Water Dispenser

(on some models)

If you did not flush the water system when the refrigerator was first installed, dispense water into a container until you draw and discard 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) or for approximately 6 to 7 minutes after the water begins dispensing. The water you draw and discard rinses the pipes. Allow several hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water.

Dispensing Water

1.Hold a container under the dispenser while pressing the button.

2.Release the button to stop dispensing.

NOTE: Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply.

Interior Water Filtration System

IMPORTANT:

■You can run the water dispenser without a water filter cartridge, but your water will not be filtered. If you choose this option, replace filter with blue bypass cap.

■The interior water filter mounting bracket is located on the upper right side of the refrigerator.

■The interior water filter cartridge should be replaced every 6 months or earlier if the flow of water to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably.

Replacing the interior water filter cartridge

1.Turn used filter counterclockwise until it releases from filter head.

2.Drain water from filter into the sink, and dispose. Wipe up excess water in filter cover.

3.Remove the sealing label from end of new filter and insert into filter head. Gently rotate filter clockwise until filter stops, and snap filter cover closed.

NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

4.Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. Cleaning the system will take approximately 6 to 7 minutes and will help clear air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some households.

NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.

5.Inspect the filter system for water leaks. If you see water leaks, see the “Troubleshooting” section.

Ice Maker

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

NOTE: Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down.

■To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.

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.

■To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure the ice maker will not continue to operate.

Increasing Ice Production Rate

The ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 12 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If ice is not being made fast enough, turn the Freezer Control toward a higher (colder) number in half number steps. (For example, if the control is at 3, move it to between 3 and 4.) Wait 24 hours and, if necessary, gradually turn the Freezer Control to the highest setting, waiting 24 hours between each increase.

REMEMBER:

■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 store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice storage bin.

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