Ice has off-taste or odor, Check if, Troubleshooting guide – Kenmore TRIO 795.785 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR

Check if...

Then...

The icemaker was recently installed.

Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off-

flavored ice.

The ice has been stored for too long.

Throw away old ice and make new supply.

The food has not been wrapped tightly in either
compartment.

Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not

wrapped properly.

The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.

A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor
problems.

The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.

See

Care and Cleaning

section on pages 25-26.

Ice storage bin needs cleaning.

Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.

THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN

Check if...

Then...

The refrigerator is defrosting.

The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the
defrost pan.

It is more humid than normal.

Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to

evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.

THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE

Check if...

Then...

The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator.

Refer to the

Understanding Sounds You May Hear

section

on page 32.

THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY

Check if...

Then...

The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce
ice.

Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production. See the

Setting the Controls

section on page 16.

Door left open.

Check to see if something is holding the door open.

CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL

Check if...

Then...

Smaller cube size level is selected.

Select larger cube size using cube size selector.

Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to
water line may be clogged.

Call a plumber to clear the valve.

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