Rear Ice And Water Filter - Kenmore Elite 253 Use & Care Manual

Automatic ice and WaterOispenser
Kenmore Ice and Water Rear Filter (some models)
NOTE: if you purchased a refrigerator with a Kenmore ice and Water rear filter, please read the following use and
care information. This ice and water filter system filters water to your ice maker and water dispenser, it is located in the
upper right back corner of the fresh food compartment.
System Startup:
Water supply does not need to be turned off, however, do not use ice and water dispenser while installing filter.
The filter cartridge has already been installed in the filter housing at the factory. Refer to the How The Water Dispenser
Works section to properly fill the system with water.
Order new filter cartridges through the
dealer where you bought the refrigerator,
or contact the Sears PartsDirect at 1-800-
366-PART. 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 will ensure the highest possible water quality. The Filter
Status light will turn red after 400 gallons of water has flowed through the ice
and water dispenser (some models). Also, 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. Open freezer door and leave open until filter change is complete.
2. Turn the ice maker's power switch to the Off ("O") position (See illustration
on page 14).
3. 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.
4. Rinse out cup under running water.
5. 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 PartsDirect.
6. Discard old filter cartridge.
7. Remove new filter cartridge from packaging and place in cup. The end
with the small o-ring should be up, out of the cup.
8. Screw cup, with filter, back onto housing. Do Not Use Wrench To Reinstall
Cup. Filter cartridge will self-align as cup is tightened. Be sure cup is
completely tightened with Kenmore logo facing outward. Do Not
Tighten Past Stop.
9. Turn the ice maker's power switch to the On ("r') position.
10. 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.
1 . To condition filter system and purge air from water line, fill a glass with
water. Continue flushing the system for approximately 3 minutes to assure
that the purest water possible is stored in the water tank.
IMPORTANT: Resetting The Filter Status Light (Some models)
After rep!acing the filter cartridge, it wi!! be necessarY to press theFilter
Reset button located on the ice and water dispenser. This will reset the
Filter Status light. Push the reset button until the green, red and amber
lights flash (10-! 5 seconds), Pleas e refer to th e complete dispenser
operating instructions attached to the inside of the freezer door.
16