Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

Water dispenser

 

Water supply line turned off

See Installing the water line.

does not work

 

or not connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water filter clogged.

Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air may be trapped in

Press the dispenser arm for at least 2 minutes.

 

 

the water system.

 

 

 

 

 

Water spurting from

 

Newly-installed filter cartridge.

Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes

dispenser

 

 

(about 112 gallons).

 

 

 

 

Water is not dispensed

 

Water in reservoir is frozen

Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting and

but icemaker is working

 

because the controls are

wait 24 hours. If water does not dispense after 24 hours,

 

 

set too cold.

call for service.

 

 

 

 

No water or ice cube

 

Supply line or shutoff valve

Call a plumber.

production

 

is clogged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water filter clogged.

Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filter cartridge not

Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being certain that

 

 

properly installed.

it locks into place. The blade on the end of the cartridge

 

 

 

should be positioned vertically.

 

 

 

 

Water is leaking from

 

Glass not being held under

Hold the glass underneath the dispenser for 2–3 seconds

dispenser

 

the dispenser long enough

after releasing the dispenser button. Water may continue

 

 

after button is released.

to dispense after the button is released.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air may be present in the

Dispense water for at least 2 minutes to remove air

 

 

water line system, causing

from system.

 

 

water to drip after being

 

 

 

dispensed.

 

 

 

 

 

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