How to Replace Your Water Filter

If your water filter is located on the bottom left of the appliance, follow the steps below or watch the video.

1. Open your new water filter and remove any plastic wrap. If your new filter is packaged with a cap, make sure to remove it.
2. Remove the old filter by turning the cap counter-clockwise. Take the filter out.
3. Remove the cap located at the bottom of the old filter and place it on the bottom of the new filter.
4. Insert the new filter (with cap attached) by sliding it in and rotating clockwise.

Additional tips for UltraClarity water filters (REPLFLTR10, REPLFLTR30)

• If the filter does not easily slide in, rotate it clockwise while pushing it in.
• If the cap sticks out, lift the filter up (while it’s inserted) and rotate clockwise while pushing in.

5. Align the cap with the raised lines on the refrigerator/freezer.
6. Discard the ice cubes produced during the first 24 hours. If your appliance has a water dispenser, dispense water for 5 minutes and then discard.

If your filter is located on the top right of the appliance, follow these steps or watch the video.

1. Open your new water filter and remove any plastic wrap. If your new filter is packaged with a cap, make sure to remove it.
2. To access the old water filter, reach into the recess below the filter cover. Pull the cover slightly forward and move it to the bottom left. The filter is now accessible.
3. Turn the old water filter counter-clockwise to remove it.
4. Insert the new filter and turn it clockwise.
5. Once the filter is secure, move the filter cover to the right and slide it back as far as it can go.
6. Discard the ice cubes produced during the first 24 hours. If your appliance has a water dispenser, dispense water for 5 minutes and then discard.

1. Open your new water filter and remove any plastic wrap. If your new filter is packaged with a cap, make sure to remove it.
2. Remove the old filter by turning the cap counter-clockwise. Take the filter out.
3. Remove the cap located at the bottom of the old filter and place it on the bottom of the new filter.
4. Insert the new filter (with cap attached) by sliding it in and rotating clockwise to lock into place.

Click here to view general instructions for resetting the filter alert on your refrigerator. If those don’t apply to your refrigerator, you can also find reset instructions in your owner’s manual.

Don’t know which water filter to purchase? Click here to learn which filter your refrigerator or freezer uses.

If you already know which filter to purchase, click on the link below for quick access to the water filter section of the Thermador Accessories Store. Avoid potential counterfeit filters by purchasing original and authentic Thermador filters there.

Visit the Refrigeration FAQs page to see more cleaning, usage, and troubleshooting tips. For additional assistance, visit the Owner Support page or call Thermador Customer Support at 1-800-735-4328.