How to handle this maintenance item
- Use the refrigerator model number to identify the correct filter.
- Replace the cartridge according to the manufacturer instructions.
- Flush the new filter if the manual requires it and reset the filter indicator.
Before you start
Use the equipment manual and model-specific instructions as the primary source. Shut off power, water or fuel only when the manufacturer procedure calls for it and you are comfortable identifying the correct control. Stop if the condition you find is different from what the guide describes.
When to bring in a professional
Hire a qualified professional if you cannot safely access the equipment, find leaks/damage, cannot identify the correct part or shutoff, or the manufacturer instructions differ from this guide.