Water Filter Status Light; Water Filtration System - Kenmore W10157851A Use & Care Manual

Water Filter Status Light

(on some models)
The water filter status light, located at the top of the refrigerator
compartment, will help you know when to change your water
filter. When the water filter status light changes from green to
yellow, this tells you that it is almost time to change the water
filter (90% of the filter life has been used). It is recommended that
you replace the water filter when the water filter status light
changes to red OR water flow to your water dispenser or ice
maker decreases noticeably. To change the water filter, see

"Water Filtration System."

After changing the water filter, reset the water filter status light by
pressing the light switch 5 times within 10 seconds. The status
light will change from red to green when the system is reset.
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A. Status light
B. Light switch
Non-Indicator Water Filter (on some models)
If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you
should change the water filter every 6 to 9 months depending
upon your usage. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice
maker decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed,
replace the water filter more often.
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
1. Locate the filter cap in the front base grille. Rotate the cap
counterclockwise to a vertical position and pull the cap and
filter out through the base grille.
NOTE: There will be water in the filter. Some spilling may
occur.
2. Remove the cap by sliding it off the end of the used filter. The
cap will slide to the left or right.
IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your
refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.
3. Take the new filter out of its packaging and remove the
protective cover from the O-rings. Discard the protective
cover.
4. Slide the cap (removed in Step 2) onto the new filter. See
illustration in Step 2.
5. With the cap in the vertical position, push the new filter into
the base grille until it stops. Rotate the cap clockwise to a
horizontal position. Flush the water system. See "Flushing the
Water System After Replacing Filter."
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Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter
Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until
the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing
and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. Flushing the system
will take approximately 5 minutes and will help clear air from the
line. Additional flushing may be required in some households.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of
the dispenser.
Using the Dispenser Without the Water Filter
You can run the dispenser without a water filter. Your water will
not be filtered.
1. Remove the base grille water filter.
2. Slide the cap off the end of the filter.
IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your
refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.
3. With the cap in the vertical position, insert the cap into the
base grille until it stops.
4. Rotate the cap to a horizontal position.
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