GETTING STARTED
WATER SYSTEM PREPARATION
Please read before using the water system.
Follow the directions specific to your model.
STYLE 1 (DISPENSER MODELS)
IMPORTANT: After connecting the refrigerator
to a water source or replacing the water filter,
follow the steps below to make sure that the
water system is properly cleaned. This will flush
air from the filter and water dispensing system,
and prepare the water filter for use.
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.
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.
1.
Open the freezer door and turn off the ice
maker. The On/ Off switch is located on the
top right side of the freezer compartment.
Move the switch to the OFF (right) setting
as shown.
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2.
Use a sturdy container to depress and hold
the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, and
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.
3.
Open the freezer door and turn on the ice
maker. Move the switch to the ON (left)
position.
NOTE:
Allow 24 hours to produce the first
batch of ice.
Discard the first three batches of ice
produced.
Allow 3 days to completely fill ice
container.
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.
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.
1.
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.
NOTES:
Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of
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ice.
Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.
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