Maytag MSD2559XEM Owners Manual - Page 8

The Dispenser Light When you use the dispenser, the light will automatically turn on. If you want the light to be on continuously, you may choose either ON or DIM. The display screen indicates which mode is selected. ON DIM ON: Press LIGHT to turn the dispenser light on. DIM: Press LIGHT a second time to select DIM mode. The dispenser light will remain on, but at a lower intensity. OFF: Press LIGHT a third time to turn the dispenser light off. The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. If it appears that your dispenser lights are not working, see "Troubleshooting" for more information. The Dispenser Lock The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to avoid unintentional dispensing by small children and pets. NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the controls and dispenser levers. To turn off the ice maker, see "Ice Maker and Storage Bin." ■ Press and hold LOCK for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser. ■ Press and hold LOCK a second time to unlock the dispenser. The display screen indicates when the dispenser is locked. ■ The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained. ■ Do not use anything sharp to break up the ice in the storage bin. This can cause damage to the ice container and the dispenser mechanism. ■ Do not store anything on top of or in the ice maker or storage bin. Removing and Replacing Ice Storage Bin 1. Hold the base of the storage bin with both hands and press the release button to lift the storage bin up and out. NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the ice maker control to the OFF (right) position when removing the storage bin. The sensor cover ("flipper door") on the left wall of the freezer stops the ice maker from producing ice if the door is open or the storage bin is removed. 2. Replace the storage bin on the door and push down to make sure it is securely in place. Water Filtration System (on some models) LOCKED UNLOCKED Ice Maker and Storage Bin (on some models) Turning the Ice Maker On/Off The On/Off switch is located on the top right-hand side of the freezer compartment. ■ To turn on the ice maker, slide the control to the ON (left) position. ■ To manually turn off the ice maker, slide the control to the OFF (right) position. NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. The ice maker sensors will automatically stop ice production, but the control will remain in the ON (left) position. REMEMBER: ■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Water Filter Status Light (on some models) The water filter status light will help you know when to change your water filter. ■ When the dispenser control panel's water filter status display changes to "ORDER," this tells you that it is almost time to change the water filter cartridge. ■ Replace the water filter cartridge when the water filter status display changes to "REPLACE." If water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably, change the filter sooner. The filter should be replaced at least every 6 months, depending on your water quality and usage. ■ After changing the water filter, reset the status light by pressing and holding the FILTER button for 3 seconds. When the system is reset, the "ORDER" and "REPLACE" icons will disappear from the display screen. 8