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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.
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The display screen on the dispenser control panel will turn off
automatically and enter “sleep” mode when the control buttons and
dispenser pads have not been used for 2 minutes or more. While in
“sleep” mode, the first press of a control button will only reactivate
the display screen, without changing any settings.
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
pad 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 pad (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 a sturdy glass against the water dispenser pad. Hold the
glass close to the water dispenser spout to ensure that the water
dispenses into the glass.
2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
The Ice Dispenser
Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer when the
dispenser pad 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 by pressing the ICE
TYPE button.
The display screen indicates which type of ice is selected.
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. Make sure the desired type of ice is selected. To switch between
cubed and crushed, press ICE TYPE.
2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser pad. 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 pad
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.
NOTE: Ice may continue to dispense for several seconds after
removing the glass from the pad. The dispenser may continue to
make noise for a few seconds after dispensing.
ICE AND WATER
A. Water dispenser spout
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CRUSHED
CUBED
A. Ice guide
Cut Hazard
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.
WARNING
A
