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Changing the Filter:
Water conditions vary throughout the world, but changing the water filter every
6 - 9 months normally will ensure the highest possible water quality. The Filter
Status light will turn red after approximately 400 gallons of water has flowed
through the ice and water dispenser. Also, if the filter has been in a refrigerator
that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for example), change the filter
before reinstalling the refrigerator. The dispenser system will also operate without
filtration (with filter cartridge removed and bypass installed).
To change filter:
It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter.
1.
Turn the ice maker’s power switch to the Off (“
O
”) position (See illustration
on page 13).
2.
Push the
Filter Release Button, located to the right of the filter cartridge,
to release the filter from the housing. To minimize the possibility of the
filter falling out of the housing during removal, it would be best to hold the
filter as it moves out toward you.
NOTE
: A small amount of water may be released during this operation.
You should have a paper towel or dish cloth handy to wipe up any water
that may drip out of the filter or housing. Two small holes near the back of
the housing have been added for any excess water to escape. It would be
best to clear away any food near this area on the top shelf in advance of
removing the filter.
3.
Pull the old filter cartridge straight out of the housing.
4.
Discard the old filter.
5.
Remove the new filter cartridge from the packaging and insert into the
filter housing the same way the old one came out.
6.
When the cartridge is almost in, you will feel it stop against the clip assembly
in the back of the housing. The clip assembly holds the filter cartridge
firmly in place. At this point, you will need to push firmly until the cartridge
snaps fully in place. When completely in place, the front of the filter cartridge
will be flush with the front of the housing.
7.
Turn the ice maker’s power switch to the On (“
I
”) position.
8.
Fill a glass with water. As you are doing this, check for leaks at the filter
housing. There will be noticable spurts and sputters as the system pushes
the air out through the system and out the dispenser nozzle. This is normal.
9.
After you have run one glass of water, continue to flush the system for
approximately 3 minutes to assure that the purest water possible is stored
in the water storage tank.
PureSource2
TM
* Ice and Water Front Filter (some models)
NOTE: If you purchased a refrigerator with a
PureSource2
TM *
Ice and Water front filter, please read the following use
and care information.
This ice and water filter system filters water to your ice maker and water dispenser. It is located in
the upper right front corner of the fresh food compartment.
System Startup:
Water supply does not need to be turned off, however, do not use ice and water dispenser while installing filter.
The filter cartridge has already been installed in the filter housing at the factory. Refer to the
How The Water Dispenser
Works section to properly fill the system with water.
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser
IMPORTANT: Resetting The Filter Status Light (some models)
After replacing the filter cartridge, it will be necessary to press the
Filter
Reset button located on the ice and water dispenser. This will reset the
Filter Status light. Push the reset button until the green, red and amber
lights flash (10-15 seconds). Please refer to the complete dispenser
operating instructions attached to the inside of the freezer door.
The
PureSource2
TM*
Ice and
Water Filter System NGFC
2000 with the
PureSource2
TM*
cartridge FC 100 is tested and
certified by NSF International,
the nationally recognized and respected,
not for profit, certification organization for
public health safety. The
PureSource2
TM*
Filter system is tested and certified to ANSI/
NSF Standards 42 and 53. See
performance data sheet for specifications.
This system should not be used on water
that is microbiologically unsafe or with water
of unknown quality unless the water has
been adequately disinfected before or after
traveling through the filtration system.
• Rated Capacity - 400 gallons
• Rated service flow - .5 GPM
• Maximum Rated Pressure - 100 PSI
• Maximum Operating Temp. - 100° F
* White Westinghouse uses the name CrystalClear instead of PureSource, but they are the same filter
Order new filter cartridges through the
dealer where you bought the refrigerator,
contact the
Customer Care Center at
1-800-944-9044, or go to our web site at
www.frigidaire.com. It might be good to
order some filter cartridges when you first
install your refrigerator. Be sure to ask for
the FC-100 PureSource™* replacement
cartridge.
