Ice maker has a strong musty or chemical odor, ice tastes bad

Safety: Disconnect power and water before deep cleaning. Use only food-safe cleaners.

Removing odors:

• Discard ice: Empty and discard all existing ice from the bin.
• Clean interior: Wash the bin, walls, and door gasket with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
• Sanitize water system: Run a Siemens-approved cleaning and sanitizing cycle using a food-safe sanitizer. Follow the manual exactly.
• Replace filter: Install a new Siemens water filter cartridge if equipped.
• Flush system: Discard the first several batches of ice after cleaning.