KitchenAid 2316571A manual Water Filtration System, Changing the Water Filter

Water Filtration System

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

Changing the Water Filter

The water filter is located in the base grille below the freezer compartment door. It is not necessary to remove the base grille to remove the filter.

1.Remove the filter by pressing the eject button and pulling straight out on the filter cap.

NOTES:

■Avoid twisting the cap when removing the filter because this could cause the cap to come off. If this occurs, replace the cap and pull the filter straight out.

■There will be water in the filter. Some spilling may occur.

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B

AEject button B. Filter cap

2.Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise until it stops.

IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.

3.Align the ridge on the cap with the arrow on the new filter and turn the cap until it snaps into place.

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B

A. Protective cover

B.O-rings

4.Remove the protective covers from the O-rings. Be sure the O-rings are still in place after the covers are removed.

5.Place the cap (removed in Step 2) on the new filter. Align the ridge on the cap with the arrow on the filter. Turn the cap clockwise until it snaps into place.

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C

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A. Eject button

B. Arrow on filter

C. Ridge on cap

6.Push the new filter into the opening in the base grille. As the filter is inserted, the eject button will depress. The eject button will pop back out when the filter is fully engaged.

7.Pull gently on the cap to check that the filter is securely in place.

8.Discard the first three batches of ice produced after replacing the filter.

Using the Ice Maker Without a Water Filter

You can operate the ice maker without a water filter. Your ice will not be filtered.

1.Remove the filter by pressing the eject button and pulling on the cap. See “Changing the Water Filter” earlier in this section.

2.Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise until it stops.

IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.

3.With the cap in a horizontal position, insert the cap into the base grille until it stops.

4.Turn the cap counterclockwise until the cap slips into the attachment slot. Then, turn the cap clockwise until it is in a horizontal position.

NOTE: The cap will not be even with the base grille.

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