Door Operation; Automatic Ice Maker; Ice Dispenser - Westinghouse WSE6200SA User Manual

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DOOR OPERATION

CONCERN WHAT TO DO
Self close not working. Check if your appliance has self closing hinges as not all models do.
It indicates that the appliance needs to be tilted backwards a little further.
Refer to section "Installing your new appliance".
Door not sealing properly Ensure there is nothing that is preventing the door from closing such as
appliance contents or items placed near the appliance.
Ensure that the crisper/freezer bin is closed completely and that nothing is
preventing it from closing.
Ensure the appliance is set up as per recommendations.
Door difficult to open and close If the door is difficult to open just after you have closed it this is due to the
pressure equalising, the door will open normally after a few minutes.

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
The ice maker • Ice maker is turned OFF.
is not making
any ice
• Water tap is turned off
• The freezer is not cold enough
• The water dispenser may not be
dispensing water
• Filter may be blocked
The ice-maker • The ice maker is producing less
is not making ice than you expect
enough ice
• The freezer is not cold enough
• Household water tap is not open • Open the household water tap.
• The water dispenser is
dispensing slower than normal
Ice cubes are • Restricted water flow to the ice
too small or maker
too big
• Water pressure may be too low
• Water pressure may be too high
• Appliance not levelled correctly
The ice has • The ice has picked up odour or
a bad odour flavour from strongly flavoured
and taste food stored in the refrigerator or
freezer
• The water running into the ice
maker has poor taste or colour
• Ice not used frequently enough
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SOLUTION
• See Ice maker section in user manual: turn switch to ON
position.
• Turn on the water tap.
• See the Problem section: 'If the temperature in the
refrigerator is too warm'.
• If it isn't, the ice & water filter cartridge may be clogged or
restricted by foreign material, and will need to be replaced.
• Check and/or change filter.
• The ice maker should produce approximately
0.5-1 kilogram of ice every 24 hours.
• See section 'User Interface'.
• Replace the water filter cartridge.
• 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).
• Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice. The ice maker will
produce a fresh supply.
• Change ice monthly.
• Add or replace water filter to water supply. Consult a water
purifying company.
• Discard stale ice monthly.

ICE DISPENSER

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
The • The ice storage container is • Refer 'the ice maker is not making any ice' section above.
dispenser empty
• The first supply of ice may take up to 4 hours after power up, try
will not
• The ice chute is blocked the dispenser after ice is made.
dispense ice
• 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.
• Make sure cups are not over filled with ice during use, causing ice to
be trapped in chute.
The ice • Ice has melted and • Remove the ice bin and empty its contents. Use warm water to
dispenser frozen around the stirrer melt any ice in the bin and crusher. Leave to dry completely so
is jammed or in the crusher due to water does not refreeze in the bin causing a further blockage and
infrequent use, temperature refit. Make sure the bin is fully seated on the door. When new ice is
fluctuations and/or power made the dispenser should operate.
outages.
• Ice cubes are hollow or • The water filter cartridge could be clogged.
smaller than normal
• Cartridge may need replacing.
Water • Ice trapped and melting in • Clear ice chute of ice.
leaking from ice chute
• Check ice cube size (refer to the 'Adjusting ice cube
ice dispenser
• Ice cubes too small and size' section).
falling into ice dispenser
The flap • Ice cubes are preventing the • Remove ice bin to gain access to the ice chute and remove ice
on the ice flap from closing properly cubes from chute.
dispenser
does not
close
properly
If you still require service
If you have a problem, and the problem persists after you have made the checks mentioned, contact your nearest
Electrolux approved Service Centre or the dealer you bought the refrigerator from. Be ready to quote the model
number, the 9-digit PNC and 8-digit serial number, which is stated on the label inside the refrigerator compartment.
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