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Refrigerator Use - water filter

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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. 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. 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 ice. ■■ Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container. ■■ Depending on your model, you may want to select the maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice. REFRIGERATOR USE WARNING 2. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, 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. NOTES: ■■ 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. ■■ Depending on your model, you may want to select the maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice. 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. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. 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. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Power On/Off Switch If you need to turn the power to your refrigerator On or Off, you must remove the top grille assembly to access the power switch. Turn the power to the refrigerator Off when cleaning your refrigerator or changing light bulbs. To Remove Top Grille: 1. Grasp both ends of the top grille. 5

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Water System Preparation
Please read before using the water system. Follow the directions
specific to your model.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or
after the system.
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.
2. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water
dispenser lever for 5 seconds, 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.
NOTES:
■
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.
■
Depending on your model, you may want to select the
maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice.
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.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or
after the system.
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 ice.
■
Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.
■
Depending on your model, you may want to select the
maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice.
REFRIGERATOR USE
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Power On/Off Switch
If you need to turn the power to your refrigerator On or Off,
you must remove the top grille assembly to access the power
switch. Turn the power to the refrigerator Off when cleaning your
refrigerator or changing light bulbs.
To Remove Top Grille:
1. Grasp both ends of the top grille.
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.