If air has been trapped in the system, the filter cartridge
may be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when
removing.
1. Open the filter cartridge
housing by pressing the 2
front tabs and gently pulling
down.
2. Line up the ports on the
filter with the ports the filter
cartridge holder, and gently
insert the filter.
3. Slowly turn the filter to the
right until stops. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn
the filter, it will automatically
adjust itself into position.
The filter will move about a
¼ turn or 90 degrees, until
the arrow on the filter aligns
with the arrow on the filter
cartridge holder.
4. Slowly push the filter up
over the clips.
CAUTION
INFORMATION ABOUT THE WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE XWF-INT
WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE
The water filter cartridge holder is located in the back
upper-right corner of the fresh food refrigerator
compartment.
WHEN TO REPLACE THE FILTER
There is a replacement indicator for the water filter
cartridge on the top control display, the red filter light
will blink while the door is open until the filter is
replaced. You need to replace the filter soon.
REMOVING THE FILTER
If you are replacing the filter, first remove the previous
one:
1. Open the tilter cartridge housing by squeezing the 2
front tabs and gently pulling down.
2. Rotate the filter down.
3. Gently grasp the filter and slowly turn it counter-clock-
wise about a ¼ turn. The filter should automatically
release itself when you have rotated it far enough to
the left. A small amount of water may drip down.
FILTER BYPASS PLUG
In order to reduce the risk of property damage due to
water loss, you MUST use the filter bypass plug when
filter cartridge replacement is not available. The
dispenser and ice machine will not operate if the filter
or filter bypass plug is not installed. The filter bypass
plug is installed in the same manner as a filter
cartridge.
INSTALLING THE FILTER IN A BOTTOM
FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
5. Close the filter cartridge housing by gently pushing
the lid upwards until the tabs lock into place.
6. Run water from the dispenser for 7.6 liters (2
gallons) or approximately 5 minutes to clear the
system. Water may spurt out and air bubbles may be
visible during this process. If wáter is not flowing,
check to make sure the filter has been fully rotated
to the right.
7. Press and hold the WATER FILTER pad (only on
select models) on the dispenser for three seconds.
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