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Accessories FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES Water Filtration System 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. 5. Turn the filter clockwise until it locks into the housing. NOTE: If the filter is not correctly locked into the housing, the water dispenser will not operate. Water will not flow from the dispenser. Install the Water Filter 1. Locate the accessory packet in the refrigerator and remove the water filter. 2. Take the water filter out of its packaging and remove the cover from the O-rings. Be sure the O-rings are still in place after the cover is removed. A A. O-rings 3. The water filter compartment is located in the right-hand side of the refrigerator ceiling. Push up on the compartment door to release the catch, then lower the door. 4. Align the arrow on the water filter label with the cutout notch in the filter housing and insert the filter into the housing. 6. While the compartment door is still open, lift the filter up into the compartment. Then, close the filter compartment door completely. 7. Flush the water system. See "Flushing the Water Filter" in the "Water and Ice Dispensers" section. IMPORTANT: If you do not flush the water system, you may experience dripping and/or decreased flow from the water dispenser. The Water Filter Status Light Press WATER FILTER to display the percentage of filter life remaining (from 99% to 0%). Press WATER FILTER again to return to the Normal screen. The water filter status lights will help you know when to change your water filter. ■ ORDER (yellow) - it is almost time to change the water filter. ■ REPLACE (red) - Replace the water filter. While you are dispensing water, "Replace" will blink. NOTE: If a water filter is not installed or is undetected because it is not properly installed (locked into place), "Replace" and "--% remaining" will display on the control panel. Check the water filter. ■ RESET the water filter status tracking feature. After you replace the disposable filter with a new filter, closing the filter compartment door will automatically reset the filter status tracking feature. See "Using the Control(s)." NOTE: "Replace" will remain illuminated if a filter is not installed or installed incorrectly. 14

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Accessories
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FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES
Water Filtration System
Install the Water Filter
1.
Locate the accessory packet in the refrigerator and remove
the water filter.
2.
Take the water filter out of its packaging and remove the
cover from the O-rings. Be sure the O-rings are still in place
after the cover is removed.
3.
The water filter compartment is located in the right-hand side
of the refrigerator ceiling. Push up on the compartment door
to release the catch, then lower the door.
4.
Align the arrow on the water filter label with the cutout notch
in the filter housing and insert the filter into the housing.
5.
Turn the filter clockwise until it locks into the housing.
NOTE:
If the filter is not correctly locked into the housing, the
water dispenser will not operate. Water will not flow from the
dispenser.
6.
While the compartment door is still open, lift the filter up into
the compartment. Then, close the filter compartment door
completely.
7.
Flush the water system. See “Flushing the Water Filter” in the
“Water and Ice Dispensers” section.
IMPORTANT:
If you do not flush the water system, you may
experience dripping and/or decreased flow from the water
dispenser.
The Water Filter Status Light
Press WATER FILTER to display the percentage of filter life
remaining (from 99% to 0%). Press WATER FILTER again to
return to the Normal screen.
The water filter status lights will help you know when to change
your water filter.
■
ORDER (yellow) - it is almost time to change the water filter.
■
REPLACE (red) - Replace the water filter. While you are
dispensing water, “Replace” will blink.
NOTE:
If a water filter is not installed or is undetected
because it is not properly installed (locked into place),
“Replace” and “--% remaining” will display on the control
panel. Check the water filter.
■
RESET the water filter status tracking feature. After you
replace the disposable filter with a new filter, closing the filter
compartment door will automatically reset the filter status
tracking feature. See “Using the Control(s).”
NOTE:
“Replace” will remain illuminated if a filter is not
installed or installed incorrectly.
A. O-rings
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.
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