Kenmore 7973 - Elite 21.0 cu. Ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Use And Care Manual page 24

FILTER
Replace the water filter when the refrigerator control pad
Filter Reset indicator light turns on, or when your water
dispenser or icemaker performance decreases noticeably.
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2. Replace with a new cartridge.
Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and
remove protective cover from the o-rings.
With cartridge knob in the vertical position, push the
new filter cartridge into the cover until it stops.
After changing the water filter cartridge, press and hold
the Filter Reset button for 3 seconds; indicator light will go
out.
1. Remove the old cartridge.
Place a container under
the hole of filter holder.
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NOTE: When filter is being removed, the water drains
through the hole.
Push it in firmly until you can turn it. Using its handle,
twist cartridge about 1/4 turn.
You will hear a snap when it clicks into place.
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Rotate the knob of the
cartridge counter
clockwise.
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3. Flush the water system after replacing filter. Dispense
water through the water dispenser for three minutes to
flush the system.
Pull out the filter cartridge.
NOTE: To purchase replacement water filter cartridges,
call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.Ask for part number 9990.
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