Whirlpool 2206106 manual FactoryTrimKit, Water System Preparation, Removing the Door Panels

4.RUN WATER THROUGH THE DISPENSER UNTIL THE WATER RUNS CLEAR (about 2-3 gallons or 6-7 minutes). This will clean the system and 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.

5.Open the refrigerator door and inspect the filter system for water leaks. If you see water leaks, see the “Troubleshooting” section.

NOTE: You can run the dispenser without a water filter cartridge. Your water will not be filtered.

FactoryTrimKit

(onsomemodels)

There may be an occasion when you will need to remove the factory-installed trim kit, such as moving the refrigerator to a new home or installing custom-made decorator panels. Please read all instructions carefully before removing the trim kit and decorator panels.

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Water System Preparation

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 shut-off arm as shown. For Style 2 move the switch to the OFF (right) setting as shown.

Style 1

MAX

NORMAL

Style 2

2.Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding

2 to 3 gallons (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.

3.Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker. For Style 1 lower the wire shut-off arm. For Style 2 move the switch to the ON (left) position. Please refer to the “Ice Maker and Storage Bin” features section for further instructions on the operation of your ice maker.

■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.

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1.Decorator Panels

2.Filler Panels

3.Handles

Removing the Door Panels

NOTE: When removing and replacing decorator panels, only the handle is removed. All other trim pieces remain attached to the doors.

1.Remove the refrigerator and freezer handles:

■Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws that hold each handle in place.

■Lift off handle. Make sure you keep screws for reattaching handles.

2.Remove the door panels:

■Open refrigerator or freezer door.

■Slide out decorator panel and filler board.

■Repeat process for other panels and filler boards.

■Store panel and filler boards carefully to prevent scratching.

Replacing the Door Panels

1.Replace the refrigerator or freezer door panels:

■Open refrigerator or freezer door.

■Carefully slide the ¹⁄₈ in. decorator panel into place behind the side trim.

■Push the filler board into place behind the decorator panel.

■Repeat process for other panels and filler boards.

2.Attach the handles:

NOTE: Freezer door handle is notched to fit around the dispenser panel.

■Align the top of the refrigerator or freezer handle flush with the top trim. Fasten the handle to the refrigerator or freezer door with the screws, using a Phillips screwdriver.

■Repeat the process for the other handle.

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