The refrigerator must be installed to a cold water supply for the ice maker and water dispenser to work. To connect the shutoff valve and the refrigerator, use 1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) soft copper or PEX tubing. It is recommended to leave a coil of copper or PEX tubing (service loop) to allow the refrigerator to be pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service or routine cleaning. Water supply lines can be purchased at Maytag Purchase Genuine Parts.
Check to make sure there are no kinks in the water supply line. A kink can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line to restore adequate water flow and pressure. To help reduce the chances of a pinched water line, do not push the refrigerator too far back against the wall or cabinet.
Is the Ice Maker Turned On?
A common reason an ice maker does not make ice is that it was accidentally turned off. Sometimes, resetting the ice maker can resolve minor issues. Locate the reset button on your ice maker (consult your manual if unsure) and press and hold it for a few seconds. If your refrigerator doesn't have a reset button, perform a power cycle by unplugging it for one minute and plugging it back in. Refer to How to Turn the Ice Maker On for more information on using the ice maker.
If the Ice Maker is not connected to a water supply line but remains turned on, it could cause the following: a buzzing noise, the refrigerator may be too cold, food in the crisper drawers may freeze, and the freezer section may get too cold.
Ice Maker jammed?
Check to make sure there are no ice cubes stuck or jammed in the ejector's arm. Remove ice from the ejector's arm with a plastic utensil.
Do you have the correct water pressure?
Ensuring correct water pressure for your refrigerator is important for your Maytag appliance to function efficiently. Optimal water pressure ensures consistent ice production and smooth water dispensing, while inadequate pressure can lead to performance concerns. Low water pressure could cause water to be dispensed more slowly, small or hollow ice cubes, or slow or no ice production. Review Ensuring Correct Water Pressure for recommendation and additional information.
Using a reverse osmosis system? Connecting a refrigerator to an RO system can work, but RO systems can reduce water pressure even further. Review Ensuring Correct Water Pressure for more information.
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