Whirlpool ET25DQ - Manual (Page 14)

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 probiems
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Ice crescents • This is normal • They break apart easily.
attached at
• Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa-
corners
rated.
Ice maker • ON/OFF lever in the • Move ON/OFF lever to the ON (down) position.
won’t OFF (up) position
make ice
• Freezer not cold • Ice maker will not operate until freezer is cold
enough enough to make ice. This could take overnight.
Off-taste or • Ice attracts aitt)orne • Dump old ice and make a new supply. Store
odor In ice odors; old ice excess ice in a covered container.
• Poor water quality • Water containing minerals (such as sulfur) may
require a filter. Try to avoid softened water
supplies.
• Good water quality is important for good ice
quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a
softened water supply. Water softener chemicals
(such as salt from a malfunctioning softener) can
damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice
quality. If a softened water supply cannot be
avoided, make sure the water softener is operat­
ing properly and well maintained.
• Foods not properly
wrapped
• Wrap food properly. See pages 24 and 25.
• Ice bin and freezer • Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning chart on
need cleaning page 21.
• Plumbing to ice • Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice
maker maker water supply hookup. (See back of refrig­
erator cabinet.) Try to avoid softened water
supply.
• New ice maker • 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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