Solving Common Ice Maker; Dispenser Problems - Whirlpool ED22HP Use And Care Manual

Solving common ice maker/dispenser
problems
PROBLEM
CAUSE SOLUTIONS
ice dispenser
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Freezer door open
l
Close the freezer door.
won't work
l
Ice bin not properly
l
Make sure bin is pushed in all the way.
installed
l
Wrong ice in bin
l
Use only crescents from ice maker.
Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated and to increase storage room.
l
Dispenser not used for
l
Dump old ice and make a new supply.
extended periids,
causing ice cubes to
melt together
ice dispenser
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Ice dispenser bar held
l
Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser
stops working
in too long
motor to reset.
l
Large amounts of ice should be taken
from the bin,
not through the dispenser.
Off-taste or
odor
in ice
l
Ice attracts airborne
odors; old ice
l
Water quality
l
Foods not properly
wrapped
l
Ice bin and freezer may
need cleaning
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Plumbing to ice maker
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New ice maker
l
Dump old ice and make a new supply.
Store excess ice in covered container.
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Water containing minerals (such as sulfur)
may require a filter to remove.
l
Wrap properly. See pages 24 and 25.
l
Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning
chart on pages 21 and 22.
l
Follow Installation Instructions for proper
ice maker water supply hook up. (See
back of refrigerator cabinet.)
l
The first few loads of ice from a new ice
maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice
and make a new supply.
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