Replacing The Water Filter - LG LFX28968SW Owner's Manual

38 MAINTENANCE
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It is recommended that you replace the water
filter:
* Approximately every six months.
* When the water filter indicator turns on.
* When the water dispenser output
decreases.
* When the ice cubes are smaller than normal.
1
Remove the old water filter.
* Lower or remove the
top left shelf to allow the
water filter to
rotate all the way down.
* Press the push button
to open the water filter
cover.
NOTE: Replacing the water filter causes a small
amount of water (around 1 oz. or 25 cc) to drain.
Place a cup under the front end of the water
filter cover to collect any
leaking water. Hold the
water filter upright, once
it is removed_ to prevent
any remaining water from
spilling out of the water
filter.
* Pull the water filter
downward and pull out.
Make sure to rotate the
"--i
filter down completely before pulling it out of
the manifold hole.
2
Replace with a new water filter.
* Take the new water filter out of its packing
and remove the protective cover from
the o-rings. With water filter tabs in the
horizontal position, push the new water
filter into the manifold hob until it stops.
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3
4
* Rotate the water
filter up into position
and close the cover.
The cover will
click when closed
correctly.
After the water filter is replaced,
dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for
approximately 5 minutes) to remove
trapped air and contaminates from the
system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5
galton amount continuously. Depress and
release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30
seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF.
Water Filter Bypass Plug
Keep the water
filter bypass plug. --,
You MUST use _,_
the water filter
j _
bypass ptug when a
replacement water /' /l Filte
filter cartridge is not _ Plug
available.
-Dw_O N CAUTION 1
OT operaterefrigerator without
ater filter orwater filter plug installed.
" L_J NOTE ---,
• To purchase a replacement water filter:
- Visit your local dealer or distributor
- Web: Find Parts & Accessories from
Support section of Ig.com
- Call : 1-800-243-0000 (USA)
1-888-542-2623 (Canada)
• Part number of the replacement water
filter: ADQ36006101