Water F ilter
Water Filter Removal and
Installation
(select
models)
Initial
Installation
Replacing
Water
Filter
Important:
Air trapped
in system may cause
water
and cartridge
to eject. Use caution when
removing.
1. Turn filter counterclockwise
until it releases from
filter head.
2. Drain water from filter into sink, and dispose in
normal household trash.
3. Wipe up excess water in filter cover and continue
with Initial Installation, steps 2 and 4.
The filter should be changed at least every 12 months.
Important:
Condition
of water and amount used
determines
life span of water filter cartridge.
If water
use is high, or if water is of poor quality, replacement
may need to take place more often.
To purchase a replacement
water filter cartridge,
contact your dealer or call 1-877-232-6771
USA or
1-800-688-8/408
Canada.
The dispenser feature may be used without
a water
filter cartridge.
If you choose this option, replace filter
with blue bypass cap.
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The water filter is located in the upper right hand
corner of the fresh food compartment.
1. Remove blue bypass cap and
retain for later use.
2. Remove sealing label from
end of filter and insert into
filter head.
3. Rotate gently clockwise until
filter stops. Snap filter cover
closed.
.
Reduce water spurts by
flushing air from system.
Run water continuously
for
two minutes through
dispenser until water runs
steady. During initial use,
allow about a one- to two-minute
delay in water
dispersal to allow internal water tank to fill.
• Additional
flushing
may be required in some
households
where water is of poor quality.