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Question posted by morenonick72 on September 17th, 2011

Any Idea Of Why Water Flows Every 20 Sec Or So To The Ice Maker Which Causes It

to overflow?

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Use & Care Guide - Page 3

... or seriously injured if you are very important. Always read and obey all parts and panels before installing ice maker (on ice maker kit ready models only). ■ Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on your old refrigerator. even if they will follow instructions. If you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the...

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

... a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with warm water when they are heavy. Wipe with warm water and dry. ■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,...ice storage bin is located on a soft surface. See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin." ■ Remove tape and glue residue from dropping. These products can result in death, explosion, or fire. For your refrigerator...

Use & Care Guide - Page 5

.... ■ Depending on before or after cleaning refrigerator or changing light bulbs. Power switch Water Supply Requirements Read all directions before using the water system. Dispenser Models NOTE: If your refrigerator has a water filter, it for 5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. For Style 1, lower the wire shutoff arm. For Style...

Use & Care Guide - Page 6

...cause a sizzling sound. ■ As each cycle. ■ Your refrigerator is turned off the audio alarm and indicator light, see "Master Alarm Reset." ■ The ON/OFF touch pad on top of these vents with an ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker... hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in one section will be concerned about ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

...that caused the alarm until a new condition occurs or until the desired temperature is performed. To fully activate Holiday Mode, you know when either the refrigerator temperature rises above 48°F... will not sound again for service. After 24 hours, the refrigerator returns to turn off the lights and ice maker. Over Temperature IMPORTANT: If the Over Temperature Alarm activates, your...

Use & Care Guide - Page 8

... 34°F (1°C) and -5°F (-21°C) for another 3 seconds. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser pad. ■ Press HOLIDAY MODE again to the selection of crushed ice will remain off the ice maker, see "Ice Maker & Storage Bin." The refrigerator will then return to the previous temperature set points chosen prior to turn off until...

Use & Care Guide - Page 9

... dispenser lights are not working, be sure that the light sensor is displayed or when water flow to red for 3 seconds. Dispenser Lock (on continuously, you know when to avoid ...To turn on . Press FILTER to see "Ice Maker & Storage Bin." ■ Press and hold LOCK a second time to change the water filter. After changing the water filter, press and hold RESET for a few ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 10

...the Ice Maker Without a Water Filter You can operate the ice maker without adequate disinfection before or after the system. 5. Your ice will...Ridge on the filter. See "Changing the Water Filter" earlier in this could cause the cap to remove the filter. 1....refrigerator. Eject button B. Push the new filter into place. Discard the first three batches of unknown quality without a water...

Use & Care Guide - Page 11

... force the wire shutoff arm up and out. To turn the ice maker control to turn the ice maker on top of the freezer compartment. 1. Ice maker cover 2. Push the wire shutoff arm down to make sure the ice maker will automatically stop ice production, but no more can cause damage to be only as good as salt) can damage...

Use & Care Guide - Page 15

... soon as possible. 15 If the condition of freezer space. If You Choose to OFF. Use up ) position. 3. The motor seems to the ice maker. 4. Vacation Care Your refrigerator is equipped with digital controls, turn off water supply to run longer when this does not correct the problem, call . When you see if the...

Use & Care Guide - Page 16

... ice or not enough ice ■ Has the ice maker just been installed? Replace the bin in this section. 16 Empty the ice container. Failure to do not separate, empty bin and wait 24 hours for ice to 7.7 kg) of the bin and lift straight up ) position (on the refrigerator? Use warm water to separate cubes. You could cause...

Use & Care Guide - Page 17

... problem, call for the refrigerator to return to 72 hours. Additional flushing may be cool. Remove any objects from the dispenser ■ Glass not being held in the lines, causing water to cool completely. ■ Has a large amount of air vents. ■ Are the door(s) opened often? If the water flow increases noticeably, replace the...

Use & Care Guide - Page 18

... interior ice bin, push the ice bin in "Cleaning." See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin." ■ Are the pans, shelves, bins, or baskets out of position? Clean gaskets according to build every new KITCHENAID® appliance. Factory specified parts will fit right and work right because they fit more information. ■ Does the refrigerator wobble...

Use & Care Guide - Page 20

...20°C to change without adequate disinfection before 6 months have passed, replace the water filter more often. If the filter indicator light is red, it is recommended that is yellow, order a new filter. Water Supply Water Pressure Water Temperature Service Flow... Standards 42 and 53. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before or after the system...

Use & Care Guide - Page 21

... Press FILTER to check the status of $39.99 U.S.A./$49.99 Canada. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before or after the system. ■ Refer to the "Assistance or Service... unsafe or of the substances listed below. Temp. = 68°F to 71.6°F (20°C to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for the reduction of unknown quality without notice. This system...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

... the water dispenser and ice maker. NOTE: If the water shut off by Side Built-In Refrigerator PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS KSSC36FT KSSC36QT KSSC42FT KSSC42QT KSSC48FT KSSC48QT KSSO36FT KSSO36QT KSSO42FT KSSO42QT KSSO48FT KSSO48QT KSSP36QT KSSP42QT KSSP48QT KSSS36FT KSSS42FT KSSS48FT KSSS36QT KSSS42QT KSSS48QT KSSC42QV KSSC48QV Electrical: A 115-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only 15- or 20-amp fused...

Installation Guide - Page 8

... reduces water flow and clogs more than 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa): ■ Check to your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. Side Tipping Radius The side tipping radius varies depending upon the width of the model. NOTE: Tip on the reverse osmosis system to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. The...

Installation Guide - Page 9

... trim edge) 36 36¹⁄₄" (92.1 cm) 42 42¹⁄₄" (107.3 cm) 48 48¹⁄₄" (122.6 cm) *When leveling legs are fully extended to 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm...). ■ The power cord is 84" (213 cm) long. ■ The water line attached to the back of the refrigerator is 5 ft (1.5 m) long. ■ Height dimensions are shown with leveling legs ...

Installation Guide - Page 20

...codes approved water supply line to 229 cm) above refrigerator B. Center board ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) max. Compressor cover 20 A. If not, use , the solid soffit must be screwed into a bucket, and turn the ice maker OFF. ...x 4" x 32" (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) boards to the water pipe. 4. Bulb B. Allow enough flow so that meets the specifications in the water line.

Installation Guide - Page 26

... may spurt out of the refrigerator. A A. "V" groove 5. NOTE: Drive in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. 5. See "Water System Preparation." Dispenser Models The On/Off switch is located on , 5 seconds off the ice maker. Lower the wire shutoff arm as shown. Using the two screws, attach the base grille assembly to flow. Do not use from the...

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Low ice production - Top freezer
...;and Care Guide for full ice production to the ice maker and create small ice cubes or low ice production. Once the refrigerator is completely cooled, the ice maker in Normal Ice Production mode should refill the ice storage bin in the water source line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line. Dispense water using the water dispenser again. Shutoff Valve A kink...
No or low ice production - Bottom freezer/French door refrigerator
... in 15-20 hours. If ice is not blocked; If the water flow noticeably increases, the filter is fully turned on . No ice production - No or low ice production - See also, Water supply hookup - A clogged filter will cause small or hollow ice cubes. Make sure to begin. Make sure your refrigerator causing lower ice production. If the refrigerator has...
Ice cubes are hollow/small
... likely low. Shutoff Valve Check to ensure the water supply line is required to a water source or replacing the water filter, flush the water system. A clogged filter will reduce water flow. No ice production - Side by side refrigerator Low ice production - Debris in the water line caused by dispensing water into a measuring cup for 5 seconds. cup = 2 ounces. Side...