Ice Production; Ice Quality - Whirlpool WZF56R16DW User Manual

Ice Production

PROBLEM
Ice Maker Produces No Ice
or Very Little Ice

Ice Quality

PROBLEM
Off Taste, Odor, or Gray
Color in the Ice
Thin, Soft, or Clumps of Ice
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS
If ice maker has just been installed, wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin.
Check that the temperature control is cold enough.
Check that the wire shut-off arm is in the On (arm down) position.
Check that the water supply is properly connected and turned on.
Check that the ejector arm is not blocked by an ice cube.
If a large amount of ice has been removed recently, allow 24 hours to produce more ice.
NOTE: If not due to any of the above, there may be a problem with the water line. Call for service.
RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS
Discard the first few batches of ice.
If there is unusually high mineral content in the water supply, the water may need to be treated.
If there is mineral scale buildup, clean your ice maker mold.
If the ice cubes have been stored too long, throw the old ice away and make a new supply.
Check that the freezer and ice bin are clean.
If there is unusually high mineral content in the water supply, the water may need to be treated.
If there is mineral scale buildup, clean your ice maker.
If there are clumps of ice in the bin and if ice is not used regularly, it will melt and form clumps.
Break the clumps with the ice scoop provided.
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