Opal Ice Maker - Taste of the Ice

An Opal Ice Maker can make good nugget ice with typical city water. However, your water quality will make a difference in the taste of the ice. We recommend using only distilled water in your Opal, if possible.

Understanding the Importance of Water Quality with the Opal Ice Maker

• Water quality is very important to the function and required maintenance of your Ice Maker, especially in hard water areas.

• Minerals from your water can build up in the Opal over time, which can affect the taste of the ice. Even bottled water can have high mineral content.

• If you are using a filter, the filter may be clogged. Replace the filter. Filters can last up to 3 months, depending on your water quality.

• If your ice is salty tasting, please take a look at our Opal Ice Maker - Ice Tastes Salty article.

If you have good water quality, but your ice doesn't taste good, we recommend a good cleaning of the Opal.

Cleaning the Opal Ice Maker

Cleaning instructions vary, depending on which Opal Ice Maker you own. Follow the cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section of the Owner's Manual for the specific model you own. 

• Owner's Manual for the OPAL01GENKT/SS (has large round button on the front)

• Owner's Manual for the XPIO13BCBT, XPIO13SCSS, XPIO23BCBT, XPIO23SCSS (no round button on the front)

Opal Support

You can order replacement parts or get warranty assistance by contacting Opal Ice Maker Support, or by calling 1-866-907-6718, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, EST.