LG LRFXS2503D Owners Manual - Page 44

Replacing the Water Filter

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44 MAINTENANCE CAUTION • Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this filter system is 100 °F (37.8 °C). • Protect filter from freezing. Drain filter when temperatures drop below 40 °F (4.4 °C). • The disposable filter cartridge MUST be replaced every 6 months, at the rated capacity or if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs. • Protect from freezing, remove filter cartridge when temperatures are expected to drop below 33° F. • Do not install systems in areas where ambient temperatures may go above 110° F (43.3° C). • Where a backflow prevention device is installed on a water system, a device for controlling pressure due to thermal expansion must be installed. • Ensure all tubing and fittings are secure and free of leaks. Replacing the Water Filter Replace the water filter: • Approximately every six months. • When the Replace Filter h icon turns on. • When the water dispenser output decreases. To purchase a replacement water filter: • Visit your local dealer or distributor • Search using "water filter" on lg.com • Use replacement cartridge: LT1000P, LT1000PC or LT1000PCS CAUTION • DO NOT operate the refrigerator without a water filter or water filter bypass plug installed. 1 If the top shelf, located below the water filter, is in the highest position, it will need to be removed prior to replacing the water filter. • To remove any shelf, tilt up the front of the shelf and lift it. Pull the shelf out. 2 Pinch the sides to open the water filter cover. 3 Pull the water filter downward and turn it counterclockwise before pulling it out. • Make sure to rotate the filter down completely before pulling it out of the manifold hole. NOTE • Replacing the water filter causes a small amount of water (around 1 oz. or 25 cc) to drain. • Wrap a cloth around 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. 4 Replace with a new water filter. • Take the new water filter out of its packing and remove the protective cover from the orings. With the water filter tabs in the horizontal position, push the new water filter into the manifold hole and turn it clockwise until it stops.

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44
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Do not install on hot water supply lines. The
maximum operating water temperature of this
filter system is 100 °F (37.8 °C).
Protect filter from freezing. Drain filter when
temperatures drop below 40 °F (4.4 °C).
The disposable filter cartridge MUST be replaced
every 6 months, at the rated capacity or if a
noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
Protect from freezing, remove filter cartridge
when temperatures are expected to drop below
33° F.
Do not install systems in areas where ambient
temperatures may go above 110° F (43.3° C).
Where a backflow prevention device is installed
on a water system, a device for controlling
pressure due to thermal expansion must be
installed.
Ensure all tubing and fittings are secure and free
of leaks.
Replacing the Water Filter
Replace the water filter:
Approximately every six months.
When the Replace Filter
h
icon turns on.
When the water dispenser output decreases.
To purchase a replacement water filter:
Visit your local dealer or distributor
Search using "water filter" on lg.com
Use replacement cartridge: LT1000P, LT1000PC
or LT1000PCS
CAUTION
DO NOT operate the refrigerator without a water
filter or water filter bypass plug installed.
1
If the top shelf, located below the water filter,
is in the highest position, it will need to be
removed prior to replacing the water filter.
To remove any shelf, tilt up the front of the
shelf and lift it. Pull the shelf out.
2
Pinch the sides to open the water filter cover.
3
Pull the water filter downward and turn it
counterclockwise before pulling it out.
Make sure to rotate the filter down
completely before pulling it out of the
manifold hole.
NOTE
Replacing the water filter causes a small amount
of water (around 1 oz. or 25 cc) to drain.
Wrap a cloth around 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.
4
Replace with a new water filter.
Take the new water filter out of its packing
and remove the protective cover from the o-
rings. With the water filter tabs in the
horizontal position, push the new water
filter into the manifold hole and turn it
clockwise until it stops.