Electrolux EW23CS65GB Use and Care Manual - Page 31

Solutions To Common Problems 31 Automatic Ice Maker Problem Cause Correction Ice maker is not • Ice maker power switch is Off. • Turn on power switch. making any ice. • Water supply is not connected • Connect water supply (see Installation to refrigerator. Instructions). • Household water line valve is • Turn on household water line valve. not open. • Freezer is not cold enough. • See Problem section, Temperatures Are Too Warm. • Valve on cold water pipe • Turn off household water line valve. is clogged or restricted by Remove valve. Ensure that valve is not a foreign material. If valve is of self-piercing valve. Clean valve. Replace the self-piercing type, it may valve if necessary. not have created a sufficiently sized hole in tube for water to pass through. • Check to see if the water • If not, the ice & water filter cartridge dispenser is dispensing water. is clogged or restricted, and must be replaced. • Water filter is not completely • Push firmly until the water filter snaps into seated. place (you should hear two clicks). Ice maker is not • Ice maker is producing less • Ice maker should produce approximately making enough ice. ice than you expect. 4-5 pounds of ice every 24 hours. Fast Ice should produce up to 6 pounds of ice every 24 hours. • Freezer is not cold enough. • See Problem section, Temperatures Are Too Warm. • Household water line valve is • Turn on household water line valve. not completely open. • Check to see if water • If it is, replace the ice & water filter dispenser is dispensing cartridge. slower than normal. Ice maker will not stop • Ice maker wire signal arm • Move item and release wire signal arm. making ice. is being held down by some Remove any ice cubes frozen together over item in the freezer. wire signal arm. Ice maker is not • Ice cubes are not being used • Remove and shake ice bin to separate separating the ice frequently enough. cubes. cubes. • Ice cubes are hollow or • The ice & water filter cartridge may be smaller than normal. clogged. Replace filter cartridge. Ice has bad odor and • Ice has picked up odor or • Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice. Ice taste. flavor from strong food stored maker will produce fresh supply. in refrigerator or freezer. • Ice not used frequently enough. • Discard stale ice.