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Ice or water has an

off-taste, odor,

or gray color

■ New plumbing connections - New plumbing connections can result in off-flavored or discolored ice or

water. This problem should go away over time.

■ Ice has been stored too long - Discard the ice and wash the ice bin. Allow 24 hours for the ice maker to

produce new ice.

■ Odor has transferred from food - Use airtight moisture-proof packaging to store food.

■ Use of non-recommended water supply line - Odors and tastes can transfer from certain materials

used in non-recommended water supply lines. Use only a recommended water supply line. See “Water

Supply Requirements.”

■ There are minerals (such as sulfur) in the water - A water filter may need to be installed in order to

remove the minerals.

■ Water filter was recently installed or replaced - Gray or dark discoloration in ice or water indicates

that the water filtration system needs additional flushing. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”

Water dispenser

will not operate

properly

■ Doors not closed completely - Make sure both doors are firmly closed. (On some models, only the

freezer door must be closed in order to operate the dispenser.)

■ Refrigerator is not connected to a water supply, or the water supply shutoff valve is not

turned on - Connect the refrigerator to a water supply and make sure the water shutoff valve is

fully open.

■ Kink in the water source line - A kink in the water line can reduce water flow to the dispenser.

Straighten the water line.

■ Water pressure to the home is not at or above 35 psi (241 kPa) - The water pressure to the home

affects the flow from the dispenser. See “Water Supply Requirements.”

■ New installation - After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the water system.

See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”

■ Water dispenser measured fill feature is not dispensing an accurate amount of water - Calibrate

the water dispenser. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”

■ Dispenser is locked - Unlock the dispenser. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”

■ Water filter is clogged or incorrectly installed - Replace filter or reinstall it correctly. See “Water

Filtration System.”

■ A reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply - This can

decrease water pressure. See “Water Supply Requirements.”

NOTE: If questions remain regarding water pressure, contact a licensed, qualified plumber.

Water is leaking or

dripping from the

dispenser

NOTE: After dispensing, a few additional drops of water are normal.

■ Glass was not held under the dispenser long enough - Hold the glass under the dispenser for

2 to 3 seconds after releasing the dispenser pad/lever.

■ New installation, or water filter was recently installed or replaced - Air in the water lines causes the

water dispenser to drip. Flush the water system to remove the air in the water lines. See “Water and Ice

Dispensers.”

■ Residual ice in the dispenser chute is melting - Make sure the ice chute is free of ice shavings or

pieces.

Water is leaking

from the back of the

refrigerator

■ Water line connections are not fully tightened - Make sure all connections are firmly tightened. See

“Connect the Water Supply.”

Water from the

dispenser is

not cool enough

(on some models)

NOTE: Water from the dispenser is chilled to 50°F (10°C).

■ New installation - Allow 24 hours after installation for the water supply to cool completely.

■ Recently dispensed a large amount of water - Allow 24 hours for the new water supply to cool

completely.

■ Water has not been recently dispensed - The first glass of water may not be cool. Discard the first

glass of water dispensed.

■ Refrigerator is not connected to a cold water pipe - Make sure the refrigerator is connected to a cold

water pipe. See “Water Supply Requirements.”

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