AEG RMB96716CX User Manual page 20

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as the water used to produce ice. The
water filter is located at the top right side
of the fresh food compartment.
10.5 Replacing the Water Filter
Change the water filter every six months
to ensure the highest possible water
quality. Replace Water Filter on the
display indicates when to replace the
filter after a standard amount of water
(473 liters) has flowed through the
system.
If the refrigerator has not been used
for a period of time (during moving
for example), change the filter before
reinstalling the refrigerator.
To Remove: Pull cover forwards and
cover will drop down and allow access
to filter.
To Reinstall: Push cover up towards
liner and then push towards rear of
cabinet. Filter cover will snap back into
place.
10.6 Ordering Replacement
Water Filters
Use original spare parts only. Please
contact an Authorised Service Centre
To replace the water filter:
It is not necessary to turn the water
supply off to change the filter. Be ready
to wipe up any small amounts of water
released during the filter replacement.
1. Turn off the ice maker by pressing
and holding the Ice Maker button on
the display until no longer illuminated.
2. Push down on front edge of filter
cover. Cover will tilt down and
expose water filter.
3. Remove the old filter by rotating
it counter-clockwise (to the left)
90 degrees to release it.
4. Slide the old filter cartridge straight
out of the housing and discard it.
5. Unpackage the new filter cartridge.
Slide it into the filter housing as far as
it will go with the grip end horizontal.
6. Push lightly inward on the filter while
rotating it clockwise (to the right).
The filter will then pull itself inward
as it is rotated. Rotate the filter
90 degrees until it stops and the grip
end is vertical. A very light click may
be heard as the filter locks into place.
7. Press a drinking glass against the
water dispenser while checking for
any leaks at the filter housing. Any
spurts and sputters that occur as
the system purges air out of the
dispenser system are normal.
8. Continue dispensing water for
3-4 minutes. It may be necessary to
empty and refill the container several
times.
9. Turn on the ice maker by pressing
and holding the Ice Maker button
on the display until it is illuminated.
10. Press and hold the Reset Water
Filter button on the display for three
seconds. When indicator is no longer
illuminated, the water filter status has
been reset.
11. Replace filter cover by pushing up
and snapping into place.