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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 70-120 cubes every 24 hours.
Is the freezer temperature cold enough to produce ice?
Wait 24 hours after hookup for ice production. See “Using the
Control(s)”, depending on the model.
See “Ice Maker”.
on? Turn on the water valve. See “Connect the Water
Supply”.
Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no ice
been produced? Be sure your refrigerator has been
turned on. See “Connect the Water Supply”.
Is an ice cube jammed in the ejector arm? Remove the ice
from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. See “Ice Maker”.
Has a large amount of ice just been removed? Allow
24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.
Is the control set correctly? If too little ice is produced, see
“Using the Control(s)”, depending on the model.
The
“Water Filtration
System”.
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
Have the ice cubes been stored too long? Throw old ice
away and make a new supply.
Has food in the refrigerator been wrapped properly? See
“Refrigerator Features. ”
Do the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned? See
“Cleaning”.
Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)?
may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
Gray or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water
system more thoroughly, at least 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) or
5 minutes initially. Discard discolored ice.
The water dispenser will not operate properly
The water system needs
Dispense and discard 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. This will
take approximately 5 minutes and will help clear air from the
See “Water Dispenser. ”
connected at the source?
turned on and the water source is connected to the
refrigerator. See “Connect the Water Supply”.
See “Connect the Water Supply”. If clogging or installation is
not a problem, call for service or contact a plumber.
Is there a kink in the home water source line?
plumber.
The
installed correctly and is not clogged. If installation or
clogging is not a problem, call for service.
your cold water supply? See “ Water Supply Requirements”.
The
“Water Filtration
System]’.
Water leaking from the dispenser
Is the glass not being held under the water dispenser long
enough? Hold the container under the water dispenser 2 to
3 seconds after releasing the dispenser lever. Water may
continue to dispense during this time.
The
24 to 72 hours.