LG LMX25986ST Owner's Manual - Page 36

ENGLISH 36 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Water Filter It is recommended that you replace the water filter: yy Approximately every six months. yy When the water filter indicator turns on. yy When the water dispenser output decreases. yy When the ice cubes are small- er than normal. 1 Remove the old water filter. yy Lower or remove the top left shelf to allow the water filter 11 to rotate all the way down. yy Press the push button to open the water filter cover. NOTE: Replacing the water filter causes a small amoun1t of water (around 1 oz. or 25 cc) to drain. Place a cup under the front end of the water filter cover to collect any leaking water. Hold the water filter upright, once it is removed, to prevent any remaining water from spilling out of the water filter. yy Pull the water filter downward and pull out. Make sure to ro- tate the filter down completely before pulling it out of the manifold hole. 2 2 Replace with a new water filter. yy Take the new water filter out of its packing and remove the protective cover from the o-rings. With water filter tabsRinEtPhLeAhCorIiNzoGntaTlHpoEsWitioAnT, EpuRsFhItLhTeEnRew wate(CrONT.) filter into the manifold hole until it stops. 2. Replace with a new cartridge. yy Rotate the water filter up into position and close the cover. The cover will click when closed correctly. 3 After the water filter is replaced, dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush 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 re2lease the dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF. 4 Water Filter Bypass Plug Keep the water filter bypass plug. You MUST use the water filter bypass plug when a replacement water filter cartridge is not available. Filter Bypass Plug Filter Bypass Plu Caution DO NOT operate refrigerator without water filter or water filter plug installed. Note yy To purchase a replacement water filter: - Visit your local dealer or distributor - Web: Find Parts & Accessories from Support section of lg.com - Call : 1-800-243-0000 (USA) 1-888-542-2623 (Canada) yy Part number of the replacement water filter: ADQ36006101 Take the new cartridge out of its packing and remove the protective cover from the o-rings. With cartridge ears in the horizontal position, push the new lter cartridge into the manifold hole until it stops. 2 Firmly lock in the cartridge. The cover will click back into place.