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NOTE: If you purchased a refrigerator with a Kenmore Ice
and Water Filter; piease read the following use and care
information°
This ice and water filter system filters water to your ice
maker and water dispenser it is located in the upper right
back corner of the fresh food compartment (See Figure 1)
SYSTEM STARTU P:
Water supply does not need to be turned off, however do
not use ice and water dispenser while installing filter. Refer
to Figure 1 as you complete these instructions,
The filter cartridge has already been installed in the filter
housing at the factory. Refer' to the "How The Ice Dispenser
Works" section to properly fit1the system with water.
CHANGING THE FILTER:
Water quality varies throughout the world To ensure the
highest possible water quality, change water filter every 6
months, or 200 gallons. Also, if filter has been in a refrig-
erator that has not been in use for awhile (during moving for
example), change filter before reinstalling refrigerator. Note
dispenser system will also operate without filtration (with
filter cartridge removed)_
TO CHANGE FILTER:
Refer to Figure 1 as needed It isnot necessary to turn the
water supply off to change the filter.
1 Set ice maker lever (wire signal arm) to the OFF (up)
position.
2 Hold filter cup firmly, and unscrew counter clockwise
(Figure 1), (Some water could leak out as you remove
CUprThis is normal,) Filter cartridge should come down
with cup, if cartridge remains in housing, pull down
gently, while twisting filter back and forth
3 Empty cup of any substance
4, The large o-ring (Figure I) that seals the filter system
sets in the o-ring groove down inside the cup, Should the
o-ring fall out during filter cartridge replacement, simply
place it back in the groove prior to screwing the cup back
in place If the o-ring becomes damaged, you will need to
order one from the Consumer Assistance Center_
5. Discard old filter cartridge
6 Remove new filter cartridge from packaging, and install
7 Place filter cartridge in cup The end with the small o-ring
should be up, out of the cup.
8 Screw cup, with filter, back onto housing. Filter cartridge
will self-align as cup is tightened. Be sure cup is com-
pletely tightened with Kenmore logo facing outward.
DO NOTTIGHTEN PAST STQR
9 Set ice maker tever on the ON (down) position.
10 Check for leaks. Open refrigerator door. Wipe any water
drops from the filter cup. Run a glass of water: If there is
a leak, unscrew filter' cup, and reinsert the filter cartridge,
Check placement of large O-ring (see Figuret)o Reinstall
filter cup, making certain it is tightened completely°
11.To condition filter system and purge air from water line,
run several glasses of water through water dispenser..
This will atso assure that the purest water
possible is stored in water tank.
IMPORTANT
After replacing the filter cartridge, it wil! be necessary to
reset the filter use up indicator that is located on the ice
and water dispenser: Press the "Change Water Filter" pad. If
the indicator light was red or amber, you will need to press
the pad for 3-5 seconds to reset. If the light was still green
you will need to press the pad for' 10-12 seconds to reset.
The light witl flash on and off when reset is complete,
Please refer to the complete dispenser operating instruc-
tions attached to the inside of the f_eezer door.
Figure 1
Order new filter cartridges through the dealer where you bought
the refrigerator, or contact the Sears Service Center at:
t_800-366-7278 (U,,S,A_ & Canada)
tt migl_t be good to order some filters when you first install
your refrigerator. Be sure to ask for the RC*200 Kenmore re*
placement cartridge.
The Kenmore RF-200 ice and water filter
system is tested and certified by NSF
international, the nationally recognized
and respected, not for profit, certification
organization for public health safety. The
Kenmore Ft/ter system is tested and certified
to ANSItNSF Standards 42 and 53. See
performance data sheet for specifications,
This system should not be used on water that
is microbtolegical[y unsafe or with water of
unknown quality unless the w,lter has been
adequately disinfected before or after
traveling through the filtration system..
Rated service flow- .37 GPM
Maximum Rated Pressure- t25 PSi
Maximum Operating Temp,. - 100 °
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