Dacor EF48DBSS Use & Care Manuals - Page 16

Care and Cleaning Replacing the Water Filter Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts. 1. Locate the water filter 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 filter. Some spilling may occur. 2. Remove the cap by sliding it off the end of the used filter. The cap will slide to the left or right. IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter. WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS 3. Take the new water filter out of its packaging and remove the cover from the O-rings. Discard the cover. 4. Slide the cap (removed in Step 2) onto the new filter. See illustration in Step 2. 5. With cap in the vertical position, push the new water filter into the base grille until it stops. Rotate the cap clockwise to a horizontal position. Flush the water system. See Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter. Using the Dispenser Without the Water Filter You can run the dispenser without a water filter. Your water will not be filtered. 1. Remove the water filter. 2. Slide the cap off the end of the filter. 3. With the cap in the vertical position, insert the cap into the base grille until it stops. IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter. Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter Non-dispensing models: Turn on the ice maker. Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Before using the ice, fill and discard two full containers of ice to prepare the filter for use. Dispensing models: Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 3 gal. (12L) has been dispensed. Additional flushing may be required in some households. NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser. 4. Rotate the cap to a horizontal position. The cap might not be even with the base grille. 14