Maytag 12828186A Manuel D’Utilisation

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Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and 
operate ice maker. If ice quality improves, then the filter may 
be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it 
correctly. 

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Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to 
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. 
See “Water Supply Requirements.”

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Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a 
licensed, qualified plumber.

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New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections 
can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. 

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Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow 
24 hours for ice maker to make new ice. 

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Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof 
packaging to store food. 

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Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water 
filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals. 

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Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark 
discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system 
needs additional flushing. Flush the water system before 
using a new water filter. Replace water filter when indicated. 
See “Water Filtration System.”

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Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply 
shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water 
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.

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Kink in the water source line? Straighten the water source 
line. 

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New installation? Flush and fill the water system. See “Water 
and Ice Dispenser.”

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Is the water pressure at least 35 psi (241 kPa)? The water 
pressure to the home determines the flow from the dispenser. 
See “Water Supply Requirements.”

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Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and 
operate dispenser. If water flow increases, the filter may be 
clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it 
correctly.

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Refrigerator door closed completely? Close the door 
firmly. If it does not close completely, see “The doors will not 
close completely.”

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Recently removed the doors? Make sure the water 
dispenser wire/tube assembly has been properly reconnected 
at the bottom of the refrigerator door. See “Refrigerator 
Doors.”

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Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to 
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. 
See “Water Supply Requirements.” 

NOTE: One or two drops of water after dispensing is normal.

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Glass not being held under the dispenser long enough? 
Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after 
releasing the dispenser lever.

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New installation? Flush the water system. See “Water and 
Ice Dispenser.”

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Recently changed water filter? Flush the water system. See 
“Water and Ice Dispenser.”

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Water on the floor near the base grille? Make sure the 
water dispenser tube connections are fully tightened. See 
“Refrigerator Doors.” 

NOTE: Water from the dispenser is only chilled to 50°F (10°C).

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New installation? Allow 24 hours after installation for the 
water supply to cool completely.

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Recently dispensed large amount of water? Allow 
24 hours for water supply to cool completely.

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Water not been recently dispensed? The first glass of water 
may not be cool. Discard the first glass of water.

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Refrigerator connected to a cold water pipe? Make sure 
the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe. See “Water 
Supply Requirements.”