Whirlpool WRF736SDAM Use & Care Guide - Page 34

TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice or water The water and ice dispenser will not operate properly 34 POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Newly installed refrigerator requires flush of water system. Flush the water system. See "Water and Ice Dispensers" 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 3 batches of ice produced. Using a water supply connection type It is recommended to use copper tubing or Whirlpool supply other than recommended. line, Part Number 8212547RP. See "Connect to Water Line." The ice has been stored too long. Discard ice. 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 Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to store food. to the ice. There are minerals (such as sulfur) in A water filter may need to be installed to remove the the water. 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 "Water and Ice Dispensers" 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 "Water Filtration System." The refrigerator is not connected to a Connect the refrigerator to the water supply and turn the water supply or the water supply water shutoff valve fully open. shutoff valve is not turned on. There is a kink in the water source line A kink in the water line can reduce water flow from the water dispenser and result in hollow or irregular shaped ice. Straighten the water source line. The refrigerator has just been installed. Flush and fill the water system. See "Water and Ice Dispensers." The water pressure to the house is not The water pressure to the house determines the flow from at or above 35 psi (241 kPa). the dispenser. See "Water Supply Requirements." A reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply. A reverse osmosis water filtration system can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements." The water filter may be clogged. Remove the water filter and operate dispenser. If water flow increases, your filter is clogged and needs to be replaced. See "Water Filtration System." The water filter is installed incorrectly Remove the water filter and reinstall. See "Water Filtration System." The refrigerator door or freezer drawer Close the door or drawer firmly. If it does not close is not closed completely. completely, see "The doors will not close completely." The refrigerator doors were recently removed. Make sure the water dispenser wire/tube assembly has been properly reconnected at the top of the refrigerator door. See "Refrigerator Doors and Drawer." Ice is clogged in the ice storage bin or ice is blocking the ice delivery chute. Remove the ice clogging the storage bin and delivery chute, using a plastic utensil if necessary. Clean the ice delivery chute and the bottom of the ice storage bin using a warm, damp cloth, then dry both thoroughly. To avoid clogging and to maintain a fresh supply of ice, empty the storage bin and clean both the storage bin and delivery chute every 2 weeks.