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PROBLEM
CAUSE
COrrECTION
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKEr
Ice maker is not mak-
ing any ice.
Ice maker wire signal arm is in
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the “up” or
OFF
position.
Ice maker power switch is Off.
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Ice maker has small cube
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caught in mechanism.
Saddle valve on cold water
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pipe is clogged or restricted by
foreign material.
Move wire signal arm to the “down” or
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ON
position. (side
mounted)
Turn power switch to On (“
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I
”) position. (rear mounted)
Remove small cube from ice maker. The ice and water
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filter cartridge may be clogged. Replace filter cartridge.
Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. En-
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sure that valve is not a self-piercing saddle valve. Clean
valve. Replace valve if necessary.
Ice maker is not mak-
ing enough ice.
Ice maker is producing less ice
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than you expect.
Check to see if water dispenser
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is dispensing slower than normal.
Side mounted ice maker should produce 4 to 4.5 pounds
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(approximately 4 quarts) of ice every 24 hours. A rear
mounted ice maker should produce 3 to 4 pounds (ap-
proximately 3½ quarts) of ice every 24 hours.
Quick Ice
option should produce up to 50% more ice every 24 hours.
If it is, replace the ice and water filter cartridge.
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Ice maker will not stop
making ice.
Ice maker wire signal arm is
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being held down by some item
in the freezer.
Move item and release wire signal arm. Remove any ice
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cubes that are frozen together over the wire signal arm.
Ice cubes are freezing
together.
Ice cubes are not being used
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frequently enough.
Ice cubes are hollow (partially
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frozen cubes with water inside).
Freezer control is set too warm.
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Remove ice container and discard ice from container. Ice
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maker will produce fresh supply.
The ice and water filter cartridge may be clogged. Replace
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filter cartridge.
Set freezer control to colder setting. Allow 24 hours for
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temperature to stabilize.
ICE DISPENSEr
Dispenser will not dis-
pense ice.
Ice storage container is empty.
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Freezer temperature is set too
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warm.
Household water line valve is
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not open.
Ice dispensing arm has been held
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in for more than 4-5 minutes.
When the first supply of ice is dropped into the container,
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the dispenser should operate.
Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice cubes
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will be made. When first supply of ice is made, dispenser
should operate.
Open household water line valve. Allow sufficient time
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for the ice to be made. When ice is made, the dispenser
should operate.
Motor is overloaded. Motor over load protector will reset in
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approximately 3 minutes. Ice can then be dispensed.
Ice dispenser is
jammed.
Ice has melted and frozen
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around auger due to infrequent
use, temperature fluctuations,
and/or power outages.
Ice cubes are jammed between
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ice maker and back of ice
container.
Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the contents.
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Clean container, wipe dry, and replace in proper position.
When new ice is made, dispenser should operate.
Remove ice cubes that are jamming the dispenser.
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OPENING/CLOSING OF DOOrS/DrAWErS
Door(s) will not close.
Door was closed too hard, caus-
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ing other door to open slightly.
Refrigerator is not level. It
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rocks on the floor when moved
slightly.
Refrigerator is touching a wall
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or cabinet.
Close both doors gently.
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Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support
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the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging
or sloping floor.
Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support
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the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging
or sloping floor.
Drawers are difficult to
move.
Food is touching shelf on top of
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drawer.
Track that drawers slide on is
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dirty.
Remove top layer of items in drawer.
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Ensure drawer is properly installed on track.
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Clean drawer, rollers, and track. See
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Care & Cleaning
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