U-Line Contaminated Ice

Ice has a bad taste or odor

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Possible Causes

Dirty water reservoir and evaporator, Stale water in system, Contaminated water supply, Plastic odors from new installation

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Use only cleaners approved for ice machines and follow label directions.

  • Step 1 – Discard old ice: Empty the bin completely and discard any ice with off-odors.
  • Step 2 – Clean interior surfaces: Wipe the bin, walls, and door gasket with a mild detergent solution, then rinse with clean water.
  • Step 3 – Run cleaning cycle: Use U-Line recommended ice machine cleaner to descale and sanitize the water system and evaporator. Rinse thoroughly per instructions.
  • Step 4 – Flush water line: If possible, flush the household water line feeding the unit to remove stagnant water.
  • Step 5 – Replace or add filter (if equipped): Replace any inline water filter cartridges according to schedule.

Allow the unit to produce and discard the first few batches of ice after cleaning before regular use.

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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Ice Machine Cleaner
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