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Customer Questions and Answers for Water Filter Cap by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18018075
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2186494B

The Water Filter Cap is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It secures the water filter in place, ensuring a proper seal and preventing leaks. This cap also facilitates the easy replacement of the water filter by providing a handle to twist the filter in and out.

You should replace the water filter cap if it becomes damaged or worn out. Causes of a bad water filter cap can include repeated use, cracking from excessive force, or wear and tear from regular filter replacements.

Symptoms of a bad water filter cap include:

  • Leaking water from the filter area
  • Difficulty in securing the water filter
  • The cap being cracked or visibly damaged
  • The filter not staying in place properly

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Water Filter Cap (Part Number: OEM18018075)

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Hello S.R., You will need to order WP2186494B for the model provided. Remove the kick panel to access the present water filter. Pliers can be sued for this purpose.

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Hello Brock. Here are the instructions from the manufacture. Hope this helps. 1. Locate the water filter cartridge cap in the front base grille. Rotate the cap counterclockwise to a vertical position and pull the cap and filter cartridge out through the base grille. NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may occur. 2. Remove the cartridge cap by sliding it off the end of the old cartridge. The cap will slide to the left or right. DO NOT DISCARD THE CAP. 3. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from o-rings.

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Hello Brock. You will release the filter by pressing the button beside the cap. Then with the filter out of the refrigerator, the cap slides off the old filter and onto the new filter. Hope this helps.

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