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5. Turn the filter clockwise 90 degrees (¹⁄₄ turn), 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. 2. Turn the water filter counterclockwise (to the left), and pull it straight out of the compartment. NOTE: There may be some water in the filter. Some spilling may occur. Use a towel to wipe up any spills. 3. Install the replacement water filter by following steps 2 through 7 in the "Install the Water Filter" section. Install Air Filter (on some models) An air filter is 15 times more powerful than baking soda at reducing common food odors inside the refrigerator. On some models, your refrigerator's accessory packet includes an air filter, which must be installed prior to use. 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 OPTIONS on the control panel to launch the Options menu. Press OPTIONS, under Filter Status, again to display the percentage of filter life remaining (from 99% to 0%). Press ICE/ WATER, under Back, to return to the Normal screen. The water filter status lights will help you know when to change your water filter. ■ ORDER FILTER (yellow) - it is almost time to change the water filter. While you are dispensing water, "Order Filter" will blink seven times and sound an alert tone three times. ■ REPLACE FILTER (red) - Replace the water filter. While you are dispensing water, "Replace Filter" will blink seven times and an alert tone will sound three times. ■ 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 FILTER" will remain illuminated if a filter is not installed or is installed incorrectly. Replace the Water Filter To purchase a replacement water filter, see "Accessories" in the User Guide, Use and Care Guide or User Instructions. Replace the disposable water filter when indicated on the water filter status display or at least every 6 months. If water flow to your dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably, change the water filter sooner. 1. Locate the water filter compartment in the right-hand side of the refrigerator ceiling. Push up to release and lower the compartment door. 14 Installing the Air Filter Install the air filter behind the vented door, located on the rear wall near the top of the refrigerator compartment. 1. Remove the air filter from its packaging. 2. Lift open the vented door. 3. Snap the filter into place. A A. Air filter Installing the Filter Status Indicator The filter comes with a status indicator, which should be activated and installed at the same time the air filter is installed. REPLACE MONTHS 1. Place the indicator face-down on a firm, flat surface. 2. Apply pressure to the bubble on the back of the indicator until the bubble pops to activate the indicator.

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5.
Turn the filter clockwise 90 degrees (
¹⁄₄
turn), 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 OPTIONS on the control panel to launch the Options menu.
Press OPTIONS, under Filter Status, again to display the
percentage of filter life remaining (from 99% to 0%). Press ICE/
WATER, under Back, to return to the Normal screen.
The water filter status lights will help you know when to change
your water filter.
■
ORDER FILTER (yellow) - it is almost time to change the water
filter. While you are dispensing water, “Order Filter” will blink
seven times and sound an alert tone three times.
■
REPLACE FILTER (red) - Replace the water filter. While you
are dispensing water, “Replace Filter” will blink seven times
and an alert tone will sound three times.
■
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 FILTER” will remain illuminated if a filter is
not installed or is installed incorrectly.
Replace the Water Filter
To purchase a replacement water filter, see “Accessories” in the
User Guide, Use and Care Guide or User Instructions.
Replace the disposable water filter when indicated on the water
filter status display or at least every 6 months. If water flow to
your dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably, change the
water filter sooner.
1.
Locate the water filter compartment in the right-hand side of
the refrigerator ceiling. Push up to release and lower the
compartment door.
2.
Turn the water filter counterclockwise (to the left), and pull it
straight out of the compartment.
NOTE:
There may be some water in the filter. Some spilling
may occur. Use a towel to wipe up any spills.
3.
Install the replacement water filter by following steps 2
through 7 in the “Install the Water Filter” section.
Install Air Filter
(on some models)
An air filter is 15 times more powerful than baking soda at
reducing common food odors inside the refrigerator.
On some models, your refrigerator's accessory packet includes
an air filter, which must be installed prior to use.
Installing the Air Filter
Install the air filter behind the vented door, located on the rear
wall near the top of the refrigerator compartment.
1.
Remove the air filter from its packaging.
2.
Lift open the vented door.
3.
Snap the filter into place.
Installing the Filter Status Indicator
The filter comes with a status indicator, which should be
activated and installed at the same time the air filter is installed.
1.
Place the indicator face-down on a firm, flat surface.
2.
Apply pressure to the bubble on the back of the indicator until
the bubble pops to activate the indicator.
A. Air filter
A
MONTHS
REPLACE