About Your Water Filter; Water Filter Installation And Removal - Sears KENMORE ELITE 596.72282200 Manual De Uso

About your water filter...

Water filter installation
and removal
WARNING
To avoid serious illness or death, do
not use refrigerator where water is
unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after
use of filter.
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.
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INSTALLING
WATER FILTER
1. Remove blue bypass cap and retain
for possible later use.
2. Remove sealing label from end of
filter and insert into filter head.
3. Rotate gently clockwise until filter
stops, and snap filter cover closed.
4. Reduce water spurts by flushing air
from system. Run water continuously
for 2 minutes through dispenser until
water runs steady.
Additional flushing may be
required in some households
where water is of poor quality.
REPLACING
WATER FILTER
IMPORTANT: Air trapped in system
may cause water and cartridge to eject.
Use caution when removing.
1. Turn filter counterclockwise until it
releases from filter head.
2. Drain water from filter into sink, and
dispose in normal household
garbage.
3. Wipe up excess water in filter cover
and continue with Installing Water
Filter, steps 2 and 3.
WHEN DO I CHANGE THE
WATER FILTER?
The filter should be changed
approximately every 6 months.
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.
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. If you choose this
option, replace filter with blue bypass
cap.