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Kenmore 51672 - Troubleshooting Water System Issues; Water System Leaks and Ice Formation; Water Flow and Temperature Issues

Kenmore 51672
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Troubleshooting
ICE &
TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Ice maker is not producing Improper water vah/e was installed. Check water connection procedure inyour Installing Your
ice (continued) Refrgerator. Self-piercing and 3/_s"saddle valves cause low
water pressure and may clog the line over time. Sears is not
responsible for property damage due to improper
installation or water connection.
Unit is leaking water Plastic tubing was used to complete water Sears recommends using copper tubing for installation.
connection. Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. Sears is
not responsible for property damage due to improper
installation or water connection.
Improper water valve was installed, Check water connection procedure in your Installing Your
Refrigerator. Self-piercing and 3/_6"saddle valves cause
low water pressure and may clog the line over time. Sears
is not responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.
Ice forms in inlet tube to ice Water pressure is low. Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per
maker square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35
pounds per square inch is recommended for units with
water filters.
Freezer temperature is too high. See the controls section in this Use and Care Guide for
assistance on how to adjust your controls, Freezer is
recommended to be between Oto 2°F (-18 to -17°C).
Water flow is slower than Water pressure is low. Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per
normal square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35
pounds per square inch is recommended for units with
water filters.
Improper water valve was installed. Check water connection procedure in your Installing Your
Refrigerator. Self-piercing and 3/_8"saddle valves cause
low water pressure and and may clog the line over time.
Sears is not responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.
Copper or plastic tubing has kinks. Turn off water supply and remove kinks. If kinks cannot be
removed, replace tubing.
Water filter is clogged or needs to be Change water filter.
changed.
Dispenser water is not cold Allow approximately 12 hours for water in holding tank to
chill.
Refrigerator has been recently installed
Water supply in holding tank has been
depleted.
Water has settled into water lines outside
holding tank and has warmed to room
temperature.
Discard first glass of water and refill.
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