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14
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
Crisper Humidity Control (on some
models)
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Depending on your model, adjust the control to any setting
between Fruit and Vegetables or Low and High.
Fruit/Low (open):
Move control to allow moist air out of the crisper for best storage
of fruits and vegetables with skins.
� Fruit: Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bag or
crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use.
Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper, or store in
a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.
� Vegetables with skins: Place in plastic bags or plastic
container and store in crisper.
Vegetables/High (closed):q
Move control to keep moist air in the crisper for best storage of
fresh, leafy vegetables.
� Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain and trim or tear off
bruised and discolored areas. Place in plastic bag or plastic
container and store in crisper.
Water and Ice Dispensers (on some
models)
For additional information on how to use your water and ice
dispensers, see the online “Dispensing Guide.”
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 gallon (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.
� 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.
� The dispenser will dispense either water or ice.
� The dispensing system will not operate when the refrigerator
door is open.
� On some models, the display screen on the dispenser control
panel will turn off automatically and enter “sleep” mode when
the control buttons and dispenser levers have not been used
for 2 minutes or more. While in “sleep” mode, the first press of
a control button will only reactivate the display screen without
changing any settings. After reactivation, changes to any
settings can then be made. If no changes are made within 2
minutes, the display will re-enter “sleep” mode.
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. Additional
flushing may be required in some households.
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 paddle for 5 seconds.
2. Release the dispenser paddle for 5 seconds. Repeat steps 1
and 2 until water begins to flow.
3. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing
the dispenser pad (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of
3 gallon (12 L) has been dispensed.
The Water Dispenser
IMPORTANT:
Dispense at least 1 qt. (1 L) of water every week to maintain a
fresh supply.
If the flow of water from the dispenser decreases, it could be
caused by low water pressure.
� With the water filter removed, dispense 1 cup (237 mL) of
water. If 1 cup of water is dispensed in 8 seconds or less, the
water pressure to the refrigerator meets the minimum
requirement.
� 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” and online
“Troubleshooting” for more information.
Cleaning the Ice Dispenser Chute
Humidity causes ice to naturally clump together. Ice particles can
build up until the ice dispenser chute becomes blocked.
If ice is not dispensed regularly, it may be necessary to empty the
ice storage bin and clean the ice delivery chute, the ice storage
bin and the area beneath the storage bin every 2 weeks.
� If necessary, remove the ice clogging the storage bin and
delivery chute, using a plastic utensil.
� Clean the ice delivery chute and the bottom of the ice storage
bin using a warm, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Ice Maker and Storage Bin
IMPORTANT:
To avoid low ice production and poor quality ice, flush the water
system before turning on the ice maker. See “Water and Ice
Dispenser” for details.
� Following installation, allow 24 hours to produce the first batch
of ice. Allow 2 to 3 days to fill the ice storage bin.
� For models with a water filter, after connecting the refrigerator
to a water source or replacing the water filter, fill and discard
three full containers of ice to prepare the water filter for use.
� 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.
� If the ice in the storage bin clumps together, break up ice using
a plastic utensil and discard ice. Do not use anything sharp to
break up the ice. This can cause damage to the ice bin and the
dispenser mechanism.
� Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice
storage bin.
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