Replacing The Water Filter - Kenmore Elite Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

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OrderingReplacementFilters
Order new filters through the dealer where you bought your refrigerator, or contact the
Sears PartsDirect at 1-800-366-PART. You may want to consider ordering extra filters
when you first install your refrigerator. Here are the product number to request when
ordering:
Water Filter Kenmore Replacement Cartridge 9916
Air Filter Kenmore Replacement Filter 9917
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ReplacingTheWater Filter
In general, you should change the water filter every six to nine months to ensure
highest possible water quality. The Filter Status light on the dispenser control panel
(see page 20) prompts you to replace the filter after 400 gallons of water has flowed
through the system. If your refrigerator has not been used for a period of time
(during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator.
To replace your water filter:
It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. Be ready to wipe
up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement. The bottom of
the filter housing includes two small water drainage holes, so be sure to remove any
stored food from the top shelf.
1 Turn Off the ice maker power switch (see page 21 for more about turning offthe
ice maker).
2 Push the filter release button to the right of the cartridge to disconnect it.
3 Slide the old filter cartridge straight out of the housing and discard it.
4 Unpackage the new filter cartridge and slide it gently into the filter housing until it
stops against the snap-in connector at the back of the housing.
5 Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place. When fully engaged, the front
of the filter cartridge should be flush with the filter release button.
6 Turn On the ice maker power switch (see page 21 for more about turning on the
ice maker).
7 Press a drinking glass against the water dispenser while checking for any leaks
at the filter housing. Any spurts and sputters that occur as the system purges air
out of the dispenser system are normal.
8 After filling one glass of water, continue flushing the system for about three minutes.
9 Press and hold the Filter Reset button on the Ice & Water Dispenser control panel for
3 seconds. The light flashes red, amber, and green to indicate the Filter Status has
been reset.
The o-ringson a newwater filter are lubricated.To ensurea goodseal, pleasedo not
removethis lubricant.
MoreAboutYourAdvancedWater Filter
TheKenmoreIce & WaterFilterSystemis testedand certifiedby NSF International, t he nationallyrespected,
not-for-profit c ertification organization for publichealthsafety.The Kenmorefilter systemis testedand certified
to ANSIiNSFStandards 42 and 53. See theperformancedatasheetthat camewith your productfor detailed
specifications. This systemshouldnotbe usedon water that is microbiologically unsafeor with waterof unknown quality unless
thewater hasbeen adequately disinfectedbeforeor aftertravelingthroughthefiltrationsystem.
• RatedCapacity- 400 gallons
• Ratedserviceflow - .5 gallonsper minute
• Maximum Rated Pressure- 100 poundsper squareinch
• MaximumOperating Temp.- 100 ° F