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Water and Ice Dispensers
NOTES:
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The dispensing system will not operate when either door
(refrigerator or freezer) is open.
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Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water.
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Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first
three batches of ice produced. Wait 72 hours for full ice production.
Flush the Water System
Air in the water dispensing system can cause the water dispenser to
drip. After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or replacing the
water filter, flush the water system. Flushing the water dispensing
system forces air from the water line and filter, and prepares the water
filter for use.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the
dispenser.
1. Using a sturdy container, depress and hold the water dispenser
lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds.
2. Repeat Step 1 until water begins to flow.
3. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the
dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 3 gal.
(12 L) has been dispensed.
Additional flushing may be required in some households.
The Water Dispenser
IMPORTANT:
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Dispense at least 1 qt (1 L) of water every week to maintain a fresh
supply.
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If the flow of water from the dispenser decreases, it could be
caused by low water pressure.
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With the water filter removed, dispense 1 cup (237 mL) of
water. If 1 cup of water is dispensed in 8 seconds or less, the
water pressure to the refrigerator meets the minimum
requirement.
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If it takes longer than 8 seconds to dispense 1 cup of water,
the water pressure to the refrigerator is lower than
recommended. See “Water Supply Requirements” (in the User
Instructions or the Installation Instructions and Owner’s
Manual) or “Problem Solver” for suggestions.
To Dispense Water:
1. Press the WATER button to select water.
2. Press a sturdy glass against the dispenser lever.
Hold the glass close to the water dispenser
spout to ensure that the water dispenses into
the glass.
3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
IMPORTANT: The small tray at the bottom of the dispenser is designed
to catch small spills and allow for easy cleaning. There is no drain in the
tray. To empty and clean the tray, push down on the back of the
removable tray lid and pull it out.
The Ice Dispenser
Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer when the
dispenser lever is pressed. To turn off the ice maker, see “Ice Maker
and Storage Bin.”
Your ice maker can produce both crushed and cubed ice. Before
dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer.
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Press the CRUSHED button
for crushed ice, or the CUBED
button for cubed ice.
For crushed ice, cubes are
crushed before being dispensed.
This may cause a slight delay
when dispensing crushed ice.
Noise from the ice crusher is normal, and pieces of ice may vary in size.
When changing from crushed to cubed, a few ounces of crushed ice
will be dispensed along with the first cubes.
To Dispense Ice:
1. Press the button to select the desired type of ice.
2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the glass
close to the ice guide to ensure that the ice dispenses into the
glass.
IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the lever
in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard will not make
the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities.
3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
ICE AND WATER
A. Water dispenser spout
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A. Ice guide
Cut Hazard
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.
WARNING
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