Adler Contaminated Ice / Odor

Ice from the Adler ice maker has a bad taste or odor.

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Possible Causes

Dirty Adler reservoir and bin, Old or saturated water filter, Contaminated water supply, Mold or biofilm inside ice bin

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power and water supply before cleaning.

  • Discard old ice: Empty the Adler ice bin completely and discard any ice with off-odors.
  • Clean and sanitize: Use Adler-approved cleaner and sanitizer to thoroughly clean the reservoir, evaporator, bin, and all interior surfaces.
  • Replace water filter: Install a new Adler water filter cartridge if your unit is equipped with one.
  • Flush water line: Run water through the supply line to clear stagnant water before reconnecting.
  • Run and discard first batches: After cleaning, discard the first few batches of ice to ensure all cleaner residue is gone.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Adler Inline Water Filter Cartridge
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