The Dispenser Lock
The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to avoid unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the dispenser lever. To turn off the ice maker, see “Ice Maker and Storage Bin.”
■To lock the dispenser, press the LOCK button. To unlock the dispenser, press the UNLOCK button.
Ice Maker and Storage Bin
■Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
■The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained.
■Do not use anything sharp to break up the ice in the storage bin. This can cause damage to the ice container and the dispenser mechanism.
■Do not store anything on top of or in the ice maker or storage bin.
Turning the Ice Maker On/Off
■To turn on the ice maker, lift open the ice maker door and lower the wire shutoff arm to the ON position.
■To manually turn off the ice maker, lift the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made.
NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin, and the ice cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position. Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down.
Removing and Replacing the Ice Storage Bin
1.Lift and hold open the ice maker door.
2.Lift the wire shutoff arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position. Release the ice maker door.
3.Lift up the front of the storage bin and pull it out.
4.Replace the bin by pushing it in all the way, or the dispenser will not work.
5.To restart ice production, lift open the ice maker door and push the wire shutoff arm down to the ON position.
Water Filtration System
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
Water Filter Status Light (on some models)
The filter status light will help you know when to change your water filter.
■The light will change from green to yellow. This tells you that it is almost time to change the filter.
■It is recommended that you replace the filter when the status light changes to red OR water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably.
NOTE: The filter should be replaced at least every 6 months depending on your water quality and usage.
Resetting the Filter Status
■The reset button is located on the control panel in the refrigerator compartment. To reset the status light after changing the filter, press the button 5 times within
10 seconds.
The status light will change from red to green when the system is reset.
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