Connecting the Refrigerator
to a Water Source
(onsomemodels)
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
■Contact your dealer or Whirlpool designated service company for proper installation and parts.
■Connect to potable water only.
■Water pressure: 30 to 150 psi (207 KPa - max. 1030 KPa).
■Install ice maker tubing in areas where temperatures are above freezing.
■If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water (See “Water System Preparation”).
■It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice.
Water System Preparation
(onsomemodels)
Please read before using the water system.
Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make sure that the water system is properly cleaned.
1.Open the freezer door and turn off the ice maker. For Style 1 lift up the wire
Style 1
MAX
NORMAL
Style 2
2.Install the interior water filter cartridge. The interior water filter mounting bracket is located in the upper corner of the fresh food compartment of the refrigerator.
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.
■Apply the appropriate month sticker to the cartridge as a reminder to replace the cartridge within six months. Then apply the “Water Filter Replacement Reminder” sticker to your calendar.
■Line up the INSTALL mark on the water filter label with the indicator line that is molded into the filter mounting bracket cover. Push the cartridge into the filter mounting bracket.
Twist the cartridge ¹⁄₄ turn to the right to lock it into place. The REMOVE mark should be
3.Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding
2 to 3 gallons (8 to12 liters) or approximately 6 to 7 minutes of water through the dispenser. This will clean the system and help clear air from the lines. Additional flushing may be required in some households.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.
4.Inspect the filter system for water leaks. If you see water leaks, see the “Troubleshooting” section.
5.Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker. For Style 1 lower the wire
■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. To do so, set the switch on the front of the ice maker to MAX.
NOTE: 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. If your model has an interior water filter system, move to step 2.
Understanding Sounds You May Hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.
■If your product is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle.
■The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. Also, the Thermostat Control (or Refrigerator Control depending on the model) will click when cycling on and off.
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