Frigidaire Biofilm / Mold Contamination

Frigidaire ice maker has a strong moldy or musty odor

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Possible Causes

Dirty ice bin, Slime buildup in reservoir, Infrequent cleaning, Contaminated water supply

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit and turn off water before cleaning. Do not mix cleaners containing bleach with acids like vinegar.

Deep clean the ice maker:

  • Discard all ice from the bin.
  • Remove the ice bin and wash it with warm water and mild dish soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
  • Prepare a solution of Frigidaire-approved ice machine cleaner or a mixture of warm water and a small amount of unscented bleach (follow manual for ratios).
  • Wipe down the interior surfaces, reservoir, and accessible water-contact parts with the solution. Allow proper contact time.
  • Rinse all food-contact surfaces with clean water.
  • Run at least one full cycle and discard the first batch of ice.
  • Consider installing or replacing a water filter to improve water quality.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Ice Bin
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