FILTER
Before
Replacing
the Water
Filter:
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 shelflTilt
up the front of the
shelf in the direction
of O and lift it in the
direction
of Q. Pull the shelf out.
With filter "tabs" in the horizontal
position,
push
the new filter into the manifold
hole until it stops.
It is recommended
that you replace the filter
approximately
every 6 months,
when the water filter indicator
(c,,_)
turns on, or when the
ice and water dispenser
noticeably
decreases
output.
1. Remove
the old filter.
o Press the push button to
open the filter cover.
NOTE:
Replacing
the filter
causes
a small amount of
water (around
1 oz. or
25 cc) to drain. Place a cup
under the filter hole to catch
any waste.
Pull the filter downward
and pull out.
2. Replace
with a new filter.
Take the new filter out of it's packaging
and
remove the protective
cover from the o-rings.
.
Firmly lock in the filter.
The cover will click back into
place.
After replacing
the filter, flush 2.5 gallons
through
filter before use (flush for approximately
5 minutes)
and check the filter for leaks.
To reset the water filter status display
and
indicator
light, press and hold the Ultra Ice (Filter
Reset) button for at least 3 seconds.
4. Filter
Bypass
Plug
Keep the filter bypass
plug.
You MUST
use the filter bypass
plug when a replacement
filter
cartridge
is not available.
//_CAUTION:
DO NOT operate
refrigerator
without
filter or
filter plug installed.
NOTE: To purchase
replacement
water filter, visit
your Sears store or 1-800-4MY-
HOME. Also
visit us on the web at
www.sears.com/partsdirect.
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