The water dispenser will not operate properly
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS
■Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.
■Kink in the water source line? Straighten the water source line.
■ New installation? Flush and fill the water system. See “Water Dispenser.”
■Is the water pressure at least 35 psi (241 kPa)? The water
pressure to the home determines the flow from the dispenser. See “Water Supply Requirements.”
■ Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and operate dispenser. If water flow increases, the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.
■ Refrigerator door closed completely? Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see “The doors will not close completely,” earlier in this section.
■ Recently removed the doors? Make sure the water dispenser wire/tube assembly has been properly reconnected. See “Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer.”
■ Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See “Water Supply Requirements.”
Water is leaking from the dispenser system
NOTE: One or two drops of water after dispensing is normal.
■ Glass not being held under the dispenser long enough? Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after releasing the dispenser lever.
■New installation? Flush the water system. See “Water
Dispenser.”
■ Recently changed water filter? Flush the water system. See “Water Dispenser.”
■Water on the floor near the base grille? Make sure the water
dispenser tube connections are fully tightened. See “Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer.”
Water from the dispenser is warm
NOTE: Water from the dispenser is only chilled to 50°F (10°C).
■New installation? Allow 24 hours after installation for the
water supply to cool completely.
■Recently dispensed large amount of water? Allow 24 hours
for water supply to cool completely.
■ Water not been recently dispensed? The first glass of water may not be cool. Discard the first glass of water.
■ Refrigerator connected to a cold water pipe? Make sure the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe. See “Water Supply Requirements.”
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