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Troubleshooting, Ice and water – Amana AFI2538AEW User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Refrigerator is
leaking water

Water flow is
slower than normal

Ice storage bin

will not close

Water filter

indicator light is red

Ice forms in inlet

tube to ice maker

Ice and Water

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

• Plastic tubing was used to complete

water connection.

• Improper water valve was installed.

• Water pressure is low.

• Improper water valve was installed.

• Copper tubing has kinks.

• Water filter is clogged or needs to be

changed.

• Ice cube blockage

• Water filter needs to be replaced.

• Filter indicator sensor needs to be

reset.

• Water pressure is too low

• Saddle valve not open completely.

• Freezer temperature is too high.

• The manufacturer recommends using copper tubing

for installation. Plastic is less durable and can cause
leakage. The manufacturer is not responsible for
property damage due to improper installation
or water connection.

• Check water connection procedure (see pages 8-9).

Self-piercing and

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16

” saddle valves cause low water

pressure and may clog the line over time. The
manufacturer is not responsible for property
damage due to improper installation or water
connection.

• Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds

per square inch to function properly. A minimum
pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is
recommended for refrigerators with water filters.

• Check water connection procedure in your

Installation Instructions. Self-piercing and

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saddle valves cause low water pressure and may
clog the line over time. The manufacturer is not
responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.
Open water valve completely and check for leaks.

• Turn off water supply and remove kinks. If kinks

cannot be removed, replace tubing.

• Change water filter (see page 14).

• Remove spilled ice cube(s) before replacing ice

storage bin.

• If filter is not available, replace with bypass filter.

See Water Filter, pages 14-15.

• See Filter Status Indicator Light, page 10.

• Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds

per square inch to function properly. A minimum
pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is
recommended for refrigerators with water filters.

• Open saddle valve completely.

• See Temperature Controls, pages 10 and 11. Freezer

temperature should be between 0° to 2° F (-18° to
-17° C) to produce ice.

WHAT TO DO