Whirlpool RT17DK Using Manual page 13

Common ice maker problems
PROBLEM
Ice crescents
attached at
corners
Ice maker
won't
make ice
Off-taste or
odor in ice
CAUSE
SOLUTION
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This is normal . They break apart easily.
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Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated.
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ON/OFF lever in the . Move ON/OFF lever to the ON (down)
OFF (up) position
position.
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Freezer not cold
. Ice maker will not operate until freezer is
enough c.oM enough to make ice. This could take
overnight.
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Ice attracts airborne
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Dump old ice and make a new supply.
odors; old ice
Store excess ice in a covered container.
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Poor water quality
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Water containing minerals (such as sulfur)
may require a fitter. Try to avoid softened
water supplies.
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Foods not properly
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Wrap food properly. See pages 20 and 21.
wrapped
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Ice bin and freezer
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Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning
need cleaning chart on page 16.
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Plumbing to ice maker
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Follow Installation Instructions for proper
ice maker water supply hookup. (See
back of refrigerator cabinet.) Try to avoid
softened water supply.
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New ice maker
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First few batches of ice from a new ice
maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice
and make a new supply.
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