Maytag MFI2269FRB Use & Care Guide - Page 12
Water Filtration System
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Water and Ice Dispenser IMPORTANT: ■ After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or replacing the water filter, flush the water system. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water dispenser pad 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 pad (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 4 gal. (15 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. As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser. NOTE: After 5 minutes of continuous dispensing, the dispenser will stop dispensing water to avoid flooding. To continue dispensing, remove the container and press the dispensing lever again. ■ The dispenser will dispense either water or cubed ice. ■ Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water. Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply. ■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Dispense Ice and Water Auto: The light sensor monitors the light level in the room. The dispenser light will illuminate at half-power when the light level is low. To activate the Auto option, press the LIGHT button. The Auto indicator light will illuminate. On: For continuous light, press the LIGHT button a second time. The On indicator light will illuminate. Off: To turn the dispenser light off, press the LIGHT button a third time. Dispenser Lock The dispenser can be locked for easy cleaning or to avoid unintentional dispensing by small children and pets. NOTE: The dispenser lock does not shut off power to the product, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It just deactivates the dispenser lever. To Lock and Unlock Dispenser: ■ Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK touch pad for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser. The indicator light will illuminate when Lock is on. ■ Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK touch pad again for 3 seconds to unlock dispenser. The indicator light will turn off. WARNING Cut Hazard Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice. Failure to do so can result in cuts. 1. Select water or cubed ice by touching the word WATER or ICE on the control panel. The light above the control indicates your selection. 2. Press a sturdy container against the dispenser lever. IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the lever in order to activate the dispenser. Pressing hard will not make the water or ice dispense faster or in greater quantities. 3. Remove the container to stop dispensing. Dispenser Light NOTES: ■ The dispenser lights are LEDs which should not need to be changed. ■ When you use the dispenser, the lever will automatically turn the light on. If you want the light to be on continuously, you may choose either On or Auto. Water Filtration System The water filter is located in the upper right-hand corner of the refrigerator compartment. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts. Water Filter Status Lights When a water filter has been installed in the refrigerator the water filter status lights will remind you when it is time to order and replace your water filter. ■ The Order light (yellow) will illuminate when 90% of the volume of water for which the filter is rated has passed through the filter OR 5 months have passed since the filter was installed. ■ The Replace light (red) will illuminate when the rated volume of water has passed through the filter OR 6 months have passed since the filter was installed. A new water filter should be installed immediately when the Replace light is illuminated. The disposable water filter should be replaced at least every 6 months OR earlier if the flow of water to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably. Reset Water Filter Status After replacing the water filter, press and hold RESET FILTER or FILTER RESET (depending on your model) for 3 seconds. The Order and Replace indicator lights will blink and then go off when the system is reset. See "Using the Controls." 12