Using The Dispenser; Dispensing Ice; Dispensing Water - Kenmore Elite Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

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UsingThe Dispenser
Your automatic ice & water dispenser includes a control panel, a drinking glass
bay, and two push-paddles for turning on the ice and water supplies.
Using the dispenser control panel is necessary for the ice dispenser but not the
water dispenser. The control panel also includes options for lighting, filter
monitoring, and increasing the rates of ice making and freezing.
Dispensing Ice
To operate the ice dispenser (O), press an option for crushed or cubed ice on
the control panel. Press a drinking glass against the dispensing paddle (as far up
as possible to catch all the ice). To stop,
pull the glass away from the dispensing
--, paddle. See details for operating the
dispenser controls below.
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Dispensing Water
To operate the water dispenser (I_1),
press a drinking glass against the
dispensing paddle. To stop dispensing
water, pull the glass away from the
dispensing paddle. The dispensed water
is not cold. For colder water, first add
crushed ice or cubes to your drinking
glass.
Drip Tray
A drip tray located at the base of the
dispenser bay catches small spills and
allows them to evaporate. This drip tray is
removable for easy cleaning.
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RapidIce
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0 Crush
Light
(_ Filter Reset
(& StatusLight)
_Lock
Guide To Dispenser Controls
Press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds to activate faster rate for freezing food (preserving freshness).
Light displays green. Press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds again to deactivate.
Press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds to increase ice production for special occasions, such as parties.
Light displays green. Press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds again to deactivate.
Press touchpad to get cubed ice. Light displays green. Press glass against ice dispensing paddle, holding
high up to catch all ice.
Press touchpad to get crushed ice. Light displays green. Press glass against ice dispensing paddle, holding
high up to catch all ice.
Press touchpad to turn on dispenser light. Light displays green. Press touchpad again to turn off dispenser
light. Dispenser light also turns on automatically when ice and/or water is dispensed.
Light displays in one of three possible colors each time the dispenser is used to show status of water filter:
Green Water filter does not need changing.
Amber Water filter is about 80 percent used. Please order a new one.
Red Water filter is 100 percent used. Please change as soon as possible.
After replacing the water filter, reset the filter status by pressing and holding touchpad for 10-15 seconds.
The dispenser can be locked to prevent unwanted use. To lock, press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds.
Light displays red. To unlock, press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds until light goes out.
Pleasedo not pour excesswater and iceinto the driptray. It does nothavea drain.