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Question posted by tomturner on August 28th, 2012

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The "docking station" for the water filter was leaking, so I bought a new "docking station" and installed it about a month ago. Now, its leaks. It's hard to believe both of these were defective. Is there something else that might be causing them to leak?

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Use and Care Manual - Page 1

... Sales Co. Litho USA Side-by-Side R Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..... 1-2 Installation 3-7 Temperature Controls 8-10 Fresh Food Features 11-14 Freezer Features 15 Ice and Water 16-18 Water Filter 19-21 Use & Care Guide Food Storage Tips 22-24 Care and Cleaning 25-28 Operating Sounds 29 Troubleshooting 30-33 Warranty & Service...

Use and Care Manual - Page 3

...water installation. Clean up spills or water leakage associated with local codes and be operated in good condition. Check with refrigerator controls. 12. Keep your refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the following: 13. Install refrigerator.... 3. Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage refrigerator or cause refrigerator to a cold-water pipe. 7. Do not ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 4

...C) or rises above 110° F (43° C). To Disconnect the Water Line: • Push in operation, shut off 5⁄8" before removing door handles. Installation Location • Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other protective material prior to moving refrigerator. Measuring the Opening When installing your opening smaller than 681⁄2" tall (minus hinge and...

Use and Care Manual - Page 5

... property and refrigerator from top hinges. AB BA 3. For water dispensing models only: • Do not remove screw connecting green ground wire. 6. Replacing the Doors • To replace the doors, follow the steps in Door and Hinge Removal in reverse order. Notes: • Complete any required door reversal, panel installation and/or a water supply...

Use and Care Manual - Page 6

...from defects. Avoid kinks in Use & Care Guide or published user-repair instructions. • Disconnect power to refrigerator ...refrigerator into final position to check and correct any water leaks. Installation • Determine which door needs to be drilled into water supply line before installing ice maker. • Water damage due to an improper water connection may cause leaks...

Use and Care Manual - Page 7

...Monitor water connection for your refrigerator. Correct leaks, if necessary. Place extension in the Use and Care A packet. 4. Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on water ...Remove and discard handle packaging and tape. Cont. 6 Installation 3. Place end of handle. Cross threading may occur. 6. To Install: 1. Place adjustable wrench on inside edge of copper tubing...

Use and Care Manual - Page 9

... adjust the controls, turn the control knob to the left of the refrigerator cabinet may decide that helps prevent moisture from condensing on . See page 22 for temperatures to stabilize. • Changing either control more noticeable when you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and after adding food, you may be warm...

Use and Care Manual - Page 10

... the Freezer control to next lower number by pressing the pad. A new filter should be installed immediately when the Replace light is activated. Freezer too cold Set the ... of the volume of water has passed through the filter OR 11 months have elapsed since the filter has been installed. Temperature Control Guide Refrigerator too warm Set the Refrigerator control to turn back ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 11

.... Press any pad to the minimum settings on the ice and water dispenser control to take advantage of the refrigerator cabinet may be disabled until the temperatures have exceeded these limits, ... in the User Preferences mode, a short title for the feature will appear in the Refrigerator display. 1. This condition will appear in the Freezer temperature display and the feature status will...

Use and Care Manual - Page 19

... Mode: • Press and hold the Lock button for three to replace the water filter. The green indicator light above button illuminates when the sensor is in this mode.... the dispenser is convenient for filling large items that the filter is active. Water Filter Status Indicator Light (select models) The Water Filter Status Indicator Light serves as a reminder to four seconds....

Use and Care Manual - Page 20

... fresh food compartment. 1. Reduce water spurts by dispensing water for several months, or water has an unpleasant taste or odor, flush system by flushing air from filter head. 2. Use caution when removing. 1. If you choose this option, replace filter with Initial Installation, steps 2 and 4. CAUTION After installing a new water filter, always dispense water for two minutes through...

Use and Care Manual - Page 21

...000/L Asbestos 99% Reduction 107 108 fibers/L; fibers >10 micrometers in length Lead at pH 6.5 0.015 mg/L 0.15 mg/L + 10% Lead at pH 8.5 0.015 mg/L 0.15 mg/L + 10% Mercury at... Challenge Concentration 2.0 mg/L ± 10% - Water Filter System Specification and Performance Data Sheet TM Refrigerator Water Filter Cartridge Model UKF8001AXX Specifications Service Flow Rate (Maximum 0.78...

Use and Care Manual - Page 22

...filterable cysts. 21 The water treatment device(s) listed on disinfected waters that systems certified for the following health related contaminants: Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Cysts Turbidity Inorganic/Radiological Contaminants Asbestos Lead...Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 03 - 1583 Date Issued: September 16, 2003 Date Revised: April 22, 2004 ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 23

...; Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods such as explained on the surface of hard cheeses (Swiss,... Storage • The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should be wrapped securely so leakage and contamination of other...an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the crisper drawers traps...and vegetable quality for approximate storage times. 22 Do not try to the Food Storage Chart...

Use and Care Manual - Page 24

... at room temperature before refrigerating. Leftover yolks or whites 2 to 4 days 9 to 12 months For each cup of the food when purchased. Close tightly. salt for use in original carton. FRUITS Apples 1 month 8 months (cooked) May also store unripe or hard apples at 60° to 70° F (16° to 12 months Will not ripen...

Use and Care Manual - Page 29

... within the first 12 hours (at least two minutes, or until water runs steady. For long vacations, absences (more than three months) OR if the room temperature will drop below 55° F... then install water filter (see pages 5-6). • Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks if necessary. • Run 10-15 glasses of water from its front. • Be sure the refrigerator stays...

Use and Care Manual - Page 33

...or for ice maker to leak. See Automatic Ice Maker, page 16. Self-piercing and 3⁄16" saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog the ...water tank is in refrigerator. Refrigerator is filling. Water tank is too low. to report outage. See Connecting the Water Supply, pages 5 and 6. Water filter is not closed . Water pressure is not installed properly. Water...

Use and Care Manual - Page 34

... Refrigerator is leaking water Water flow is slower than normal Dispenser water is approximately 10 fluid ounces in nine seconds with a new filter in place or approximately 10 fluid ounces in five seconds without a filter. Copper tubing has kinks. WHAT TO DO Water pressure must be changed. See Temperature Controls, pages 8, 9 and 10. Improper water valve was installed. Water supply...

Use and Care Manual - Page 36

...authorized servicer. • Be sure to retain proof of purchase to refrigerator or freezer product failures. 7. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance. e. Correct issues related to Canada. Notes:... WHICH VARY STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. b. Light bulbs, water filters and air filters. 4. For products requiring ventilation, rigid metal ducting must be readily determined. ...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... and snap it off. 3. Note • Complete any required door reversal, panel installation and/or a water supply connection, before leveling. Remove toe grille. • Grasp firmly and pull bottom outward to the back for proper door closure. • If refrigerator is oriented correctly. • Align the toe grille mounting clips with cardboard, rugs...

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