Whirlpool 2308045 Use And Care Manual - Page 11

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The Dispenser Light

The dispenser area has a light. It can be turned on manually by

pressing the ON button at the right hand side of the control

panel. The red indicator above the ON button will appear.

On some models: Whenever you use the dispenser the lever will

automatically turn the light on.

NOTE: See the "Changing the Light Bulbs" section for

information on changing the dispenser light bulb.

On models without crushed ice, the light switch is a rocker-style

type. Push the switch to turn the light on, and push again to turn

the light off.

The Dispenser Lock (on some models)

Your dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to prevent

accidental dispensing by small children and pets. To turn off the

dispenser, press the LOCK button. The indicator will appear

above the LOCK button and the ice and water dispensers will not

work. To unlock the dispenser, press the UNLOCK button until

the indicator appears. Then continue to dispense ice or water as

usual.

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 levers.

Water Filter Status Light

(on some models)

The water filter status light will help you know when to change

your water filter cartridge. The light is located at the top of the

refrigerator compartment. The light will change from green to

yellow. This tells you that it is almost time to change the water

filter cartridge (90% of the filter life has been used). It is

recommended that you replace the base grille water filter

cartridge when the water filter indicator light changes to red OR

water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases

noticeably. See "Changing the Water Filter Cartridge" later in this

section.

After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter

status light by pressing the light switch 5 times within

10 seconds. The indicator light will change from red to green

when the system is reset.

A. Status light

B. Light switch

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 every 6 to 9 months

depending upon your usage. If the water flow to the water

dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months

have passed, replace the water filter cartridge more often.

NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe

or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before

or after the system.

Changing a Base Grille Water Filter Cartridge

The base grille water filter is located below the freezer

compartment door. Depending on your model, you may have a

filter that is installed behind the base grille (Style 1) or a filter that

is installed through the base grille (Style 2).

Style 1: Behind the Base Grille Filter

1. Remove the base grille. See "Door Removal." Rotate the

cartridge counterclockwise to a vertical position and pull the

filter cartridge out.

NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may

occur.

2. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove

protective cover from o-rings.

3. Push the new filter cartridge into the base until it stops.

Rotate the cartridge clockwise to a horizontal position. Flush

the water system. See "Flushing the Water System After

Replacing Filter" later in this section.

Style 2: Through the Base Grille Filter

1. Locate the water filter cartridge cap in the front base grille.

Rotate the cap counterclockwise to a vertical position and

pull the cap and filter cartridge out through the base grille.

NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may

occur.

2. Remove the cartridge cap by sliding it off the end of the old

cartridge. The cap will slide to the left or right.

NOTE: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your refrigerator.

Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.

Water Filtration System

(on some models)