Kenmore 6823 - 20.6 cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator Use And Care Manual page 15

Kenmore ice and Water Filter (some models)
NOTE: if you purchased a refrigerator with a Kenmore ice and Water filter, phase read the following use and care
information. This ice and water fluter system fluters water to your ice maker and water dispenser, it is bcated in the upper
right back corner of the fresh food compartment,
System Startup:
Water suppUy does not need to be turned off, however, do not use ice and water dispenser while installing fluter.
The fluter cartridge has aUready been installed in the fluter housing at the factory. Refer to the How The Water Dispenser
Works section to properly fill the system with water.
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Filter Cartridge_
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Twist to Remove
Order new filter cartridges through the
dealer where you bought the refrigerator,
or contact Sears Parts & Repair at 1-800-
4-MY-HOME ®. it might be good to order
some filter cartridges when you first install
your refrigerator. Be sure to ask for the
Kenmore replacement cartridge 46 9910.
The Kenmore ice and Water
Filter System NGRG 2000
with the Kenmore cartridge
RG 100 is tested and certified
by NSF international, the
nationally recognized and respected, not
for profit, certification organization for public
health safety. The Kenmore Filter system is
tested and certified to ANSI/NSF Standard
42. See performance data sheet for
specifications. This system should not be
used on water that is microbiologically
unsafe or with water of unknown quality
unless the water has been adequately
disinfected before or after traveling through
the filtration system.
,, Rated Capacity - 400 gallons
,, Rated service flow - .5 GPM
,, Maximum Rated Pressure - 100 PSi
,, Maximum Operating Temp. - 100 ° F
Changing the Filter:
Water conditions vary throughout the world, but changing the water filter every
6 - 9 months normally wiii ensure the highest possible water quality, if the filter
has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for
example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator, The dispenser
system will also operate without filtration (with filter cartridge removed),
To change filter;
It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter.
1. Set ice maker wire signal arm to the OFF (up) position (See illustration on
page 14).
2. Hold filter cup firmly, and unscrew towards left (Some water could
leak out as you remove cup. This is normal.). Filter cartridge should come
down with cup. if cartridge remains in housing, pull down gently, while
twisting filter back and forth.
3. Rinse out cup under running water.
4. The large o-ring that seals the filter system sets in the o-ring groove
down inside the cup. Should the o-ring fall out during filter cartridge
replacement, simply place it back in the groove prior to screwing the cup
back in place, if the o-ring becomes damaged, you will need to order one
from Sears Parts & Repair at1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.
5. Discardold filter cartridge.
6. Remove new filter cartridge from packaging and place in cup. The end
with the small o-ring should be up, out of the cup.
7. Screw cup, with filter, back onto housing. Filter cartridge will self-align as
cup is tightened. Be sure cup is completely tightened with Kenmore logo
facing outward. Do NotTighten Past Stop.
8. Set ice maker wire signal arm to the ON (down) position.
9. Check for leaks. Open refrigerator door. Wipe any water droplets from the
filter cup. Fill a glass with water, if there is a leak, unscrew filter cup, and
reinsert the filter cartridge. Check placement of large O-ring. Reinstall
filter cup, making certain it is tightened completely.
10. To condition filter system and purge air from water line, fill a glass with
water. Continue flushing the system for 3 minutes to assure that the
purest water possible is stored in water tank.
There is a set of Reminder Stickers included in the envelope that the Use
& Care Guide came in. Choose a dated sticker that indicates 6 _ 9 months
(depending on your water quality and usage) from the date of installation.
to change the filter.
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