REPLACE REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTERS IN UNDER 5 MINUTES
Changing your water filter is a quick process that should be done once every six months
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER
FIND IT
In the upper right corner of the refrigerator or the left side of the base grille
IDENTIFY IT
By the single-digit number printed on the front
SELECT IT
From the list below to see step-by-step instructions
SELECT YOUR REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER
See your owner’s manual or find the everydrop® water filter recommended for your Maytag® refrigerator and order a replacement. If you don't have an EveryDrop® water filter, you can still enter your model number in the EveryDrop® filter finder to determine which one you need.
HOW TO REPLACE REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER #1
Watch the video below for tips on changing refrigerator water filters at home.
EVERYDROP® ICE & WATER REFRIGERATOR FILTER 1
FOLLOW THE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1) Locate your water filter cover in the upper right corner inside your refrigerator or in the base grille.
2) Lift the filter door up.
3) Pull the filter out and discard it.
4) Open your new filter and remove the protective coverings from the O-rings.
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 REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER #2
Follow the video or the instructions below so you can learn how to change refrigerator filters.
EVERYDROP® ICE & WATER REFRIGERATOR FILTER 2
FOLLOW THE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1) Locate your water filter cover in the upper righthand corner inside your refrigerator or in the base grille.
2) Pull open the filter door.
3) Pull the 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 protective coverings from the O-rings.
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 REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER #3
Get tips on changing refrigerator water filters in the bottom grille.
EVERYDROP® ICE & WATER REFRIGERATOR FILTER 3
FOLLOW THE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
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 filter will be released. Pull the filter out.
3) Remove the filter cap by turning it counterclockwise. Pull off.
4) Open your new filter and remove the protective coverings from the O-rings.
NOTE: Be sure the O-rings are still in place after the cover has been removed.
5) Place the filter cap on the new cartridge, making sure the ridges align. Turn the cap clockwise to lock 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 REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER #4
Watch to learn how to replace a fridge water filter.
EVERYDROP® ICE & WATER REFRIGERATOR FILTER 4
FOLLOW THE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1) Locate your water filter cover in the upper right of your refrigerator interior.
2) If the filter tab in your refrigerator is facing outwards, 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.
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) When inserting the new filter, line it up with the grooves, push in and turn to the right.
5) Push up on the filter to lock in 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 REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER #5
Follow the video to replace turn cap fridge water filters.
EVERYDROP® ICE & WATER REFRIGERATOR FILTER 5
FOLLOW THE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
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 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 protective coverings from the O-rings.
5) Slide the cartridge cap onto the end of the new filter.
6) When inserting the new filter into the filter slot, make sure 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.
HOW TO REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER
FOLLOW THE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1) Locate your water filter cover in the upper right of your refrigerator interior.
2) If the filter tab in your refrigerator is facing outwards, 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.
3) There are two ways to remove the filter depending on your refrigerator.
A) Turn the filter to the left and pull.
B) Push on the eject button and pull out.
NOTE: If there is a filter cap, turn it counterclockwise, pull it off and set aside for later.
4) Open your new filter.
NOTE: If you have a filter cap, place it on the new cartridge. You’ll need to turn it counterclockwise or simply push to lock into place.
5) When inserting the new filter, line up the grooves with the opening. Push in. Some may require you to turn to the right.
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 THE WATER FILTER IN THE BASE GRILLE
FOLLOW THE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1) Locate your water filter cover in the front of the refrigerator base grille.
2) There are two ways to remove the filter depending on your refrigerator.
A) Turn the filter to the left and pull.
B) Push on the eject button and pull out.
NOTE: If there is a filter cap, turn it counterclockwise, pull it off and set aside for later.
3) Open your new filter.
NOTE: If you have a filter cap, place it on the new cartridge. You’ll need to turn it counterclockwise or simply push to lock into place.
4) When inserting the new filter, line up the grooves with the opening. Push in. Some may require you to turn to the right.
5) Once your filter is replaced, run four gallons of water through the line to properly flush the new filter.
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