Kenmore Coldspot 106 User Manual download pdf (Page 21)

Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on?

Turn valve on fully. Refer to the “Connecting the Refrigerator

to a Water Source” section.

Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?

The filter may be clogged or Installed Incorrectly. First, check

the filter Installation instructions to ensure that the filter was

installed correctly and is not clogged. If installation or

clogging is not a problem, call a qualified person or a

technician.

Off-taste, odor or grey color in die ice

Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored or

off-flavored ice?

Discard the first few batches of ice.

Have the ice cubes been stored for too long?

Throw old ice away and make a new supply.

Does the freezer and ice bin or bucket need to be

cleaned?

See the “Cleaning Your Refrigerator” or “Ice Maker and

Storage Bin/Bucket” section.

Has food in the freezer or refrigerator been wrapped

properly?

Use airtight, moisture-proof packaging to help prevent odor

transfer to stored food.

Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)?

A filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.

Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?

Grey or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water

filtration system needs additional flushing. Run additional

water through the water dispenser to flush the water filtration

system more thoroughly (at least 2 to 3 gallons (8 to 12 L) or 6

to 7 minutes initially). Discard discolored ice.

The ice dispenser will not operate properly

Is the freezer door closed completely?

Push the door firmly shut. If it will not shut all the way, see

“The doors will not close completely” later in this section.

Is the ice bin or bucket installed correctly?

For models with an interior ice bin, push the ice bin in all the

way. If the ice bin does not go in all the way, it may not be put

in straight. Pull it out and try again. For models with an ice

bucket located on the freezer door, the bucket should sit

level. To remove the bucket, press the release button on the

right side of the bucket and lift straight up. Replace the

bucket in the door making sure it is properly aligned and

snapped securely into place. Refer to the “Ice Maker and

Storage Bin/Bucket” section.

Has the wrong ice been added to the bin or bucket?

Use only cubes produced by the current ice maker. If other

cubes have been added, remove all cubes and check to see

that none have become stuck in the delivery chute.

Has the ice frozen in the ice bin or bucket?

Shake the ice bin or bucket to separate cubes. It cubes do

not separate, empty bin or bucket and wait 24 hours for ice to

restock.

Has the ice melted around the auger (metal spiral) in the

ice bucket?

Dump the ice cubes and clean the ice bucket completely.

Allow 24 hours for the ice maker to restock. Do not try to

remove the melted ice with a sharp object. You could damage

the ice bucket.

Is ice stuck in the delivery chute?

Clear the ice from the delivery chute with a plastic utensil. Do

not use anything sharp to remove the ice. You could cause

damage.

Is the ice dispenser stalling while dispensing “crushed”

ice?

Stop dispensing ice. Change the ice button from “crushed" to

“cubed”. Depress the ice dispenser arm using a sturdy glass.

It cubed ice dispenses correctly, depress the button for

“crushed” ice and begin dispensing again. Refer to the

“Water and Ice Dispensers” section.

Is there ice in the bucket?

See “The ice maker is not producing ice” earlier in this

section.

Has the dispenser arm been held in too long?

Release dispenser arm. Ice will stop dispensing when the arm

is held in too long. Wait three minutes for dispenser motor to

reset before using again. (For future use, take large amounts

of ice directly from the ice bin or bucket, so that the dispenser

arm is not held in too long.)

Ice bucket difficult to remove

Is the ice bucket difficult to remove (on some models)?

For models with an ice bucket located on the freezer door,

select “cubed” ice. Using a sturdy glass, quickly depress and

release the ice dispenser arm. Open the freezer door, depress

the release button on the ice bucket and lift upward. Refer to

the “Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket” section.

Hie water dispenser will not operate properly

Is the freezer door not closed completely?

Push the door firmly shut. It it wil! not shut all the way, see

“The doors will not close completely” later in this section.

Has the water system not filled?

The water system needs to be filled the first time it is used.

Depress the water dispenser bar with a large container until

you draw 2 to 3 gallons (8 to 12 L) of water. Discard water.

Refer to the “Water and Ice Dispensers” section.

Is the water shut-off valve not turned on or the water line

connected at the source?

Check to be sure the water shut-off valve is turned on and the

water source is connected to the refrigerator. Refer to the

“Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source” section for

directions.

Is the water shut-off valve clogged or incorrectly

installed?

Refer to the “Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source”

section. If clogging or installation is not a problem, call for

service or contact a plumber.

Is there a kink in the home water source line?

It you find or suspect a kink in the water line, call for service.

Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?

The filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. First, check

the filter installation instructions to ensure that the filter was

installed correctly and is not clogged. If instaliation or

clogging is not a problem, call for service.

Water or ice is lealdng from the dispenser

Is the glass not being held under the ice dispenser long

enough, causing the ice to spill?

Hold the container under the ice chute for two to three

seconds after releasing the dispenser lever. A small amount

of ice may dispense after the lever is released.

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