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The doors are difficult to open
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Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces
with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.
Temperature and Moisture
Temperature is too warm
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New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
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Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
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Large load of food added? Allow several hours for
refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
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Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in
24 hours. See “Using the Control(s).”
There is interior moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.
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Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.
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Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
Ice and Water
The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice
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Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply
shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.
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Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water flow. Straighten the water source line.
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Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch
(depending on model) is in the ON position.
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New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation
for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice
production.
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Freezer door closed completely? Firmly close the freezer
compartment door. If the freezer compartment door will not
close all the way, see “The doors will not close completely,”
earlier in this section.
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Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for
ice maker to produce more ice.
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Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm?
Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
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Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and
operate ice maker. If ice volume improves, then the filter may
be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it
correctly.
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Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
See “Water Supply Requirements.”
The ice cubes are hollow or small
NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.
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Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff
valve fully open.
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Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water flow. Straighten the water source line.
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Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and
operate ice maker. If ice quality improves, then the filter may
be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it
correctly.
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Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
See “Water Supply Requirements.”
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Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a
licensed, qualified plumber.
Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice
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New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections
can cause discolored or off-flavored ice.
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Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow
24 hours for ice maker to make new ice.
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Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof
packaging to store food.
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Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water
filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
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Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark
discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system
needs additional flushing. Flush the water system before using
a new water filter. Replace water filter when indicated. See
“Water Filtration System.”
The water dispenser will not operate properly
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Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply
shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.
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Kink in the water source line? Straighten the water source
line.
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New installation? Flush and fill the water system. See “Water
Dispenser.”
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Is the water pressure at least 35 psi (241 kPa)? The water
pressure to the home determines the flow from the dispenser.
See “Water Supply Requirements.”
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Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and
operate dispenser. If water flow increases, the filter may be
clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it
correctly.
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Refrigerator door closed completely? Close the door firmly.
If it does not close completely, see “The doors will not close
completely,” earlier in this section.
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Recently removed the doors? Make sure the water
dispenser wire/tube assembly has been properly reconnected.
See “Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer.”
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Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
See “Water Supply Requirements.”
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.