Whirlpool Refrigerator Water Filter Replacement Instructions

Some refrigerators allow the water dispenser to operate with the filter removed.

Several models of Whirlpool refrigerators come with automatic ice and water dispensers. Part of the system that generates the water and ice is a filter mounted into the base of the refrigerator. The filter has a typical life span, with moderate use, of six months to a year. On most Whirlpool refrigerators with a water filter, a light on the surface of the ice and water dispenser will notify you when it is time to replace the water filter. Replacement takes only a few minutes. You can contact the manufacturer to determine the proper filter number for your specific model of refrigerator.

Things You'll Need

• Replacement filter cartridge

Instructions

1. Press the eject button located on the front, lower panel of the fridge. The panel is the vented panel beneath the doors. The eject button is shaped like a half-moon. Press the button in until the cartridge pops outward. Pull the filter straight out.

2. Remove the cap from the filter with a counterclockwise turn. The cap will attach to the new filter in a similar manner but in the opposite direction.

3. Align the ridge on the cap with the arrow on the filter. Both the ridge and arrow are easily identified. Twist the cap clockwise until it clicks.

4. Remove the protective films from the O-rings on the filter, and slide the filter into the compartment at the base of the fridge. Press the filter in place until the eject button pops out.

5. Purge the water line by filling a cup with water from the dispenser a few times.

References

• Retrevo: Whirlpool Refrigerator Owner's Manual