Cleaning Behind the Refrigerator

Electric Shock Hazard

Do not remove the back cover. Doing so could cause an electric shock resulting in death, personal injury, or damage to the appliance.

To keep the cords and exposed parts free of dust and dirt accumulation, vacuum behind the appliance once or twice a year.

CHANGING THE WATER FILTER

To check the condition of the water filter, press the Home button and then touch the Water Filter button on the top right of the touch screen. The current water filter status will be displayed on the screen followed by step-by-step servicing instructions. (See page 29.)

REPLACING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS

Electric Shock Hazard

Do not attempt to replace any interior lights. Doing so could cause an electric shock resulting in death, personal injury, or damage to the appliance.

The interior lighting for this model uses LED lighting.

DO NOT try to change an LED. LED lighting should only be replaced by a qualified Sears service technician.

• LED

DO NOT use the water or ice dispenser without a water filter cartridge because the water line may become blocked or damage the dispenser.

. Remove the replacement water filter from the box and apply the appropriate month indicator sticker as shown. The sticker should show the month 6 months in the future. The normal filter life is about 6 months.

. Remove the protective cap from the top of the new filter.

. Remove the old filter by turning it counterclockwise and pulling down to remove it from the filter housing.

4.Position and insert the new filter into the filter housing.

5.Slowly turn the water filter clockwise to lock the filter in place and align it with the printed mark on the cover. Do not overtighten.

NOTE: Be sure to flush 3 gallons (11.4 liters) (approximately 6 minutes). This purges any air in the water lines that could cause the dispenser to drip.

Cover filter.

Separation

_ Unlock

Lock_

Turn until the label

of red cap.

is aligned.

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Kenmore 41003, 41002, 41009 manual Changing the Water Filter, Replacing the Interior Lights, Cleaning Behind the Refrigerator