Some models dispense both cubed and crushed ice. Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer. The button controls are designed for easy use and cleaning.
■For cubed ice, press the CUBE button until the red indicator appears in the window above the CUBE button.
ICE
CRUSH CUBE
■For crushed ice, press the CRUSH button until the red indicator appears in the window above the CRUSH button.
For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before being dispensed. This may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. Noise from the ice crusher is normal, and pieces of ice may vary in size. When changing from CRUSH to CUBE, a few ounces of crushed ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes.
To dispense ice:
1.Press button for the desired type of ice.
2.Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of the glass.
IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the lever in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard will not make the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities.
3.Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: The first few batches of ice may have an
The water dispenser
If you did not flush the water system when the refrigerator was first installed, press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) or approximately 6 to 7 minutes of water after water begins dispensing. It will take 3 to 4 minutes for the water to begin dispensing. The water you draw and discard cleans the system and helps clear air from the lines. Allow several hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water.
IMPORTANT: Depending on your model, the small removable tray at the bottom of the dispenser is designed to catch small spills and allow for easy cleaning. There is no drain in the tray. The tray can be removed from the dispenser and carried to the sink to be emptied or cleaned.
To dispense water:
1.Press a glass against the water dispenser lever.
2.Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply.
The dispenser light
The dispenser area has a light. It can be turned on manually by pressing the ON button at the
On some models: Whenever you use the dispenser the lever will automatically turn the light on.
LIGHT
OFF ON
NOTE: See the “Changing the Light Bulbs” section for information on changing the dispenser light bulb.
On models without crushed ice, the light switch is a
The dispenser lock (on some models)
Your dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to prevent accidental dispensing by small children and pets. To turn off the dispenser, press the LOCK button. The indicator will appear above the LOCK button and the ice and water dispensers will not work. To unlock the dispenser, press the UNLOCK button until the indicator appears. Then continue to dispense ice or water as usual.
DISPENSER
LOCK UNLOCK
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the product, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the dispenser levers.
Interior Water Filtration System
(on some models)
The interior water filter cartridge is located in the upper corner of the fresh food compartment of the refrigerator. The interior water filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier if the flow of water to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably.
Replacing the interior water filter cartridge
1.Twist the interior water filter cartridge ¹⁄₄ turn to the left. The INSTALL mark will be lined up with the indicator line located on the filter mounting bracket cover.
2.Gently pull down on the cartridge to remove it from the filter mounting bracket assembly. To prevent water from spilling inside the refrigerator, DO NOT TIP the cartridge. Dispose of the cartridge.
3.Install the new interior water filter cartridge. You can run the dispenser without a water filter cartridge, but your water will not be filtered.
NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
■Carefully remove the interior water filter cartridge from its packaging. Remove the red cap from the cartridge.
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