Replacing The Water Filter - LG LMXS27626 Series Owner's Manual

Replacing fhe Wafer Filter
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.
Before Replacing the Water Filter:
tf the top shelf, located below the water filter,
is in the highest position, it wilt need to be
removed prior to replacing the water filter.
To remove any shelf--Tilt up the front of the
shelf in the direction of D and lift it in the
direction of _. Pull the shelf out.
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
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
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horizontal position, push the new water
filter into the manifold hole until it stops.
- 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
gallon amount continuously. Depress and
release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30
seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF.
4 Water Filter Bypass Plug
e tew
filter bypass ptug. _:_ --_
You MUST use ,_
the water filter
bypass plug when a
replacement water Bypass
filter cartridge is not
available.
S-_ CAUTION
IDO NOT operate refrigerator without
_ water filter or water filter plug installed. /
-- (_ NOTE
• To purchase a replacement water filter:
- Visit your local dealer or distributor
- Web: Find Parts & Accessories from
Support section of lg.com
- Call: 1-800-243-0000 (USA)
1-888-542-2623 (Canada)
• Part number of the replacement water
filter: ADQ36006101