KitchenAid KSSS48QKW02 User Manual

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. 

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. 

 The lock feature does not shut off power to the product, 

to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates 
the dispenser levers.

The water filter indicator display will help you know when to 
change your water filter cartridge. The display or light is located 
at the top of the refrigerator compartment. 

A new water filter should display a reading of 99% and will 
continue to decrease as the filter life is used. When display reads 
10%, it is time to order a replacement filter. It is recommended 
that you replace the base grille water filter cartridge when the 
water filter indicator light changes to 0% OR when water flow to 
your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably. (See 
“Changing the Base Grille Filter” later in this section.)

After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter 
status light by pressing and holding the RESET for 2 seconds. 
The indicator light will change to 99% when the filter indicator is 
reset.

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.

 There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may 

occur. 

Remove the cartridge cap by sliding it off the end of the old 
cartridge. The cap will slide to the left or right. DO NOT 
DISCARD THE CAP. 

Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove 
protective cover from o-rings.

Slide the cartridge cap onto the new cartridge. See 
illustration in Step 2.

With cartridge cap in the vertical position, push the new filter 
cartridge into the base grille until it stops. Rotate the cartridge 
cap clockwise to a horizontal position. Flush the water 
system (see “Flushing the Water System After Replacing 
Filter” section). 

Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until 
the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing 
and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. Cleaning the 
system will take approximately 6 to 7 minutes and will help clear 
air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some 
households.

As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of 

the dispenser.

You can run the dispenser without a water filter cartridge. Your 
water will not be filtered.

Remove the base grille water filter cartridge.