Kenmore 4156 Use and Care Guide - Page 23

IReplacing Filters it 23 S _de n Filter OrderingReplacementFilters Order new filters through the dealer where you bought your refrigerator, or contact the Sears PartsDirect at 1-800-366-PART. You may want to consider ordering extra filters when you first install your refrigerator. Here are the product number to request when ordering: Water Filter Kenmore Replacement Cartridge 9916 Air Filter Kenmore Replacement Filter 9917 ReplacingTheWater Filter In general, you should change the water filter every six to nine months to ensure highest possible water quality. The Filter Status light on the dispenser control panel (see page 19) prompts you to replace the filter after 400 gallons of water has flowed through the system. If your refrigerator has not been used for a period of time (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator. To replace your water filter: It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement. The bottom of the filter housing includes two small water drainage holes, so be sure to remove any stored food from the top shelf. 1 Turn Off the ice maker power switch (see page 20 for more about turning offthe ice maker). 2 Push the filter release button to the right of the cartridge to disconnect it. 3 Slide the old filter cartridge straight out of the housing and discard it. 4 Unpackage the new filter cartridge and slide it gently into the filter housing until it stops against the snap-in connector at the back of the housing. 5 Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place. When fully engaged, the front of the filter cartridge should be flush with the filter release button. 6 Turn On the ice maker power switch (see page 20 for more about turning on the ice maker). 7 Press a drinking glass against the water dispenser while checking for any leaks at the filter housing. Any spurts and sputters that occur as the system purges air out of the dispenser system are normal. 8 After filling one glass of water, continue flushing the system for about three minutes. 9 Press and hold the Filter Reset button on the Ice & Water Dispenser control panel for 3 seconds. The light flashes red, amber, and green to indicate the Filter Status has been reset. The o-ringson a newwater filter are lubricated.To ensurea goodseal, pleasedo not removethis lubricant. MoreAboutYourAdvancedWater Filter TheKenmoreIce & WaterFilterSystemis testedand certifiedby NSF Internationalt,he nationallyrespected, not-for-profitcertificationorganizationfor publichealthsafety.The Kenmorefilter systemis testedand certified to ANSIiNSFStandards42 and 53. See theperformancedatasheetthat camewith your productfor detailed specificationsT. his systemshouldnotbe usedon water that is microbiologicallyunsafeor with waterof unknownquality unless thewater hasbeen adequatelydisinfectedbeforeor aftertravelingthroughthefiltrationsystem. • RatedCapacity- 400 gallons • Ratedserviceflow - .5 gallonsper minute • MaximumRated Pressure- 100 poundsper squareinch • MaximumOperatingTemp.- 100° F