Is there a trick to opening the door to replace the filter? I can't find a catch or a latch.
2048668
My filter box has a built in hand hold that I simple pull on and the cover comes off. It snaps back in very securely. If yours has a place for you hand then would recommend giving it a good healthy tug.
2048669
No. If yours is made like mine, it has a slat where your hand goes to simply pull it open. After that, you slide the old filter out and slide the new one in and close it up.
2048670
This may depend on the unit you have. For the two I've opened they did not have any latches. It is best to have the unit off because the amount of suction created makes it nearly impossible to open. Mine is just a flap that opens on a piano hinge. Similar to a small door. There was no knob or anything so use your fingers or small blunt tool like a flat head screwdriver to break the initial seal created by months or years of suction and it opens freely. But most have a spring loaded door that closes automatically.
2048671
Depends on the unit/ model number. The unit I have has a recess with an area your can put your fingers behind on the front and pull the door off. Make sure when you replace the filter, you put it in the correct position !! Before you remove the old one, take note what direction the arrows (flow direction) are facing. Put the new filter in the same way. Should take 1 minute TOPS !! FYI...put a piece of painters tape on the filter door and mark the date you replace it. Now your 'll be able to know exactly when it was done (I have a problem w/ memory..old age setting in). Good Luck !
664190
i imagine that the pressure would subside in time to get it open again .... or maybe the fit of the cap screw is not alined ... i'd check with manufacturer ... i just bought another one great filter
487789
sounds like the threads are recessed into the filter so the nut can catch it. go to a hardware store and see if they sell a threaded extension ...if not notch the filter so that the nut fits.
1875590
What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available."
177078
Interesting. My filter unscrews quite easily. Perhaps give it a better tug. Good luck.
1573530
Here's what the distributor of the product says: "Please pull the filter out and insert the new filter. We are working on having instruction sheets added to the pails" Doesn't say how to pull it out so I guess any way you can get it out and any way you can get a new one in.
399169
My model has the filter in the upper right corner in the fridge. I was able to push in and the filter releases and comes out. Then place the new one in and do the same. Push in and it will stay in place. That is it. Most simple filter change I have ever done. Hope this helps as some models are different than others. Good Luck.
1731306
You have to tear off the shroud/hood to get at it. There are something like 3 or 4 screws holding it together. That's the hard part, but it isn't too difficult to hold it all with one hand while using a screw driver. Slide the old filter out, slide the new one in. Put the screws back in and you're done. I think I did find a manual on the Whirlpool web site that had a picture showing the location of the screws. Good luck.
1025016
You are talking about the old filter right? If so, yeah, it seems to get stuck pretty good on there over time. If you can get a pair of pliers on the bottom part and twist counter clockwise, remember it's upside down. Once you get it started, it still is pretty difficult until you get it all the way off. Good luck. Thanks.
911244
The filter slides out easily for cleaning. If you look at the picture of the unit on Amazon, you'll see a small tab on the right side about halfway up from the bottom. That's the tab for pulling out the filter. A light tug and the filter slides out to the right. After cleaning, it slides back in and clicks in place. This is a great little unit! I hope this helps!
408901
Push cover to open it. It drops down. Undscrew old filter, insert new one . Voila.
753334
My filter compartment swings opens from the right side. If it sticks, I would press down a tad on the tab on the right side of the basket and it swings open. It was a bit stiff the first couple of times. I don't know if they changed the model since mine was made. Good luck.
938624
Yes I had a similar issue when I changed the filter. Call the sevice and they will help you.
571009
Pull out the compartment in the front of the unit that holds the water. When its completely out of the machine look inside at the top and there is a pull tab that you pull down and that is the filter. Just pull it out clean it and slide it back in.
1164856
If you can turn a wrench, you can change the filter. It's easy, but can be a bit messy. You just need to put a bucket underneath to catch the water that spills out of the filter housing.
839084
1. Open the lid where you pour the water.2. Locate the filter holder (usually is black).3. Grasp the filter holder and pull straight up. ****NOTE how the holder is in position.4. Open the small basket that holds the filter.5. Remove filter.6. Place the new filter in the basket and close.7. Place filter holder back.
2129503
The filter should just lift straight up . Pull on the to corners of the filter, if no luck push up on the filter from the bottom while lifting at the top... probably just stuck. Play with it a little should come out easy. I had 2 filters w mine so worst case pull it out use the second filter after u locate the problem...