Trying to find out how to replace the water filter housing. Is it done from the rear of the refrigerator? the panel on the front does not allow the old one to come out.
Pete for Model Number Superba KitchenAid Side by Side
Answer Pete, Once you remove the filter, filter cap, and kick plate grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator, remove the two screws that attach the filter housing to the refrigerator frame. Slide the filter housing out the front of the unit enough to detach the water tubes, and allow wate water is left in the filter or tubes to drain into a small bucket.
I have a side by side fridge which has the kind of water filter you replace by turning the knob a quarter turn, pulling out and replacing. I think during cleaning I turned it once and turned it back by accident. Now when I want to change the filter I cannot move the knob.
Kelti for Model Number ED5FHE
Answer Hello Kelti,
Open both doors and remove the kick panel. Now remove the decorative filter cover. Now the end of the filter is exposed. If you cannot turn it, you can use a pair of pliers to get the old filter out. To re-install the kick panel, be sure to open both doors. This makes it much easier.