Use and Care Guide
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Using the Dispenser
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Press the glass gently against 
the top of the dispenser 
cradle.
The spill shelf is not self-
draining. To reduce water 
spotting, the shelf and its grille 
should be cleaned regularly. 
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when the refrigerator is first 
installed, there may be air in the water line system. 
Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes to 
remove trapped air from the water line and to fill the 
water system. To flush out impurities in the water line, 
throw away the first six glassfuls of water.
CAUTION
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the ice crushing blades and lead to serious injury or 
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ice. A delicate glass may break and 
result in personal injury.
Locking the Dispenser
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and control panel. To unlock, press and hold the pad 
again for 3 seconds.
Dispenser Light
 This pad turns the light in the dispenser 
on and off. The light also comes on 
when the dispenser cradle is pressed. 
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burns out, it should be replaced with 
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Quick Ice (on some models)
 When you need ice in a hurry, press 
this pad to speed up ice production. 
This will increase ice production for 
the following 48 hours or until you 
press the pad again.
Door Alarm (on some models)
 To set the alarm, press this pad until 
the indicator light comes on. This 
alarm will sound if either door is open 
for more than 3 minutes. The light 
goes out and the beeping stops when 
you close the door.
Water Filter (on some models)
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when the filter is nearing expiration., 
and red when the filter is expired. After 
you replace the water filter, press and 
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until the light turns off to reset the timer.
Filter Status (on some models)
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the water filter’s life percentage (%).
Ice and Water Dispenser (on some models.)
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
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Ŷ Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of narrow 
glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause 
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the chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon.
Ŷ Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled 
in the ice storage drawer. Cans, bottles or food 
packages in the storage drawer may cause the 
icemaker or auger to jam.
Ŷ To keep dispensed ice from missing the glass, put 
the glass close to, but not touching, the dispenser 
opening.
Ŷ Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though 
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when a few cubes accidentally get directed to the 
crusher.
Ŷ After crushed ice is dispensed, some water may drip 
from the chute.
Ŷ Sometimes a small mound of snow will form on the 
door in the ice chute. This condition is normal and 
usually occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice 
repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.
Spill Shelf
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