Air will enter in the lines and cartridge. It is always a good idea to run the water free flowing for a few minutes after installing any brand or type of new filter. I've always purchased the model IC-101 icemaker filters. They are basically the same cartridge. The new WIC models have a fitting that can be used for both quick connect and compression.
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