Iceman Water Quality or Contamination Issue

Ice tastes bad (chemical, metallic, or plastic taste)

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Possible Causes

Old or saturated water filter, New plastic components leaching odor, Contaminated water supply, Residual cleaning chemicals not rinsed

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Follow all instructions on cleaning chemicals; do not ingest ice until taste is normal.

  • 1. Replace water filter: If equipped, install a new Iceman-compatible water filter cartridge.
  • 2. Flush system: Run several complete ice-making cycles and discard the ice to flush out any residual cleaner or plastic odors.
  • 3. Check water source: Taste the tap water feeding the unit. If it tastes bad, correct the plumbing or use a filtered supply.
  • 4. Clean bin and reservoir: Perform a full cleaning and sanitizing procedure to remove any absorbed odors.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Water Filter Cartridge
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