4
Refrigerator Operation
Water Supply Requirements
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT
:
When your refrigerator was installed, the water connection
from the water source should have been connected to your
refrigerator. If your refrigerator is not connected to a water
source, see
Connect the Water Supply
in the installation
instructions. If you have any questions about your water
connection, see the
Troubleshooting
section or call a licensed,
qualified plumber.
If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is
connected, turn the ice maker
OFF
. See
Ice Maker and
Storage Bin
on page 8.
All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
Water Pressure
A cold water supply with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi
(207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and
ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, see
Troubleshooting
or call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT
: The pressure of the water supply coming out of
a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827
kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 psi (276 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 psi (276 kPa):
Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce
the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse
osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See
Replacing the
Water Filter
on page 14.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.
Water System Preparation
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on
disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
Please read before using the water system. Follow the directions
specific to your model.
NOTE
: If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure
the base grille filter is properly installed and the cap is in the
horizontal position.
Style 1 – Dispenser Models
IMPORTANT:
After connecting the refrigerator to a water source
or replacing the water filter, follow these steps to make sure that
the water system is properly cleaned. This will flush air from the
filter and water dispensing system, and prepare the filter for use.
For dispensing models, the On/Off switch is located on the top
right side of the freezer compartment.
Open the freezer door and turn off the ice maker. Move the
1.
switch to the OFF (right) setting as shown.
Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water
2.
dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds.
Repeat until water begins to flow. 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. This will flush air from the filter and water
dispensing system, and prepare the water filter for use.
Additional flushing may be required in some households.
NOTE
: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out
of the dispenser.
Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker. Move the
3.
switch to the ON (left) position.
Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.
Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
Depending on your model, you may want to select the
maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice.
Style 2 – Non-Dispenser Models
IMPORTANT:
After connecting the refrigerator to a water source
or replacing the water filter, fill and discard two full containers of
ice to prepare the water filter for use, before using the ice:
Turn on the ice maker. Lower the wire shutoff arm as shown.
Please refer to “Ice Maker and Storage Bin” for further
instructions on the operation of your ice maker.
NOTE:
Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.
Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.
Depending on your model, you may want to select the
maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice.
Ice Maker
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