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MAYTAG Whole Home Water Filtration System Owners Manual MA1-5
November 2003
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Remove the cap
and internal prefilter
from the System
5. After allowing the System to drain for 1 minute, remove the System cap
using the cap wrench (not supplied, available from MAYTAG). To
remove, turn counter-clockwise as indicated on the top of the cap.
6. Pull the internal prefilter straight up and out of the internal prefilter
housing. The prefilter may be a Carbon Prefilter or a Stainless Steel
Prefilter depending on your model. Place the prefilter in a clean pail or
sink to allow draining. If you have a Carbon Prefilter, dispose in a plastic
bag. If you have a Stainless Steel Prefilter, set it aside until step 9.
7. Wipe out inside of cap and filter chamber with a clean cloth.
8. Inspect System o-ring (located above the System threads for the System
Cap) for any wear or damage. Very small nicks in the o-ring can result in
leaks. If necessary replace o-ring and use a very small amount of NSF
approved lube (available from your MAYTAG Qualified Dealer) to
regrease the o-ring.
During this procedure, DO NOT open the Bypass Valves, as this will allow potentially
contaminated water into the household distribution system. Contaminated water may
lead to personal injury and/or death.
Cleaning the
Stainless Steel
Prefilter
9. If you have a Stainless Steel Prefilter, the outer surface of the Stainless
Steel Prefilter can be cleaned to remove accumulated grit or debris.
Use a brush to loosen solid material and rinse with clean water. It may
be necessary to use water from a point in the system upstream of the
System’s shutoff valve or an alternate water source for rinsing.
Photo 4.
Cap Removal