chute with a plastic utensil. Do not use anything
sharp to remove the ice. You could cause damage.
Is the ice dispenser
stalling while dispensing "crushed"
ice? Stop dispensing ice. Change the ice button from
"crushed" to "cubed." Depress the ice dispenser arm using a
sturdy glass. If cubed ice dispenses correctly, depress the
button for "crushed"
ice and begin dispensing again. See
"Water and Ice Dispensers."
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