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Solutions To Common Problems
Ice Dispenser
Problem Cause
Correction
Dispenser will not
dispense ice.
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Water supply is not connected.
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Ice storage container is empty.
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Freezer temperature is set too warm.
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Household water line valve is not
open.
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Freezer door is not closed.
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Ice dispensing arm has been held in
for more than 4-5 minutes.
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Connect water supply (see page 9).
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When the first supply of ice is dropped into the container,
the dispenser should operate.
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Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice cubes
will be made. When first supply of ice is made, dispenser
should operate.
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Open household water line valve. Allow sufficient time for
the ice to be made. When ice is made, the dispenser
should operate.
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Ensure freezer door is closed.
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Motor is overloaded. Motor overload protector will reset in
approximately 3 minutes. Ice can then be dispensed.
Ice dispenser is
jammed.
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Ice has melted and frozen around
auger due to infrequent use,
temperature fluctuations, and/or
power outages.
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Ice cubes are jammed between ice
maker and back of ice container.
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Ice cubes are frozen together.
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Ice cubes are hollow or smaller than
normal.
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Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the contents.
Clean container, wipe dry, and replace in proper position.
When new ice is made, dispenser should operate.
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Remove ice cubes that are jamming the dispenser.
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Use the dispenser often so that cubes do not freeze
together.
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The ice & water filter cartridge could be clogged. Replace
the filter cartridge. Dispensing system operates best at 20-
100 psi water pressure. Well water pressures should fall
within this range.
Water Dispenser
Problem Cause
Correction
Dispenser will not
dispense water.
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Water supply is not connected.
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Household water line valve is not
open.
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Freezer door is not closed.
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Ice & water filter cartridge is clogged.
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Front filter not fully installed, if
equipped
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Connect water supply (see page 9).
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Open household water line valve. See Problem section Ice
Maker Is Not Making Ice.
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Ensure that freezer door is closed.
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Replace filter cartridge.
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Push filter in until you hear a “click”. Filter should be flush
with cabinet.
Water has an odd
taste and/or odor.
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Water has been in the tank for a
period of time.
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Unit not properly connected to cold
water line.
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Tubing used in the household water
supply and installation may affect
water taste and odor.
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Water has a high mineral content.
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Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the
supply and completely rinse out the tank.
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Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the
kitchen faucet.
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For best results, use copper tubing for water connections.
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Contact water treatment plant for help.
Water pressure is
extremely low.
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Cut-off and cut-on pressures are too
low (well systems only).
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Reverse osmosis system is in
regenerative phase.
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Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on
the water pump system (well systems only).
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It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20
psi during the regenerative phase.
