HINGE DOWN REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER

A refrigerator water filter assembly is provided in the ceiling of a refrigerator and is adapted to hinge downwardly from the ceiling for changing the filter cartridge. The cartridge is normally partially recessed within the ceiling so as to minimiz e the use of space in the food compartment of the...

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Hauptverfasser: EVELAND, MICHAEL J, OLBERDING, DAVID J, SAWHNEY, RAVI KUMAR, ZINNI, JOHN FRANK, NUGENT, TIMOTHY MARK, KNIFFEN, TODD E, JENKINS, JAMES H
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Zusammenfassung:A refrigerator water filter assembly is provided in the ceiling of a refrigerator and is adapted to hinge downwardly from the ceiling for changing the filter cartridge. The cartridge is normally partially recessed within the ceiling so as to minimiz e the use of space in the food compartment of the refrigerator. The filter assembly includes a base mounted in the refrigerator ceiling, a manifold pivotally mounted on the bas e, a filter cartridge attached to the manifold, and a cover pivotally mounted on the manifold so as to be movable between open and closed positions. When the cover is opened, the filter cartridge is angled downwardly from the ceiling for easy grasping by a perso n for replacement of the cartridge.