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WATER FILTER _-_
CHANGE
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:
If the top shelf, located below the water filter, is in the
highest position, it will need to be removed prior to
replacing
the water filter,
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To remove any shelf-Tilt
up the
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front of the shelf in the direction
of
C) and lift it in the direction of C).
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.
•
Pinch the sides 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.
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.
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
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 contaminants
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
Keep the water filter
bypass plug. You MUST
use the water filter
bypass plug when a
replacement
water
filter cartridge
is not
available.
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BWate r Filter
pass Plug
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the refrigerator
without
the water filter or the water filter plug installed.
NOTE: To purchase a replacement
water filter, visit a
Sears store or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
®. Also, you may
order on-line at www.sears.com/partsdirect
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