Use and Care Manual
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MAINTENANCE
ENGLISH
Replacing the Water Filter
It is recommended that you replace the water
filter:
Approximately every six months.
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When the water filter indicator turns on.
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When the water dispenser output
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decreases.
When the ice cubes are smaller than normal.
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1
Remove the old water filter.
Lower or remove the
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top left shelf to allow the
water filter to
rotate all the way down.
Press the push button
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to open the water filter
cover.
NOTE:
Replacing the water lter causes a small
amount of water (around 1 oz. or 25 cc) to drain.
Place a cup under the front end of the water
lter cover to collect any
leaking water. Hold the
water lter upright, once
it is removed, to prevent
any remaining water from
spilling out of the water
lter.
Pull the water filter
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downward and pull out.
Make sure to rotate the
filter down completely before pulling it out of
the manifold hole.
2
Replace with a new water filter.
Take the new water filter out of its packing
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and remove the protective cover from
the o-rings. With water filter tabs in the
horizontal position, push the new water
filter into the manifold hole until it stops.
Rotate the water
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filter up into position
and close the cover.
The cover will
click when closed
correctly.
3
After the water filter is replaced,
dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for
approximately 5 minutes) to remove
trapped air and contaminates from the
system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5
gallon amount continuously. Depress and
release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30
seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF.
4
Water Filter Bypass Plug
Keep the water
filter bypass plug.
You MUST use
the water filter
bypass plug when a
replacement water
filter cartridge is not
available.
Filter Bypass
Plug
CAUTION
DO NOT operate refrigerator without
water filter or water filter plug installed.
NOTE
To purchase a replacement water filter:
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- Visit your local dealer or distributor
- Web: Find Parts & Accessories from
Support section of lg.com
- Call : 1-800-243-0000 (USA)
1-888-542-2623 (Canada)
Part number of the replacement water
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filter: ADQ36006101