Water Filter Status Light; Water Filtration System - Kenmore 106.5942 series Use & Care Manual

The Dispenser Light (on some models)
The dispenser area has a light. It can be turned on manually by
pressing the ON button (touchpad or rocker switch).
On some models: Whenever you use the dispenser, the lever will
automatically turn the light on.
LIGHT
NOTE: See "Changing the Light Bulbs" for information on
changing the dispenser light bulb.
The Dispenser Lock (on some models)
The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to avoid
unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the
refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply
deactivates the dispenser levers.
• To turn off the dispenser, press the LOCI< button. The
indicator will appear above the LOCI< button and the ice
and water dispensers will not work.
To unlock the dispenser, press the UNLOCK button until the
indicator appears. Then continue to dispense ice or water as
usual.
DISPENSER
LOCK UNLOCK
The water filter status light will help you know when to change
your water filter.
• When the status light changes from green to yellow, this tells
you that it is almost time to change the water filter.
It is recommended that you replace the filter when the status
light changes to red OR when water flow to your water
dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably.
The filter should be replaced at least every 6 months depending
on your water quality and usage. To change the filter, see
"Water Filtration System."
INDICATOR: STATUS:
GOOD (green) New filter installed
ORDER (yellow) Order filter
REPLACE (red) OR Replace water filter
when water flow decreases
After changing the water filter, reset the status light by pressing
and holding the RESET button for 2 seconds. The status light will
change from Replace (red) to Good (green) when the system is
reset.
WATER FILTER
GOOD •
ORDER • R_SET
RH_AC •
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction
may be used on disinfected waters that may contain
filterable cysts.
Changing the Water Filter
The water filter is located in the base grille below the freezer
compartment door. It is not necessary to remove the base grille
to remove the filter.
1. Remove the filter by pressing the eject button and pulling
straight out on the filter cap.
NOTES:
• Avoid twisting the cap when removing the filter because
this could cause the cap to come off. If this occurs,
replace the cap and pull the filter straight out.
• There will be water in the filter. Some spilling may occur.
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2.
A. Eject button
B. Filter cap
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise until it stops.
IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your
refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.
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