Ice Dispenser - Frigidaire FRS3R5ESB0 Use & Care Manual

PROBLEM [ CAUSE
A UTOMA TIC ICE MAKER (CONTINUED)
Ice maker is not making ,, Ice maker is producing less ice
enough ice. than you expect.
l CORRECTION
• Freezer is not cold enough.
• Household water line valve is
not completely open.
• Check to see if water
dispenser is dispensing slower
than normal.
Side mounted ice maker should produce 4 to 4.5
pounds (approximately 4 quarts) of ice every 24
hours, A rear mounted ice maker should produce 3
to 4 pounds (approximately 3_/2 quarts) of ice every
24 hours, Extra Ice option should produce 25% to
50% more ice every 24 hours,
See PROBLEM section TEMPERATURES ARE
TOO WARM.
Turn on household water line valve.
If it is, replace the ice & water filter cartridge.
Ice maker will not stop • Ice maker wire signal arm is • Move item and release wire signal arm. Remove
making ice. being held down by some item any ice cubes that are frozen together over the wire
in the freezer, signal arm.
Ice cubes are freezing
together.
Ice cubes are not being used
frequently enough.
Ice cubes are hollow (partially
frozen cubes with water
inside).
Freezer control is set too
warm.
Very little food in freezer.
• Ice has picked up odor or
flavor from strong food stored
in refrigerator or freezer.
• Water running to ice maker
has poor taste or odor.
• Ice not used frequently enough.
Ice has bad odor and
taste.
Remove ice container and discard ice from
container. Ice maker will produce fresh supply.
The ice & water filter cartridge may be clogged.
Replace filter cartridge.
• Set freezer control to colder setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
• Add more food to freezer.
Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice. Ice maker will
produce fresh supply.
• Add filter to water supply line. Consult a water
purifying company.
• Discard stale ice.
ICE DISPENSER
Dispenser will not
dispense ice.
Ice dispenser is
jammed.
Ice storage container is empty.
Freezer temperature is set too
warrn.
Household water line valve is
not open.
Freezer door is not closed.
Ice dispensing arm has been
held in for more than 4-5
minutes.
• Ice has melted and frozen
around auger due to infrequent
use, temperature fluctuations,
and/or power outages.
• Ice cubes are jammed
between ice maker and back
of ice container.
Ice cubes are frozen together.
Ice cubes are hollow
(partially frozen cubes with
water inside).
• When the first supply of ice is dropped into the
container, the dispenser should operate.
• Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice
cubes will be made. When first supply of ice is
made, dispenser should operate.
• Open household water line valve. Allow sufficient
time for the ice to be made. When ice is made, the
dispenser should operate.
• Ensure freezer door is closed.
• Motor is overloaded. Motor overload protector will
reset in approximately 3 minutes. Ice can then be
dispensed.
• Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the
contents. Clean container, wipe dry, and replace in
proper position. When new ice is made, dispenser
should operate.
• Remove ice cubes that are jamming the dispenser.
Use the dispenser often so that cubes do not freeze
together.
The ice & water filter cartridge could be clogged.
Replace the filter cartridge. Dispensing system
operates best at 30 - 100 psi water pressure. Well
water pressures should fall within this range.
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