About Your; Replacing Water Filter - Kenmore Trio Series Use & Care Manual

ABOUT YOUR WATER FILTER...
WATER
FILTER INSTALLATION
AND R EMOVAL
To avoid serious illness or death, do
not use refrigerator where water is
unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after
use of filter.
> Bypass cartridge DOES NOT filter
water. Be sure to have
replacemen__rtridge available
wfien filt_r_ch_e is required.
_- If watei"filtration system has been
all0wea {o_ree;;e, replace filter
cartridge:;
>" If systenl hashot been used for
several _onth_, a6d water has an
unpleasant {aste oi odor, flush
system bYldispensing 2-3 glasses
of water. If uhpleasant taste or
odor persists, change filter
cartridge.
INSTALLING
WATER FILTER
1. Remove blue bypass cap and retain
for possible later use.
2. Remove sealing label from end of
filter and insert into filter head.
3. Rotate gently clockwise until filter
stops, and snap filter cover closed.
4. Reduce water spurts by flushing air
from system. Run water continuously
for 2 minutes through dispenser until
water runs steady.
> Additional flushing may be
required in some households
where water is of poor quality.
REPLACING
WATER FILTER
IMPORTANT: Air trapped in system
may cause water and cartridge to eject.
Use caution when removing.
1. Turn filter counterclockwise until it
releases from filter head.
2. Drain water from filter into sink, and
dispose in normal household
garbage.
3. Wipe up excess water in filter cover
and continue with Installing Water
Filter, steps 2 and 3.
WHEN DO I CHANGE THE
WATER FILTER?
The filter should be changed
approximately every 6 months.
IMPORTANT: Condition of water and
amount used determines life span of
water filter cartridge. If water use is
high, or if water is of poor quality,
replacement may need to take place
more often.
HOW DO I ORDER A
REPLA CEMENT FILTER
CARTRIDGE?
Kenmore_ replacement water filter
cartridge model 9005 is available
through Sears dealers and servicers.
You may also order through Sears by
using the information on the back cover.
I'M TRYING TO DISPENSE
WATER TO FLUSH THE
SYSTEM. WHERE'S THE
WATER?
During initial use, allow about a 1 to 2
minute delay in water dispersal to allow
internal water tank to fill.
WHAT IF I CHOOSE NOT
TO USE THE WATER
FILTRATION SYSTEM?
Dispenser feature may be used without
water filter cartridge. If you choose this
option, replace filterwith blue bypass
cap.
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