About
Your Filtration
System...
Water
Filter
Removal
and
Installation
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WARNING
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To avoid serious illness or death, do not use unit where water is unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after use of filter.
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a'k CAUTION
• Bypass cartridge DOES NOT filter water.
Be sure to have replacement cartridge available when filter change is required.
• If water filtration system has been allowed to freeze, replace filter cartridge.
• if system has not been used for several months, and water has an unpleasant taste or odor, flush system by dispensing
2-3 glasses of water. If unpleasant taste or odor persists, change filter cartridge.
Initial
Install
of Water
Filter
Replacing
Water
Filter
IMPORTANT: Air trapped in system may cause water and
cartridge to eject. Use caution when removing,
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Remove
seal. iT_: label
from
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_3
+
end
of Fdter
and
insert
into
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Rotate gently clockwise until filter stops _
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and snap filter cover closed.
Reduce
_rater sp.rts
by tlushing
air from
system.
Run
water
continuously
for 2
minutes
through
dispenser
until
_tter
runs
8te_d_;
Additional
flushing
may be required in some households
_,
where water is of poor quality,
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I'm
trying
to dispense
water
to
flush
the
system.
Where's
the
water?
During initial use, allow about a 1 to 2 minute delay in water
dispersal to allow internal water tank to fill.
What
if I choose
not
to use
the
water
filtration
system?
Dispenser feature may be used without water filter
cartridge, tf you choose this option, replace filter with blue
bypass cap,
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Drain
water
from
Hlter
into
sink,
and
]
dispose
in normM
household
garbage.
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3Wipe
11p excess
water
in 171ter cover
and
I
continue
_Jth installation
steps
2 and 3.
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When
do
I change
the
water
filter?
Select dispenser models feature a water filter change
indicator. For instructions on how to operate and reset this
feature, refer to the dispenser features section in your
manual.
IMPORTANT:
Condition of water and amount used
determines life span of water filter cartridge.
If water use is
high, or if water is of poor quality, replacement
may need to
take place more often.
How
do
I order
a replacement
filter
cartridge?
Kenmore ® Replacement
Water Filter cartridge model 9005
is available through Sears dealers and servicers. You may
also order through Sears by using the information on the
back cover of your manual.
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