HOW TO REPLACE YOUR REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER
Regularly replacing your refrigerator’s water filter doesn’t only help keep your water tasting crisp, clean and refreshing, it’s also a vital part of routine appliance maintenance. The average water filter should be replaced about every six months, but this doesn’t have to be a chore. Follow these simple steps to quickly replace your refrigerator’s water filter.
REPLACING REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTERS IN 4 STEPS
Before swapping out an old water filter with a new one, begin by locating where the current filter is housed within your appliance. Check your owner’s manual for help. Prep the area with a towel to prevent any unwanted mess. Then, replace the water filter before flushing the water line to ensure your dispenser is ready to use.
Follow the instructions included in your refrigerator’s manual for directions on how to replace your appliance’s specific water filter.
1. FIND AND IDENTIFY THE WATER FILTER
Start by identifying where your water filter is located. Typically, water filters can be found in the upper right corner inside the refrigerator—or at the bottom, in the left side of the base grille. Refer to the owner’s manual for your Maytag® refrigerator for instructions on how to replace your model’s specific water filter.
Designed to be compatible with your Maytag® refrigerator, everydrop® water filters deliver clean, fresh-tasting water.1 2 When replacing your old everydrop® water filter, take note of the single digit number printed on the front to determine which replacement filter is compatible with your model.
2. REMOVE THE WATER FILTER
Place a towel below the location of the water filter before removing it to minimize mess. Sometimes, water filters are housed within a specific compartment and may need to be twisted or unscrewed in order to be removed. Discard the old water filter after it has been removed.
3. INSERT THE NEW FILTER
Match the number on your old water filter to your replacement filter to help ensure you’re using the correct one. Insert your new filter into your refrigerator.
4. FLUSH THE NEW FILTER WITH WATEr
Flushing your new water filter can help prepare your filter for the coming months of use. Simply place a large container under your water dispenser, hold the dispenser pad for five seconds and then release for five seconds, repeating this process until water begins to flow. Continue holding down the dispenser pad until at least four gallons of water have been dispensed. This may differ per model, so follow the instructions listed in the owner’s manual for your specific refrigerator.
HOW TO REPLACE EVERYDROP® REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTERS
It’s important to only use water filters that are compatible with your refrigerator, as every appliance has a unique configuration and is designed with different filtration systems that may not work with every filter.
Everydrop® water filters are the only approved filter for Maytag® refrigerators. These water filters are designed to match your appliance, so replacing your water filter can be hassle-free.
Select the everydrop® water filter that’s compatible with your refrigerator to get started.
See your owner’s manual to find more info on the filter you have.
HOW TO REPLACE EVERYDROP® REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER #1
1. Locate your water filter cover in the upper right corner inside your refrigerator or in the base grille.
2. Lift the filter door.
3. Pull the old filter out and discard it.
4. Open your new filter and remove the colored cap.
NOTE: Be sure the O-rings are still in place after the cover has been removed.
5. When inserting the new filter into the filter slot, make sure the arrow is pointing upward.
NOTE: Do not force the water filter in. If it does not slide in easily, rotate it to ensure the notches are properly aligned with the grooves.
6. Push the filter door closed so that it snaps into place.
7. Once your filter is replaced, run four gallons of water through the line to properly flush the new filter.
HOW TO REPLACE EVERYDROP® REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER #2
1. Locate your water filter cover in the upper right hand corner inside your refrigerator or in the base grille.
2. Pull open the filter door.
3. Pull the old filter so it is angled down, turn it to the left and pull. Discard the old filter.
4. Open your new filter and remove the colored cap.
NOTE: Be sure the O-rings are still in place after the cover has been removed.
5. When inserting the new filter into the filter slot, make sure the arrow is pointing upward.
NOTE: As you push in, the filter will begin to rotate. Turn to the right until it locks into place.
6. Push the filter door up so that it snaps closed.
7. Once your filter is replaced, run four gallons of water through the line to properly flush the new filter.
HOW TO REPLACE EVERYDROP® REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER #3
1. Locate your water filter cover in the lower left corner of the refrigerator base grille.
2. Push down on the eject button and the old filter will be released. Pull the old filter out.
3. Remove the cap from the old filter by turning it counterclockwise. Pull off.
4. Open your new filter and remove the colored cap.
NOTE: Be sure the O-rings are still in place after the cover has been removed.
5. Place the cap from the old filter on the new cartridge, making sure the ridges align. Turn the cap clockwise to lock it into place.
6. When inserting the new filter into the filter slot, make sure the arrow is pointing to the left, then gently push in.
7. Push the filter in until the eject button pops back out.
8. Once your filter is replaced, run four gallons of water through the line to properly flush the new filter.
HOW TO REPLACE EVERYDROP® REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER #4
1. Locate your water filter cover in the upper right of your refrigerator interior.
2. If the filter tab in your refrigerator is facing outward, push on it and pull the cover down. If the tab is on the bottom of the cover, pull forward on the small lever on the cover and pull down to open it.
3. Turn the filter to the left and pull. Discard the old filter.
NOTE: If this is a first time installation, a cap will be inside the filter opening. Turn it counterclockwise and pull out.
4. Peel the top lid off the filter.
5. When inserting the new filter, line it up with the grooves, push in and turn to the right.
6. Push up on the filter to lock in place.
7. Push the filter door up so that it snaps closed.
8. Once your filter is replaced, run four gallons of water through the line to properly flush the new filter.
HOW TO REPLACE EVERYDROP® REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER #5
1. Locate your water filter cartridge cap in the front of the refrigerator base grille.
2. Rotate the cap counterclockwise until the handle is in a vertical position, then pull it straight out.
3. Remove the filter cap by sliding it off the end of the filter. Keep the cap, but discard the old filter.
4. Open your new filter and remove the cap.
5. Slide the cartridge cap onto the end of the new filter.
6. When inserting the new filter into the filter slot, make sure the cap handle is in a vertical position. Push all the way in.
7. Rotate the filter cap clockwise to a horizontal position.
8. Once your filter is replaced, run four gallons of water through the line to properly flush the new filter.
SHOP REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTERS FROM EVERYDROP
Everydrop® water filters make it simple to find the compatible filter for your refrigerator. Select water filters can even reduce up to 73 contaminants, such as lead, chlorine, pesticides and pharmaceuticals.3 Switch to everydrop® filters for freshly filtered water right from your refrigerator door.
WHAT DO REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTERS DO?
Refrigerator water filters help clean tap water by filtering out unwanted contaminants and pollutants. Many water filters feature a three-part filtration. Activated carbon helps trap sediments, the micro-filtration segment helps trap medium contaminants, and a chemical reaction helps absorb microscopic pollutants.
WILL A REFRIGERATOR DISPENSE WATER WITHOUT A FILTER?
Even without a water filter, your refrigerator will continue to dispense water. However, without a filter, your water dispenser won’t be able to help prevent contaminants from making their way into your water. To help get the best results, replace your filter as instructed by your refrigerator’s manual.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER?
Most refrigerator water filters will need to be changed about every six months, though this may differ depending on your refrigerator model, overall water quality, plumbing and the frequency at which you use the filter or water dispenser.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T CHANGE YOUR FRIDGE’S WATER FILTER?
Waiting longer than six months to replace your water filter could negatively impact your water quality, as contaminants may build up within your filter and make their way into your drinking water. Refer to your appliance’s manual to determine the best replacement schedule for your specific model.
The everydrop® water filter subscription program can help you remember when your water filter needs to be replaced by automatically delivering the correct filter right to your door. Get replacement filters shipped directly to you every six months, or however often you choose, so you don’t have to wait for fresh, clean water.
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Maytag® refrigerators come with dependable features that help you spend less time in the kitchen. Select refrigerator models come with water dispensers that conveniently deliver fresh, clean drinking water whenever you need it. With various styles to choose from, such as French door or side-by-side configurations, Maytag® refrigerators get the job done and look good doing it.
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1. everydrop® products and the recommended brand’s products are owned and distributed by Whirlpool Corporation.
2. everydrop® filters are certified by NSF Int’l against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for reduction of certain taste and odor contaminants. Substances reduced may not be present in all users’ water.
3. Contaminants reduced by this water filter are not necessarily in all users’ water. Filters are tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, and 401 for the reduction of the specific contaminants listed on each filter’s Performance Data Sheet, which are available at everydropwater.com.
