Ice tastes bad or has an unpleasant odor.

Safety first: Unplug before deep cleaning.

Step-by-step:

• Empty and clean: Discard all ice and water. Wash the reservoir, ice basket, and scoop with warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.
• Descale: Run a cleaning cycle with a food-safe descaler or diluted white vinegar, then rinse with 2–3 full tanks of fresh water.
• Use filtered water: Fill the unit with filtered or bottled water to improve taste.
• Dry storage: When not in use, drain and dry the unit to prevent mold growth.

When to call a technician: Persistent bad taste after thorough cleaning may indicate contamination in internal hoses that require replacement.