Maytag PSD243LGRW-PPSD243LGW0 Owner's Manual page 20

ice and Water
Water appears cloudy
Particles in water and/or
ice cubes
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Air or air bubbles in water. This is normal when first using dispenser and will disappear with use.
Carbon dust from water filter cartridge. Initial water ejected through cartridge may contain harmless carbon
dust flushed from cartridge. Particles are safe for consumption. Will
disappear after the first few uses.
Concentrations of minerals in water will form Particles are not harmful and naturally occur in water supplies.
particles when water becomes frozen and melts.
No indicator lights are lit Freezer door is not closed. Verify that freezer door is closed. Power is removed from the control
on dispenser control when freezer door is opened.
(select models) Refrigerator is not plugged in. Plug in unit.
Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs to be reset. Replace any blown fuses. Check circuit breakers for any tripped circuits.
Power outage has occurred. Call local power company listing to report outage.
Refrigerator is in Sabbath Mode (select models). See Dispenser Features section for further information.
Neither ice nor water is Freezer door is not closed. Verify that freezer door is closed. Power is removed from the control
dispensed when pads are when freezer door is opened.
pushed (select models) Water tank is filling. At initial use, there is an approximate 45-second delay in dispensing
while the internal water tank is filling.
Ice maker or ice maker-equipped unit has just Wait 24 hours for ice production to begin and for ice maker to
recently been installed or a large amount of ice restock after emptied.
has just been used.
Water filter is clogged or needs to be changed. Change water filter.
Ice maker is not producing Ice maker has just recently been installed Wait 24 hours for ice production to begin and for ice maker to
enough ice or ice is or a large amount of ice has just been used. restock after emptied.
malformed (select models) Water pressure is too low. Low water pressure can cause valve to leak. Water pressure must be
between 20 to 100 pounds per square inch to function properly. A
minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for
units with water filters.
Water filter is clogged or needs to be changed. Change water filter.
Improper water valve was installed. Check water connection procedure in your Installation Instructions. Self-
piercing and %" saddle valves cause low water pressure and may
clog the line over time. The manufacturer is not responsible for property
damage due to improper installation or water connection.
Ice maker is not producing Ice maker arm is not in correct position. Confirm ice maker arm is down. See Freezer Features section in your
ice (select models) owner's manual for details.
Household water supply is not reaching water valve. Check water connection procedure in your Installation Instructions.
Copper or plastic tubing has kinks. Turn off water supply and remove kinks. If kinks cannot be removed,
replace tubing.
Water pressure is too low. Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per square
inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per
square inch is recommended for units with water filters.
Check freezer temperature. See the controls section in your owner's manual for assistance
on how to adjust your controls. Freezer must be between 0 to
2° F (-18 to -17° C) to produce ice.
Ice bin is not installed properly. See Ice Bin section for proper installation and alignment.
Unit is leaking water Plastic tubing was used to complete water The manufacturer recommends using copper tubing for installation.
connection. Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. The manufacturer is
not responsible for property damage due to improper installation
or water connection,
Improper water valve was installed. Check water connection procedure in your Installation Instructions. Self-
piercing and %6"saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog
the line over time. The manufacturer is not responsible for property
damage due to improper installation or water connection.
Ice forms in inlet tube to Water pressure is low. Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per square
ice maker inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per
square inch is recommended for units with water filters.
Freezer temperature is too high. See controls section in chapter called Installing Your Refrigerator on
how to adjust your controls. Freezer is recommended to be between
0 to 2° F (-18 to -17 ° C).
Water flow is slower than Water pressure is low. Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per square
normal inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per
square inch is recommended for units with water filters.
Improper water valve was installed. Check water connection procedure in your Installation Instructions. Self-
piercing and %" saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog
the line over time. The manufacturer is not responsible for property
damage due to improper installation or water connection,
Copper or plastic tubing has kinks. Turn off water supply and remove kinks. If kinks cannot be removed,
replace tubing.
Change water filter.
Dispenser water is not cold Allow approximately 12 hours for water in holding tank to chill.
Water filter is clogged or needs to be changed.
Refrigerator has been recently installed.
Water supply in holding tank has been depleted.
Water has settled into water lines outside holding
tank and has warmed to room temperature.
Discard first glass of water and refill.