BEST BUY BE-MTUKF531 Refrigerator Filter User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- BEST BUY
Table of Contents
BEST BUY BE-MTUKF531 Refrigerator Filter
Package contents
- Refrigerator water filter(s) (1 or 2 pack)
- Quick Setup Guide
Installing your filter
- It is normal for black carbon particles to appear on the outside of your new filter during shipping. Simply wipe it away before installation.
- This water filter is designed to prevent leaks. Please twist in place securely to ensure a proper fit.
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Unlatch the plastic filter cover on the refrigerator and let it swing down.
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Rotate the old filter 1/4 turn counterclockwise, then pull it straight out.
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Push the new filter into the refrigerator until it stops, then rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise.
Note: Filter connections are larger to prevent leaks. You may need to twist the filter hard to make sure that the connection is secure. -
Swing the plastic filter cover up until it snaps closed.
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Reset your refrigerator’s “change filter” light (if it has one). See “Resetting your change filter indicator” for more information.
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Run two gallons (7.6 L) to three gallons (11.3L) of water through your refrigerator to remove air and loose carbon pieces.
Before using your filter
If your refrigerator has a change filter indicator, reset it. See “Resetting
your filter indicator” for instructions.
Resetting your filter indicator
Note: These are the most common filter reset instructions. If the
instructions don’t work for your refrigerator brand, see the documentation
that came with your refrigerator.
Amana® / Maytag®: Press and hold the dispenser lock and auto light
buttons at the same time until the filter indicator flashes (about four
seconds).
OR
Press and hold the dispenser lock and water buttons at the same time until the
filter indicator flashes (about four seconds).
Kitchenaid®: Press the light switch five times within ten seconds. If the
fridge has a filter button, press and hold it for 5-10 seconds.
Sears® / Kenmore®: The water filter reset for Sears/Kenmore refrigerators
varies by model. See the documentation that came with your refrigerator.
Storage and maintenance
- Replace your filter every three to six months to prevent bacteria and fungus growth in your filter, supply lines, and storage tank.
- Stored filters do not expire. Keep your unused filters in a cool, dark, and dry place until you need them.
- If you do not use your water dispenser for more than four days, run two gallons (7.6 L) of water before using it to prevent bad tasting water.
Troubleshooting
My refrigerator is not dispensing water
- Make sure that the filter is securely connected to the receiver. Do not use tools to tighten the filter in place.
- Make sure that the water line to the refrigerator is turned on. The valve must be completely open for the refrigerator to receive water.
- Make sure that the refrigerator door is closed or the dispenser will not work.
My water dispenser is dripping
A few drops are normal. If the water is dripping constantly, have a service
technician check your refrigerator’s water valve.
My water is cloudy or contains black carbon pieces
- Cloudy water is caused by microscopic air bubbles. Run two (7.6 L) to three (11.3L) gallons of water from your dispenser to clear the air bubbles out.
- Black carbon pieces in the water are normal and appear with all carbon filters. Run two (7.6 L) to three (11.3L) gallons of water through your dispenser to remove loose carbon pieces.
My new filter is making noises or sputtering
- Noises and sputtering are caused by trapped air pockets. Run two (7.6 L) to three gallons (11.3 L) of water through your dispenser to push the air out.
- Please reinstall the new filter as instructed and make sure that the filter is securely connected to the receiver. Do not use tools to tighten the filter in place.
My water tastes bad
- If you do not use your water dispenser for more than four days, run two gallons (7.6 L) of water through the dispenser before using it.
- Make sure that you replace your filter every three to six months to prevent bacteria growth.
Specifications
- Temperature: 33~100° F (0.6~38° C)
- Pressure: 20-100 psi (140-689 kPa)
- Capacity: 300 gal (1137 L)
- Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)
Substance reduction
The system has been tested and certified by the NSF International according to
NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below.
The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was
reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for the
water leaving the system, as specified by NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53. While
testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance
may vary.
Performance data sheet
SUBSTANCE| INFLUENT AVERAGE| NSF SPECIFIED CHALLENGE
CONCENTRATION| AVE. % REDUCTION| AVERAGE PRODUCT WATER
CONCENTRATION| MAX. PERMISSIBLE PRODUCT WATER CONCENTRATION|
NSF REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS| NSF TEST REPORT
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Chlorine, taste, and odor| 1.9 mg/L| 2.0 mg/L ± 10%| 95.7%| 0.082 mg/L| N/A|
≥50%| J-00295502
Benzene| 15 ug/L| 15 ug/L ± 10%| 96.6%| 0.5 ug/L| 0.5 ug/L| N/A| J-00268283
Carbofuran| 73 ug/L| 73 ug/L ± 10%| 98.4%| 2 ug/L| 40 ug/L| N/A| J-00268284
Lead (pH 8.5)| 140 ug/L| 140 ug/L ± 10%| 99.6%| 0.5 ug/L| 10 ug/L| N/A|
J-00268279
Lead (pH 6.5)| 140 ug/L| 140 ug/L ± 10%| 99.6%| 0.5 ug/L| 10 ug/L| N/A|
J-00268280
Cyst| 120,000 oocysts/L| minimum 50000 oocysts/L| >99.99%| 1 oocysts/L| N/A|
≥99.95%| J-00263594
Endrin| 6 ug/L| 6 ug/L ± 10%| 93.6%| 0.3 ug/L| 2 ug/L| N/A| J-00296278
Mercury (pH 8.5)| 6 ug/L| 6 ug/L ± 10%| 92.3%| 0.5 ug/L| 2 ug/L| N/A|
J-00326152
Mercury (pH 6.5)| 6 ug/L| 6 ug/L ± 10%| 93.8%| 0.3 ug/L| 2 ug/L| N/A|
J-00268282
Certifications
Tested and Certified by NSF International in Model EFF-6007S against NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of the claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet.
One-year limited warranty
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