Owner manual

10
Troubleshooting
Operational notes
1. The Ice Maker water valve
contains a flow washer that acts
like a pressure regulator to
control the water flow. For the Ice
maker to work properly, the water
pressure in your home must be
between 20 and 120 pounds-per-
square-inch (psi). If you
encounter problems with your Ice
Maker's ability to product ice, call
your water utility company and
have the water pressure
checked.
2. The Ice Maker's water valve is
equipped with two strainers: a
plastic basket type and a wire-
mesh screen. Both of these can
be cleaned by turning off the
water and disassembling the
water valve (your service center
should be able to provide this
service). If local water conditions
require periodic cleaning, or if
you use a well as a water source,
you should consider installing a
second water strainer in the
water line. You can obtain a
water strainer from your local
appliance dealer.
Troubleshooting chart
The following chart lists several common problems that could occur with your Ice Maker.
PROBLEM CAUSE
One or more of the following
sounds is heard:
 Buzzing
 Trickling water
 Thud (clatter of ice)
The water valve is operating.
Water is entering the Ice Maker to fill cup.
Ice is being dumped into the ice bin.
Ice tastes stale. The ice is old. Make a new batch.
Water in Ice Maker overflows. Refrigerator or Ice Maker is not level. If the Ice
Maker still overflows after leveling, turn off the Ice
Maker's water supply at the shut-off valve, and
raise the Ice Maker's bail arm to the "off" position
(see previous page); then contact your local
service center.
Not enough ice. It will take 48 hours to fill the ice bucket. The ice
maker will make ice every 2 to 3 hours. For more
ice, adjust the freezer control to a colder setting.
Ice making has stopped. Be sure that the bail arm is lowered into the ice
bucket (see previous page).
Make sure that the water shut-off valve is open.
The water shut-off valve or the water valve screen
is clogged. (Contact your local service center.)