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Kenmore Refrigerator ice is dirty
If your Kenmore refrigerator is making dirty or discolored ice, start by checking the water path—most often the water supply tube to the ice maker has sat with water in it and become stained or degraded, especially after months of nonuse. The next most likely cause is the ice maker tray or assembly itself; some trays have coatings that corrode and flake, dropping particles into the cubes. Less commonly, dirty municipal water from a flushed hydrant or broken main will temporarily discolor ice, so run a nearby faucet until the water clears and throw out the old ice. Finally, residue from an old water filter can shed material into the supply, so replace filters every six months. In many cases flushing the line, replacing the supply tubing or the ice maker tray, and installing a new filter will fix the problem. If you need replacement parts or detailed repair steps for a refrigerator ice maker not working or ice maker not making ice, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact part that fits your appliance.
01 - Kenmore 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 - Kenmore 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 - Kenmore 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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