Miele KF 1801 Vi Operating And Installation Manual page 48

Problem solving guide
. . . the ice cube maker is not
producing any ice cubes.
^ Check whether the appliance has
been switched on.
^ Check whether the ice cube maker is
switched on.
^ Check whether the appliance is
correctly connected to a mains water
supply.
^ Was the water inlet pipe purged of air
by a qualified and competent person
before the appliance was used for
the first time?
^ Check whether the water inlet is
open.
^ Check that the ice cube container is
positioned correctly.
^ Check that the temperature in the
freezer section is low enough.
^ Check whether there is sufficient
water pressure. The water pressure
(flow rate) must be between 1.72 and
8.25 bar.
^ Check that the non-return valve was
installed correctly; an incorrectly
installed valve may cause a drop in
water pressure.
Remember it can take up to
10 hours to produce the first ice
cubes.
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. . . the ice cube maker is only
producing small ice cubes.
^ Are other appliances that are
connected to the mains water supply
being used at the same time?
Avoid using the dishwasher, washing
machine etc at the same time.
^ Check whether the water filter needs
to be changed.
^ Check whether there is sufficient
water pressure. The water pressure
(flow rate) must be between 1.72 and
8.25 bar.
^ Check that the non-return valve was
installed correctly; an incorrectly
installed valve may cause a drop in
water pressure.
Remember it can take up to
10 hours to produce the first ice
cubes.
. . . the ice cubes taste or smell odd.
^ How often do you use the ice cube
maker?
If you do not use it very often, ice
cubes that are stored for a long
period can absorb the taste and
smell of other items.
^ Are you storing unwrapped food in
the freezer section?
Ice can absorb the taste and smell of
unwrapped food.
^ Check that the ice cube container is
clean and wash it if necessary.