Water Filter Status Light; Water Filtration System - Kenmore W10168300A Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to
the pad or button in order to activate the ice dispenser.
Pressing hard will not make the ice dispense faster or in
greater quantities.
3. Remove the glass OR release the button to stop dispensing.
NOTE: Ice may continue to dispense for up to 10 seconds
after removing the glass from the pad or releasing the button.
The dispenser may continue to make noise for a few seconds
after dispensing.
The Dispenser Light
When you use the dispenser, the light will automatically turn on.
If you want the light to be on continuously, you may choose either
ON or AUTO. The display screen indicates which mode is
selected.
ON: Press LIGHT to turn the dispenser light on.
AUTO: Press LIGHT a second time to select AUTO mode. The
dispenser light will automatically adjust to become brighter as the
room brightens, and dimmer as the room darkens.
OFF: Press LIGHT a third time to turn the dispenser light off.
The preferences for ON and AUTO modes can be changed. On
the display screen, press FEATURES, then PREFERENCES, then
LIGHT. For ON mode, the brightness of the dispenser light can be
changed. For AUTO mode, the setting can be changed so that
the dispenser light will automatically adjust to become dimmer as
the room brightens, and brighter as the room darkens.
The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. If it
appears that your dispenser lights are not working, see
"Troubleshooting" for more information.
The Dispenser Lock
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 controls and levers. To turn off the ice
maker, see "Ice Maker and Storage Bin."
To lock the dispenser, press FEATURES on the display
screen, then LOCK. Press LOCK again on the next screen,
then press YES to confirm that you want to lock the
dispenser.
To unlock the dispenser, press FEATURES on the display
screen, then LOCK. Press LOCK again on the next screen,
then press YES to confirm that you want to unlock the
dispenser.
The display screen indicates when the dispenser is locked.
Power Outage Indicator (on some models)
NOTE: For additional information, see "Power Interruptions."
The power outage indicator lets you know if the power supply to
your refrigerator is cut off for more than 1 hour.
When power is restored, a power outage alert will appear on the
display screen. The display shows how long the refrigerator was
without power, using exact times if the clock has been set.
When the indicator is on, all other dispenser functions are
disabled. To use the dispenser, you must reset the power outage
indicator.
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Press RESET on the display screen, then press YES to
confirm that you want to reset the indicator.
From the Home screen, you can view the power outage history
for the refrigerator. Press FEATURES, then OUTAGE.

Water Filter Status Light

The water filter status light will help you know when to change
your water filter. When the water filter status display changes
from "GOOD" to "ORDER," this tells you that it is almost time to
change the water filter cartridge. Replace the water filter
cartridge when the water filter status display changes to
"REPLACE." If water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker
decreases noticeably, change the filter sooner. 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:
NEW or GOOD (white)
ORDER (yellow)
REPLACE (red) OR
when water flow decreases
After changing the water filter, reset the status light. On the
display screen, press FEATURES, then WATER FILTER, then
RESET, then YES. The status light will change from REPLACE
(red) to NEW/GOOD (white) when the system is reset.
new good

Water Filtration System

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.
STATUS:
New filter installed
Order filter
Replace water filter
order replace