Kenmore 4156 Use and Care Guide - Page 32
Automatic, Maker, Dispenser
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32 Problem Ice maker is not making enough ice. Ice maker will not stop making ice. Ice maker is not separating the ice cubes. Ice has bad odor and taste. Cause Automatic Ice Maker Correction • Ice makeris producinglessicethan you expect. • Freezer is not cold enough. • Household water line valve is not completely open. • Check to see if water dispenser is dispensing slower than normal. • Ice maker should produce approximately 4-5 pounds of ice every 24 hours. Rapid Ice should produce up to 6 pounds of ice every 24 hours. • See Problem section Temperatures Are Too Warm. • Turn on household water line valve. • If it is, replace the ice & water filter cartridge. • Ice makerwiresignal arm is beingheld down bysome item inthe freezer. • Move item and release wire signal arm. Remove any ice cubes frozen together over wire signal arm. • Ice cubes are not being used frequently enough. • Ice cubes are hollow or smaller than normal. • Remove and shake ice bin to separate cubes. • The ice & water filter cartridge may be clogged. Replace filter cartridge. • Ice has picked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer. • Water running to ice maker has poor taste or odor. • Ice not used frequently enough. • Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice. Ice maker will produce fresh supply. • Add filter to water supply line. Consult a water purifying company. • Discard stale ice. Problem Dispenser will not dispense ice. Ice dispenser is jammed. Dispenser will not dispense water. Ice Dispenser Cause • Water supply is not connected. • Ice storage container is empty. • Freezer temperature is set too warm. • Household water line valve is not open. • Freezer door is not closed. • Ice dispensing arm has been held in for more than 4-5 minutes. • Ice has melted and frozen around auger due to infrequent use, temperature fluctuations, and/or power outages. • Ice cubes are jammed between ice maker and back of ice container. • Ice cubes are frozen together. • Ice cubes are hollow or smaller than normal. • Watersupply is not connected. • Householdwaterline valveis not open. • Freezer door is not closed. • Ice & water filter cartridge is clogged. • Front filter not fully installed, if equipped Correction • Connect water supply (see page 8). • When the first supply of ice is dropped into the container, the dispenser should operate. • Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice cubes will be made. When first supply of ice is made, dispenser should operate. • Open household water line valve. Allow sufficient time for the ice to be made. When ice is made, the dispenser should operate. • Ensure freezer door is closed. • Motor is overloaded. Motor overload protector will reset in approximately 3 minutes. Ice can then 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. • Use the dispenser often so that cubes do not freeze together. • The ice & water filter cartridge could be clogged. Replace the filter cartridge. Dispensing system operates best at 20-100 psi water pressure. Well water pressures should fail within this range. • Connect water supply (see page 8). • Open household water line valve. See Problem section Ice Maker Is Not Making Ice. • Ensure that freezer door is closed. • Replace filter cartridge. • Push filter in until you hear a "click." Filter should be flush with cabinet.