Solutions to common problems, Automatic ice maker – Electrolux 241868902 User Manual

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Solutions To Common Problems

Automatic Ice Maker

Problem

Cause

Correction

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.

•

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.

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.

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.

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.

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