Dacor Water Quality / Contamination

Ice and water have a bad taste or odor.

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Possible Causes

Old or saturated water filter, Stagnant water in lines, New plastic odors from refrigerator interior, Contaminated ice bin

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Use only potable water supply.

  • Replace water filter: If older than 6 months, install a new Dacor-approved filter.
  • Flush system: Dispense and discard 2–3 gallons of water to clear lines.
  • Clean ice bin: Empty and wash the bin with warm soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
  • Air out interior: For new units, wipe interior surfaces and leave doors open briefly to dissipate plastic odors.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Water Filter
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