Kenmore 2318589 Use & Care Manual page 14

The water filter status light will help you know when to change
your water filter. When the status light changes from green to
yellow, this tells you that it is almost time to change the water
filter. It is recommended that you replace the filter when the
status light changes to red OR when water flow to your water
dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably. The filter should be
replaced at least every 6 months. To change the filter, see
"Changing the Water Filter" later in this section.
INDICATOR: STATUS:
GOOD (green) New filter installed
ORDER (yellow) Order filter
REPLACE (red) OR Replace water filter
when water flow decreases
After changing the water filter, reset the status light by pressing
and holding the RESET button for 3 seconds. The status light will
change from Replace (red) to Good (green) when the system is
reset.
Water Filter Status
._@.9 O _OOD
0 ORDER
REPLACE
2,
3,
4,
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise until it stops.
IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your
refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.
Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove the
protective cover from O-rings.
A B
A. Protective cover
B. O-rings
Place the cap (removed in Step 2) on the new filter. Align the
ridge on the cap with the arrow on the filter. Turn the cap
clockwise until it snaps into place.
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.
A
........ B
A. Eject button
B. Filter cap
A. Eject button
B. Arrow on filter
C. Ridge on cap
5. Push the new filter into the opening in the base grille. As the
filter is inserted, the eject button will depress. The eject
button will pop back out when the filter is fully engaged.
6. Pull gently on the cap to check that the filter is securely in
place.
7. Flush the water system. See "Flushing the Water System
After Changing Filter."
Flushing the Water System After Changing Filter
Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser lever until
the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing
and discarding 1.5 gal. (5.4 L) of water. Cleaning the system will
take approximately 3 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.
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