Ice has Odor or Off Taste

How is the water quality?

The quality of your ice and water will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker or water dispenser. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well-maintained.

Is food properly stored?

• Check for properly wrapped food. Ice and water absorb odors. 
• Use airtight, moisture-proof packaging to help avoid odor transfer from stored food.
• If the ice cubes have an odd taste or odor, throw them away. Allow 24 hours for the ice maker to produce more ice.

Is the water filter installed correctly?

If the water filter is incorrectly installed it can reduce the water flow to the ice maker, which will cause small ice cubes or low ice production. 

CLICK HERE for additional information on how to install your water filter. 

Is the correct water supply line installed?

New plumbing connections, such as PVC pipes and fittings, can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. Discard the first three batches of ice and flush additional water through the water dispenser.

Verify that you are using one of the recommended water supply lines:

• Copper Water Supply Line
• A Water Supply Line approved by Whirlpool

Depending on the household water supply properties and the type of supply line used, properties in the water may cause different types of supply lines to react in different ways; this has the potential to result in bad odor or taste in the refrigeration water and ice systems.

Was the water filter flushed?