Owner's Manual

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WATER FILTER
WATER FILTER
It is recommended that you replace the water
• Approximately every 6 months.
• When the water
indicator
turns on.
• When the water dispenser output
decreases.
• When the ice cubes are smaller
than normal.
•
Rotate the water
up into
position and close the cover.
The cover will click when closed
correctly.
3.
After the water
is replaced, dispense 2.5
gallons of water
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
bypass plug. You MUST
use the water
bypass plug when a
replacement water
cartridge is not available.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate refrigerator without
water or water plug installed.
NOTE: To purchase a replacement water
visit a
Sears store or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
®
. Also, you may
order on-line at www.sears.com/partsdirect
1. Remove the old water filter.
• Lower or remove the top left
shelf to allow the water
to
rotate all the way down.
• Press the push button to open the
water
cover.
NOTE: Replacing the water
causes a small amount of water
(around 1 oz. or 25 cc) to drain.
Before pushing the button to open the
water
cover, place a cup under
the front end of the cover to collect
any leaking water. Hold the water
upright, once it is removed, to
prevent any remaining water from
spilling out of the water
• Pull the water downward
and pull out. Make sure to rotate
the
down completely before
pulling it out of the manifold
hole.
•
Take the new water
out of its packaging and
remove the protective cover from the o-rings. With
water
tabs in the horizontal position, push the new
water
into the manifold hole until it stops.
Water Filter
Bypass Plug