Electrolux EI23CS35KB - Manual (Page 40)

40 Before You Call
Automatic Ice Maker
Concern Cause Solution
Ice maker is not
making any ice.
• Ice maker power switch
is Off.
• Water supply is not
connected to refrigerator.
• Household water line
valve is not open.
• Freezer is not cold
enough.
• Household water line to
the refrigerator is kinked.
• Valve on cold water pipe
is clogged or restricted by
foreign material. If valve is
of the self-piercing type,
it may not have created
a sufficiently sized hole
in tube for water to pass
through.
• Check to see if the water
dispenser is dispensing
water.
• Water filter is not
completely seated.
• Turn on power switch.
• Connect water supply (see Installation Instructions).
• Turn on household water line valve.
• See Problem section, Temperatures Are Too Warm.
• Unkink the water line. If it is a copper line, it should be
replaced because of possible leaks at the kink. A copper
line should be coiled behind the unit to avoid kinking.
• Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. Ensure
that valve is not a self-piercing valve. Clean valve. Replace
valve if necessary.
• If not, the ice & water filter cartridge is clogged or
restricted, and must be replaced.
• Push firmly until the water filter snaps into place (you
should hear two clicks).
Ice maker is not
making enough ice.
• Ice maker is producing
less ice than you expect.
• Freezer is not cold
enough.
• Household water line
valve is not completely
open.
• Check to see if water
dispenser is dispensing
slower than normal.
• Freezer control is set too
warm.
• Ice maker should produce approximately 4-5 pounds
of ice every 24 hours. Fast Ice should produce up to 6
pounds of ice every 24 hours.
• See Problem section, Temperatures Are Too Warm.
• Turn on household water line valve.
• If it is, replace the ice & water filter cartridge.
• Set freezer control to colder setting to improve
performance of the ice maker. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
Ice maker will not
stop making ice.
• Ice maker wire signal arm
is being held down by
some item in the freezer.
• Move item and release wire signal arm. Remove any ice
cubes frozen together over wire signal arm.
Ice maker is not
separating the ice
cubes.
• Ice cubes are not being
used frequently enough.
• Ice cubes are hollow or
smaller than normal.
• Remove and shake ice bin to separate cubes.
• The ice & water filter cartridge may be clogged. Replace
filter cartridge.
Ice has bad odor
and taste.
• Ice has picked up odor
or flavor from strong food
stored in refrigerator or
freezer.
• Ice not used frequently
enough.
• Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice. Ice maker will
produce fresh supply.
• Discard stale ice.