User manual WHIRLPOOL KSN 7071/A-IN INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 4gb33015. fm Page 25 Wednesday, March 10, 2004 4:02 PM Instructions for use Description of the appliance Before using the refrigerator Installation How to operate the refrigerator/freezer Freezing Use of the ice and water dispenser (on some models) Use of the dispenser light and dispenser lock (on some models) Automatic ice maker Common ice maker problems Maintenance and cleaning Vacation Troubleshooting guide/after-sales service Water Filtration and Monitoring System (on some models) Disposal of your old refrigerator Electrical connection 25 4gb33015. fm Page 26 Wednesday, March 10, 2004 4:02 PM Description of the appliance Freezer Compartment S. Inside light Refrigerator Compartment A. Water filter (on some models) 26 4gb33015. fm Page 27 Wednesday, March 10, 2004 4:02 PM Before using the refrigerator • After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door closes properly. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance. [. . . ] To switch the dispenser off, press button until symbols turn off. To switch the dispenser on again, repeat the operation. The ice maker will automatically switch off when it finishes making ice. To turn off the water/ice dispenser, press the light button and the ice selection button simultaneously. The light will automatically switch off when the control panel Lock function is activated. Note: The lock feature does not shut off power to the appliance, to the ice maker or to the light. It simply deactivates the dispenser levers. 38 4gb33015. fm Page 39 Wednesday, March 10, 2004 4:02 PM Automatic ice maker Useful hints on the automatic ice maker To turn the ice maker on/off, press the On/Off button . If the freezer compartment door is open, make sure the inside flap is not blocked as it serves as lock sensor that shuts off the transfer of ice from the automatic ice maker into the bucket installed in the door. Ice bucket care: 1. Use warm water to melt the ice if necessary. Never use anything sharp to break up the ice in the bouchet. This can cause damage to the ice bucket and the dispenser mechanism. Wash the ice bucket with a mild detergent, rinse well and dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents. Note: Do not turn the ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply. • It is normal for ice cubes to be stick together at the corners. • The ice maker will not operate until the freezer compartment is cold enough to make ice. • Good water quality is important for good ice quality. Water softener chemicals such as salt can damage the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. To remove and replace the ice bucket: 1. Place four fingers in bucket base opening and rest thumb on the release button. Holding the base of the bucket with both hands, press the release button and lift the bucket up and out. It is not necessary to turn the ice maker control to the OFF position. The ice maker will not produce ice without the bucket installed in the door. • Normal Ice Production should produce approximately 7 to 9 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. 39 4gb33015. fm Page 40 Wednesday, March 10, 2004 4:02 PM Common ice maker problems PROBLEM THE DISPENSER DOES NOT WORK. CAUSE The freezer compartment door is open. The ice bucket is not properly installed. SOLUTION Close the freezer compartment door. [. . . ] After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter indicator light by pressing the corresponding switch for 3 seconds. The indicator light will change from red to green when the system is reset. Remove the cartridge cap by sliding it off the end of the old cartridge. The cap will slide to the left or right. [. . . ]