WATER FILTER
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES
It is recommended that you replace the water filter:
The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet
your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass
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Approximately every six months.
or wire shelves.
When the water filter indicator
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Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will
make finding the exact item you want easier. Doing so will
turns on.
also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is
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When the water dispenser output
open which will save energy.
decreases.
IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water
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When the ice cubes are smaller
while they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact.
than normal.
NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when
removing them.
Adjusting Shelves (Cantilever)
Before Replacing the Water Filter:
Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace
shelves in the position you want.
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.
To remove any shelf–Tilt up the
front of the shelf
and lift it
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Pull the shelf out.
1. Remove the old water filter.
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Lower or remove the top left shelf
to allow the water filter to rotate
all the way down.
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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.
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Make sure to rotate the filter down completely before
pulling it out of the manifold hole.
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Pull the water filter downward and turn it counter-
clockwise.
WATER FILTER
To remove a shelf—Tilt up the front of the shelf in the
direction of
and lift it in the direction of
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the shelf out.
.
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2. Replace with a new water filter.
To reinstall a shelf—Tilt the front of the shelf up and
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Take the new
guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height.
Then, lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks
water filter out
drop into the slots.
of its packing
and remove the
protective cover
from the o-rings.
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With the water filter tabs in
CAUTION: Make sure that shelves are level from one
the horizontal position, push
side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf
falling or spilling food.
the new water filter into the
. Pull
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manifold hole and turn it
clockwise.
Folding Shelf (on some models)
You can store taller items, such as a gallon container
or bottles, by simply pushing the front half of the shelf
underneath the back half of the shelf. Pull the front of the
shelf toward you to return to a full shelf.
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Rotate the water filter up into position and close the
cover. The cover will click when closed correctly.
3. 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
25
amount continuously. Depress and release the
dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60
seconds OFF.
NOTE: To purchase a replacement filter, visit your local
Sears store, or call 1-844-553-6667, You may also purchase
online at www.sears.com.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR