Bauknecht
Contaminated Water or Internal Surfaces
Ice has a bad taste or odor, even though cubes look normal.
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Possible Causes
Dirty water supply line, Biofilm or mold inside ice bin, Mineral buildup in ice tray and reservoir
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the unit and close the water supply.
Cleaning procedure:
- Empty bin: Discard all existing ice.
- Clean bin and tray: Wash the ice storage bin, tray, and accessible internal surfaces with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly.
- Descale: Run a cleaning cycle if your Bauknecht model supports it, using a manufacturer-approved ice maker cleaner.
- Flush water line: Disconnect the inlet hose and flush several liters of water through it into a bucket.
After cleaning, reconnect and discard the first few batches of ice.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
Required Part
Ice Storage Bin
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