Modern refrigerators and freezers allow you to have a solid stock of essential food and drinks at hand. The classic refrigerator has two compartments: fridge and freezer. A lot of models are equipped with an ice maker designed to automatically make ice cubes. Unfortunately, one of the top malfunctions concerns exactly the ice maker. When it produces improper cubes or refuses to work, typical routine gets harder. Make sure “water” or “ice” has been selected. Also make sure the water supply is properly connected to a cold water supply and the water shutoff valve is fully opened. If the issue is ice, make sure the ice maker is turned on and the ice storage bin is properly in place. Also make sure ice is not jammed in the ejector arm of the ice maker and the ice dispenser chute is not clogged. You can clean the ice dispenser chute with a warm, damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. If these issues aren’t the problem, here are some more possible causes.
1. Control Lock is on. This deactivates the dispenser controls and comes in handy around small children or pets and while you’re cleaning the area. If the controls are locked, press and hold To Lock for three seconds to unlock them.
2. Using a reverse-osmosis system. This could lower the water pressure. See tips for using a reverse-osmosis system here.
3. Kink in the water supply line. This can reduce water flow and cause water and ice to dispense slowly or stop dispensing. Straighten out the line to fix the problem. To prevent this from happening again, keep some space between the refrigerator and the wall.
4. Saddle valve is incorrect. This will lead to low water pressure. Be sure to use a ¼-inch type valve that requires a drilled hole. It is not recommended to use a self piercing type or a 3/16-inch saddle valve because they clog easily.
