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Question posted by jhenry001 on July 16th, 2015

Problem Replacing Water Filter

want to replace the filter but the cover of the housing does not open fully to allow the filter to come out. i do not want to force open the cover in case i break it. please help. Whirlpool WSF26C3EXW

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on July 16th, 2015 7:39 AM
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Go to here for the filter removal procedure, don't be afraid to open it from the bottom & lift the cover up. The resistance you feel is the mechanism pushing the filter out.

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Related Whirlpool WSF26C3EXY Manual Pages

Owners Manual - Page 1

...;RATEUR 53 DÉPANNAGE 54 ACCESSOIRES 56 WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS 16 PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET 17 WARRANTY 18 HOJA DE DATOS DEL RENDIMIENTO.........36 GARANTÍA 37 FEUILLE DE DONNÉES SUR LA PERFORMANCE 57 GARANTIE 58 REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of the refrigerator compartment. All safety messages will follow instructions...
Owners Manual - Page 2

... and suffocation are not problems of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to move and install refrigerator. ■ Disconnect power before operating. ■ Remove doors from your old refrigerator. ■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as bumping. even if they are getting rid of the past. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to...
Owners Manual - Page 3

...Water Dispenser Tubing Connection A A A. Face of your home, measure the doorway of Fitting 8 Leveling A B 1 Base Grille Raise Lower C A. Alignment Screw 3 Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Failure to remove the refrigerator...refrigerator control OFF. TOOLS NEEDED: Phillips screwdriver hex key, ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, ¹⁄₄" and open...be open -...
Owners Manual - Page 4

...opened all the way, the base grille will not come off bottom hinge. Forcing...directly from the housing. ■ Gently...help avoid damaging the door, water tubing and wiring. 9. Tighten screws. 4 Remove food, the ice storage bin, and any gaps between the refrigerator, leveler bracket and hinge. IMPORTANT: When the screws are replaced when reinstalling the hinges. Align and replace...
Owners Manual - Page 5

...water tube into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Leveling and Door Closing Your refrigerator has two adjustable front feet - one on the right and one yellow plug), then replace the P-clamp on the bottom hinge of the routing plate. In most cases, the refrigerator should not be steady when both doors to open... will allow the ...housing, then push the housing back under the refrigerator. Open...
Owners Manual - Page 6

... on each side and at the back for the water line connections. See "Using the Controls." 6 Do not use an extension cord. When you do so can damage the door. Only apply pressure downward. 1/2" (1.25 cm) 3. When installing your refrigerator, allow the doors to swing open. 2" (5.08 cm) NOTES: ■ It is important to...
Owners Manual - Page 7

...screwdriver Nut driver and ¹⁄₂" Open-end or two adjustable wrenches Drill bit ■ Cordless drill NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a reverse osmosis system. Compression sleeve B. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Replace the filter if necessary. ■ Allow the storage tank on the water pipe. Use a quarter-turn shutoff valve or...
Owners Manual - Page 8

... the nut by hand. This will help avoid damage to produce the first batch of odors. Compression nut E. Obtain a water strainer from the gray water tube on the coupling. 5. If the gray water tube supplied with a wrench two more turns. Flush the water system. Allow 3 days to refrigerator B. AB C D A. Household water line 4. Snap the filter into place. 8 Do not...
Owners Manual - Page 9

Lift open the vented air filter door. On some models) The filter comes with notches: ■ Slide the indicator down on the dispenser panel. To order a replacement air filter, contact us using the ...raise the set point, or press FAST ICE to activate the display screen. either inside the refrigerator, or elsewhere in "sleep" mode, the first press of the indicator, until the bubble pops...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... smells in the refrigerator from transferring to the right (less cold), toward the VEG setting. LOW (open again for 5 minutes and the product cooling is 33°F to 45°F (0°C to a colder temperature may make some models) Some models come equipped with skins. When adjusting temperature set points, press FILTER to press both...
Owners Manual - Page 11

... to the left -hand side of the refrigerator compartment. Water and Ice Dispensers IMPORTANT: After connecting the refrigerator to the refrigerator door bin directly beneath the vents. Additional...the freezer is directed to a water source or replacing the water filter, flush the water system. The Ice Dispenser Ice dispenses from the ice crusher is open. ■ Allow 24 hours for 2 minutes ...
Owners Manual - Page 12

...Pull the covering panel up or down. If you want the light ...some models) ■ Allow 24 hours to your dispenser ...force the wire shutoff arm up from producing ice if the door is open... the refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to a softened water supply. Removing and Replacing Ice Storage...water softener is operating properly and is removed. 2. Use both hands to hold LOCK a second time to break...
Owners Manual - Page 13

... dispenser control panel's water filter status display changes to clean the grille, the open the filter cover door. The filter will help you know when to change your refrigerator. ■ Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to "ORDER," this tells you need to clean the condenser: ■ Remove the base grille. However, clean both sections to "REPLACE." Do not...
Owners Manual - Page 14

... cannot be heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan ■ Creaking/Cracking - Replace light shield when applicable. 5. In the U.S.A., www.whirlpool.com In Canada, www.whirlpool.ca Refrigerator Operation The refrigerator will fit your old model. Changing the Light Bulbs NOTE: Not all bulbs will not operate WARNING...
Owners Manual - Page 15

... refrigerator to cool completely. ■ Door(s) opened often or left open ? See "Changing the Light Bulbs." ■ Is the dispenser light set to NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO? If you want the dispenser light to stay on continuously, set to the NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO mode, be installed to remove the minerals. ■ Is there a water filter...
Owners Manual - Page 16

...." ■ Refrigerator connected to cool completely. ■ Recently dispensed large amount of water after releasing the dispenser lever/pad. ■ New installation? See "Water Supply Requirements." ■ Kink in the ice bin? Flush and fill the water system. ■ Water filter installed on ? ACCESSORIES To order replacement filters, call 1-800-807-6777. Allow 24 hours after...
Owners Manual - Page 17

... "REPLACE," it is recommended that is yellow, order a new filter. If the filter indicator light is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without notice. ■ The water system must be installed in compliance with state and local laws and regulations. ■ Do not use only. *Class I particle size: >0.5 to perform as specified in your water filter...
Owners Manual - Page 18

...Whirlpool's published installation instructions. 11. Please keep these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you may have other than normal, single-family household use of the refrigerator compartment. Any food or medicine loss due to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters... PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. WHIRLPOOL SHALL... not cover: 1. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION ...
Dimension Guide - Page 1

... and specifications without notice. IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of 40 to 60 psi (276 to a...13°C). Allow for the water line connections. When installing your refrigerator be a minimum of the refrigerator needs to swing open. Normal minimum cabinet cut-out width required for the water dispenser and ...
Warranty - Page 1

... Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will pay for product service if your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover: 1. Consumable parts are excluded from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of the refrigerator compartment. Repairs...

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  • Water dispenser not working - Top freezer
    ... operating the dispenser. If water begins to flow, then the filter is on the dispenser front cover. This feature prevents unintentional dispensing during cleaning. Top freezer Why is turned on , 5 seconds off) until water begins to depress and hold the lock button for a problem with the filter by side refrigerator Water supply hookup - If the...
  • Ice cubes are hollow/small
    ... use a self piercing type or a 3/16" saddle valve, both of water flow. Order your water flow by doing the following items may improve the water pressure: Allow the storage tank for replacement filter information. Side by side refrigerator Ice cubes are not able to install a new filter. Make sure your Use and Care Guide for the...
  • Ice cubes are hollow/small - Freezer on Bottom
    ... purchase replacement water filters and receive a 10% discount on . A low volume of water flow will cause small or hollow ice cubes. Be sure to refill after heavy use a ¼" type valve that the water shutoff valve is fully turned on today's order, enter Promo Code F9A75Q4 in the upper right corner. Order your refrigerator...

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