Whirlpool ET18NKXDG01 Specifications download pdf (Page 14)

Common ice maker problems

PROBLEM

Ice crescents

attached at

corners

Ice maker

won’t

make ice

Off-taste or

odor in ice

CAUSE SOLUTION

l This is normal

l They break apart easily.

l Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes

separated.

l ON/OFF lever in the

l Move ON/OFF lever to the ON (down)

OFF (up) position position.

l Freezer not cold

l Ice maker will not operate until freezer is

enough

cold enough to make ice. This could take

overnight.

l Ice attracts airborne

l Dump old ice and make a new supply.

odors; old ice

Store excess ice in a covered container.

l Poor water quality

l Water containing minerals (such as sulfur)

may require a filter. Try to avoid softened

water supplies.

l Foods not properly l Wrap food properly. See pages 20 and 21.

wrapped

l Ice bin and freezer l Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning

need cleaning chart on page 17.

l Plumbing to ice maker l Follow Installation Instructions for proper

ice maker water supply hookup. (See

back of refrigerator cabinet.) Try to avoid

softened water supply.

l New ice maker l First few batches of ice from a new ice

maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice

and make a new supply.

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Whirlpool ET18NKXDG01 Specifications Page 14