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REPLACING THE CARBON FILTER
CARTRIDGE (cont.)
To replace the cartridge, do steps 1
- 6 on page 3. Be sure to clean the inĆ
side of the sump. Cleaners are availĆ
able from Sears (see the parts list on
page 7), or use hot, soapy water. After
replacing the cartridge, discard the
first few cupfuls of filtered water
which may contain harmless carbon
fines (see note on page 5).
SERVICE CHECK LIST
Filtered water has bad
taste and/or odor.
– The carbon cartridge needs replacing.
Fine, black particles in
filtered water.
– This is harmless carbon ‘‘fines’’ from a new
cartridge. Discard the first few cupfuls of fil-
tered water after changing the cartridge.
No water flow from the
filter.
– Cold water faucet and/or diverter valve not
opened.
– Supply tubing, from diverter valve to filter,
pinched or plugged.
– The carbon cartridge needs replacing.