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W ater and Ice Dispensers(on some models)
Depending on your model, you may have one or more of
the following options: The ability to select either crush ed or
cubed ice, a special light that turns on when you use the
dispenser, or a lock option to avoid accidental dispensing.
The ice dispenser
Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer.
When the dispenser lever is pressed:
■A trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser
and the ice bin.
■Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute.
■When you release the dispenser lever, the trap door
closes and the ice dispensing stops. The dispensing
system will not operate when the freezer door is open.
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.
■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 whe n 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 off-
flavor from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice
away. Also, take large amounts of ice from the ice bin ,
not through the dispenser.
The water dispenser
Chilled water comes from a container behind the meat
drawer. It holds approxim ately 1¹⁄₂ quarts (1.5 L).
When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water
dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and dis-
card 2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 L). It will take three to four
minutes for the water to begin dispensing. The wate r you
draw and discard rinses the tank and pipes.
Allow several hours to chill a new tankful.
IMPORTANT: 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 si nk to
be emptied or cleaned.