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Ca re a n ea ni ng
the Water Filter
l o not use with water that is microbiologicalty unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on
disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
1. Locate the water filter cap in the front base grille. 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 filter. Some spilling may
OCCUr.
2,
Remove the cap by sliding it off the end of the used filter. The
cap will slide to the left or right.
IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your
refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.
WATER FILTER
CERTIFICATIONS
State of California
Deparlment of Health Services
Water Treatment Device
Certificate Number
03- 1551
Date Issued: Jalmary 21,2003
'trademark/Model Designation Replacement Elements Rated Ca_
WhMoool WF-NLC240V NLC240V 240 gal
Whirlpool WF-LC4I)(IV LC400V 400 ga]
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Cysts
Turblday
Ino r_a ni_/Radiological Contaminants
Organic Contaminants
AtmZme
2.4-D
3. Take the new water filter out of its packaging and remove the
cover from the O-rings. Discard the cover.
RhteO Semite Fiow: 05gpm
4,
5.
Slide the cap (removed in Step 2) onto the new filter. See
illustration in Step 2.
With cap in the vertical position, push the new water filter into
the base grille until it stops. Rotate the cap clockwise to a
horizontal position. Flush the water system. See Flushing the
Water System After Replacing Filter.
Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter
Non-dispensing models: Turn on the ice maker. Allow 24 hours to
produce the first batch of ice. Before using the ice, fill and discard
two full containers of ice to prepare the filter for use.
Dispensing models: Use a sturdy container to depress and hold
the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 5
seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water begins
to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever
(5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 3 gal. (12L) has
been dispensed. Additional flushing may be required in some
households.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of
the dispenser.
Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality, except that systems
certified lbr cyst reduction ma 3 be used on disin|ected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
Using the Dispenser Without the Water Filter
You can run the dispenser without a water filter. Your water will
not be filtered.
1. Remove the water filter.
2. Slide the cap off the end of the filter.
3. With the cap in the vertical position, insert the cap into the
base grille until it stops.
IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your
refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.
4,
Rotate the cap to a horizontal position. The cap might not be
even with the base grille.
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