Whirlpool 8171413 User Manual

Water Filter Installation Instructions
Follow these simple instructions for your lter type.
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1. Locate the lter in the upper right hand side of the refrigerator compartment.
2. If replacing a lter, twist the used lter ¼ turn to the left. The install mark will be
lined up with the indicator mark located on the lter head.
3. Gently pull down on the lter cartridge to remove it from the lter head. Note:
there may be some water in the lter and some spilling may occur. To reduce
the amount of spillage keep the lter upright and do not tip.
4. Remove the lter from the packaging. Remove the lter cap.
5. Apply the month sticker to the lter cartridge as a reminder to replace the lter
every six months.
6. Life up the install mark located on the lter label with the indicator line that is
molded into the lter head.
7. Twist the lter cartridge ¼ turn to the right to lock it into place. The remove mark
should be lined up with the indicator line on the lter label.
8. Reduce water spurts by ushing air from the system. Run water continuously
for 4 gallons (approximately 5 minutes) through the dispenser until water runs
steady. Additional ushing may be required in some households where water is
of poor quality.
Part 8171413 & 8171414
Refrigerator Water Filter 8
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Whirlpool 8171413 Specifications

General

Brand	Whirlpool
Model	8171413
Category	Water Dispenser
Language	English

Summary

Water Filter Installation Instructions

Refrigerator Water Filter 8 Installation Guide

Instructions for installing Whirlpool Refrigerator Water Filter 8, including part numbers 8171413 & 8171414.

Step 1: Locate Filter

Locate the water filter in the upper right hand side of the refrigerator compartment.

Step 2: Remove Old Filter

Twist the used filter 1½ turns to the left to remove it, aligning the install mark with the filter head.

Step 3: Detach Filter Cartridge

Gently pull down the filter cartridge from the filter head. Be aware of potential water spillage.

Step 4: Prepare New Filter

Remove the new filter from its packaging and take off the protective filter cap.

Step 5: Set Replacement Reminder

Apply the month sticker to the filter cartridge as a reminder for replacement every six months.

Step 6: Align New Filter

Align the install mark on the filter label with the indicator line molded into the filter head.

Step 7: Lock New Filter

Twist the filter cartridge ¼ turn to the right to lock it securely into place.

Step 8: Flush System

Run water for 4 gallons (approx. 5 minutes) to flush air from the system and ensure steady flow.