Summit Contaminated Ice / Taste and Odor Issue

Ice has a bad taste or odor, even though cubes look clear.

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Possible Causes

Dirty water filter (if equipped), Biofilm or scale in reservoir and lines, Contaminated water supply, Dirty ice bin interior

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit and shut off water before cleaning. Use only food-safe cleaners.

Cleaning:

  • Empty and discard all ice from the bin.
  • Remove the ice bin (if removable) and wash with warm water and mild dish soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
  • Run a full cleaning cycle with a manufacturer-approved ice machine cleaner to descale the evaporator, reservoir, and water lines.

Water quality:

  • If your Summit model has an inline water filter, replace the water filter cartridge according to the schedule or sooner if taste issues occur.
  • If household water has strong odors, consider installing an external filtration system.

After cleaning, discard the first few batches of ice.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Water Filter Cartridge
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