GE Appliances 18 Owner's Manual page 11

About the ice dispenser.
On some models
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To Use the Dispenser
Press the tim of the glass gently against the
dispenser pad.
Select ICECUBES, C RUSHED ICE or WATER
(on some models).
The spill shelf is not self draining. To
reduce water spotting, the shelf and its _'ille
should be cleaned regularly.
If no wateris dispensed whentherefrigerator i s first
installed,theremaybeair in the waterlinesystem,
Press thedispenser pad for at leasttwo rninutes to
remove trapped air fromthe waterlineandto fill the
watersystem,Toflushoutimpurities in thewater
line,throwawaythefirstsix glassfuls of water
CAUTION: N ever put fingersor anyothd
objectsintothe icecrushd discharge opening,
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Ice Storage Bin
Toremove:
Lift the fi'ont of the bin and pull the bin
straight out while supporting it at front
and
rear.
Toreplace:
Slide it t)ack on the ice bin shel£ If the bin
does not go all the x,_ly back, remove it and
rotate the drive mechanisln 1/4 ram. Then
push the bin back again.
Water Filter Accessory
The water filter is an option at extra cost
and is available fi'om your dealer. Speci6"
WR97X0214. It has complete installation
instructions and installs on 1/4" O.D.
copper wamr line.
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
Add ice befbre filling the glass wifl_ a
beverage. This will prevent splashing,
which could cause the ice selector
switch to stick or bind.
Do not add ice from trays or bags to
dm storage bin. It lnay not crash or
dispense well.
Avoid ovet{illing glass wifl_ ice and use of
narrow or extra-tall glasses. Backed-up ice
can jam the clmte or cause the door in the
chute to fi'eeze shut. If ice is blocking the
dmte, poke it fllmtgh wit1 a wooden spoon.
Beverages and fbods should not be quick-
clfilled in d_e ice storage bin. Cans, bottles
or fbod packages in the storage bin may
cruise the icelnaker or auger m jam.
Solne crushed ice may be dispensed even
though you selected ICECUBES. T his
happens occasionally when a few cubes
accidentally get directed to the crasher.
After crashed ice is dispensed, solne
water lnay (kip from the chute.
Sometimes a mound of snow will form on
the door in the ice chute. This condition
is normal and usually occurs when you
have dispensed crashed ice repeatedly.
The snow will eventually evaporate.
Dispensed water is not ice cold. For
colder water, add crashed ice or cubes
before dispensing water.
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