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Caloric Refrigerator ice is dirty
Dirty or discolored ice is usually simple to fix. Start with the water supply tube to the ice maker, because a line that sat with standing water or was disconnected for months can stain and leach material into the ice, so replacing the tubing is often the fix. Next check the ice maker assembly and tray; a worn or corroded tray coating can flake into cubes and means replacing the ice maker or tray. Less commonly, temporary dirty municipal water after a hydrant flush or a broken main can cloud or color ice, so discard old cubes and run a faucet until the water clears before letting the ice maker refill. Finally, residue from an old water filter can send particles into the icemaker, so swap the filter if it’s older than six months. If you need parts for ice maker repair or tubing replacement, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your refrigerator.
01 - Caloric 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 - Caloric 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.
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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 - Caloric 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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Ice maker not making ice or ice is dirty — what should I check first?
Ice maker not making ice cleanly — why is my ice discolored or has particles?
Ice maker not making ice properly — will replacing the water filter fix dirty ice?
Ice maker not making ice — how can I tell if the ice maker tray or assembly needs replacement?
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