Kenmore Side by Side Ice and Water Refrigerator Owner's Manual page 16

PROBLEM 1 CAUSE l CORRECTION
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (Continued)
Ice Maker wUl not stop making - ice Maker wire signal arm is I * Move item and re_ease wire signal arm, Remove any ice
ice_ being held down by some item cubes that are frozen together over the wire signal arm
in the freezer.
Ice Maker is not separating the • Ice cubes are not being used • Remove and shake ice bucket to separate cubes.
ice cubes, frequently enough.
• Ice cubes are hollow or smaller
than normal,.
Ice has bad odor and taste.
ICE DISPENSER
IDispeneer wi, .or d ,epense ,oo.
Ice dispenser Is jammed.
•tce has picked up odor or flavor
from strong food stored in
refrigerator or freezer.
. Water running to Ice Maker has
poor taste or ode[
• Ice storage bin is empty.
• Freezer temperatureis set too
warm.
• 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 fluotuations,
and/or power outages.
• ice cubes are jammed between
Ice Maker arm and back of bin,
• ice cubes are frozen together.
• Ice cubes are he]few or smalier
than normal,
The Kenmore ice & Water filter could be clogged,, Replace
filter.
Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice, Ice Maker will
produce fresh supply.
• Add filter to make ice, Consult a water purifying company
I " When the first supply of ice is dropped into the bin, 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., Aflow 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 wilt reset in
approximately 3 minutes Ice can then be dispensed,
• Remoce ice storage bin, thaw, and empty the contents
Clean bin, w_pe 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
togetherv
The Kenmore Ice & Water ftitet could be clogged° Replace
the filter:. Dispensing system operates best at 30-120 psi
water pressure Well water system pressures should falt
within this range.
WATER DISPENSER
Dispenser will not dispense
water.
Water has an odd taste and/or
odor.
• Household water line valve is
not open,
. Freezer door is not olosed_
• Kenmore Ice & Water filter is
clogged,
• Water has been in the tank for a
period of time_
• Unit not properly connected to
cold water line,
• Tubing used In the household
water supply and installation
may affect water taste and odors
• Water has high mineral content,
• Open householdwater line vatve See PROBLEM section
"_ceMakerts not makingany ice,"
• Ensure freezer door is closed
• Replace filter.
• Draw and discard 10-11 glasses of water to freshen the
supply and completely rinse out the tank_
• Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the
kitchen faucet.
° For best results, use copper tubing for water connection_
• Contact water treatment plant for help.
Water pressure Is extremely • Cut-off and cut-on pressures are • Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on
low. too low_ (Well Systems Only) the water pump system (Welt Systems Only)
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