Kenmore Ice And Water Filter; System Startup; Changing The Filter; To Change Filter - Kenmore Side by side Refrigerator Owner's Manual

NOTE: If you purchased a refrigerator with a Kenmore ice
and Water 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 (See Figure 1)
SYSTEM STARTU P:
Water supply does not need to be turned off, however do
not use ice and water dispenser while installing filter
Refer to Figure 1 as you complete these instructions
The filter cartridge has already been installed in the filter
housing at the factory Refer to the "How The ice Dispenser
Works" section to properly fill the system with water
CHANGING THE FILTER:
Water quality varies throughout the world To ensure the
highest possible water quality, change water filter ev6ty 6
months, or 200 gallons, Also, if filter has been in a
refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during
moving for example), change filter before reinstalling
refrigerator Note dispenser system will also operate
without filtration (with filter cartridge removed).
TO CHANGE FILTER:
Refer to Figure 1 as needed It is not necessary to turn
the water supply off to change the filter.
1 Set ice maker lever (wire signal arm) to tl3e OFF (up)
position
2 Hold filter cup firmly, and unscrew counter clockwise
(Figure 1) (Some water could leak out as you remove
cup. This is normal) Filter cartridge should come
downwith cup. tf cartridge remains in housing, pull
downgently, while twisting filter back and lorth.
3 Empty cup of any substance.
4 The large o-ring (Figure 1) that seals the Iilter 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 the Consumer Assistance
Center:
5 Discard old filter cartridge
6 Remove new filter cartridge from packaging, and
install
7 Place filter cartridge in cup. The end with the small
o-ring should be up, out of the cup.
8 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 not tighten past stop.
g Set ice maker lever on the QN (down) position..
tl
1&Check for leaks. Open refrigerator door..Wipe any
water drops from the filter cup Run a glass of water If
there is a leak, unscrew filter cup, and reinsert the filter
cartridge Check placement of large O-ring (see
Figure1). Reinstall filter cup, making certain it is
tightened completely
11 To condition filter system and purge air from water line,
run several glasses of water through water dispenser.
This will also assure that the purest water
possible is stored in water tank
FILTER INDICATOR RESET
The "Change Filter" indicator ligh_ will light up each time the
dispenser is used.. While the filter is still operating within its
specified life cycle, the filter indicator light will be green. When
the filter has reached approximately 80% of its useful life, the
green light will become an amber light. This is the
recommended time to purchase a replacement filter cartridge
When the filter is 100% used up, the amber light will become
a red light You should change the filter as soon as possible at
this time After the filter cartridge has been changed, press
the words that say "Filter Light Reset".. If the light was red or
amber, you will need to press for 3-5 seconds to reset to
green (the green light wili flash when reset is complete). If the
light was still green, you wil! need to press for 10-12 seconds
to reset (again the green ligh_ will flash when reset is
comptete_
New filter cartridges can be obtained through your local Sears Retail
Store, or contact the Sears Service Center at:
t-800-366-7278 (U S,A. & Canada)
It might be good to order some filters when you first install your
refrigerator. Be sure to ask for the RC-2O0 Kenmere replacement
cartridge (Replacement Part Number 9066),
The Kenmore RF_20O ice and water filter system is tested and
certified by NSF International, the nationally recognized and
respected, not for profit, certification organizat ion for public health
safety. The Kenmore Filter system ts tested and certified to ANSflNSF
Standards 42 and 53, See performance data sheet for specifications
This system should not be used on water that is mtcrebiologically
unsafe or with waler of unknown quality unless the water has been
edequelely disin fasted before or after trsveting through the filtration
system.
Rated service flow- ,,37 GPM
Maximum Rated Pressure- 125 PSI
Maximum Operating Temp. - 100 o