KITCHENAID Cabinet Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator - Manuel (Page 13)

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Water Filtration and Monitoring System
(on some models)
The water filter indicator light
The water filter indicator light will help you know when to change
your water filter cartridge. The light is located at the top of the
refrigerator compartment. The light will change from green to
yellow. This tells you that it is almost time to change the water
filter cartridge (90% of the filter life has been used). It is
recommended that you replace the water filter cartridge when the
water filter indicator light changes to red OR water flow to your
water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably. (See
“Changing a water filter cartridge” later in this section.)
NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system.
After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter
indicator light by pressing the WATER FILTER button 5 times. The
indicator light will change from red to green when the system is
reset.
Changing a water filter cartridge
The water filter is located below the freezer compartment door.
1. Locate the water filter cartridge cap in the front base grille
below the freezer compartment door. Rotate the cap
counterclockwise to a vertical position and pull the cap and
filter cartridge out through the base grille.
NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may
occur.
2. Remove the cartridge cap by sliding it off the end of the old
cartridge. The cap will slide to the left or right. DO NOT
DISCARD THE CAP.
3. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove
protective cover from o-rings.
4. Slide the cartridge cap onto the new cartridge as shown in
Step 2.
5. With cartridge cap in the vertical position, push the new filter
cartridge into the base grille until it stops. Rotate the cartridge
cap clockwise to a horizontal position.
6. RUN WATER THROUGH THE DISPENSER UNTIL THE
WATER RUNS CLEAR (about 2-3 gallons or 6-7 minutes).
This will clean the system and clear air from the lines.
Additional flushing may be required in some households.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out
of the dispenser.
Using the dispenser without the water filter
You can run the dispenser without a water filter cartridge. Your
water will not be filtered. If you run the dispenser without a water
filter cartridge, keep the cartridge cap and replace it in the base
grille for future use.
1. Remove the water filter cartridge (See “Changing a water
filter cartridge” earlier in this section.) Then slide the cartridge
cap off the end of the filter cartridge. DO NOT DISCARD THE
CAP.
2. With the cartridge cap in the vertical position, insert the cap
into the base grille until it stops.
3. Rotate the cartridge cap to a horizontal position as shown in
Step 5. (See “Changing a water filter cartridge” earlier in this
section.)
NOTE: The cartridge cap may not be even with the base
grille.
Ordering replacement filters
To order more water filter cartridges, see the “Assistance or
Service” section.
Freezer Refrigerator
Water
Filter
Power
On/Off
Cooler Cooler
Warmer Warmer