Kenmore 2318589 manual Changing the Water Filter, Flushing the Water System After Changing Filter

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

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REPLACE

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

2, 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.

3, Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove the protective cover from O-rings.

AB

A. Protective cover

B. O-rings

4, 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.

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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