Maytag MFW2055YEM Use & Care Guide - Page 23
Ice and Water - water filter
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Ice and Water PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The ice maker is not producing ice or is not producing enough ice The refrigerator is not connected to a Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff water supply or the water supply valve fully open. shutoff valve is not turned on There is a kink in the water source line A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line. The ice maker is not turned on Make sure the ice maker is on. See "Ice Maker." The refrigerator has just been installed Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 3 days for full ice production. The refrigerator door is not closed completely Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see "The doors will not close completely." A large amount of ice was recently removed Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice. An ice cube is jammed in the ice maker ejector arm Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. NOTE: On some models, press the lever which opens the ice maker door to access the ejector arm. A water filter is installed on the refrigerator Remove the water filter and operate the ice maker. If ice volume improves, then the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly. A reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply This can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements." The ice cubes are hollow or small NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure. The water shutoff valve is not fully open There is a kink in the water source line Turn the water shutoff valve fully open. A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line. A water filter is installed on the refrigerator Remove filter and operate ice maker. If ice quality improves, then the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly. A reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply This can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements." Questions remain regarding water pressure Call a licensed, qualified plumber. Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice or water 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 4 gal. (15 L) of water. Allow 24 hours for the ice maker to make new ice, and discard the first 3 batches of ice produced. 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 Dispenser" 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." 23