Frigidaire FCM07A04K Complete Owner's Guide - Page 23

CHANGING THE FILTER Locating the Filter Your refrigerator is equipped with a water filtering system. The water filter system filters all dispensed drinking water, as well as the water used to produce ice. Water Filter The water filter is located at the top right side of the fresh food compartment. Replacing the Water Filter In general, you should change the water filter every six months to ensure the highest possible water quality. Water Filter Status on the user interface prompts you to replace the filter after a standard amount of water (200 gallons/757 liters for PureSource UltraTM andPureSource 3TM) has flowed through the system. If your refrigerator has not been used for a period of time (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator. Filter Cartridge  NOTE If your refrigerator is equipped with a PureSource 3TM water filter, it can be replaced with a PureSource UltraTM water filter. Replacing your PureSource 3TM water filter with a PureSource UltraTM water filter removes more potential contaminants as tested by NSF. The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water filter are not necessarily in all users' water. Ordering Replacement Filters To order your replacement filters, please visit our online store at www.frigidaire.com/store, by calling toll-free at 877-808-4195, or by visiting the dealer where you purchased your refrigerator. Frigidaire recommends that you order extra filters when you first install your refrigerator, and that you replace your filters at least once every six months. Here are the product numbers to request when ordering: PureSource UltraTM Water Filter Part# ULTRAWF PureSource 3TM Water Filter Part #WF3CB  NOTE If your refrigerator is equipped with a PureSource UltraTM water filter, it must be replaced with PureSource UltraTM water filter ULTRAWF. More about your Advanced Water Filter The PureSource UltraTM ice and water filter system is tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of claims specified on the performance data sheet. The PureSource 3TM ice and water filter system is tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of claims specified on the performance data sheet. 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. Test & certification results: • Rated Capacity - 200 gallons/757 liters for PureSource UltraTM and PureSource 3TM ice and water filter • Rated service flow - .50 gallons per minute • Operating Temp.: Min. 33°F, Max. 100°F • Maximum Rated Pressure - 100 pounds per square inch • Recommended Minimum Operating Pressure: 30 pounds per square inch To replace your PureSource 3TM water filter: It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement. 1 Turn Off the ice maker. 2 Remove the filter by pushing on the end/face of the filter. 3 Slide the old water filter cartridge straight out of the housing and discard it. 4 Unpackage the new filter cartridge. Using the alignment guide, slide it gently into the filter housing until it stops against the snap-in connector at the back of the housing. 5 Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place (you should hear a click as the cartridge engages the snap-in connector). 6 Press a drinking glass against the water dispenser while checking for any leaks at the filter housing. Any spurts and sputters that occur as the system purges air out of the dispenser system are normal. 7 After filling one glass of water, continue flushing the system for about four minutes. 8 Turn On the ice maker. 9 Press and hold the Water Filter button on the Ice & Water Dispenser control panel for three seconds. When the display changes from "Red" to "Green," the status has been reset. 23