About Your Filtration System...
Water Filter Removal and Installation
[ WARNING 1
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.
1 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 _ _3 +
end of Fdter and insert into
• Rotate gently clockwise until filter stops _ '1/
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, ,_
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,
rg Drain water from Hlter into sink, and ]
dispose in normM household garbage.
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3Wipe 11p excess water in 171ter cover and Icontinue _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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