Maytag MFT2574DEM Manuale

Troubles

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Newly installed refrigerator requires 
flush of water system.

Flush the water system. See “Water and Ice Dispensers” for 
water system flushing instructions. 

Recently installed or replaced 
plumbing connections. New plumbing 
connections can cause discolored or 
off-flavored ice and water.

Discard the ice and wash the ice storage bin. Flush the water 
system with 3 gal. (12 L) of water. Allow 24 hours for the ice 
maker to make new ice, and discard the first 3 batches of ice 
produced.

Using a water supply connection type 
other than recommended.

It is recommended to use copper tubing or Whirlpool supply 
line, Part Number 8212547RP. See “Connect to Water Line.”

The ice has been stored too long. 

Discard ice. Wash ice storage bin. Allow 24 hours for ice 
maker to make new ice.

The water has been stored too long.

Dispense at least 1 qt (1 L) of water per week to maintain a 
fresh supply. 

Odor from stored food has transferred 
to the ice.

Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to store food.

There are minerals (such as sulfur) in 
the water. 

A water filter may need to be installed to remove the 
minerals. 

There is a water filter installed on the 
refrigerator.

Gray or dark discoloration in ice may indicate that the water 
filtration system needs additional flushing. Flush the water 
system after installing and before using a new water filter. 
See “Water and Ice Dispensers” for water filter flushing 
instructions. 

The water filter needs to be replaced.

Replace the disposable water filter at least every 6 months or 
when indicated. See “Water Filtration System.”

The refrigerator is not connected to a 
water supply or the water supply 
shutoff valve is not turned on. 

Connect the refrigerator to the water supply and turn the 
water shutoff valve fully open.

There is a kink in the water source line

A kink in the water line can reduce water flow from the water 
dispenser and result in hollow or irregular shaped ice. 
Straighten the water source line. 

The refrigerator has just been 
installed.

Flush and fill the water system. See “Water and Ice 
Dispensers.”

The water pressure to the house is not 
at or above 35 psi (241 kPa).

The water pressure to the house determines the flow from 
the dispenser. See “Water Supply Requirements.”

A reverse osmosis water filtration 
system is connected to your cold 
water supply.

A reverse osmosis water filtration system can decrease water 
pressure. See “Water Supply Requirements.”

The water filter may be clogged.

Remove the water filter and operate dispenser. If water flow 
increases, your filter is clogged and needs to be replaced. 
See “Water Filtration System.”

The water filter is installed incorrectly

Remove the water filter and reinstall. See “Water Filtration 
System.” 

The refrigerator door or freezer drawer 
is not closed completely.

Close the door or drawer firmly. If it does not close 
completely, see “The doors will not close completely.”

The refrigerator doors were recently 
removed.

Make sure the water dispenser wire/tube assembly has been 
properly reconnected at the top of the refrigerator door. 
See “Refrigerator Doors and Drawer.”

Ice is clogged in the ice storage bin or 
ice is blocking the ice delivery chute. 

Remove the ice clogging the storage bin and delivery chute, 
using a plastic utensil if necessary. Clean the ice delivery 
chute and the bottom of the ice storage bin using a warm, 
damp cloth, then dry both thoroughly. To avoid clogging and 
to maintain a fresh supply of ice, empty the storage bin and 
clean both the storage bin and delivery chute every 2 weeks. 

Crushed ice is blocking the ice 
delivery chute. 

Switch from crushed ice to cubed ice to clear the ice 
dispenser. Then switch back to crushed ice.