Fisher & Paykel DCS RX215 Mounting instructions

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Installation instructions
and User guide
Side by side refrigerator
RX215 models
Instructions d’installation
et Guide d’utilisation
Réfrigérateur à
compartiments juxtaposés
Modèles RX215
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Contents
Introduction 2
Safety and warnings 3
Installation instructions 5
Before use 10
Temperature controls (RX215) 11
Fresh food features 12
Freezer features 15
Ice maker 16
Water filter 18
Food storage tips 20
Care and cleaning 23
Operating sounds 28
Troubleshooting 29
Warranty and service 34
Filter specification data 73
Important!
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The models shown in this User Guide may not be available in all markets and are
subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification
availability in your country, please go to our website www.dcsappliances.com
or contact your local DCS by Fisher & Paykel dealer.
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Introduction
Thank you for buying a DCS side by side refrigerator with an internal ice maker.
This refrigerator combines size and storage space with the latest features and functions. Many
hours have been spent researching how you, our customer, use your refrigerator and what we
can do to make life easier for you.
This refrigerator has a number of customizable storage zones, such as a Beverage Chiller with
adjustable temperature settings and a fruit and vegetable bin with adjustable humidity.
As your life changes, so can your refrigerator. This book explains the features and functions, and
will help you get the most out of your refrigerator.
We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator!
Important!
It is important that this User Guide should be retained with your refrigerator for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, please ensure that the User Guide
is left with the appliance. This will ensure that the new owner can familiarize themselves with
the information and warnings contained within the Guide.
Fig.1 Side by side refrigerator
RX215
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Safety and warnings
WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Read and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this User Guide
before operating this appliance.
Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.
Important safety precautions
Warning
When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following:
Danger
This appliance is not intended for use by children or infirmed persons without supervision. This is
especially important when using the freezer compartment. Young children should be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator:
–
Take off the doors
–
Leave the shelves in place so that children can not easily climb inside.
The plastic packaging, off your new refrigerator, may be a choking or suffocation hazard to
children. Ensure all plastic is disposed of properly.
Disposal
Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards. The
refrigerant gas must be safely removed and for the safety of young children, remove doors.
Your DCS Authorized Service Agency or DCS Customer Care Representative will be able to give
advice on environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator.
Electrical
This new appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions
before it is used.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet socket.
Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point outlet socket your refrigerator is
using. Do not use extension cords or double adapters with these products.
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Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion along its length or at either the plug
or appliance end.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your DCS Authorized Service
Agency because special purpose tools are required.
When moving your appliance back against the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning it or replacing the interior light bulb.
Storing food and drinks
Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator as they may explode.
Never freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing, which may cause the
container to explode.
Never freeze carbonated drinks. They may explode.
Do not consume food if it is too cold. Food removed from the freezer compartment may be cold
enough to cause damage when brought into contact with bare skin, eg frozen ice cubes.
Power failure – food safety
Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Follow the recommendations below if
you discover food in your freezer has thawed:
1) Ice crystals still visible – food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than
recommended.
2) Thawed but refrigerator cold – refreezing generally not recommended. Fruits and some cooked
food can be refrozen but use as soon as possible. Meat, fish, poultry – use immediately or cook
and refreeze. Vegetables – discard as they usually go limp and soggy.
3) Thawed and warmer than 41˚F (5˚C) – discard all foods.
Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.
Important!
Cleaning
Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents which may attack plastic
components of your refrigerator and cause them to crack. Please refer to the Care and cleaning
section of this booklet for further advice.
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Installation instructions
WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Read and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this User Guide
before operating this appliance, pages 3 – 4.
Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.
Location
Do not install refrigerator near an oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield
refrigerator with cabinet material.
Do not install where temperature falls below 55° F (13° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C).
Malfunction may occur at these temperatures.
The refrigerator is designed for indoor household application only.
Measuring the opening
When installing your refrigerator, allow ½” (13 mm) space at the top and ½”(13 mm) space
behind machine compartment cover (located in the rear) for proper air circulation. If the
refrigerator is placed with the door hinges against a wall, you may want to allow additional space
so the door can be opened wider.
Subflooring or floor coverings (ie carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller
than anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling procedure under Leveling, page 7.
Important!
If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper clearance.
Transporting your refrigerator
NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator
on its back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in.
This will ensure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging refrigerator in immediately may cause
damage to internal parts.
Use an appliance dolly/trolley when moving refrigerator. ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side
or back – NEVER from its front.
Protect the outside finish of the refrigerator during transport by wrapping the cabinet in
blankets or inserting padding between the refrigerator and dolly.
Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords. Thread straps through handles
where and when possible. Do not over-tighten. Over-tightening restraints may dent or damage
the outside finish.
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Installation instructions
Door and hinge removal
Some installations require door removal to get the refrigerator to its final location.
Tools needed:
Phillips screwdriver
⁄” (9.5 mm) hex head driver
WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. Connect power
only after replacing doors.
Green ground wire must be attached to top hinge while performing door
removal and replacement.
Failure to do so may result in death, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons.
Caution!
To avoid property damage, observe the following:
Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material, prior to moving
the refrigerator.
Tape decorative panels (select models) securely in place before removing door handles.
Do not adjust the refrigerator to be any shorter than 68½” (1740 mm) tall (minus hinge and cap).
Doing so may damage underside components.
1
Unplug power cord from power source.
2
Remove toe grille (see page 7).
3
Unscrew screws from top hinges.
4
Remove top hinges along with doors.
5
Remove bottom hinges with a ⁄” (9.5 mm) hex head driver.
Replacing the doors
To replace the doors, follow the steps in door and hinge
removal in reverse order.
Fig.2 Door and hinge removal
Step 5
Steps 3 and 4
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Installation instructions
Leveling
Caution!
To protect personal property and refrigerator from damage, observe the following:
Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
Do not use power tools when performing leveling procedure.
To enhance the appearance and maintain performance, the refrigerator should be level.
Note:
Complete any required door reversal, panel installation and/or a water supply connection before
leveling.
Tools needed:
⁄” (9.5 mm) hex head driver
Carpenter’s level
1
Remove toe grille.
Grasp firmly and pull outward to unclip.
2
Using hex head driver, turn front adjustment screws
(
a ) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower
the front of the refrigerator.
3
Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of
refrigerator is ⁄” (6 mm) or ½ bubble higher than
back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level
from side to side.
4
If required, correct rocking of refrigerator by turning rear
adjustment screw clockwise to raise rocking corner.
If doors are uneven, do the following:
Determine which door needs to be raised.
Turn front roller adjustment screw (
a
) clockwise
to raise front corner of door.
If one refrigerator door has reached the limit of its
adjustment range and doors are still not level,
raise or lower the opposite door by turning roller
adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise.
Check with level to verify ⁄” (6 mm) tilt to the back for
proper door closure.
If refrigerator is aligned and stable, replace toe grille and hinge covers.
Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower cabinet slots.
Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.
Fig.3 Leveling the refrigerator
Step 1
Step 4
a
a a
Step 2
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Connecting the water supply
Important!
Read the instructions before connection, and do not attempt if instructions are not understood
or are beyond personal skill level.
It is recommended that an authorized plumber in your state or town is used to install the water
connection, to ensure all local codes and ordinances are followed. Consult a plumber to connect
¼” (6.35 mm) OD copper tubing to household plumbing to assure compliance with local codes
and compliance.
Installation precautions/warnings
CONFIRM inlet water pressure to refrigeration connection is between 35 psi and 100 psi. This
applies to reverse osmosis systems. If the pressure from your reverse osmosis system is lower
than this, consult a licensed, qualified plumber.
WAIT two to three hours before placing refrigerator in final position to check and correct any
water leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours. Water damage to an improper water connection
may cause mold/ mildew growth. Clean up spills or leakage immediately.
DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
DO NOT use a self piercing or ⁄” (4.7 mm) saddle valve. Both reduce the water flow, can become
clogged over time, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted.
DO NOT service ice maker unless specifically recommended in User Guide or published user-
repair instructions.
CHECK the copper tubing under the sleeve is smooth and free from defects. Do not reuse an old
sleeve.
Tools needed:
⁄” (6.35 mm) outer diameter flexible copper tubing.
Shut-off valve (requires a ⁄” (6.35 mm) hole to be drilled into water supply line before valve
attachment).
Adjustable wrench (2).
⁄” (6.35 mm) hex nut driver.
Note:
Use copper tubing only for installation. Plastic is less durable and can cause damage.
Add 8’(2440 mm) to tubing length needed to reach water supply for creation of service loop.
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Water connection
Note: ensure refrigerator is not plugged into a power supply.
1
Create service loop with copper tubing (minimum 2’ (610 mm) diameter).
Avoid kinks in the copper tubing when bending the service loop. Do not use
plastic tubing.
2
Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.
3
Place brass nut (
a
) and sleeve (
b
) on copper tube end as illustrated.
Reminder: Do not use an old sleeve. The nut and sleeve are provided in the
Use and Care packet.
4
Place end of copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly
– do not kink – so that tubing feeds straight into inlet port.
5
Slide brass nut (
a
) over sleeve (
b
) and screw nut into inlet port.
Place adjustable wrench on nut (
1
) attached to plastic waterline and
maintain position. Using second adjustable wrench, turn the lower nut (
2
)
counterclockwise and fully tighten while holding the upper nut in place.
Important!
Do not over-tighten. Cross threading may occur.
6
Pull on tubing to confirm connection is secure. Connect tubing to frame
with water tubing clamp (
c
) and turn on water supply. Check for leaks and
correct if necessary. Continue to observe the water supply connection for
two to three hours prior to moving the refrigerator to its permanent location.
7
Monitor water connection for 24 hours.
Correct leaks, if necessary.
Handle removal
Handles are installed at the factory.
Tools needed:
⁄” (2.5 mm) Allen wrench
To remove:
Remove cap-screw from handle mounting post using ⁄” (2.5 mm) Allen
wrench.
Repeat the procedure on all posts to remove the handle.
To replace:
Align handle with the mounting posts.
Fully tighten all cap-screws to secure handle in place.
Fig.4 Connecting the water supply
2’ (610 mm)
diameter min
Step 1
Step 2
a
b
Step 3
a
b
Step 5a
1
2
Step 5b
c
Step 6
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Before you start using your refrigerator
Check refrigerator is switched on and has been allowed to cool for three to four hours before
loading with food.
Fit filter if desired (see page 18).
Check the water is connected correctly. No visible leaks.
Turn icemaker on (see page 16).
Discard the first 24 hours worth of ice.
Now you are ready to use and enjoy your new refrigerator.
Before use
Note: Warm cabinet surfaces
At times the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be warm to touch. This is a normal occurrence
that helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabinet. This condition will be more
noticeable when the refrigerator is first started, during hot weather or after excessive or lengthy
door openings.
Fig.5 Side by side refrigerator
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Temperature controls
There is one internal display on your refrigerator, inside at the top of the fresh food
compartment. Temperature is controlled via this control panel.
The temperatures are preset to setting 4(recommended setting) in both the fresh food and
freezer compartments. After being switched on, the refrigerator will take several hours to cool,
depending on the environment it is placed in. You can start to store food in it 3 – 4 hours after it
was turned on.
After placing food in the refrigerator, leave it to stabilize for 24 hours. After this time you may
wish to alter the temperature. The fresh food and the freezer compartments are independent of
each other, and their temperatures are set individually.
There are seven possible settings for each compartment:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Warmest Recommended Coldest
Do not change the temperature more than one setting at a time. Allow the temperature to
stabilize for 24 hours before making another temperature adjustment.
If either compartment is too cold
Adjust the compartment temperature setting down one by pressing the appropriate button
for the compartment.
If either compartment is too warm
Adjust the compartment temperature setting up one by pressing the appropriate button for
the compartment.
To turn the refrigerator off
Press either of the buttons repeatedly, until the numbers disappear from the display. This
will turn the whole refrigerator unit off (both fresh food and freezer compartments), although
the compartment lights remain on.
To turn back on, press the button until the desired temperature setting is reached.
Note: if turning the refrigerator off, ensure all food and ice is removed.
Fig.6 Internal temperature display
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Fresh food features
The fresh food compartment is designed to keep your food as fresh, nutritious and flavorsome
as possible.
Fruit and vegetable storage
Fruit and vegetables stored in the normal refrigerator environment will lose moisture very
quickly to the cold, dry air. This decreases their storage life as they will lose moisture and
shrivel very quickly. The fruit and vegetable storage bin provides an environment in which you
control the humidity. By controlling the humidity in the bin, the air is kept moist, and fruit and
vegetables retain significantly more moisture. This increases their storage life, keeping them
fresher for longer.
Fruit and vegetables have slightly different humidity/storage requirements, so the storage
bin has an adjustable humidity slide with three settings. Fruit requires lower humidity storage
compared with vegetables.
To remove:
Pull drawer out to full extension.
Tilt up front of drawer and pull straight out.
To install:
Insert drawer into frame rails and push back into place.
Meat drawer
The temperature controlled meat drawer at the bottom of the fresh food compartment provides
an environment perfect for storing a range of items. It has two slide settings – cold, and coldest
setting. The coldest setting is slightly colder than the rest of the fresh food compartment,
and is perfect for storing meat. The cold setting is a similar temperature to the fresh food
compartment, and is great for other fresh foods.
Fig.8 Fruit and vegetable bin
Fig.7 Humidity Control Settings
Vegetables
Lettuce
Spinach
Broccoli
Carrots
Mixed fruit
and vegetables
Fruit with
skin/peel
Oranges
Lemons
Grapes
Plums
Suitable for:
High Low
.....
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Fresh food features
There are a number of customizable storage options throughout the compartment.
Shelves
Caution!
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is loaded with food.
Ensure shelf is secure before placing items on shelf.
Handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or
exposed to sudden temperature changes.
Your refrigerator is fitted with shelves specially designed to retain spills, making clean up easier.
To remove a shelf:
Slightly tilt up the front and lift up the rear of the shelf, then pull the shelf straight out.
To install a shelf:
Tilt the front edge up and insert the hooks into the desired frame openings and let the shelf
settle into place. Be sure the shelf is securely locked at the rear.
The top of each bin serves as the shelf above it. To remove the bin top place your hand under
the frame to push the glass up. Lift glass out. To install, reverse the instructions.
Wine bottle holder (select models)
The wine bottle holder will hold a single bottle.
To install:
Slide the upper lip of the holder along the top left side of any shelf. The bottle holder sits
underneath the shelf.
Door buckets (for fresh food and freezer compartments)
Door buckets can be moved up or down to meet individual
storage needs.
To remove:
Lift the bucket up and pull straight out.
To install:
Place bucket in desired door liner retainer position and push
down gently until bucket stops. Fig.9 Door bucket
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Fresh food features
Dairy shelf
The dairy shelf provides convenient door storage for spreadable
items such as butter and margarine. On select models, this
compartment can be moved to several different locations to
accommodate storage needs.
To remove:
Slide dairy shelf up and pull out.
To install:
Slide assembly in and down so that the hooks are firmly seated
on the door liner.
To remove dairy door:
Press in sides of dairy door and pull out.
To install dairy door:
Slide sides of dairy door inside dairy shelf until hinge points snap
into place.
Beverage Chiller
The Beverage Chiller keeps beverages and other items colder
than the rest of the fresh food compartment. An air inlet directs
air from the freezer into the chiller.
Controls
The Beverage Chiller Control is the top dial located on the left
wall of the fresh food compartment. Turn the outer part of the
dial clockwise to increase air flow, and decrease the temperature
of the Beverage Chiller.
To remove Beverage Chiller:
Unload the Beverage Chiller.
Slide the assembly up and pull straight out.
Note: if the Beverage Chiller is installed directly under the dairy
shelf or a door bucket, the bucket or dairy shelf will need to be
removed before removing the chiller.
To install Beverage Chiller:
Align one of the air inlet holes on the side of the Beverage Chiller
with one of the hole cut-outs on the door.
Slide the assembly in and down so that the hooks are firmly
seated on the door liner.
Note: the Beverage Chiller will not operate properly if the air inlet
hole is not aligned with the control location.
Fig.11 Beverage Chiller
Fig.12 Beverage
Chiller Control
Fig.10 Dairy shelf and door
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Freezer features
Shelves
Shelves can be removed to meet individual storage needs.
To remove shelf:
Snap right side of shelf up from cabinet railing or wall
mounting clips and slide to the right.
To install shelf:
Replace shelf in left side cabinet railing. Snap shelf into right
side cabinet railing (or wall mounting clips).
Baskets and drawers
Baskets and drawers (style may vary) slide out for easy access
to items stored at the back.
To remove:
Pull out to its full extension. Lift up front of basket or drawer
and remove.
To install:
Slide basket or drawer into cabinet railings. Lift up front of
basket or drawer, and slide to the back of refrigerator.
Ice storage bin
The ice storage bin is located below the automatic ice maker (see page 16 for removal
instructions).
Fig.13 Freezer shelf
Fig.14 Freezer drawer
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Ice maker
Your refrigerator is equipped with an ice system that automatically makes cubed ice.
Once your refrigerator has been plumbed in (see pages 8 and 9) and the ice maker turned on
(see below) you can enjoy this great feature.
Caution!
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
Do not use sharp objects to break ice.
Do not put fingers, hands or any foreign objects into the ice maker.
Automatic ice maker
Connect the ice maker to the water supply as instructed on pages 8 – 9. Proper water flow and a
level refrigerator are essential for optimal ice maker performance.
Note: energy rating guides that are posted on the refrigerator at the time of purchase do not
include optional ice maker energy usage.
Operating instructions
To start ice making
Confirm ice storage bin is securely in place.
Lower the wire arm inside the ice bin gently.
Once the freezer compartment has reached 0°F (-18°C),
the ice maker will fill with water.
Approximately three to six hours after installation the first
batch of ice will be produced.
After the initial ice batch is made, a complete batch will be
made every two to three hours.
Discard ice made in the first 12 hours of operation.
The ice maker will continue to make ice until the ice level
raises the wire arm, and stops production.
To stop ice production
Lift the wire arm inside the ice bin until a click is heard.
The ice maker will not make or dispense ice until the arm
is lowered.
To remove the ice bin
Stop ice production by raising the wire arm.
Lift the ice bin up slightly and pull forward.
Fig.15 Ice maker
(inside freezer)
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Ice maker
Ice making information
The first two batches of ice may contain small or irregular cubes, due to air in the supply line.
After cubes are made, it is normal for a few cubes to be joined together. They can easily be
broken apart.
If the ice is not used frequently the cubes may become cloudy, small, stick together, and
taste stale. Empty and wash the bin in lukewarm water periodically. Dry it thoroughly before
replacing it.
The ice maker may make a few sounds during its operation. Clicking, rattling, and buzzing are
all normal.
Do not store anything in the ice bin except ice made in the ice maker.
WARNING!
Mechanical Hazard
Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect you from possible
injury. It will also prevent interference with moving parts of the ejector
mechanism and the heating element that releases the cubes.
Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may be discolored, usually
appearing with a green-bluish hue. The cause of this unusual discoloration
can be a combination of factors such as certain characteristics of local
waters, household plumbing and the accumulation of copper salts in
an inactive water supply line which feeds the ice maker. Continued
consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health. If
such discoloration is observed, discard the ice cubes and contact your
dealer to purchase and install a water line filter.
Water damage due to improper water connection may cause mold/mildew
growth.
Clean up ice and water spills to avoid personal injury and to prevent mold/
mildew growth.
Failure to do so can result in death or injury to persons.
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Water lter
Water filter removal and installation
WARNING!
Poisoning Hazard
To avoid serious illness or death, do not use the refrigerator where water is
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after
use of filter.
Failure to do so can result in death or injury to persons.
Important!
After installing a new water filter, if removing the filter for any reason, do so with caution as air
trapped in system may cause water and cartridge to eject.
The bypass cap does not filter water when fitted. Be sure to have replacement cartridge available
when filter change is required.
If water filtration system has been allowed to freeze, replace filter cartridge.
If the ice maker has not been used for several months, or ice has an unpleasant taste or odor,
empty and wash the ice bin in warm soapy water, rinse and dry before replacing. If unpleasant
taste or odor persists, change filter cartridge.
Initial installation
The water filter is located in the upper right-hand corner of the fresh food compartment.
1
Open filter housing by pressing the tab at the front end of the housing.
2
Remove the blue bypass cap and retain for later use.
3
Remove the sealing label from end of filter and insert into filter head.
4
Rotate gently clockwise until filter stops. Snap filter cover closed.
Fig.16 Filter housing and bypass cap Fig.17 Filter housing and filter
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