The Dispenser LightNon-indicator Water Filter (on some models)
The dispenser area has a light. It can be turned on manually by If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you
pressing the ON button at the right hand side of the control should change the water filter cartridge every 6 to 9 months
panel. The red indicator above the ON button will appear. depending upon your usage. If the water flow to the water
dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months
On some models: Whenever you use the dispenser the lever will
automatically turn the light on.have passed, replace the water filter cartridge more often.
Water Filtration System
(on some models)
NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
NOTE: See the ?Changing the Light Bulbs? section for or after the system.
information on changing the dispenser light bulb.
On models without crushed ice, the light switch is a rocker-style Changing a Base Grille Water Filter Cartridge
type. Push the switch to turn the light on, and push again to turn
the light off.The base grille water filter is located below the freezer
compartment door. Depending on your model, you may have a
filter that is installed behind the base grille (Style 1) or a filter that
The Dispenser Lock (on some models)is installed through the base grille (Style 2).
Your dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to prevent
accidental dispensing by small children and pets. To turn off the Style 1: Behind the Base Grille Filter
1. Remove the base grille. See ?Door Removal.? Rotate the
dispenser, press the LOCK button. The indicator will appear
above the LOCK button and the ice and water dispensers will not cartridge counterclockwise to a vertical position and pull the
work. To unlock the dispenser, press the UNLOCK button until filter cartridge out.
the indicator appears. Then continue to dispense ice or water as NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may
usual.occur.
2. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove
protective cover from o-rings.
3. Push the new filter cartridge into the base until it stops.
Rotate the cartridge clockwise to a horizontal position. Flush
the water system. See ?Flushing the Water System After
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the Replacing Filter? later in this section.
refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply
deactivates the dispenser levers.
Water Filter Status Light
(on some models)
The water filter status light will help you know when to change
your water filter cartridge. The light is located at the top of the
refrigerator compartment. The light will change from green to
yellow. This tells you that it is almost time to change the water
filter cartridge (90% of the filter life has been used). It is
recommended that you replace the base grille water filter Style 2: Through the Base Grille Filter
cartridge when the water filter indicator light changes to red OR 1. Locate the water filter cartridge cap in the front base grille.
Rotate the cap counterclockwise to a vertical position and
water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases
noticeably. See ?Changing the Water Filter Cartridge? later in this pull the cap and filter cartridge out through the base grille.
section.NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may
occur.
After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter
status light by pressing the light switch 5 times within 2. Remove the cartridge cap by sliding it off the end of the old
10 seconds. The indicator light will change from red to green cartridge. The cap will slide to the left or right.
when the system is reset.
AB
A. Status light
B. Light switch
NOTE: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your refrigerator.
Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.
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