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Troubleshooting
Operational notes
1.
The Ice Maker valve contains a flow washer that acts like a
pressure regulator to control the water flow. For the Ice Maker
to work properly, the water pressure in your home must be
between 20 and 120 pounds per-square-inch (psi). If you
encounter problems with your Ice Maker's ability to produce
ice, call your water utility company and have the water
pressure checked.
2.
The Ice Maker's water valve is equipped with two strainers:
a plastic basket type and a wire-mesh screen. Both of these
can be cleaned by turning off the water and disassembling
the water valve (your service center should be able to
provide this service). If local water conditions require periodic
cleaning, or if you use a well as a water source, you should
consider installing a second water strainer in the water line.
You can obtain a water strainer from your local appliance
dealer.
Troubleshooting chart
The following chart lists several common problems that could occur with your Ice Maker.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
One or more of the following sounds is heard:
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Buzzing
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Trickling water
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Thud (clatter of ice)
The water valve is operating.
Ice is being dumped into the ice bin.
Ice tastes stale.
The ice is old. Make a new batch.
Water in Ice Maker overflows.
Refrigerator or Ice Maker is not level. If the Ice Maker still overflows
after leveling, turn off the Ice Maker’s water supply at the shut-off
valve and turn the switch “off”; then contact your local service center.
Not enough ice.
It will take 72 hours to fill the ice bucket. The ice maker will make ice
every 2 to 3 hours. For more ice, adjust the freezer control for a colder
setting.
Ice making has stopped.
Make sure that the water valve is Open.
The water valve screen is clogged (contact your local service)
