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Problem
Cause
Solution
Off-taste, odor or
gray color in the
ice
New plumbing connections?
Ice stored too long?
Odor transfer from food?
Are there minerals (such as
sulfur) in the water?
Water filter installed on the
refrigerator?
New plumbing connections
can cause discolored or off-
flavored ice.
Discard ice. Wash ice bin.
Allow 24 hours for ice maker
to make new ice.
Use airtight, moisture proof
packaging to store food.
A water filter may need to
be installed to remove the
minerals.
Gray or dark discoloration in
ice indicates that the water
filtration system needs
additional flushing. Flush the
water system before using a
new water filter. Replace
water filter when indicated.
See “Water Filtration
System”.
The water and
ice dispenser will
not operate
properly
Refrigerator connected to a
water supply and the supply
shutoff valve turned on?
Kink in the water source
line?
New installation?
Is the water pressure at least
35 psi (241 kPa)?
Connect refrigerator to
water supply and turn water
shutoff valve fully open.
Straighten the water source
line.
Flush and fill the water
system.
See “Water and Ice
Dispenser”.
The water pressure to the
home determines the flow
from the dispenser.
See
“Water Supply Requirements”.
Problem
Cause
Solution
The water and
ice dispenser will
not operate
properly
Water filter installed on the
refrigerator?
Refrigerator door closed
completely?
Recently removed the
doors?
Reverse osmosis water
filtration system connected
to your cold water supply?
Remove filter and operate
dispenser. If water flow
increases, the filter may be
clogged or incorrectly
installed. Replace filter or
reinstall it correctly.
Close the door firmly. If it
does not close completely,
see “The doors will not
close completely”.
Make sure the water
dispenser wire/tube
assembly has been properly
reconnected at the bottom
of the refrigerator door. See
“Refrigerator Doors and
Drawer”.
This can decrease water
pressure.
See “Water Supply
Requirements”.
Water is leaking
from the
dispenser system
Note:
One or
two drops of
water after
dispensing is
normal.
Glass not being held under
the dispenser long enough?
New installation?
Recently changed water
filter?
Water on the floor near the
base grille?
Hold the glass under the
dispenser two to three
seconds after releasing the
dispenser lever.
Flush the water system.
See
“Water and Ice Dispenser”.
Flush the water system. S
ee
“Water and Ice Dispenser”.
Make sure the water
dispenser tube connections
are fully tightened.
See
“Refrigerator Doors and
Drawer”.
Water from the
dispenser is warm
Note:
Water from
the dispenser is
only chilled to
50°F (10°C).
New installation?
Recently dispensed large
amount of water?
Water not been recently
dispensed?
Refrigerator connected to a
cold water pipe?
Allow 24 hours after
installation for the water
supply to cool completely.
Allow 24 hours for water
supply to cool completely.
The first glass of water may
not be cool. Discard the first
glass of water.
Make sure the refrigerator is
connected to a cold water
pipe.
See “Water Supply
Requirements”.
Ice and Water
Ice and Water
Cut Hazard
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.
WARNING
