G3 Ferrari Odor / Possible Overheating or Contamination

Strong plastic, chemical, or burnt smell coming from the ice maker during operation.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

New appliance off-gassing, Dust burning off condenser, Electrical overheating on PCB, Contaminated water reservoir or hoses

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: If you smell burning plastic or see smoke, unplug the unit immediately and do not use it until inspected.

Step-by-step:

  • New unit smell: For a new G3 Ferrari ice maker, run several cycles with clean water and discard the ice to remove manufacturing odors.
  • Clean water path: Thoroughly clean the water reservoir, evaporator, and ice basket with mild detergent and rinse well.
  • Inspect for overheating: Remove the cover and check the control PCB and wiring for discoloration or burnt spots.

When to call a technician: Any sign of burnt components or persistent burning smell requires professional service and possible PCB or wiring replacement.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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