Temperature And Moisture; Ice And Water - KitchenAid W10303989A Use & Care Manual

Water running - may be heard when water melts during the
defrost cycle and runs into the drain pan
Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the
ice maker mold.
There is no audible door open alarm
Has the door been open less than 10 minutes? The door open
alarm will only flash when the door has been open for 10 minutes.
The audible alarm will sound the first time the door is left open for
more than 10 minutes. Subsequent door open alarms will only
flash. You must reset the audible alarm each time. See "Using the
Control(s)."
The doors will not close completely
Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.
Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
position.
The doors are difficult to open
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild
soap and warm water.
The lights do not work
Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See
"Changing the Light Bulbs."
Is the refrigerator in Holiday Mode? See "Using the
Controls."
Has the door been open more than 10 minutes? See "Using
the Controls."

Temperature and Moisture

Temperature is too warm
New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
Large load of food added? Allow several hours for
refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in
24 hours. See "Using the Controls."
Refrigerator not cooling? For models with digital controls,
turn the refrigerator OFF and then ON to reset. If this does not
correct the problem, call for service.
Air vents blocked? Remove any item from in front of the air
vents.
There is interior moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.
Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.
Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.

Ice and Water

The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice
Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply
shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water flow. Straighten the water source line.
Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch
(depending on model) is in the ON position.
New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation
for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice
production.
Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for
ice maker to produce more ice.
Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm?
Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
See "Water Supply Requirements" in either the Installation
Instruction booklet or the Use & Care Guide.
The ice cubes are hollow or small
NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.
Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff
valve fully open.
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water flow. Straighten the water source line.
Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
See "Water Supply Requirements."
Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a
licensed, qualified plumber.
Ice is sticking together in the ice storage bin
It is normal for frost to be on top of the ice storage bin due to
normal opening and closing of the freezer.
It is normal for ice to stick together when it is not dispensed or
used frequently. It is recommended that the ice storage bin be
emptied and cleaned as needed. See "Ice Maker and Storage
Bin."
Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice
New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections
can cause discolored or off-flavored ice.
Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow
24 hours for ice maker to make new ice.
Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof
packaging to store food.
Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water
filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
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