Troubleshooting - Kenmore 596.57002600 Use & Care Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
Water pressure is low.
Ice forms in inlet
tube to ice maker
Saddle valve not open completely.
Freezer temperature is too high.
Plastic tubing was used to complete
Refrigerator is
water connection.
leaking water
Improper water valve was installed.
Water pressure is low.
Water flow is
slower than normal
Saddle valve not open completely.
Improper water valve was installed.
Copper tubing has kinks.
Water filter is clogged or needs to be
changed.
Refrigerator has been recently installed.
Dispenser water
is not cold
Water supply in holding tank has been
depleted.
Water has settled into water lines
outside holding tank and has warmed to
room temperature.
Water appears Air or air bubbles in water.
cloudy
Carbon dust from water filter cartridge.
Particles in water
and/or ice cubes.
Concentrations of minerals in water will
form particles when water becomes
frozen and melts.
WHAT TO DO
Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds per
square inch to function properly. A minimum
pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is
recommended for refrigerators with water filters.
Open saddle valve completely.
See Temperature Controls, pages 12, 13 and 14. Freezer
temperature should be between 0° to 2° F (-17° to -16° C).
The manufacturer recommends using copper tubing for
installation. Plastic is less durable and can cause
leakage. Sears is not responsible for property damage
due to installation or water connection not performed
by Sears.
See Connecting the Water Supply, pages 10-11.
Self-piercing and 3 " saddle valves cause low water
⁄
16
pressure and may clog the line over time. Sears is not
responsible for property damage due to installation or
water connection not performed by Sears.
Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds per
square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure
of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for
refrigerators with water filters.
Open saddle valve completely.
See Connecting the Water Supply, pages 10-11.
Self-piercing and " saddle valves cause low water
3
⁄
16
pressure and may clog the line over time. Sears is not
responsible for property damage due to installation or
water connection not performed by Sears.
Turn off water supply and remove kinks.
If kinks cannot be removed, replace tubing.
Change water filter (see page 21).
Allow approximately 12 hours for water in holding tank
to chill.
Discard first glass of water and refill.
This is normal when first using the dispenser and will
disappear with use.
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.
Particles are not harmful and naturally occur in water
supplies.
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