"The Streets" wrote in message
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"SteveB" wrote in message
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I have a Kenmore (discovered it was made by Frigidaire when I googled
Model #). The red light came on for filter, and the water comes out
slower.

When you open up the fridge door, it's on the upper right. You press a
triangular tab on the corner, and the filter apparently comes out. Two
tubes in the back with O-rings, shown in the picture. So, apparently, to
change the filter, you hit the triangular tab, the filter either pops out
or you pull it out and slide in the new one.

My question: do you have to shut off the water? I read several sites,
and they had some info, but not that.


In my handyman business, I change the filters on several different brands
and never have had to turn off the water. They all shut off the flow as
soon as the filter is removed. No guarantees, but I'd be willing to bet
that yours works the same.

I was tending to think the same, too. The filter was sticking out about
1/8" from flush. I popped it, and it locked in. The water started flowing
from the door dispenser on the first try. Reset the red light, and it's
working fine now, although a little slow. I know it's been more than six
months since a change, so will change it just in case. After that, I'm not
sure if that change every six months is realistic or they're trying to sell
filters. Perhaps you could advise?

Thanks

Steve