Use And Care Manual

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WATER FILTER
Installation
1. Turn of the water supply to the refrigerator. Dispense water
for 3 seconds to prevent water drops from falling while
installing filter.
2. The water filter is located in the top
of the refrigerator compartment.
Pull the water filter cover toward
you and down.
3. Remove the locking cap by turning
1/2 counterclockwise. Save locking cap for possible future
use. Always install locking cap if no filter is in place.
4. I nsert water filter and rotate
clockwise 1/2 turn to secure in
place. Raise the water filter cover
and slide back into place.
5. Dispense water over the course of 5 minutes in cycles of
30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF. Do not dispense
water continuously for 5 minutes.
CAUTION
: Wipe with cloth if droplets fall when
exchanging a filter.
Information concerning the water filter
- A fter use, the water system is subject to low pressure.
Proceed with caution when removing the filter. Dispenser
water 1-3 seconds before water filter change to prevent
water drops from falling.
- Flush the water system if the appliance has not been in use
for a long period of time, or if the ice/water has an unpleasant
taste or smell. To do this, dispense water through the water
dispenser for several minutes.
If the unpleasant taste or smell remains, replace the filter.
- To protect from frost, remove the filter cartridge if you
expect the temperature to drop below freezing.
- If pressure surges could occur in the water pipe, do not
install the water filter without a suitable surge eliminator.
Contact an installation expert if you are not sure whether
pressure surges could occur in the water pipe.
- A fter installing a new filter : Discard any ice produced in
the first 24 hours after switching on.
- If no ice has been removed for a long period of time, empty
the ice cube bin and discard any ice produced over the
next 24 hours.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and after
the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used
on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. EPA
Establishment Number 10350-MN-005
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with property damage
due to water leakage:
• Read and follow the Water Filter instructions before
installation and use of this system.
• In stallation and use MUST comply with all state and
local plumbing codes.
• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 125 psi
(862 kPa). Contact a plumbing professional if you are
uncertain of how to check your water pressure.
• Do not install where water hammer conditions may
occur. If water hammer conditions exist, you must
install a water hammer arrester. Contact a plumbing
professional if you are uncertain of how to check for this
condition.
• Do not install on hot water supply lines.
The maximum operating water temperature of this water
filter system is 100°F (38°C).
• Protect water filter from freezing. Do not operate
refrigerator in ambient conditions below 55°F (12.7°C).
Drain water filter when storing unit in temperatures
below 40°F (4.4°C).
• T he disposable water filter must be replaced every six
months, at the rated capacity, or if a noticeable reduction
in flow rate occurs.