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Ice or water has
an off-taste, odor,
or gray color
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New plumbing connections
- New plumbing connections can result in off-flavored or discolored ice
or water. This problem should go away over time.
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Ice has been stored too long
- Discard the ice and wash the ice bin. Allow 24 hours for the ice maker
to produce new ice.
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Odor has transferred from food
- Use airtight moisture-proof packaging to store food.
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Use of non-recommended water supply line
- Odors and tastes can transfer from certain materials
used in non-recommended water supply lines. Use only a recommended water supply line.
See “Water supply requirements”.
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There are minerals (such as sulfur) in the water
- A water filter may need to be installed in order to
remove the minerals.
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Water filter was recently installed or replaced
- Gray or dark discoloration in ice or water indicates
that the water filtration system needs additional flushing. See “Water and ice dispensers”.
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ICE AND WATER
Possible causes and/or recommended solutions
Water dispenser
will not operate
properly
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Doors not closed completely
- Make sure both doors are firmly closed. (On some models, only the
freezer door must be closed in order to operate the dispenser).
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Refrigerator is not connected to a water supply, or the water supply shutoff valve is not
turned
on
- Connect the refrigerator to a water supply and make sure the water shutoff valve is fully
open.
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Kink in the water source line
- A kink in the water line can reduce water flow to the dispenser.
Straighten the water line.
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Water pressure to the home is not at or above 22 psi (147 kPa)
- The water pressure to the home
affects the flow from the dispenser. See “Water supply requirements”.
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New installation
- After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the water system.
See “Water and ice dispensers”.
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Dispenser is locked
- Unlock the dispenser. See “Water and ice dispensers”.
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Water filter is clogged or incorrectly installed
- Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.
See “Water filtration system”.
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A reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply
- This can
decrease water pressure. See “Water supply requirements”.
NOTE:
If questions remain regarding water pressure, contact a licensed, qualified plumber.
Water is leaking or
dripping from the
dispenser
NOTE:
After dispensing, a few additional drops of water are normal.
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Glass was not held under the dispenser long enough
- Hold the glass under the dispenser for 2 to
3 seconds after releasing the dispenser pad/lever.
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New installation, or water filter was recently installed or replaced
- Air in the water lines causes
the water dispenser to drip. Flush the water system to remove the air in the water lines.
See “Water and ice dispensers”.
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Residual ice in the dispenser chute is melting
- Make sure the ice chute is free of ice shavings or
pieces.
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