Water And Ice Dispensers; The Ice Dispenser; Flush The Water System; The Water Dispenser - Maytag Side by Side Refrigerator User Manual

Water and Ice Dispensers

NOTES:
The dispensing system will not operate when either door
(refrigerator or freezer) is open.
Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water.
Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first
three batches of ice produced. Wait 72 hours for full ice production.

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.
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
lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds.
2. Repeat Step 1 until water begins to flow.
3. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the
dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 3 gal.
(12 L) has been dispensed.
Additional flushing may be required in some households.

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 of water,
the water pressure to the refrigerator is lower than
recommended. See "Water Supply Requirements" (in the User
Instructions or the Installation Instructions and Owner's
Manual) or "Problem Solver" for suggestions.
To Dispense Water:
1. Press the WATER
button to select water.
2. Press a sturdy glass
against the dispenser
lever. Hold the glass
close to the water
dispenser spout to
ensure that the water
dispenses into the
glass.
A. Water dispenser spout
ICE AND WATER
3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
IMPORTANT: The small tray at the bottom of the dispenser is designed
to catch small spills and allow for easy cleaning. There is no drain in the
tray. To empty and clean the tray, push down on the back of the
removable tray lid and pull it out.

The Ice Dispenser

Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer when the
dispenser lever is pressed. To turn off the ice maker, see "Ice Maker
and Storage Bin."
Your ice maker can produce both crushed and cubed ice. Before
dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer.
For crushed ice, cubes are
crushed before being
dispensed. This may cause
a slight delay when
dispensing crushed ice.
Noise from the ice crusher
is normal, and pieces of ice may vary in size. When changing from
crushed to cubed, a few ounces of crushed ice will be dispensed along
with the first cubes.
To Dispense Ice:
1. Press the button to select the desired type of ice.
2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the glass
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3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
Press the CRUSHED
button for crushed ice,
or the CUBED button
for cubed ice.
WARNING
Cut Hazard
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.
close to the ice guide to ensure that the ice dispenses into the
glass.
A. Ice guide
IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the lever
in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard will not make
the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities.
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