Run two to four gallons of water through the new filter. This helps prevent your water dispenser from sputtering and clears impurities left over from manufacturing. Check for leaks around the filter.
Once your filter is replaced, run four gallons of water through the line to properly flush the new filter.
STEP 4: FLUSH THE NEW REFRIGERATOR FILTER WITH WATER
Once you've installed the new water filter, you'll usually need to prepare the filter for use by flushing it out with water.
Flushing a new water filter is necessary to eliminate any initial carbon dust and particles. These impurities can accumulate during the production and packaging of the filter.
Run two to four gallons of water through the new filter. This helps prevent your water dispenser from sputtering and clears impurities left over from manufacturing. Check for leaks around the filter.
If you have a purifier or filtration system: Turn the drinking water faucet on and leave it on for 10 minutes. If you have a reverse osmosis system: Refer to our article How to Purge Your Reverse Osmosis System.
Air may be trapped in the water system after replacing the filter. Press the dispenser cradle for at least 5 minutes to purge any air from the water lines.
Open the water valve and run water through the dispenser for about 5 minutes (about 2.5 gallons) to remove any trapped air and clear the system. 5 SamsungⓇ systems Storage and maintenance: Press and hold the ICE TYPE and CHILD LOCK buttons for three seconds. The water filter indicator should turn green.
Ignoring the need for regular refrigerator water filter changes can lead to a host of problems. From a health perspective, an old or clogged filter cannot effectively remove contaminants. This situation means you might drink and cook with unfiltered water, exposing you and your family to potential health risks.
Flushing the filter also helps eliminate air bubbles in the water lines. Air bubbles trapped in the water line can impact water flow, cause water to sputter or dribble out of the dispenser, and affect ice cube quality. Choosing not to flush your filter can cause some issues or frustrations.
Once the filter has been replaced, it is important to flush the water system. This process removes excess air, prepares the filter for use, and removes excess carbon. The air in the water system may cause dripping at the dispenser, small/hollow ice cubes, or a cloudy appearance in the water quality.
You should always flush out three to five gallons of water before drinking the water or using the ice from the refrigerator, regardless what brand of refrigerator or water filter you use.
Select Water on the dispenser selector and press the pad until water begins to flow. The first few ounces of water may sputter due to air in the replacement filter. This is normal. Continue to dispense approximately 1-2 gallons of water to make sure all air is purged from the system.
A: Any water filter should be soaked in the water for 15 minutes before installation. Once installed, run the water for 10 minutes before you can drink it.
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An ice machine will operate without a filter, but will quickly start having problems will scale buildup, especially in a city where the water is considered “hard”.
Air trapped in water pipes disturbs flow, causing noise and irregular water pressure, and can eventually ruin valves, pumps, and other components. Additionally, purging helps in the removal of dirt and impurities such as rust, scale, and sediment that can accumulate in pipes.
Reset Water Filter Pad
After you change the water filter, press and hold the the RESET WATER FILTER button for 3 seconds until the red light goes off. On some models the light goes out and on others it will turn green; either is considered normal.
To ensure you achieve clean water lines in the fridge, you must flush them. Using a small funnel, slowly pour two to three cups of distilled white vinegar into the tube that leads to the water dispenser. Let the vinegar sit in the reservoir for five to ten minutes to thoroughly clean the system.