WATER FILTERRemoval and InstallationTo avoid serious illness or death, do not userefrigerator where water is unsafe or of unknownquahty wtthout adequate dtsmfectton before or afteruse of ftlter.After installing a new water filter, alwaysdispense water for two minutes beforeremoving the filter for any reason. Air trapped insystem may cause water and cartridge to eject.Use caution when removing.• The bypass cap does not filter water. Be sure tohave replacement cartridge available when filterchange is required.• If water filtration system has been allowed tofreeze, replace ftlter cartndge.• If system has not been used for several months, orwater has an unpleasant taste or odor, flushsystem by dtspenstng two to three glasses ofwater. If unpleasant taste or odor perststs, changefilter cartndge. If system has not been use forthree months or more, replace water ftltercartndge.Initial InstallationThe water filter ts located tn theupper right-hand corner of the freshfood compartment.1. Remove blue bypass cap andretain for later use.2. Remove sealing label from endof filter and insert into filter head...Rotate gently clockwise untilfilter stops. Snap filter coverclosed.Redcice water spurts byflLishmg air from system.RLin water continLiOLiSly fortwo nlincites throLighdispenser cintil water reins steady. Dcirmg initialelse, allow about a one- to two-n]incite delay mwater dispersal to allow internal water tank to fill.•Addtttonal flcishmg may be required m somehouseholds where water is of poor quahty.Replacing Water FilterImportant: Air trapped m system may cause waterand cartridge to eject. Always dispense water for twominutes before removing the filter for any reason. UsecaLitlOl] when ren]ovlng.1. Turn filter counterclockwise [inttl tt releases fromfilter head.2. Dram water from filter into sink, and dtspose tnnormal household trash.3. Wtpe Lip excess water m ftlter cover and contmLiewith Imtlal Installation, steps 2 throLigh 4.The filter shoLild be changed at least every 12 months.Important: Condition of water and an]oLil]t useddetermines life span of water filter cartridge. If wateruse is high, or if water is of poor quahty, replacementmay need to take place more often.To pLirchase a replacement water filter cartridge,contact your dealer or call 1-800-JENNAIR(1-800-536-6247) USA and Canada.The dispenser featLire may be used without a waterfilter cartridge. If you choose this option, replace filterwith blue bypass cap.16