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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
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WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or
freezer, the doors and panels should be removed and the racks left in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
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Consult your local energy authority or local codes as to the best way to dispose of your
old appliance.
Water connection
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The water connection to your Ice & Water refrigerator must be installed by an
authorised plumber or Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician and
comply with all state and local laws.
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Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes. Check
with your local public works department for plumbing codes. You must follow their
guidelines as you install the water filtration system.
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If the water tank has not been used for an extended period of time, or has developed
an unpleasant taste or odour, flush the water system. If the problem persists, replace
the water filter cartridge and refer to the flushing instructions detailed in section
‘Flushing through the water dispenser.
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To avoid serious illness or death, only connect your water filter to safe drinking water.
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The water filter cartridge needs to be changed when the replacement indicator icon
illuminates. This will happen every 6 months.
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If the water filtration system has been allowed to freeze, replace filter cartridge. Failure
to replace the disposable filter at recommended intervals may lead to reduced filter
performance and failure of the filter, causing property damage from water leakage or
flooding.
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In cases of excessively reduced filter life — we recommend that you consult a local
plumber or your water supplier for advice on suitable filtration requirements for the
water supplied to your home.
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Filter replacement is the consumer’s responsibility and will not be covered by the
warranty except in the case of faulty parts or materials within the filter cartridge.
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If the water has not created ice for some time or ice has an unpleasant taste or odour
dispose of ice and refer to 'Automatic ice maker' for flushing instructions. If unpleasant
taste or odour persists, you may wish to fit a new filter cartridge.
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Use new tubing supplied with the refrigerator. DO NOT reuse old tubing from old water
and ice connections.
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Your water filtration system can withstand up to 120psi (827kPa) of water pressure.
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Ensure the supplied pressure limiting valve is installed before installing the water
filtration system. DO NOT install if water pressure exceeds 120psi (827kPa).
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To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage or flooding:
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DO NOT install systems in areas where ambient temperatures may go above 100°F
(38°C) or drop below 33°F (0.6°C).
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DO NOT install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of
this filter system is 100°F (38°C).
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DO NOT install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water hammer conditions
exist, you must install a water hammer arrester.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk associated with choking:
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DO NOT allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the
installation of the water filter.
