Frigidaire FFHB2740PE Use and Care Manual - Page 37

BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (continued) Ice cubes • Ice cubes are not being are freezing used frequently enough together. or interruption of power for prolonged time. • Ice cubes are hollow (shells of ice with water inside). The hollow cubes break open in the bin and leak their water onto existing ice, which causes it to freeze together. DISPENSER (Ice & Water) Dispenser will not • Dispenser lock out is engaged. dispense ice. • There is no ice in the bin to be dispensed. • The refrigerator doors are not completely closed. Ice dispenser is jammed. • Dispenser paddle has been pressed too long and the dispenser motor has overheated. • Ice has melted and frozen around auger due to infrequent use, temperature fluctuations, and/or power outages. Dispenser will not dispense water. • Ice cubes are jammed between ice maker and back of ice container. • Dispenser lock out is engaged. • Water filter not seated properly. • Water filter is clogged. Water has an odd taste and/or odor. • Household water line valve is not open. • Water has not been dispensed for an extended period of time. • Unit not properly connected to cold water line. COMMON SOLUTION • Remove ice container and discard ice. The ice maker will produce fresh supply. Ice should be used at least twice weekly to keep the cubes separated. • This generally occurs when the ice maker does not get enough water. This is usually the result of a clogged water filter or restricted water supply. Replace the water filter and if the condition still occurs check for a Saddle Valve, water valve not turned on all the way or kinked water supply line. • Press and hold control lock for three seconds. • See the "Ice maker is not making any ice" section above. • Be sure the refrigerator doors are completely closed. • The motor overload protector will reset in about three minutes and then ice can be dispensed. • Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the contents. Clean container, wipe dry, and replace in proper position. When new ice is made, dispenser should operate. • Remove ice cubes that are jamming the dispenser. • Press and hold control lock for three seconds. • Remove and reinstall the water filter. Be sure to push the filter firmly so that you hear it lock solidly into position. • Replace filter cartridge. Be sure to remove protective caps and push the filter firmly so that you hear it lock solidly into position. • Open household water line valve. See CONCERN column AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER. • Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the supply. • Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the kitchen faucet. 37