Water from the water dispenser has an odd taste and/or odour.

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Accepted Answer

Understanding fridge water

water is held in a tank and has passed through a filter, pipes & valves, so the taste will be different to direct tap water
all components in an Electrolux fridge are water quality graded and tested and approved for use

Potential cause

Water has not been dispensed for an extended period of time.
- can taste stale
Unit not properly connected to cold water line.
- -check where connection is off mains and not in line with other appliance that may be back flushing into water supply
If your refrigerator has not been used for a period of time (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator
- filter is time based not use so a filter in line for 12 needs replacing even if it was not in use for any of that period

Common Solution

Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the supply.
Ensure it is connected to the cold-water line that supplies water to the kitchen faucet.
Change the water filter. at the recommended times
When ordering your replacement filter, only use recommended or approved filters and record on the filter the date it was installed
to test water place a bottle of water in the fridge from the same water source after a few days try that water and see if it tastes the same water will taste different after it has been still for a period of time

To ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odours, you should change the air filter six months (The filter status light on the Touch Panel prompts you to replace the filter after six months).

Replacement filters and accessories can be ordered from the Electrolux webshop

Refer to the specific product user manual instruction for removal/replacement water filter and air filter.

Electrolux user manual

Westinghouse user manual

Dispensed Water has an odd taste and/or odour.

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