Ikea
Contaminated Water Path or Storage
Ice has a bad taste or odor (chemical, plastic, or stale)
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Possible Causes
Dirty reservoir, biofilm in water lines, old water filter, odors absorbed from environment
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the unit and shut off water before cleaning. Do not mix cleaning chemicals.
- Discard old ice: Empty the ice bin completely and discard any ice with off-odors.
- Clean bin and interior: Wash the ice bin and interior surfaces with warm water and mild dish soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
- Descale and sanitize water path: Run a manufacturer-approved descaling and sanitizing solution through the reservoir and distribution system following the manual. Rinse with several full reservoirs of clean water.
- Replace water filter: If an inline filter is used, replace it according to schedule or sooner if taste issues occur.
- Check water source: Taste the tap water feeding the unit. If it has an odor, consider additional filtration at the source.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
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