This guide will give you step-by-step instructions on how to replace the water filter in your Whirlpool refrigerator. It’s recommended that you replace your water filter every six months. If you don’t, you risk the water starting to taste bad, odors emitting from your fridge, and leaks occurring in your fridge. Show Before you can replace your water filter, make sure you purchase the correct replacement filter from a retailer that stocks them. On your existing water filter, there should be a product code that you can use when ordering replacement filters. As soon as you have the correct replacement filter, you can follow the steps in this guide to remove and then install the new filter into your Whirlpool refrigerator. This guide covers all major Whirlpool refrigerator models, including:1ET25DKXGW00 2-A Y 3EAD19XMWR1 3ECKMF10 3ECKMF8 3ECKMF86 ED5FVGXWS07 WRB322DMBM00 WRF535SMBM00 WRF560SEHZ00 WRF560SEYM05 WRF736SDAM11 WRF736SDAM12 WRF736SDAM13 WRF736SDAM14 WRS322FDAM04 WRS325FDAM02 WRS325FDAM04 WRS571CIDM01 WRS571CIHZ01 WRX735SDBM00 Step 1 – Get preparedThe first task is to locate your water filter. Depending on your exact Whirlpool refrigerator model, it will either be in the grill that’s at the base of the fridge or inside the refrigerator at the back. You should be able to easily find it, but if you’re not sure, you can always check your user manual. Once you’ve located the water filter, it’s a good idea to place a towel down underneath the filter unit to pick up any water that leaks out when you remove the old filter. You can also turn the ice maker off as this can be another source of leaking water. If you have an older Whirlpool refrigerator, you may also need to turn the water supply off manually—but usually, there is an automatic water valve that ensures no water leaks out when you change the filter. If you’re not sure if you have an automatic water valve, you should check your user manual. Step 2 – Remove the old filterNow that you’re prepared, you can remove the old filter from your fridge. The easiest way to do this is to:
Step 3 – Install the new filterNow that the old water filter has been removed from your Whirlpool refrigerator, the next step is to install the new one. You can do this by:
Step 4 – Flush the water pipe outNow that the new water filter has been installed into your Whirlpool fridge, it’s a good idea to flush the system out before you start drinking any water or making ice with it. This is especially important if your filter hasn’t been changed for a while. To flush the water pipe out, place a 1-gallon jug under the dispenser and dispense four jugs worth of water (4 gallons) out of the tap and pour it down the sink. Once flushed out you can start to drink water from your fridge again. Remember to change your filter every six months to avoid any problems from occurring. Find the indication light, located at the top of the Whirlpool refrigerator just inside the door. This tells you when to change your water filter. A green light indicates the filter is good and a red light indicates you need to change the filter. Find the filter knob. It is usually located at the base of the refrigerator in the kickplate or grill. Turn the knob a quarter turn to the left to unlock the filter. Pull out and remove the
old filter. Add a new filter and push in. Turn the filter a quarter turn to the right to secure it in place. Reset your filter indication light inside the refrigerator. Press down and release the switch five times within 10 seconds. The filter indication light should then turn green. Want to master Microsoft
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