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