Kenmore 6823 Use and Care Guide - Page 15

Kenmore ice and Water Filter (some models) NOTE: if you purchased a refrigerator with a Kenmore ice and Water filter, phase read the following use and care information. This ice and water fluter system fluters water to your ice maker and water dispenser, it is bcated in the upper right back corner of the fresh food compartment, System Startup: Water suppUy does not need to be turned off, however, do not use ice and water dispenser while installing fluter. The fluter cartridge has aUready been installed in the fluter housing at the factory. Refer to the How The Water Dispenser Works section to properly fill the system with water. Changing the Filter: Water conditions vary throughout the world, but changing the water filter every 6 - 9 months normally wiii ensure the highest possible water quality, if the filter has been in a refrigerator that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for example), change the filter before reinstalling the refrigerator, The dispenser system will also operate without filtration (with filter cartridge removed), Smalm_ Filter Cartridge_ i Carge Twist to Remove Order new filter cartridges through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator, or contact Sears Parts & Repair at 1-8004-MY-HOME ®. it might be good to order some filter cartridges when you first install your refrigerator. Be sure to ask for the Kenmore replacement cartridge 46 9910. The Kenmore ice and Water Filter System NGRG 2000 with the Kenmore cartridge RG 100 is tested and certified by NSF international, the nationally recognized and respected, not for profit, certification organization for public health safety. The Kenmore Filter system is tested and certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 42. See performance data sheet for specifications. This system should not be used on water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality unless the water has been adequately disinfected before or after traveling through the filtration system. ,, Rated Capacity - 400 gallons ,, Rated service flow - .5 GPM ,, Maximum Rated Pressure - 100 PSi ,, Maximum Operating Temp. - 100 ° F To change filter; It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. 1. Set ice maker wire signal arm to the OFF (up) position (See illustration on page 14). 2. Hold filter cup firmly, and unscrew towards left (Some water could leak out as you remove cup. This is normal.). Filter cartridge should come down with cup. if cartridge remains in housing, pull down gently, while twisting filter back and forth. 3. Rinse out cup under running water. 4. The large o-ring that seals the filter 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 Sears Parts & Repair at1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. 5. Discardold filter cartridge. 6. Remove new filter cartridge from packaging and place in cup. The end with the small o-ring should be up, out of the cup. 7. 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 NotTighten Past Stop. 8. Set ice maker wire signal arm to the ON (down) position. 9. Check for leaks. Open refrigerator door. Wipe any water droplets from the filter cup. Fill a glass with water, if there is a leak, unscrew filter cup, and reinsert the filter cartridge. Check placement of large O-ring. Reinstall filter cup, making certain it is tightened completely. 10. To condition filter system and purge air from water line, fill a glass with water. Continue flushing the system for 3 minutes to assure that the purest water possible is stored in water tank. There is a set of Reminder Stickers included in the envelope that the Use & Care Guide came in. Choose a dated sticker that indicates 6 _ 9 months (depending on your water quality and usage) from the date of installation. to change the filter. 15