NOTES:
■If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure the base grille filter is properly installed and the cap is in the horizontal position.
■Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
2.Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. Cleaning the system will take approximately 6 to 7 minutes and will help clear air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some households.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.
3.Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker. For Style 1 lower the wire shutoff arm. For Style 2 move the switch to the ON (left) position. Please refer to the “Ice Maker and Storage Bin” section for further instructions on the operation of your ice maker.
■Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.
■Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
■Depending on your model, you may want to select the maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice.
Factory Trim Kit
(on some models)
There may be an occasion when you will need to remove the
Freezer Door | Refrigerator Door |
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1.Decorator Panels
2.Filler Panels
3.Handles
Removing the Door Panels
NOTE: When removing and replacing decorator panels, only the handle is removed. All other trim pieces remain attached to the doors.
1.Remove the refrigerator and freezer handles:
■Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws that hold each handle in place.
■Lift off handle. Make sure you keep screws for reattaching handles.
2.Remove the door panels:
■Open refrigerator or freezer door.
■Slide out decorator panel and filler board.
■Repeat process for other panels and filler boards.
■Store panel and filler boards carefully to prevent scratching.
Replacing the Door Panels
1.Replace the refrigerator or freezer door panels:
■Open refrigerator or freezer door.
■Carefully slide the ¹⁄₈ in. (3.18 mm) decorator panel into place behind the side trim.
■Push the filler board into place behind the decorator panel.
■Repeat process for other panels and filler boards.
2.Attach the handles:
NOTE: Freezer door handle is notched to fit around the dispenser panel.
■Align the top of the refrigerator or freezer handle flush with the top trim. Fasten the handle to the refrigerator or freezer door with the screws, using a Phillips screwdriver.
■Repeat the process for the other handle.
Care of Decorator Panels
1.Clean panels with an
2.Rinse panels thoroughly and blot dry using a dry, soft cloth or chamois.
NOTE: Do not use paper towels or cleaners which contain solvents such as ammonia. They can damage the surface of the panels.
3.If small scratches should appear on the panels, they may be filled using an automotive paste wax (NOT a cleaner/wax combination). Apply wax sparingly and buff lightly with a clean, soft cloth using a circular motion.
Installing Custom Wood Panels
If you plan to install custom wood decorator panels, you will need to create the panels yourself or consult your cabinetmaker or carpenter. See dimensional drawings for wood panel inserts.
Flat panels:
You can create a custom flat panel a maximum of ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) thick to replace your decorator panels. Flat wood panels less than ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) thick are not recommended.
Raised panels:
A raised panel design can be created by screwing or gluing wood panels to ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) backing or by using ³⁄₄ in. (19.05 mm) stock with routed edges.
Weight requirements for raised panel inserts:
■Refrigerator door panel should not exceed 25 lbs.
(9.98 kg).
■Freezer door panels should not exceed 18 lbs. (6.80 kg) combined weight.
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