Filters And Accessories; Water Filtration System; Install The Water Filter; The Water Filter Status Light - KitchenAid W10537977A Guía De Uso Y Cuidado

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.

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
B
A. O-ring cover
B. 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.

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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 100% to 0%). Press ICE
MODE 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.
While you are dispensing water, "Order Filter" will blink seven
times and sound an alert tone three times.
REPLACE (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 water filter with a new filter, closing
the filter compartment door will automatically reset the filter
status tracking feature. See "Using the Controls."
NOTE: "Replace Filter" will remain illuminated if a filter is not
installed or is installed incorrectly.
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