Maytag MBF1958XEB Use & Care Guide - Page 18
Water Filter, Certifications
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■ Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals. ■ Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system needs additional flushing. Flush the water system before using a new water filter. Replace water filter when indicated. See "Water Filtration System." The water dispenser will not operate properly ■ Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. ■ Kink in the water source line? Straighten the water source line. ■ New installation? Flush and fill the water system. See "Water Dispenser." ■ Is the water pressure at least 35 psi (241 kPa)? The water pressure to the home determines the flow from the dispenser. See "Water Supply Requirements." ■ Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and operate dispenser. If water flow increases, the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly. ■ Refrigerator door closed completely? Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see "The doors will not close completely," earlier in this section. ■ Recently removed the doors? Make sure the water dispenser wire/tube assembly has been properly reconnected. See "Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer." ■ Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements." Water is leaking from the dispenser system NOTE: One or two drops of water after dispensing is normal. ■ Glass not being held under the dispenser long enough? Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after releasing the dispenser lever. ■ New installation? Flush the water system. See "Water Dispenser." ■ Recently changed water filter? Flush the water system. See "Water Dispenser." ■ Water on the floor near the base grille? Make sure the water dispenser tube connections are fully tightened. See "Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer." Water from the dispenser is warm NOTE: Water from the dispenser is only chilled to 50°F (10°C). ■ New installation? Allow 24 hours after installation for the water supply to cool completely. ■ Recently dispensed large amount of water? Allow 24 hours for water supply to cool completely. ■ Water not been recently dispensed? The first glass of water may not be cool. Discard the first glass of water. ■ Refrigerator connected to a cold water pipe? Make sure the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe. See "Water Supply Requirements." 18 WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS