Kenmore Top-Mount Refrigerator Owner's Manual page 72

The ice maker is not producing ice
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The freezer temperature is not cold enough to See the "Setting the controls" section.
produce ice.
The ice maker arm is in the "OFF" (up) position. Lower arm to the "ON" (down) position. See the "Using the
optional automatic ice maker" section.
The water line shut-off valve to the refrigerator is Turn on the water valve. See the "Attaching the optional
not turned on. ice maker to a water supply" section.
An ice cube is jammed in the ejector arm. Remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
Refer to the "Using the optional automatic ice maker"
section.
The ice maker mold has no water in it or no ice Check to see if your refrigerator has been connected to
has been produced, your home water supply and the supply shut-off valve is
turned on. Refer to the "Attaching the optional ice maker
to a water supply" section.
if not due to any of the above, there may be a problem with
the water line. Call for service.
The ice maker is producing too little ice
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The ice maker has just been installed. Wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin. Once your
refrigerator is cooled down, the ice maker should begin
producing 70-120 cubes every 24 hours.
A large amount of ice has just been removed. Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.
The controls are not set correctly. Refer to the "Setting the controls" section.
The water shut-off valve is not turned completely on. Turn valve on fully. Refer to the "Attaching the optional
ice maker to a water supply" section.
There is a water filter installed on the refrigerator.
This filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly.
First, check the filter installation instructions to ensure
that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged,
If installation or clogging is not a problem, call a qualified
person or a technician,
Off-taste or odor in the ice
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The plumbing connections are new, causing Discard the first few batches of ice.
discolored or off-flavored ice.
The ice cubes have been stored for too long. Throw old ice away and make a new supply.
Food in the freezer has not been wrapped properly. Refer to the "Storing frozen food" section.
Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See the "Cleaning your refrigerator" section.
Water contains minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
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