GE ZDIC150 Owner's Manual page 14

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PROBLEM
• It will soon be time to clean the icemaker. You will need WX08X42870 Nickel Safe Ice
CLEAN INDICATOR
LIGHT ON CONTROL
PANEL IS YELLOW
• It is time to clean the icemaker. See Care and Cleaning–Icemaker System section.
CLEAN INDICATOR
LIGHT ON CONTROL
PANEL IS RED
• Power cord is not plugged into a live outlet.
ICEMAKER DOES
• The control is set at OFF.
NOT OPERATE
• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• ZPK1 Auxiliary Kit fault.
• Drain line kinked or blocked.
• High mineral content in the water supply. Water may need to be filtered or treated.
ICE CUBES
• Food items stored in ice bin. Do not store any foods in the ice bin.
HAVE ODOR/TASTE
• Packaging materials were not removed. Make sure that all packaging materials were
• Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
• Scale has built up in the icemaker. If there is white scale buildup in the icemaker's
• The control is set at OFF.
ICEMAKER IS ON,
BUT DOESN'T
• Water supply is turned off or not connected.
PRODUCE ICE
• Condenser is dirty. Dirt or lint may be blocking the airflow through the condenser.
• Scale has built up in the icemaker. If there is white scale buildup in the icemaker's
• Check for a kink in the drain hose from the ZPK1 Drain Pump Kit to the house drain.
• Water supply has been interrupted.
• Have a plumber check for a clogged water valve.
• Room temperature is colder than normal. Room temperature must be above
• Condenser is dirty. Dirt or lint may be blocking the airflow through the condenser.
ICEMAKER IS ON,
BUT PRODUCES
• Scale has built up in the icemaker. If there is white scale buildup in the icemaker's
LITTLE OR NO ICE
• Water is leaking from the water reservoir because the drain cap is not secure. Make
• Room temperature is too hot. Room temperatures of more than 90˚F (32˚C)
ICEMAKER PUMPS • The ice sheet is trapped on the cutter grid. Shut off the icemaker for at least one
CONTINUOUSLY,
BUT PRODUCES
NO ICE
ICE IS THIN, SOFT
• High mineral content in the water supply. Water may need to be filtered or treated.
OR CLUMPED
• Scale has built up in the icemaker. Clean your icemaker.
• The ice bin is not refrigerated, so ice not regularly used will melt and form clumps.
ICEMAKER SOUNDS
• After an ice-making cycle, you may hear ice cubes dropping into the storage bin.
• Water is circulated by a pump through the icemaker during the entire ice making
• The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting
• The flow of refrigerant through the refrigerating system may make a gurgling sound
• A "whooshing" sound may indicate the water supply is not connected properly,
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Machine Cleaner to clean the icemaker.
See Care and Cleaning–Care for your Icemaker.
removed at the time of installation.
water or freezing system, you should clean the icemaker.
See Care and Cleaning—Icemaker System.
See Care and Cleaning—Condenser.
water or freezing system, you should clean the icemaker.
See Care and Cleaning—Icemaker System.
55˚F (13˚C). Otherwise, bin thermostat may sense cold room temperature
and shut off even though the bin is not full of ice. Also, unit may not restart once
it does shut off.
See Care and Cleaning—Condenser.
water or freezing system, you should clean the icemaker.
See Care and Cleaning—Icemaker System.
sure the drain cap is securely tightened. Refer to illustration in
Care and Cleaning—Icemaker System section.
will reduce ice production.
hour to allow the ice sheet to melt. Turn the icemaker back on. The icemaker will
reset itself and start a new cycle after flushing water through the system. NOTE:
Follow the directions in the Care and Cleaning—Icemaker System section to clean
with the Nickel Safe Ice Machine Cleaner.
See Care and Cleaning—Icemaker System section.
Break the clumps with the ice scoop provided.
cycle. Water is added once per ice-making cycle.
to restart.
like boiling water.
the water supply is turned off or the drain cap is loose.
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