Midea IM1800MD, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Caution
Do not try to repair your ice maker yourself. Doing so invalidates
the warranty.
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
The ice maker makes no ice The freezer temperature is too
high.
Make sure that the freezer temperature is low enough to make
ice.
There may be something
mechanically wrong with the
ice maker.
Test or have tested the following:
• The ejector gear
• The ejector motor
• The ice mold heater
• The holding switch
• The water inlet switch
• The thermostat
• The water inlet valve
The ice maker is not
working
The ice maker is not plugged
in correctly.
Make sure that the ice maker connector plug is fully inserted
into the socket.
The ice tray is not filling The fill tube is not correctly
seated in the fill cup.
Make sure that the fill tube is correctly inserted into the fill cup
opening.
The water supply valve is
turned off.
Make sure that the water supply valve is turned on.
Inspect the water supply line for problems.
The ice smells funny The ice storage bin needs
cleaning.
Empty and wash the ice storage bin and discard the old ice
cubes.
The ice maker buzzes Normal The ice maker water valve buzzes when the ice maker fills with
water.
The ice maker makes too
much ice or will not shut
off
The wire signal arm is jammed
in the wrong position.
Make sure that the ice maker wire signal arm is not jammed
and free it if it is.
The shutoff switch is broken. Call an appliance technician and have the switch tested.
The ice cubes will not eject There may be something
mechanically wrong with the
ice maker.
Test or have tested the following:
• The ejector gear
• The ejector motor
• The ice mold heater
• The holding switch
• The thermostat
The ice smells funny or
tastes bad
The ice storage bin or freezer
needs cleaning.
Empty and wash the ice storage bin and discard the old ice
cubes. Wash the interior of the freezer. Remove any old food.
The water inlet filter (if you are
using one) needs to be
replaced.
Replace the water inlet filter.
There may be impurities in the
water supply line.
Flush out the water supply line.
Ice Maker