Westinghouse
Water Quality / Mineral Content Issue
Ice cubes appear cloudy, white, or contain particles.
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Possible Causes
High mineral content in supply water, Scale buildup on evaporator, Failing water filter, Air in water lines
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Disconnect power and water before descaling.
- Use filtered water: Install or replace a water filter rated for ice makers to reduce minerals and particulates.
- Descale evaporator: Run a cleaning cycle with a manufacturer-approved descaling solution to remove mineral deposits from the evaporator plate and water path.
- Flush lines: After descaling, flush the system thoroughly with fresh water and discard several batches of ice.
- Consider softening: In very hard water areas, consider a whole-house or point-of-use water softener.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Evaporator Plate
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