Water Filter Removal and Installation
If your appliance must be connected to the mains
water supply to operate the water dispenser
and/or ice maker, it must be a water supply which
delivers drinking water only. Ice makers not
connected to a mains water supply must be filled
with drinking water only.
Initial Installation of the water filter
The water filter is located in the upper right-hand
corner of the refrigerator compartment.
1. Remove blue bypass cap and retain for later
use.
2. Remove sealing label from end of filter and
insert into filter head.
3. Gently, but firmly rotate the filter clockwise
until the filter stops. Snap the filter cover
closed.
4. Reduce water spurting unexpectedly by flushing
the air from system. Run water continuously for
two minutes through the dispenser until the
water runs steadily. During this initial phase,
allow about a one- to two-minute delay to allow
the internal water tank to fill up before
dispensing water.
• Additional flushing may be required in some
households where water is of poorer quality.
Replacing the Water Filter
IMPORTANT: Air trapped in system may
cause water and the cartridge to eject.
Always dispense water for at least 2 minutes
before removing the filter for any reason. Use
caution when removing.
1. To remove the filter. Firmly turn the filter
anticlockwise until it releases from filter head.
2. Drain water from the filter into the sink, and
dispose of the filter in the household rubbish.
3. Wipe up excess water in the filter cover and
replace the new filter following the instructions
in steps 2 to 4 of the Initial Installation of the
water filter.
IMPORTANT: The quality/condition of the water
and amount used, determines the life span of water
filter cartridge. If water use is high, or if water is of
poor quality, filter replacement will need to occur
more often.
To purchase a replacement water filter cartridge,
contact the Customer Care Centre.
The dispenser feature may be used without a
water filter cartridge. If you choose this option,
replace filter with blue bypass cap.
NOTES:
1. The bypass cap does not filter water. Be sure to
have a replacement cartridge available when a
filter change is required.
2. If the water filtration system has been allowed
to freeze, the filter cartridge will need to be
replaced.
3. If filtration system has not been used for several
months, or water has an unpleasant taste or
odour, the system can be flushed clean by
dispensing water for two to three minutes. If
the unpleasant taste or odour persists, change
the filter cartridge.
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