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troubleshooting
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poSSibLE CAUSES
SoLUtioN
automatic ice-maker
The ice maker
is not making
any ice
• Ice maker is in the OFF position
• See Ice maker section in user manual: turn switch to
ON position
• Water tap is turned off
• Turn on the water tap
• The freezer is not cold enough
• See the Problem section: ‘If the temperature in the
refrigerator is too warm’
• The water dispenser may not be dispensing water
• If it isn’t, the ice & water filter cartridge may be clogged
or restricted by foreign material, and will need to
be replaced
• Filter may be blocked
• Check and/or change filter
The ice-maker
is not making
enough ice
• The ice maker is producing less ice than you expect • The ice maker should produce approximately
0 5-1 kilogram of ice every 24 hours
• The freezer is not cold enough
• See section ‘Controlling temperatures’
• Household water tap is not open
• Open the household water tap
• The water dispenser is dispensing slower than normal • Replace the water filter cartridge
Ice cubes are too
small or too big
• Restricted water flow to the ice maker
• Water pressure may be too low
• Water pressure may be too high
• Appliance not levelled correctly
• Replace the filter cartridge, as the water filter cartridge
may be clogged
• Check water supply hose for kinks
• Check water pressure meets minimum and maximum
requirement (see install instructions)
• If all of the above is OK adjust ice cube size (refer to
‘Adjusting ice cube size on page 27)
The ice has a
bad odour and
taste
• The ice has picked up odour or flavour from
strongly flavoured food stored in the refrigerator or
freezer
• Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice. The ice maker will
produce a fresh supply
• Change ice monthly
• The water running into the ice maker has poor
taste or colour
• Add or replace water filter to water supply. Consult a
water purifying company
• Ice not used frequently enough
• Discard stale ice monthly
iCE diSpENSER
The dispenser
will not
dispense ice
• The ice storage container is empty
• The ice chute is blocked
• Refer ‘the ice maker is not making any ice’ section above.
• The first supply of ice may take up to 4 hours after power
up, try the dispenser after ice is made
• Remove ice bin to gain access to chute underneath and
remove any ice causing the blockage Dry the surface of
the chute with a paper towel or similar and replace the
ice bin ensuring it is fully seated on the door
The ice
dispenser
is jammed
• Ice has melted and frozen around the stirrer or
in the crusher due to infrequent use, temperature
fluctuations and/or power outages
• Remove the ice bin and empty its contents. Use warm
water to melt any ice in the bin and crusher. Leave to dry
completely so water does not refreeze in the bin causing
a further blockage and refit Make sure the bin is fully
seated on the door When new ice is made the dispenser
should operate
• Ice cubes are hollow or smaller than normal
• The water filter cartridge could be clogged.
Cartridge may need replacing
Water leaking
from ice
dispenser
• Ice trapped and melting in ice chute
• Ice cubes too small and falling into ice dispenser
• Clear ice chute of ice
• Check ice cube size (refer to the ‘Adjusting ice cube
size’ section)
The flap on the
ice dispenser
does not close
properly
• Ice cubes are preventing the flap from
closing properly
• Remove ice bin to gain access to the ice chute and
remove ice cubes from chute
if YoU StiLL REQUiRE SERviCE
If you have a problem, and the problem persists after you have made the checks mentioned above, contact your
nearest Electrolux approved Service Centre or dealer from whom you bought the refrigerator Be ready to quote the
model number and 8-digit serial number, which is stated on the label inside the refrigerator compartment
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