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Caution:
Please read our safety
information before attempting any testing or repairs.
Before disconnecting the water line, unplug
the refrigerator to avoid an electrical shock hazard.
The
supply line runs from the water source, usually under the
kitchen sink, to the water inlet valve. Another line runs
from the inlet valve to the ice maker. Lets first flush the
line from the water source.
Start
by turning off the water at the source. Disconnect the supply
line from the inlet valve and place it into a bucket.
Turn
on the water supply and flush out the supply line. After thoroughly
flushing the line, turn off the water and replace the supply
line onto the inlet valve.
Next
disconnect the other line(s) from the inlet valve and allow
the water to drain into the bucket. Follow the line up the
back of the freezer and remove any fasteners holding the line
in place. Next disconnect the line from the connector that
leads into the freezer.
Place
the tubing in your sink and squeeze
a few drops of liquid dish soap
into the tube. Hold one end of the
tube under warm running water and
allow the other end to drain into
the sink. Allow the water to flow
through the tube until no more soap
bubbles appear. You may wish to
repeat this step. Alternatively,
you can inexpensively replace the
tubing if it does not come clean.
Be sure to
use a "food grade" quality
of tubing suitable for transporting
potable water.
Reconnect
the supply line to the valve and turn the water back on. Check
for leaks before moving the freezer back into place.
It may take a couple batches of ice before any effect can
be tasted.
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