Water Filter - Kenmore 795.7403 series Use & Care Manual

WATER FILTER

It is recommended that you replace the water filter:
• Approximately every six months.
• When the water filter indicator
turns on.
• When the water dispenser output
decreases.
• When the ice cubes are smaller
than normal.
Before Replacing the Water Filter:
If the top shelf, located below the water filter, is in the
highest position, it will need to be removed prior to
replacing the water filter.
To remove any shelf–Tilt up the
front of the shelf and lift it
1
Pull the shelf out.
1. Remove the old water filter.
• Lower or remove the top left shelf
to allow the water filter to rotate
all the way down.
• Pinch the sides to open the
water filter cover.
NOTE: Replacing the water filter
causes a small amount of water
(around 1 oz. or 25 cc) to drain. Place
a cup under the front end of the water
filter cover to collect any leaking water.
Hold the water filter upright, once it is
removed, to prevent any remaining water
from spilling out of the water filter.
• Pull the water filter downward
and pull out. Make sure to rotate
the filter down completely before
pulling it out of the manifold hole.
WATER FILTER
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES
The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet
your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass
or wire shelves.
Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will
make finding the exact item you want easier. Doing so will
also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is
open which will save energy.
IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water
while they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact.
NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when
removing them.
Adjusting Shelves (Cantilever)
Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace
shelves in the position you want.
To remove a shelf—Tilt up the front of the shelf in the
direction of and lift it in the direction of
1
the shelf out.
.
2
2. Replace with a new water filter.
To reinstall a shelf—Tilt the front of the shelf up and
• Take the new
guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height.
Then, lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks
water filter out
drop into the slots.
of its packing
and remove the
protective cover
from the o-rings.
With water
filter tabs in the
horizontal position,
push the new
water filter into the
manifold hole until
it stops.
CAUTION: Make sure that shelves are level from one
side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf
falling or spilling food.
. Pull
2
• Rotate the water filter up into
position and close the cover.
Folding Shelf (on some models)
The cover will click when closed
You can store taller items, such as a gallon container
or bottles, by simply pushing the front half of the shelf
correctly.
underneath the back half of the shelf. Pull the front of the
shelf toward you to return to a full shelf.
3. After the water filter is replaced, dispense 2.5
gallons of water (flush for approximately 5 minutes)
to remove trapped air and contaminants from
the system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon
amount continuously. Depress and release the
dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60
seconds OFF.
4. Water Filter Bypass Plug
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Keep the water filter
bypass plug. You MUST
use the water filter
bypass plug when a
replacement water
filter cartridge is not
available.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate refrigerator without
water filter or water filter plug installed.
NOTE: To purchase a replacement water filter, visit a
Sears store or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
order on-line at www.sears.com/partsdirect
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Water Filter
Bypass Plug
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