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E-Wave Refrigerator ice is dirty
Dirty or discolored ice usually means something is wrong with the water path to the ice maker. If your refrigerator ice maker is not working properly or producing dirty ice, start with the most likely cause: the water supply tube to the ice maker can become stained or contaminated if it was disconnected or sat with water unused for six to twelve months, so inspect the tubing for discoloration and replace it if needed. If you find flakes or chunks in the cubes, the ice maker tray or ice maker assembly may be corroded and shedding coating and should be replaced. Less commonly, a temporary issue with the municipal supply can introduce dirty water, so discard the old ice and run a faucet until the water clears. Finally, residue from an old water filter can cloud or discolor ice, so swap filters about every six months. Enter your refrigerator model number at RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement water tubing, ice maker assembly, filter, or other ice maker repair parts for your unit.
01 - E-Wave Refrigerator Water Supply Tube
During normal use the water supply tubes will have water flowing through them keeping them clean. If the water supply gets disconnected or water is left in the tube and not used for 6 to 12 months, it can become discolored. If the water at the other faucets in the house is ok and you have replaced the water filter you may need to replace the water tubing to the ice maker to resolve the issue.
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02 - E-Wave Refrigerator Ice Maker Assembly
If the icemaker tray has a coating, the coating may be wearing off. If you are getting pieces or chunks of material stuck in the ice, check the ice maker tray. If the coating on the tray is corroded and flaking off, replace the icemaker.
Highly Likely
03 - Dirty Water Supply
A fire hydrant that was flushed or a broken water main can cause dirty water to enter the home. Since the ice maker uses the same water supplied to the kitchen or bathroom faucets, dirty water can discolor the ice. Discard the old ice and run the water for awhile at the kitchen or bathroom faucet until the water clears up before having the ice maker make new ice.
Less Common
04 - E-Wave Refrigerator Water Filter
If the ice being dispensed is dirty, it's possible that residue from an old water filter is getting into the water being supplied to the ice maker. Water filters should be replaced every six months for optimum water filtration.
Uncommon But Possible
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