Amana Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator - Manual (Page 11)

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About your water filter...
Water filter removal and
installation
To avoid serious illness or death, do
not use unit where water is unsafe or
of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after use of filter.
WARNING
➢ Bypass cartridge DOES NOT filter
water. Be sure to have replace-
ment cartridge available when filter
change is required.
➢ If water filtration system has been
allowed to freeze, replace filter
cartridge.
➢ If system has not been used for
several months, and water has an
unpleasant taste or odor, flush
system by dispensing 2–3 glasses
of water. If unpleasant taste or odor
persists, change filter cartridge.
CAUTION
INITIAL INSTALL OF
WATER FILTER
1. Remove blue bypass cap and retain
for later use.
2. Remove sealing label from end of filter
and insert into filter head.
3. Rotate gently clockwise until filter
stops, and snap filter cover closed.
4. Reduce water spurts by flushing air
from system. Run water continuously
for 2 minutes through dispenser until
water runs steady.
➢ Additional flushing may be required
in some households where water is
of poor quality.
REPLACING WATER
FILTER
IMPORTANT: Air trapped in system may
cause water and cartridge to eject. Use
caution when removing.
1. Turn filter counterclockwise until it
releases from filter head.
2. Drain water from filter into sink, and
dispose in normal household garbage.
3. Wipe up excess water in filter cover
and continue with Initial Install of
Water Filter, steps 2 and 3.
WHEN DO I CHANGE THE
WATER FILTER?
The filter should be changed approxi-
mately every 6 months.
IMPORTANT: Condition of water and
amount used determines life span of
water filter cartridge. If water use is high,
or if water is of poor quality, replacement
may need to take place more often.
HOW DO I ORDER A
REPLACEMENT FILTER
CARTRIDGE?
Amana ® Replacement Water Filter car-
tridge model WF 50 is available through
Amana
® dealers and servicers. You may
also order through Amana ® Consumer
Affairs by using the information on the
cover of your manual.
I'M TRYING TO DISPENSE
WATER TO FLUSH THE
SYSTEM. WHERE'S THE
WATER?
During initial use, allow about a 1 to 2
minute delay in water dispersal to allow
internal water tank to fill.
WHAT IF I CHOOSE NOT
TO USE THE WATER
FILTRATION SYSTEM?
Dispenser feature may be used without
water filter cartridge. If you choose this
option, replace filter with blue bypass
cap.