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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
Water has poor
taste/odour.
Refrigerator not used for an
extended period.
Dispense 1 gal (4L) of water so
fresh water supply is replenished.
New filter installed
Water dispenser
does not work.
Water supply turned off or
not connected.
Turn water on.
Press dispenser for 4 minutes to
remove trapped air from water
line and to fill the water system.
Supply line may be blocked.
Check supply for kinks or leaks.
On first installation there may be
air in water system.
To remove air, run 3/4 gal (3L) of
water through the dispenser.
Filter may be blocked and
needs replacing.
Replace filter (see your service
and warranty booklet provided
with your refrigerator).
‘Dispenser Lock’ activated.
Press for 4 seconds.
Water frozen in tank.
Increase temperature to a
warmer setting in fresh food
compartment and freezer.
Water in first
glass is warm.
Water dispenser not used for
extended period.
Discard first glass of
water dispensed.
Tank capacity used recently.
Allow water time to cool.
Drips overflow
drip-shelf.
Air trapped in tank.
Flush 3/4 gal (3L) water through
dispenser, stopping intermittently.
New filter installed.
Dispense 1 gal (4L) of water
through the dispenser, and
then another 1 gal (4L) after
4 minutes.
Water flow
rate has
slowed down.
Filter cartridge is restricted.
Replace filter as soon as possible.
