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Non-indicator water filter (on some models)
If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you
should change the water filter cartridge every 6 to 9 months
depending upon your usage. If the water flow to the water
dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months
have passed, replace the water filter cartridge more often.
Water Filtration System
(on some models)
NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system.
Changing a base grille water filter cartridge
The base grille water filter is located below the freezer
compartment door. Depending on your model, you may have a
filter that is installed behind the base grille (Style 1) or a filter that
is installed through the base grille (Style 2).
Style 1: Behind the base grille filter
1. Remove the base grille (see “Door Removal” section). Rotate
the cartridge counterclockwise to a vertical position and pull
the filter cartridge out.
NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may
occur.
2. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove
protective cover from o-rings.
3. Push the new filter cartridge into the base until it stops.
Rotate the cartridge clockwise to a horizontal position. Flush
the water system (see “Flushing the water system after
replacing filter” later in this section).
Style 2: Through the base grille filter
1. Locate the water filter cartridge cap in the front base grille.
Rotate the cap counterclockwise to a vertical position and
pull the cap and filter cartridge out through the base grille.
NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may
occur.
2. Remove the cartridge cap by sliding it off the end of the old
cartridge. The cap will slide to the left or right. DO NOT
DISCARD THE CAP.
3. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove
protective cover from o-rings.
4. Slide the cartridge cap onto the new cartridge. See
illustration in Step 2.
5. With cartridge cap in the vertical position, push the new filter
cartridge into the base grille until it stops. Rotate the cartridge
cap clockwise to a horizontal position. Flush the water
system (see “Flushing the water system after replacing filter”
later in this section).
Flushing the water system after replacing filter
Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until
the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing
and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. Cleaning the
system will take approximately 6 to 7 minutes and will help clear
air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some
households.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of
the dispenser.
Using the dispenser without the water filter
You can run the dispenser without a water filter cartridge. Your
water will not be filtered.
1. Remove the base grille water filter cartridge. For Style 1,
replace the base grille after removing the filter.
2. For Style 2, slide the cartridge cap off the end of the filter
cartridge. DO NOT DISCARD THE CAP. With the cartridge
cap in the vertical position, insert the cap into the base grille
until it stops.
3. Rotate the cartridge cap to a horizontal position. The
cartridge cap might not be even with the base grille.
Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket
(on some models - Accessory)
Style 1
To turn the ice maker on/off
The on/off switch for the ice maker is a wire shutoff arm located
on the side of the ice maker.
1. To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.
NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is
made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice
cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up)
position.
