NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.
1.Using a sturdy container, depress and hold the water dispenser paddle for 5 seconds.
2.Release the dispenser paddle for 5 seconds. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until water begins to flow.
3.Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser pad (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 4 gal. (15 L) has been dispensed.
Dispense Water
IMPORTANT:
■The dispensing system will not operate when the refrigerator door is open.
■The display screen on the dispenser control panel will turn off automatically and enter “sleep” mode when the control buttons and dispenser levers have not been used for
2 minutes or more. While in “sleep” mode, the first press of a control button will only reactivate the display screen, without changing any settings. After reactivation, changes to any settings can then be made. If no changes are made within 2 minutes, the display will
To dispense water:
1.Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser paddle.
2.Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
Dispenser Lock
The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to avoid unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the controls and dispenser levers. To turn off the ice maker, see “Ice Maker.”
■Press and hold SPEEDCOOL for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser.
■Press and hold SPEEDCOOL for 3 seconds again to unlock the dispenser.
The lock icon will illuminate when the dispenser is locked.
Ice Maker
(on some models)
IMPORTANT: For models with a water filter, after connecting the refrigerator to a water source or replacing the water filter, fill and discard three full containers of ice to prepare the water filter for use.
Turning the Ice Maker On/Off
To turn the ice maker ON, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.
To manually turn the ice maker OFF, lift the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click.
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. Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down.
Dispenser Light
When you use the dispenser, the light will automatically turn on. If you want the light to be on continuously, you may turn on the light. The light icon will illuminate when the light is on.
ON: Press LIGHT quickly to turn on the dispenser light.
OFF: Press LIGHT quickly to turn off the dispenser light.
NOTES:
■If you unintentionally press and hold the LIGHT button for 3 seconds or longer, you will turn on the Moisture control feature. If this happens, press and hold LIGHT for 3 seconds again to turn off the Moisture control feature.
■The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. If it appears that your dispenser lights are not working, see “Troubleshooting” for more information.
Ice Storage Bin
1.Wash the ice storage bin with mild soap and warm water.
2.Slide the ice storage bin under the ice maker, and push it toward the back as far as it will go.
3.Lower the arm on the ice maker to the “on” position.
NOTE: It usually takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin producing ice. You may notice the ice has an
Ice Production Rate
■The ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 12 batches of ice in a
■To increase ice production, lower the freezer and refrigerator temperature. See “Using the Control(s).” Wait 24 hours between adjustments.
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