Whirlpool 2183013 - Manual (Page 11)

U S I N G Y O U R R E F R I G E R A T O R
Solving common ice maker problems
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Ice crescents attached • This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin
at corners occasionally to keep cubes separated.
Ice maker will not • ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the
operate or Ice Is not ON (down) position.
made fast enough • Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature control and
wait 24 hours.
Off-taste or odor In Ice • New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-
flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.
• Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a
new supply.
• Foods in freezer are not wrapped properly. See “Food
Storage Guide” on pages 20 and 21.
• Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 16.
Attaching the ice maker to a water supply
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
ikWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply to refrig­
erator before installing.
Electrical drill must be grounded before
drilling holes in water line.
Failure to do so could result in death,
electrical shock, or serious injury.
IMPORTANT:
• Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.
• Install ice maker tubing in areas where
temperatures are above freezing.
Tools required:
• standard screwdriver
• yie-inch and V
2 -inch open-end wrenches or
2 adjustable wrenches
• Vi-inch nut driver
• Vi-inch drill bit
• Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit
available with a V4-inch saddle type shut-off
valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle type
valve complies with your local plumbing
codes. Do not use piercing type or yis-inch
saddle valve which reduces water flow and
clogs more easily.
Cold water supply
Ice maker water valve contains a flow
washer which is used as a water pressure
regulator. The ice maker needs to be
connected to a cold water line with water
pressure limitations of 20-120 PSI. If a
problem occurs, call your utility company.
IMPORTANT:
• It may take up to 24 hours for your ice
maker to begin producing ice.
• If operating the refrigerator before install­
ing the water connection, turn ice maker to
the OFF position to prevent operation
without water.
• All installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED
BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER
MANUFACTURER.
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