Temperature And Moisture; Ice And Water - IKEA NUTID Installation And User Instructions Manual

The refrigerator seems noisy
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to
this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below
are listed some normal sounds with explanations.
Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice
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maker
Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize
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performance
Hissing/Rattling - flow of refrigerant, movement of water
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lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator
Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater
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duringdefrost cycle
Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially
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during initial cool-down
Water running - may be heard when ice melts during the
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defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan
Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from
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the ice maker mold.
The doors will not close completely
Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.
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Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the
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correct position.
The doors are difficult to open
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact
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surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with
soft cloth.

Temperature and Moisture

Temperature is too warm
New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for
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therefrigerator to cool completely.
Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to
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enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors
fully closed.
Large load of food added? Allow several hours for
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refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
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Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in
24 hours. See "Using the Control(s)."
There is interior moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.
Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.
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Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to
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enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors
fully closed.

Ice and Water

The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice
Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply
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shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can
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reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line.
Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or
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switch (depending on model) is in the ON position.
New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation
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for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice
production.
Freezer door closed completely? Firmly close the freezer
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compartment door. If the freezer compartment door will not
close all the way, see "The doors will not close completely,"
earlier in this section.
Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours
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for ice maker to produce more ice.
Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm? Remove
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ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter
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and operate ice maker. If ice volume improves, then the
filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter
or reinstall it correctly.
Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected
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to your cold water supply? This can decrease water
pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements."
The ice cubes are hollow or small
NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.
Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff
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valve fully open.
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can
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reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line.
Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter
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and operate ice maker. If ice quality improves, then the filter
may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or
reinstall it correctly.
Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected
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to your cold water supply? This can decrease water
pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements."
Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a
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licensed, qualified plumber.
Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice
New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections
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can cause discolored or off-flavored ice.
Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow 24
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hours for ice maker to make new ice.
Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof
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packaging to store food.
Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water
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filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark
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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."
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