How to Troubleshoot Frigidaire Water Dispensers

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Enjoy chilled water on a hot day.

Frigidaire water dispensers are easy to use--simply hold a glass against the dispenser paddles until it's full. Most water dispenser problems are easily resolved with a few simple steps. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Filter cartridge
  • Crescent wrench
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Instructions

  1. No Water Dispensing

    • 1

      Turn knob on household water line valve to open water line.

    • 2

      Shut the freezer door completely.

    • 3

      Replace the filter cartridge. Open freezer door and turn the ice maker signal arm to the "Off" position.

    • 4

      Turn filter cup to the left while it holding in your hand. Gently pull filter cartridge out of the cup. Rinse the cup for 30 seconds under running water.

    • 5

      Throw away old filter cartridge. Place new filter in cup, with the small o-ring facing up. Replace cup and filter to housing, turning it to tighten. Turn ice maker back on.

    Unpleasant Water Taste or Odor

    • 6

      Dispense 10 to 12 eight ounce glasses of water and dump in your sink to empty the tank of old, stale water.

    • 7

      Connect the water pipe found behind the refrigerator to the cold water line for the kitchen faucet. You can usually find the cold water line under your sink.

    • 8

      Use a crescent wrench or your fingers to tighten the pipe securely.

Tips & Warnings

  • Install water connections with copper tubing.

  • If your water still has an off taste after troubleshooting, contact your water treatment center for help.

  • Water pressure is sometimes low during the regenerative phase of the reverse osmosis system. This is normal and doesn't indicate a problem.

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  • Photo Credit Young woman drinking water. Woman With Water Glass. image by Monika 3 Steps Ahead from Fotolia.com

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