Use and Care Manual

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First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at producthelp.kitchenaid.com.
If you experience Possible Causes Solution
Ice and Water (cont.)
The ice maker is not
producing ice or is not
producing enough ice.
(cont.)
The refrigerator has just been
installed.
Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to
begin. Wait 3 days for full ice production.
The refrigerator door is not closed
completely.
Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see “The
doors will not close completely” in this table.
A large amount of ice was recently
removed.
Allow sufficient time for ice maker to produce more ice. See the
“Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin” section for ice production rates.
An ice cube is jammed in the ice
maker.
Remove ice from ice maker with a plastic utensil.
A water filter is installed on the
refrigerator.
Remove the water filter and operate the ice maker. If ice volume
improves, then the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed.
Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.
A reverse osmosis water filtration
system is connected to the cold
water supply.
This can decrease water pressure. See the “Water Supply
Requirements” section.
The ice cubes are hollow
or small.
NOTE: This is an
indication of low water
pressure.
The water shut-off valve is not fully
open.
Turn the water shut-off valve to fully open.
There is a kink in the water source
line.
A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water
source line.
A water filter is installed on the
refrigerator.
Remove filter and operate ice maker. If ice quality improves, then
the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or
reinstall it correctly.
A reverse osmosis water filtration
system is connected to the cold
water supply.
This can decrease water pressure. See the “Water Supply
Requirements” section.
Questions remain regarding water
pressure.
Call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Off-taste, odor, or gray
color in the ice or water
Newly installed refrigerator requires
flush of water system.
Flush the water system. See the “Water and Ice Dispensers”
section for water system flushing instructions.
Recently installed or replaced
plumbing connections. New
plumbing connections can cause
discolored or off-flavored ice and
water.
Discard the ice and wash the ice storage bin. Flush the water
system with 3 gal. (12 L) of water. Allow 24 hours for the ice
maker to make new ice and discard the first three batches of ice
produced.
Using a water supply connection type
other than recommended.
It is recommended to use copper tubing or KitchenAid
®
supply
line, Part Number 8212547RP. See the “Connect to Water Line”
section.
The ice has been stored too long. Discard ice and wash ice storage bin. Allow 24 hours for ice
maker to make new ice.
The water has been stored too long. Dispense at least 1 qt (1 L) of water per week to maintain a fresh
supply.
Odor from stored food has
transferred to the ice.
Use airtight, moisture-proof packaging to store food.
There are minerals (such as sulfur)
in the water.
A water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
There is a water filter installed on the
refrigerator.
Gray or dark discoloration in ice may indicate that the water
filtration system needs additional flushing. Flush the water system
after installing and before using a new water filter. See the “Water
and Ice Dispensers” section for water filter flushing instructions.
The water filter needs to be replaced. Replace the disposable water filter at least every 6 months or
when indicated. See the “Water Filtration System” section.
TROUBLESHOOTING
29-Jun-2017 09:06:54 EDT | RELEASED
In some European factories the letter "W" of the part code mentioned herein will be automatically
replaced by the number "4000" (e.g. "W12345678" becomes "400012345678")