Heartland 311500L User Guide

To avoid serious illness or death, do not use
refrigerator where water is unsafe or of unknown
quality without adequate disinfection before or
after use of filter.

After installing a new water filter, always dispense
water for two minutes before removing the filter
for any reason.

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The bypass cap does not filter water. Be sure to
have replacement cartridge available when filter
change is required.

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If water filtration system has been allowed to
freeze, replace filter cartridge.

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If system has not been used for a short period of
time, and water has an unpleasant taste or odor,
flush system by dispensing two to three glasses
of water. If unpleasant taste or odor persists,
change filter cartridge. If system has not been
used for three months or more, replace water
filter cartridge (see page 26).

The water filter is located in the upper right hand
corner of the fresh food compartment:
  1. Remove blue bypass cap and retain for later use.

  2. Remove sealing label from end of filter and insert

into filter head.

  3. Rotate gently clockwise until

filter stops. Snap filter cover
closed.

 4.Reduce water spurts by

flushing air from system.
Run water continuously for
two minutes through
dispenser until water runs
steady. During initial use,
allow about a one- to two-
minute delay in water
dispersal to allow internal
water tank to fill.

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Additional flushing may be
required in some
households where water is of poor quality.

1. Turn filter counter clockwise until it releases

from filter head.

2. Drain water from filter into sink, and dispose in

normal household trash.

3. Wipe up excess water in filter cover and continue

with 

Initial Installation

, steps 2 and 4. The filter

should be changed at least every 12 months.

IMPORTANT: Condition of water and amount
used determines life span of water filter cartridge.
If water use is high, or if water is of poor quality,
replacement may need to take place more often.
To purchase a replacement water filter cartridge,
contact your dealer or call 1-877-650-5775 EXT
2362 and ask for #31104 Clean n’ Clear water filter.
The dispenser feature may be used without a
water filter cartridge. If you choose this option,
replace filter with blue bypass cap.