Filter Cartridge Replacement

NOTE: A special adjustable wrench (42-34334) is includ- ed for both turning the head valve and for removing the sump. See instructions for use on Page 12.

CAUTION: Never remove the sump with water pressure in the filter.

1. Turn the filter valve handle to the “OFF” or “BYPASS” position to relieve pressure in the filter. It is normal for a small amount of water to come out from under the top cap as pressure is being relived.

2. Turn the sump to the left to remove from the head (See Figure 14). Be careful, as the sump is full of water. Do not lose the large o-ring seal.

3. Be sure the inside of the sump is clean. Thoroughly wash with warm, soapy water and rinse.

4. Remove the wrapper from the new filter cartridge and insert the filter cartridge into the sump. Some car- tridges fit either way, while others fit only one way. Observe markings on the cartridge, or on the wrapper.

5. Lightly lubricate the o-ring seal, in the sump, with sili- cone grease (available at your local hardware store). Be sure it is fully seated in the groove.

6. Hold the sump up to the filter head, aligning the cen- ter hole in the cartridge with the protrusion on the bottom of the head.

NOTE: If the sump will not tighten up to the head, you may have the cartridge in upside down or not centered in the sump. Take the cartridge out and check for correct orientation.

7. Being careful not to cross-thread, turn the sump to the right onto the filter head and tighten securely.

8. If the filter is installed for whole house water filtering, partially open a house faucet on the outlet side of the filter housing. Open the sink cold faucet if the filter is an undersink installation. Then, turn the filter valve handle to the “ON” position (See Figure 15) and allow the filter housing to fill with water.

9. Close the house faucet. Then, check for leaks between the sump and the head.

NOTE: If a leak is occurring, turn off the water supply and depressurize the filter. Then, remove the sump and check the o-ring for cuts, flat spots, etc., and sealing surfaces for foreign material. Clean the o-ring and lubricate with silicone grease. Carefully press into the groove in the sump.

10. Taste and Odor Cartridges: A taste and odor car-

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tridge contains activated carbon, a black powder. When new, open a filtered water faucet and allow fine carbon particles to purge from the cartridge.

Close the faucet when you no longer see the “fines” in the filtered water.

Turn Valve Handle to

Head

“OFF” or “BYPASS”

 

before removing sump

 

O-ring Seal

Filter

Cartridge

Sump

Turn to the left to remove

Figure 14

Turn Valve Handle

Head

to “ON” after

 

tightening sump

 

Sump

Turn to the right to tighten

Figure 15

Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com

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