Kenmore ice maker ice tastes bad or has a chemical/metallic flavor.

Safety First: Use only food-safe cleaners and follow label directions.

• Replace water filter: Install a new OEM or compatible filter if present.
• Flush system: Run several complete ice-making cycles and discard the first 2–3 bins of ice after filter replacement or new installation.
• Rinse after cleaning: If chemical cleaner was recently used, ensure the system was thoroughly rinsed per the manual.
• Check water source: Taste the tap water feeding the ice maker. If it tastes bad, consider a whole-house filter or different supply.