Problem
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
Cube dispenser does not
work (on some models)
Water has poor taste/odor
(on some models)
Water in first glass is
warm (on some models)
Water dispenser does
not work (on some models) off or not connected.
Possible Causes
Ice storage bin needs
cleaning.
Food transmitting odor/
taste to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
needs cleaning.
Poor-tasting incoming water.
Icemaker turned off or
water supply turned off.
Ice cubes are frozen to
icemaker feeler arm.
Irregular ice clumps in
storage container.
Water dispenser not been
used for a long time.
Poor-tasting incoming water.
Normal when refrigerator
is first installed.
Water dispenser not been
used for a long time.
Water system has been
drained.
Water supply line turned
Supply line clogged
with sediment.
Air may be trapped in the
water system.
What To Do
Empty and wash bin.
•
Discard old cubes.
Wrap foods well.
•
See the Care and cleaning
•
section.
Install a water filter.
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Turn on icemaker or
•
water supply.
Remove cubes and move
•
the feeler arm to the
ON (down) position.
Break up with fingertip
•
pressure and discard
remaining clumps.
Freezer temperature may
•
be too warm. Adjust the
freezer control to a colder
setting, one position at a
time, until the clumps
do not form.
Dispense water until
•
all water in system is
replenished.
Install a water filter.
•
Wait 24 hours for the
•
refrigerator to completely
cool down.
Dispense water until
•
all water in system is
replenished.
Allow several hours for
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replenished supply to chill.
See the Installing the water
•
line section.
Press the dispenser pad for
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at least two minutes.
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