Ice And Water - Maytag MFT2976AEM Use & Care Manual

Ice and Water

PROBLEM
The ice maker is not
producing ice or is not
producing enough ice
The ice cubes are hollow or
small
NOTE: This is an indication
of low water pressure.
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. A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water
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 water filter is installed on the
refrigerator.
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 water filter is installed on the
refrigerator.
A reverse osmosis water filtration
system is connected to your cold
water supply.
Questions remain regarding water
pressure.
SOLUTIONS
Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff
valve fully open.
source line.
Make sure the ice maker is on. See "Ice Maker and
Ice Storage Bin."
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 sufficient time for ice maker to produce more ice. See
"Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin" for ice production rates.
Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
Remove the water filter and operate the ice maker. If ice
volume improves, then the filter may be clogged or
incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.
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.
Remove filter and operate ice maker. If ice quality improves,
then the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed.
Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.
This can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply
Requirements."
Call a licensed, qualified plumber.
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