Whirlpool 2183013 Use And Care Manual - Page 11
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Solving
common
ice maker
problems
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
ice crescents
attached
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This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin
at corners
occasionally to keep cubes separated.
ice maker will not
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ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the
operate or ice is not
ON (down) position.
made fast enough
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Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature control and
wait 24 hours.
Off-taste
or odor in ice
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New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-
flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.
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Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a
new supply.
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Foods in freezer are not wrapped properly. See "Food
Storage Guide" on pages 20 and 21.
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Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 16.
Attaching
the ice maker
to a water
supply
Read all directions
carefully
before
you begin.
Electrical
Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply to refrig-
erator before installing.
Electrical drill must be grounded before
drilling holes in water line.
Failure to do so could result in death,
electrical shock, or serious injury.
IMPORTANT:
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Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.
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Install ice maker tubing in areas where
temperatures are above freezing.
Tools
required:
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Standard screwdriver
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'As-inch and X-inch open-end wrenches or
2 adjustable wrenches
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%-inch nut driver
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%-inch drill bit
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Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE:
Your appliance dealer has a kit
available with a X-inch saddle type shut-off
valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle type
valve complies with your local plumbing
codes. Do not use piercing type or %-inch
saddle valve which reduces water flow and
clogs more easily.
Cold water
supply
Ice maker water valve contains a flow
washer which is used as a water pressure
regulator. The ice maker needs to be
connected to a cold water line with water
pressure limitations of 20-120 PSI. If a
problem occurs, call your utility company.
IMPORTANT:
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It may take up to 24 hours for your ice
maker to begin producing ice.
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If operating the refrigerator before install-
ing the water connection, turn ice maker to
the OFF position to prevent operation
without water.
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All installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
INSTALLATION
IS NOT WARRANTED