Whirlpool WRF954CIHV Owners Manual - Page 38
If you experience, Possible Causes, Solution, Ice and Water cont.
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at producthelp.whirlpool.com If you experience Possible Causes Solution Ice and Water (cont.) Off-taste, odor, or gray Newly installed refrigerator requires Flush the water system. See the "Water and Ice Dispensers" color in the ice or water flush of water system. section for water system flushing instructions. Recently installed or replaced plumbing connections. New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice and water. Discard 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 the "Connect the Water Supply" section. The ice has been stored too long. Discard ice and 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 to the ice. Use airtight, moisture-proof packaging to store food. There are minerals (such as sulfur) in the water. A water filter may need to be installed to remove the 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 the "Water and Ice Dispensers" section 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 the "Water Filtration System" section. The water and ice dispenser will not operate properly. The refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply shut-off valve is not turned on. Connect the refrigerator to the water supply, and turn the water shut-off valve to fully open. 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 the "Water and Ice Dispensers" section. The water pressure to the house is not at or above 35 psi (241 kPa). The water pressure to the house determines the flow from the dispenser. See the "Water Supply Requirements" section. A reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to the cold water supply. A reverse osmosis water filtration system can decrease water pressure. See the "Water Supply Requirements" section. 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 the "Water Filtration System" section. The water filter is installed incorrectly. Remove the water filter and reinstall. See the "Water Filtration System" section. 38