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T
roubleshooting
Bef
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Use
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Water is
leaking or
dripping from
the dispenser
system
NOTE:
A
few drops of
water after
dispensing is
normal.
The glass was not held
under the dispenser long
enough.
Hold the glass under the
dispenser 2 to 3 seconds
after releasing the
dispenser pad.
The water filter was
recently installed or
replaced.
Flushing the water system
removes the air from the
lines which causes the
water dispenser to drip.
Flush the water system.
See “Flush the Water
System.”
The water
from the
dispenser
tastes bad
Water has not been
dispensed recently
(approx. 4 days).
Dispense and discard at
least 1 gallon of water.
The water filter needs to
be replaced.
Replace the water filter
when indicated.
Water from
the dispenser
is warm
The refrigerator has just
been installed.
Allow 24 hours after
installation for the water
supply to cool completely.
The refrigerator is not
connected to a cold water
pipe.
Make sure the refrigerator
is connected to a cold
water pipe.
A large amount of water
was recently dispensed.
Allow 3 hours for the water
supply to cool completely.
Water has not been
recently dispensed.
The first glass of water
may not be cool. Discard
the first glass of water
dispensed.
Water is
leaking
from the
back of the
refrigerator
The water line connections
were not fully tightened.
See “Connect to Water.”
Water is
leaking from
the pan under
the freezer
drawer
The refrigerator is
automatically defrosting
more frequently.
Empty the drip pan. Make
sure the refrigerator is
not overcrowded and that
stored food with a high
liquid content, such as
soups, are tightly sealed.
The doors or drawers are
not closed completely
allowing warm air to enter.
Make sure all doors
and drawers are closed
completely.
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