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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Water dispenser
Water supply line turned off
•
See
Installing the water line
.
does not work
or not connected.
Water filter clogged.
•
Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Air may be trapped in
•
Press the dispenser arm for at least 2 minutes.
the water system.
Water spurting from
Newly-installed filter cartridge.
•
Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes
dispenser
(about 1
1
⁄
2
gallons).
Water is not dispensed
Water in reservoir is frozen
•
Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting and
but icemaker is working
because the controls are
wait 24 hours. If water does not dispense after 24 hours,
set too cold.
call for service.
No water or ice cube
Supply line or shutoff valve
•
Call a plumber.
production
is clogged.
Water filter clogged.
•
Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Filter cartridge not
•
Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being certain that
properly installed.
it locks into place. The blade on the end of the cartridge
should be positioned vertically.
Water is leaking from
Glass not being held under
•
Hold the glass underneath the dispenser for 2–3 seconds
dispenser
the dispenser long enough
after releasing the dispenser button. Water may continue
after button is released.
to dispense after the button is released.
Air may be present in the water
•
Dispense water for at least 2 minutes to remove air from
line system causing water to drip
system.
after being dispensed.
Water has poor
Water dispenser has not been
•
Dispense water until all water in system is
taste/odor
used for a long time.
replenished.
Water in first glass
Normal when refrigerator
•
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
is warm
is first installed.
cool down.
Water dispenser has not been
•
Dispense water until all water is system is
used for a long time.
replenished.
Water system has been drained.
•
Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
Actual temperature not
Unit just plugged in.
•
Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
equal to Set temperature
Door open for too long.
•
Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
(on some models)
Warm food added to refrigerator.
•
Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
Defrost cycle is in process.
•
Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
Before you call for service…
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