To dispense water:
1. Press a glass against the water dispenser lever.
2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: Dispense enough water every week to maintain a
fresh supply.
The dispenser light
The dispenser area has a light. It can be turned on
manually by pressing the "ON" button at the right hand
side of the control panel. The red indicator above the "ON"
button will appear. On some models: Whenever you use
the dispenser the lever will automatically turn the light on.
LIGHT
OFF
NOTE: See the "Changing the Light Bulbs" section for
information on changing the dispenser light bulb.
On models without crushed ice, the light switch is a
rocker-style type. Push the switch to turn the light on, and
push again to turn the light off.
The dispenser lock
(on some models)
Your dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to
prevent accidental dispensing by small children and pets.
To turn off the dispenser, press the LOCK button. The
indicator will appear above the LOCK button and the ice
and water dispensers will not work. To unlock the
dispenser, press the UNLOCK button until the indicator
appears. Then continue to dispense ice or water as usual.
DISPENSER
LOCK
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the
product, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It
simply deactivates the dispenser levers.
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ON
UNLOCK
Water Filtration
(on some models)
Changing a water filter cartridge
You should change the water filter cartridge every 6-9
months, depending on your usage. If the water flow to the
water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before
6 months have passed, replace the water filter cartridge
more often. The water filter is located below the freezer
compartment door behind the base grille.
NOTE: You can run the dispenser without a water filter
cartridge. Your water will not be filtered.
1. Remove the base grille (see "Removing the base grille"
section). Locate the water filter cartridge in the front
below the freezer compartment door. Rotate
counterclockwise to a vertical position and pull the filter
cartridge out.
NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some
spilling may occur.
2. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove
protective cover from o-rings.
3. Push the new filter cartridge into the base until it stops.
Rotate the cartridge clockwise to a horizontal position.
4. RUN WATER THROUGH THE DISPENSER UNTIL THE
WATER RUNS CLEAR (about 2-3 gallons or 6-7
minutes). This will clean the system and clear air from
the lines. Additional flushing may be required in some
households.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may
spurt out of the dispenser.
Ordering replacement filters
To order more water filter cartridges, call 1-800-253-1301
and ask for accessory Part #4392857 or contact your
authorized Whirlpool dealer.