Product details

Genuine LG BL9808 Fridge Filter is an external inline filter designed exclusively for anyone with a refrigerator that does not have an integrated filter. You need not be excluded from the great satisfaction of premium quality water and ice. Purchase the BL-9808 today and the benefits of filtered water will be yours.

The LG BL-9808 is an external "inline" filter designed to quickly and easily install directly in the 1/4 inch water line that feeds into your refrigerator. Unique carbon block filter media reduces the release of carbon fines into the water. NSF 42 certified to reduce chlorine and sediment. Produces fresh, crisp drinking water and ice.

The BL9808 is comparable with the following part numbers

Compatible with the following model numbers:

Installation and replacement procedure for the 5231JA2012A fridge water filter:

• Turn off the cold water supply.
• Remove the tubing from the ends of the old filter. Note: Take precautions as water will drain from the filter and pipes.
• Discard the old water filter.
• Unscrew the threaded connector (filter nut) and place it over the end of the cut section of pipe coming from the appliance.
• Push the pipe over the end of the filter that the flow arrow points to.
• Tighten up the threaded connector.
• Repeat on the other end of the filter.
• Turn on the water supply.
• Run water through the dispenser for 3 minutes to purge the system.
• Check the filter area for leaks.

• Reset the "change filter" indicator light, if your fridge has one. Please refer to our FAQs on how to reset the "change filter" indicator light for a particular fridge manufacturer.

When to change a filter: There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the temperature control panel. The filter cartridge should be replaced when the filter light comes on, or every 6 months, or if the flow of water to a dispenser or icemaker decreases.