Kenmore 253 Manual De Instrucciones página 10

NOTE:tf youpurchased a refrigerator witha Kenmore I ce
andWaterFilter; p leasereadthefollowing useandcare
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 STARTUP:
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 atthe factory Refer to the "How The Ice Dis-
penser Works" section to properly fill the system with
water:
CHANGINGTHE 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
refrigerator 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 is not necessary to turn
the water supply off to change the filter.
t4 Set ice maker lever (wire signal arm) to the OFF (up)
position.
2. Hold filter cup firmly, and unscrew counter clockwise
(Figure 1)o (Some water could leak out as you remove
cup. This is normal°) Filter cartridge should come
downwith cup. If cartridge remains in housing, pull
downgently, while twisting filter back and forth°
3. Empty cup of any substance.
4. The large o-ring (Figure 1) 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, tf 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 wi!l self-align as cup is tightened. Be sure cup
is completely tightened with Kenmore logo facing
outward_ DO NOT TIGHTEN PAST STOR
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9. Set ice maker lever 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
Figurel)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 also assure that the purest water
possible is stored in water tank.
FILTER INDICATOR RESET
The "Change Filter" indicator light will light up each time the
dispenser is used. While the filter is still operating within its
specified fife cycle, the filter indicator light will be green.
When the filter has reached approximately 80% of its useful
life, the green light will become an amber light.This is the
recommended time to purchase a replacement filter car-
tridge When the filter is 100% used up, the amber light will
become a red light.You should change the filter as soon as
possible at this time. After the filter cartridge has been
changed, press the words that say "Filter Light Reset". if the
light was red or amber, you will need to press for 3-5
seconds to reset to green (the green light wilt flash when
reset is complete)_ If the light was still green, you will need
to press for 10-t2 seconds to reset (again the green light
will flash when reset is complete.
Figure 1
I'V_ST TO REMOVE
Newfiltercartridgescan beobtainedthroughyour local Seam Retail
Store, or contactthe Sears ServiceCenter at:
1-800-366-7278 (U.S.A. & Canada)
tt might ba good to order some fitters when you first Lnatafl your
refrigerator. Be sure to ask for the RC-200 Kenmore replacement
cartridge° (Replacement Part Number 9066).
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 Fflteraystem ts testedand eertlfledtoANSVNSF
Standards 42 and53. See performancedata sheet for speclflcatlons.
This systemshould not be used on water that Is mlcrobtologically
unsafe or with water of unknown quality unless the water has been
adequately disinfectedbefore orafter travelingthrough the filtration
system.
Ratedservice flow- .37 GPM
Maximum Rated Pressure- 125 PSi
Maximum Operating Temp. ,-100°