Odors and tastes usually come from other items stored in your freezer. Each time you open the door, new odors can enter. During the automatic defrost cycle, your ice melts slightly and absorbs these odors and particulates. When the cycle ends, everything refreezes — locking those odors into the ice. Most customers don’t realize that Sub‑Zero recommends dumping your ice bucket and washing it every month to keep ice fresh.
