Troubleshooting
ICE &
TOPIC
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Sears recommends
using copper tubing for installation.
Piastic tubing was used to complete water
Piastic is less durable and can cause _eakage. Sears is
connection,
not responsible
for property
damage
due to improper
installation
or water connection.
Unit is leaking water
Check water connection procedure written in "Installing
Your Refrigerator".
Self-piercing
and 3/_,, saddle valves
Improper water valve was installed,
cause low water pressure and may cIog the Iine over time
Sears is not responsible
for property
damage due to
improper
installation
or water connection.
Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per
Water pressure is low.
square inch to function propedy
A minimum pressure of 35
pounds per square inch is recommended
for units with
Ice forms
in inlet tube to ice
water filters.
maker
See the controls section in this Use and Care Guide for
Freezer temperature
is too high
assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer is
recommended
to be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to-17°C).
Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per
square inch to function propedy
A minimum pressure of 35
Water pressure is low.
pounds per square inch is recommended
for units with
water filters.
Check water connection procedure written in "Installing
Water flow is slower than
Your Refrigerator".
Self-piercing
and 3/_6"saddle valves
normal
Improper water valve was installed,
cause low water pressure and may cIog the tine over time
Sears is not responsible
for property
damage due to
improper
installation
or water connection.
Turnoffwatersupplyand
remove kinks
Ifkinkscannotbe
Copper or plastic tubing has kinks,
removed, replace tubing.
Change water filter.
Atlow approximately
12 hours for water in holding tank to
chill
Dispenser
water is not cold
Water filter is cIogged or needs to be
changed
Refrigerator has been recently installed
Water suppty 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 refilI
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