Whirlpool Gold GI0FSAXV User Instructions page 11

Remember
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 bin. This
can cause damage to the ice bin and dispenser mechanism.
Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice
storage bin.
Water and Ice Dispenser
IMPORTANT:
After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the
water system. Press the Water button on the dispenser control
panel. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the
dispenser lever 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 lever
(5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) for an additional 2 minutes. This
will flush air from the filter and water dispensing system.
Additional flushing may be required in some households. As
air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the
dispenser.
NOTE: After five 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.
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
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 pressing the corresponding
button on the dispenser control panel. A light above the
button 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.
Auto: The dispenser light will illuminate at half-power when the
light sensor detects the light levels in the room are low. To turn the
dispenser light on, 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 all
keypad functions.
To Lock and Unlock Dispenser:
Press and hold the Lock/Unlock touch pad for 3 seconds to lock
the dispenser. The indicator light will illuminate when Lock is on.
Press and hold the Lock/Unlock touch pad again for 3 seconds to
unlock dispenser. The indicator light will turn off.
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.
IMPORTANT: The disposable water filter should be replaced at
least every 6 months. If the water flow to the water dispenser or
ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed,
replace the water filter more often.
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