Ice Maker And Storage Bin; Water Filtration System; The Dispenser Light; The Dispenser Lock - Maytag Side by Side Refrigerator User Manual

The Dispenser Light

On some models, the dispenser light will automatically turn on when
you use the dispenser.
If you want the light to be on
continuously, press the ON button on
the left side of the dispenser panel. To
turn the light back off, press the OFF
button on the left side of the dispenser
panel.
The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot
be changed. If it appears that your
dispenser lights are not working, see
"Problem Solver" for more information.

The Dispenser Lock

The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to avoid
unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the refrigerator, to
the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the
dispenser lever. To turn off the ice maker, see "Ice Maker and Storage
Bin."
To lock the dispenser, press the ON
button on the right-hand side of the
dispenser panel. To unlock the
dispenser, press the OFF button on
the right-hand side of the dispenser
panel.

Ice Maker and Storage Bin

Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first
three batches of ice produced.
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 storage bin.
This can cause damage to the ice container and the dispenser
mechanism.
Do not store anything on top of or in the ice maker or storage bin.
Turning the Ice Maker On/Off
To turn on the ice maker, lift open the ice maker door and lower the
wire shutoff arm to the ON position.
To manually turn off the ice maker, lift the wire shutoff arm to the
OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click. Ice can still be
dispensed, but no more can be made.
NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made, the ice
cubes will fill the ice storage bin, and the ice cubes will raise the wire
shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position. Do not force the wire shutoff
arm up or down.
Removing and Replacing the Ice Storage Bin
1. Lift and hold open the ice maker door.
2. Lift the wire shutoff arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position.
Release the ice maker door.
3. Lift up the front of the storage bin
and pull it out.
4. Replace the bin by pushing it in all
the way, or the dispenser will not
work.
5. To restart ice production, lift open
the ice maker door and push the
wire shutoff arm down to the ON
position.

Water Filtration System

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.
Water Filter Status Light (on some models)
The filter status light will help you know when to change your water
filter.
The light will change from green to yellow. This tells you that it is
almost time to change the filter.
It is recommended that you replace the filter when the status light
changes to red OR water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker
decreases noticeably.
NOTE: The filter should be replaced at least every 6 months
depending on your water quality and usage.
Resetting the Filter Status
The reset button is located on the control panel in the refrigerator
compartment. To reset the status light after changing the filter,
press the button 5 times within 10 seconds.
The status light will change from red to green when the system is
reset.
Non-Indicator Water Filter (on some models)
If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you should
change the water filter cartridge at least every 6 months depending on
your water quality and usage. If the water flow to the water dispenser or
ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed, replace
the water filter more often.