Frigidaire FGHB2844LF2 - Before You Call; Troubleshooting Ice Maker and Dispenser

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CONCERN i POTENTIAL CAUSE i COHHON SOLUTION
AUTOHATIC ICE HAKER
Ice maker is not mak- + Ice maker power switch is Off.
in# any ice. + Ice maker has small cube
caught in mechanism.
• Saddle valve on cold water
pipe is dogged or restricted by
foreign material.
Ice maker is not mak, ice maker is producing less ice
in# enough ice, than you expect,
Check to see if water dispenser
is dispensing slower than normal
Ice maker will not stop + Ice maker wire signal arm is
making ice. being held down by some item
in the freezer.
* Turn power switch to On ("I') position.
+ Remove small cube from ice maker. The ice and water
filter cartridge may be clogged. Replace filter cartridge.
* Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. En-
sure that valve is not a self-piercing saddle valve. Clean
valve. Replace valve if necessary.
* The ice maker produces approximately 2.5 pounds of ice
every 24 hours depending on usage conditions.
If it is; rep!ace the ice and water filter cartridge,
* Move item and release wire signal arm. Remove any ice
cubes that are frozen together over the wire signal arm.
Ice cubes are freezing , Ice cubes are not being used • Remove ice container and discard ice from container. Ice
to#ether, frequent!y enough: maker wi![ produce fresh supply.
+ Ice cubes are hollow (partially • The ice and water fi ter cartridge may be clogged: Replace
frozen cubes with water inside): filter cartridge:
+ Freezer control is set too warm. + Set freezer control to colder setting. Allow 24 hours for
- temperature to stabilize.
ICE DISPENSER
Dispenser will not dis: Ice storage €ontainer is empty.
pense ice.
+ Freezer temperature isset too
warm.
* Household Water line Vaive is
[ not open.
I ice dispensing arm has been held
in for more than 4'5 minutes.
Ice dispenser is • Ice has melted and frozen
jammed, around auger due to infrequent
use, temperature fluctuations,
and/or power outages.
* Ice cubes are jammed between
ice maker and back of ice
container.
+ 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 rondel dispenser
should operate.
Open household water line valve. Allow sufficient time
for the ice to be made. When ice is made, the dispenser
should operatel
, Motor is overloaded: Motor over load 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.
OPENING / CLOSING OF DOORS/ DRAWERS
Door(s) will not close. • Door was closed too hard, caus-
ing other door to open slightly.
• Refrigerator is not level. It
rocks on the floor when moved
slightly.
• Refrigerator is touching a wall
or cabinet.
Drawers are difficult to + Food is touching shelf on toP of
move: drawer.
• Track that drawers slide on is
• Close both doors gently.
• Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support
the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging
or sloping floor.
• Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support
the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging
or sloping floor.
Remove t0p !dyer of items in drawer.
+ Ensure drawer is properly installed on track.
• Clean drawer, rollers, and track, See Care & Cleaning,
dirty,