Frigidaire Side-By-Side Refrigerator Water Filter Replacement

ID: 174441

Description: Use this guide to replace the water filter on...

Steps:

1. Lift the lower front of the ice bucket slightly and pull it toward you to remove it.
2. Shut off the ice maker by lifting the control arm upward as shown on the cover of the ice maker.
3. The control arm is shown in in the photo in the off position (lifted up).

4. Push in on the end of the water filter cartridge to release it.
5. Pull the cartridge straight out and discard it.
6. Unwrap the new cartridge. Install it by pushing it into the receptacle toward the rear of the refrigerator until you hear it click into place. The ridge on the side of the cartridge should fit in the notch on the rim of the receptacle.

7. Dispense a glass of water and check the filter receptacle area for leaks.
8. Flush the system for about 4-5 minutes. Run the water from the dispenser into a container.
9. A used gallon jug and a funnel may be useful for collecting the flushed water, which should be about 2 gallons.
10. Turn the ice maker back on. You may wish to discard the first batch of ice.