Install Guide - Water Filter Replacement
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Removing the old filter
Note: It is not necessary to turn the water supply off when removing the water filter.
It is easier to remove the water filter with the water turned on.
The filter is located behind the toe kick grille.
1
Remove toe kick grille by inserting fingers into the left and right square openings on
the grille. Pull grille towards you.
2
Pull the freezer drawer out slightly, the filter is located on the left-hand side.
5
Using the filter tool, rotate the filter head clockwise 90° to lock in place (D).
– If the filter will not turn, ensure the filter is correctly aligned (B & C),
toallow the filter to be pushed firmly into the filter head.
6
Remove filter removal tool and close the freezer drawer.
IMPORTANT!
After installation, the water filter MUST be flushed.
Refer to ‘Flushing the water filter’ fordetails.
Installing the new filter
Note: It is not necessary to turn the water supply off when installing the water filter.
1
Remove the plastic wrapping from the new filter.
2
Remove toe kick grille by inserting fingers into the left and right square openings on
the grille. Pull grille towards you.
A
3
Using the filter removal tool, align the tool to the cartridge handle and turn
90°counterclockwise to loosen (A).
4
Remove the tool, grasp firmly onto the cartridge handle and pull towards you to remove.
Discard the old filter.
– If the filter is difficult to remove, run water through the filter by dispensing water or
using the automatic ice maker.
– A small amount of water will drip after you remove the filter. This is normal.
3
Pull the freezer drawer out slightly to access the filter casing. Align the filter correctly,
ensure the filter handle is positioned vertically (B) and the lugs are aligned correctly (C).
4
Push the filter firmly inside the casing all the way into the filter head.
D
Filter in locked position
B
filter
handle
C
lugs