Whirlpool W10325088A Use & Care Manual page 33

PROBLEM
Off-taste, odor or gray color
in the ice or water
The water and ice dispenser
will not operate properly
The ice dispenser jams while
dispensing crushed ice
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Recently installed or replaced
plumbing connections. New
plumbing connections can cause
discolored or off-flavored ice and
water.
Using a water supply connection
type other than recommended.
The ice has been stored too long.
The water has been stored too
long.
Odor from stored food has
transferred to the ice.
There are minerals (such as sulfur)
in the water.
There is a water filter installed on
the refrigerator.
The water filter needs to be
replaced.
The refrigerator is not connected to
a water supply or the water supply
shutoff valve is not turned on.
There is a kink in the water source
line
The refrigerator has just been
installed.
The water pressure to the house is
not at or above 35 psi (241 kPa).
A reverse osmosis water filtration
system is connected to your cold
water supply.
The water filter may be clogged.
The water filter is installed
incorrectly
The refrigerator door or freezer
drawer is not closed completely.
The refrigerator doors were
recently removed.
Ice is clogged in the ice storage bin
or ice is blocking the ice delivery
chute.
Crushed ice is blocking the ice
delivery chute.
TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G
SOLUTIONS
Discard the ice and wash the ice storage bin. Flush the water
system with 3 gal. (12 L) of water. Allow 24 hours for the ice
maker to make new ice, and discard the first 3 batches of ice
produced.
It is recommended to use copper tubing or Whirlpool supply
line, Part Number 8212547RP. See "Connect to Water Line."
Discard ice. Wash ice storage bin. Allow 24 hours for ice maker
to make new ice.
Dispense at least 1 qt (1 L) of water per week to maintain a
fresh supply.
Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to store food.
A water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
Gray or dark discoloration in ice may indicate that the water
filtration system needs additional flushing. Flush the water
system after installing and before using a new water filter. See
"Water and Ice Dispensers" for water filter flushing instructions.
Replace the disposable water filter at least every 6 months or
when indicated. See "Water Filtration System."
Connect the refrigerator to the water supply and turn the water
shutoff valve fully open.
A kink in the water line can reduce water flow from the water
dispenser and result in hollow or irregular shaped ice.
Straighten the water source line.
Flush and fill the water system. See "Water and Ice
Dispensers."
The water pressure to the house determines the flow from the
dispenser. See "Water Supply Requirements."
A reverse osmosis water filtration system can decrease water
pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements."
Remove the water filter and operate dispenser. If water flow
increases, your filter is clogged and needs to be replaced. See
"Water Filtration System."
Remove the water filter and reinstall. See "Water Filtration
System."
Close the door or drawer firmly. If it does not close completely,
see "The doors will not close completely."
Make sure the water dispenser wire/tube assembly has been
properly reconnected at the top of the refrigerator door.
See "Refrigerator Doors and Drawer."
Remove the ice clogging the storage bin and delivery chute,
using a plastic utensil if necessary. Clean the ice delivery chute
and the bottom of the ice storage bin using a warm, damp
cloth, then dry both thoroughly. To avoid clogging and to
maintain a fresh supply of ice, empty the storage bin and clean
both the storage bin and delivery chute every 2 weeks.
Switch from crushed ice to cubed ice to clear the ice dispenser.
Then switch back to crushed ice.
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