About the water filter cartridge.
Plastic Cap
Discard the plastic cap.
REPLACE FILTER BY:
(month-year)
replace every 6 months
Cartridge
Holder
Place the top of the cartridge up
inside the cartridge holder and
slowly turn it to the right.
Filter Bypass Plug
About the shelves, baskets and bins.
2
Lift up and out
1
Tilt up
To Remove
The water filter cartridge is located in
the upper right-hand corner of the fresh
food compartment, right below the
temperature controls.
The filter cartridge should be replaced
every six months or earlier if the flow of
water to the water dispenser or icemaker
decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first
1
remove the old one by slowly turning
it to the left. Do not pull down on the
cartridge. A small amount of water
may drip down.
Remove and discard the plastic cap
2
from the new cartridge.
Fill the replacement cartridge with
3
water from the tap.
Apply the month and year sticker to
4
the cartridge to remind you to replace
the filter in six months.
Place the top of the cartridge up
5
inside the cartridge holder. Do not
push it up into the holder.
Slowly turn it to the right until
6
the filter cartridge stops. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the
cartridge, it will automatically
raise itself into position.
1
Insert
top hook
2
Lower to
lock in place
To Replace
(On some models)
Run water from the dispenser for 1
7
minute (about a half gallon) to clear
the system and prevent sputtering.
NOTE: A newly-installed water filter
cartridge may cause water to spurt from
the dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
You must use the filter bypass plug
when a replacement filter cartridge is
not available. The dispenser and the
icemaker will not operate without the
filter or filter bypass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges,
contact your dealer.
FXRT—Chlorine, Taste and Odor
FXRC—Chlorine, Taste and Odor—
Lead and Cysts
(Not all features are on all models.)
Freezer Basket
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