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Replacement Instructions
REMOVING THE FILTER
If you are replacing the filter, first remove the previous one by gently grasping the filter and slowly turning it to the left, about a ¼ turn. The filter should automatically release itself when you have rotated it far enough to the left. A small amount of water may drip down.
INSTALLING THE FILTER IN A BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
1. Open the filter cartridge housing by squeezing the front tabs and gently pulling down.
2. Line up the ports on the filter with the ports on the filter cartridge holder, and gently insert the filter.
3. Slowly turn the filter to the right until it stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the filter, it will automatically adjust itself into position. The filter will move about a ¼ turn or 90 degrees, until the arrow on the filter aligns with the arrow on the filter cartridge holder.
4. Slowly push the filter up into the clips.
5. Close the filter cartridge housing by gently pushing the lid upwards until the tabs lock into place.
INSTALLING THE FILTER IN A SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR
1. Line up the arrow on the filter with the arrow on the filter cartridge holder. Gently push the top of the new filter up inside the holder.
2. Slowly turn the filter to the right until it stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the filter, it will automatically raise itself into position. The filter will move about a ¼ turn or 90 degrees.
INSTALLING THE FILTER IN A MULTI-DOOR BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
1. Open the filter cartridge housing bypulling the door open.
2. Line up the ports on the filter with the ports on the filter cartridge holder, and gently insert the filter.
3. Slowly turn the filter to the right until it stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the filter, it will automatically adjust itself into position. The filter will move about a ¼ turn or 90 degrees, until the filter cannot be turned, and the label faces outward.
4. Slowly push the filter up into the clips.
5. Close the filter cartridge housing by gently pushing the door closed until the tabs lock into place.
Resetting Your Filter Change Indicator
For Bottom Freezer and Side-by-Side Models
Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER button on the dispenser for three seconds.
On select models, filter reset will be automatic when new filter is installed.
For Multi-Door Bottom Freezer Models
When dispensing water, press the button underneath the Confirm Filter Change message.
On select models, filter reset will be automatic when new filter is installed.
Maintenance For Refrigerator Water Filtration System.
- For Dispenser Models
Run water from the dispenser for 2 gallons (approximately 5 minutes) to clear the system. Water may spurt out and air bubbles may be visible during the process. If water is not flowing, check to make sure the filter has been fully rotated to the right. Use a large pitcher or sports bottle to catch the water spray. NOTE: It is normal for water to appear discolored during the initial system flush. Water color will return to normal after the first few minutes of dispensing. - For Ice Maker-Only Models
Discard the first bin of ice to allow air to purge from the system. A newly installed filter cartridge will cause water to spurt into the ice maker body, which could lead to ice droplets around the ice maker area.
NOTE: It is normal for these droplets and initial ice production to appear discolored during the initial system flush. Ice color will return to normal after the first full bin of ice production.