Heartland 311500L User Guide
37
Use & Care Guide
Ice
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
Plastic tubing was used to complete water
connection.
connection.
The manufacturer recommends using 1/4"
o.d. copper tubing for installation. Plastic is
less durable and can cause leakage. The
manufacturer is not responsible for
property damage due to improper
installation or water connection.
o.d. copper tubing for installation. Plastic is
less durable and can cause leakage. The
manufacturer is not responsible for
property damage due to improper
installation or water connection.
Improper water valve was installed.
Check water connection procedure (see
page 7). Self-piercing and 3/16"saddle
valves cause low water pressure and may
clog the line over time. The manufacturer
is not responsible for property damage
due to improper installation or water
connection.
page 7). Self-piercing and 3/16"saddle
valves cause low water pressure and may
clog the line over time. The manufacturer
is not responsible for property damage
due to improper installation or water
connection.
Water pressure is low.
Water pressure must be between 35 to
100 pounds per square inch to function
properly. A minimum pressure of 35
pounds per square inch is recommended
for refrigerators with water filters. Reverse
Osmosis water systems cause low water
pressure
100 pounds per square inch to function
properly. A minimum pressure of 35
pounds per square inch is recommended
for refrigerators with water filters. Reverse
Osmosis water systems cause low water
pressure
Freezer temperature is too high.
Adjust freezer control (see pages 8, 10 or
11). Freezer is recommended to be
approximately 0° F (-18° C).
11). Freezer is recommended to be
approximately 0° F (-18° C).
Water pressure is low.
Water pressure must be between 35 to
100 pounds per square inch to function
properly. A minimum pressure of 35
pounds per square inch is recommended
for refrigerators with water filters. Reverse
Osmosis water systems cause low water
pressure
100 pounds per square inch to function
properly. A minimum pressure of 35
pounds per square inch is recommended
for refrigerators with water filters. Reverse
Osmosis water systems cause low water
pressure
Improper water valve was installed.
Check water connection procedure in your
Installation Instructions. Self-piercing and
3/16"saddle valves cause low water
pressure and may clog the line over time.
The manufacturer is not responsible for
property damage due to improper
installation or water connection. Open
water valve completely and check for
leaks.
Installation Instructions. Self-piercing and
3/16"saddle valves cause low water
pressure and may clog the line over time.
The manufacturer is not responsible for
property damage due to improper
installation or water connection. Open
water valve completely and check for
leaks.
Copper tubing has kinks.
Turn off water supply and remove kinks. If
kinks cannot be removed, replace tubing.
kinks cannot be removed, replace tubing.
Water filter is clogged or needs to be
changed.
changed.
Change water filter (see pages 13 and 14).
Refrigerator is
leaking water
leaking water
Ice forms in inlet
tube to ice maker
tube to ice maker
Water flow is slower
than normal
than normal