Use & Care Guide
Water Filter
To avoid serious illness or death, do not use refrigerator where water is unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after use of filter.
After installing a new water filter, always dispense water for two minutes before removing the filter for any reason.
•The bypass cap does not filter water. Be sure to have replacement cartridge available when filter change is required.
•If water filtration system has been allowed to freeze, replace filter cartridge.
•If system has not been used for a short period of time, and water has an unpleasant taste or odor, flush system by dispensing two to three glasses of water. If unpleasant taste or odor persists, change filter cartridge. If system has not been used for three months or more, replace water filter cartridge (see page 26).
Replacing Water Filter
IMPORTANT: Air trapped in system may cause water and cartridge to eject. Always dispense water for two minutes before removing the filter for any reason. Use caution when removing.
1.Turn filter counter clockwise 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 deter- mines life span of water filter cartridge.
If water use is high, or if water is of poor quality, replace- ment may need to take place more often.
To purchase a replacement water filter cartridge, contact your dealer or call
The dispenser feature may be used without a water filter cartridge. If you choose this option, replace filter with blue bypass cap.
Initial Installation
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 fil ter and insert into filter head.
3.Rotate gently clockwise until filter stops. Snap filter cover closed.
4.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
dispersal to allow internal water tank to fill.
•Additional flushing may be required in some house holds where water is of poor quality.
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