Maytag faucet water filter repair and replacement parts

Replacing the O-ring in a leaking quick-connect water fitting on your Maytag faucet water filter

• Wash your hands thoroughly before handling the water fitting.
• Shut off the water supply to the faucet water filter. Open the faucet and bleed pressure off the water supply line.
• Disconnect the water line from the quick-disconnect fitting.
• Using a small slot screwdriver, remove the collet and O-ring from the quick-disconnect water fitting.
• Clean the port of the disconnect fitting.
• Lubricate and insert the new O-ring into the bottom of the port. Push the collet into the port until it locks in place.
• Reinstall the water line and turn on the water supply going to the faucet water filter.

Safety guidelines for using Maytag faucet water filters

• Read all procedures, guidelines and maintenance steps in the owner's manual and installation guide carefully before installing and using the faucet water filter.
• Don't attempt to use the faucet water filter to make safe drinking water from non-potable water sources.
• Don't use the faucet water filter on microbiologically unsafe water or water of unknown quality.
• Check with your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes and follow all local codes.