Ice And Water - Maytag M1TXEGMYW User Instructions

PROBLEM
The ice maker is not
producing ice or is not
producing enough ice
(on some models)
The ice cubes are hollow or
small (on some models)
NOTE: This is an indication of
low water pressure.
Off-taste, odor or gray color
in the ice (on some models)
Water is leaking from the
back of the refrigerator
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Ice and Water

POSSIBLE CAUSES
The refrigerator is not connected to a
water supply or the water supply shutoff
valve is not turned on
There is a kink in the water source line
The ice maker is not turned on
The refrigerator has just been installed
The refrigerator door is not closed
completely
A large amount of ice was recently
removed
An ice cube is jammed in the ice maker
ejector arm
A reverse osmosis water filtration system
is connected to your cold water supply
The water shutoff valve is not fully open
There is a kink in the water source line
A reverse osmosis water filtration system
is connected to your cold water supply
Questions remain regarding water pressure Call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Recently installed or replaced plumbing
connections (New plumbing connections
can cause discolored or off-flavored ice
and water.)
The ice has been stored too long
Odor from stored food has transferred to
the ice
There are minerals (such as sulfur) in the
water
The water line connections were not fully
tightened
Recently removed the doors and did not
fully tighten water line connection
SOLUTIONS
Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water
shutoff valve fully open.
A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the
water source line.
Make sure the ice maker is on.
Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice
production to begin. Wait 3 days for full ice production.
Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see
"The doors will not close completely."
Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.
Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
NOTE: On some models, press the lever which opens
the ice maker door to access the ejector arm.
This can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply
Requirements."
Turn the water shutoff valve fully open.
A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the
water source line.
This can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply
Requirements."
Discard the ice and wash the ice storage bin. Allow 24
hours for the ice maker to make new ice, and discard
the first 3 batches of ice produced.
Discard ice. Wash ice storage bin. Allow 24 hours for ice
maker to make new ice.
Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to store food.
A water filter may need to be installed to remove the
minerals.
See "Connecting the Water."
See "Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors and
Freezer Drawer Front."