User Guide
3
Adjusting the Controls
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food.
It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. The
settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal
household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk
or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use
the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least 24 hours
between adjustments.
CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR
too warm
REFRIGERATOR Control one setting
higher
FREEZER too warm/
too little ice
FREEZER Control one setting higher
REFRIGERATOR
too cold
REFRIGERATOR Control one setting
lower
FREEZER too cold FREEZER Control one setting lower
The set point range is “1 bar” (coldest) to “5 bar” (least cold).
Crisper Humidity Control
(on some models)
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper.
Adjust the control to any setting between Low and High.
Low (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
High (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.
Water and Ice Dispensers
IMPORTANT:
J Connect to potable water supply only.
NOTES:
J The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is
open.
J Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water.
J 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.
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
lever for 5 seconds, and 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 lever (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:
J Dispense at least 1 qt (1 L) of water every week to maintain a
fresh supply.
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J If the flow of water from the dispenser decreases, it could be
caused by low water pressure.
J With the water filter removed, dispense 1 cup (237 mL) of
water. If 1 cup (237 mL) of water is dispensed in 8 seconds or
less, the water pressure to the refrigerator meets the minimum
requirement.
J If it takes longer than 8 seconds to dispense 1 cup (237 mL)
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 “Troubleshooting” for suggestions.
To Dispense Water:
1. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser lever. 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.
IMPORTANT: The small tray at the bottom of the dispenser is
designed to catch small spills and allow for easy cleaning. There is no
drain in the tray.
The Ice Dispenser
Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer when
the dispenser lever is pressed. To turn off the ice maker, see the “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.
J Press the CRUSHED button for
crushed ice, or the CUBED button for
cubed ice.
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.
ICE AND WATER