KitchenAid W10417002A Filters And Accessories, Water Filtration System, Install the Water Filter

FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES

Water Filtration System

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

Install the Water Filter

1.Locate the accessory packet in the refrigerator and remove the water filter.

2.Take the water filter out of its packaging and remove the cover from the O-rings. Be sure the O-rings are still in place after the cover is removed.

5.Turn the filter clockwise until it locks into the housing.

NOTE: If the filter is not correctly locked into the housing, the water dispenser will not operate. Water will not flow from the dispenser.

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3.The water filter compartment is located in the right-hand side of the refrigerator ceiling. Push up on the compartment door to release the catch, then lower the door.

4.Align the arrow on the water filter label with the cutout notch in the filter housing and insert the filter into the housing.

6.While the compartment door is still open, lift the filter up into the compartment. Then, close the filter compartment door completely.

7.Flush the water system. See “Flushing the Water Filter” in the “Water and Ice Dispensers” section.

IMPORTANT: If you do not flush the water system, you may experience dripping and/or decreased flow from the water dispenser.

The Water Filter Status Light

Press OPTIONS on the control panel to launch the Options menu. Press OPTIONS, under Filter Status, again to display the percentage of filter life remaining (from 100% to 0%). Press ICE MODE to return to the Normal screen.

The water filter status lights will help you know when to change your water filter.

■ORDER (yellow) - it is almost time to change the water filter. While you are dispensing water, “Order Filter” will blink seven times and sound an alert tone three times.

■REPLACE (red) - Replace the water filter. While you are dispensing water, “Replace Filter” will blink seven times and an alert tone will sound three times.

■RESET the water filter status tracking feature. After you replace the disposable water filter with a new filter, closing the filter compartment door will automatically reset the filter status tracking feature. See “Using the Control(s).”

NOTE: “Replace Filter” will remain illuminated if a filter is not installed or is installed incorrectly.

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