Kleenmaid BX521V User Manual

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Problem

Solution

W ater droplets form on inside of
refrigerator.

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It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been opened
frequently.

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W rap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the
refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation.

W ater droplets form on outside
of refrigerator.

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Check door seals for proper seal. Gaskets should seal tightly to cabinet.

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It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been opened
frequently.

Chiller Fresh™ System or
crisper drawer does not close
freely (some models).

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Check for a package that may prevent drawer from closing properly.

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Confirm drawer is in proper position.

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Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

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Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer channels.

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Confirm refrigerator is level.

Refrigerator has an odor.

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See “Odor Removal” instructions in “Care and Cleaning” section.

Refrigerator makes unfamiliar
sounds or seems too loud.

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It may be normal. See “Normal Operating Sounds” section.

Ice cubes have an odor.

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See “Odor Removal” instructions in “Care and Cleaning” section.

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Ice maker was recently installed. Discard first few batches of ice to avoid
discolored or off-flavored ice.

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Food has not been wrapped tightly in either refrigerator or freezer
compartment. Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not
wrapped properly.

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Discard ice and clean ice bucket or trays more frequently. Ice cubes are
porous and absorb odors easily.

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W ater supply contains minerals such as sulfur. In some situations a filter may
need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems.

Ice cubes stick together or
“shrink”.

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Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently. If used infrequently, ice cubes
may stick together or shrink.

Ice maker is not producing ice.

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W ater pressure may be to low or high. Ice maker requires a water pressure of
20-100 psi to function properly.

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Confirm ice maker arm is down. See “Automatic Ice Maker” section.

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Confirm household water supply is reaching water valve. Make sure the water
valve shut off is fully turned on.

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Piercing type or

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” saddle valve was used for hookup. Both reduce water flow

and may become clogged with time. Replace these valves with correct type of
saddle valve requiring ¼” hole to be drilled in water supply pipe prior to valve
attachment.

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Confirm ice maker wiring harness is inserted completely in proper holes.

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Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove kinks or replace tubing.

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Check electrical connections to water valve coil and connector block on
refrigerator cabinet.

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If a water filter has been installed on the water line outside the refrigerator,
check the filter for clogs or improper installation of the filter.

Ice maker is not producing
enough ice.

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Ice maker has just recently been installed or a large amount of ice has just
been used. W ait 24 hours for ice production to begin and for ice maker to
restock after emptied.

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Confirm household water supply is reaching water valve. Make sure the water
valve shut off is fully turned on.

•

Piercing type or

3

/

16

” saddle valve was used for hookup. Both reduce water flow

and may become clogged with time. Replace these valves with correct type of
saddle valve requiring ¼” hole to be drilled in water supply pipe prior to valve
attachment.

•

Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove kinks or replace tubing

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Confirm freezer section is operating at proper temperature and that freezer is,
at least, half-full. Freezer must be cold enough to produce ice. See ‘Setting
Controls” section.

Ice forms in inlet tube to ice
maker.

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Check water pressure. Low water pressure causes valves to leak.

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Piercing type or

3

/

16

” saddle valve was used for hookup. Both reduce water flow

and may become clogged with time. Replace these valves with correct type of
saddle valve requiring ¼” hole to be drilled in water supply pipe prior to valve
attachment.

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