How To Change Kenmore Elite Refrigerator Water Filter

Replacing Kenmore Elite Refrigerator Water Filter

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UPDATE:
At that place accept been numerous comments left in the comment section from folks experiencing trouble with their water dispensers afterward installation of the new water filter. The following are several suggestions to problem shoot the problem:

Before installing the new water filter be sure to REMOVE the filter end caps. In this case they are blood-red pieces of plastic the embrace the two ports on the end of the h2o filter.
The directions are fairly specific about how to purge air from the organization later on the filter replacement. One time the new filter is installed you need to use a large container to purge h2o from the dispenser. Follow these instructions from the manufacturer:
Utilize a sturdy container to depress and hold the water dispenser lever for v seconds, then release it for 5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow. In one case water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever (5 seconds on, v seconds off) for an additional 2 minutes. This will flush air from the filter and water dispensing system. Additional flushing may be required in some households.
If these methods notwithstanding practice non work information technology'southward likewise possible that y'all have one of the post-obit situations: bad h2o valve, water line frozen (the water line actually travels from the bottom of the fridge upwards through the freezer door!), or bad electronics. These are situations that require a professional repairman.

Kenmore Elite Water Filter Replacement

refrigerator-water-filter2 The other day I posted about buying replacement fridge water filters for our Kenmore Elite Fridge. In this postal service I desire to testify you how easy it is to supplant your refrigerator water filter (quite a few refrigerators now employ these h2o filters that are located on the bottom front panel of the unit).

You can buy these water filters at Amazon and Sears. Replacing this water filter takes less than 5 minutes and the best part is y'all don't need whatsoever tools to do information technology.

How To Supplant Kenmore Refrigerator Water Filter

Take the new water filter out of the box and remove the two red shipping caps on the end of the filter.
The water filter is located on the forepart panel down near the floor as shown in the photos.
Push the release push located just to the left of the h2o filter grille cap, this volition release the filter.
Remove the grille cap from the filter by twisting it counterclockwise.
Reinstall the grille cap on the new water filter.
Insert the new water filter in the refrigerator making sure the words on the filter are the right side upward.
Push the water filter in until it clicks in place.

Flush Water Afterward Installing New Filter

Be certain you lot flush out the water from the new filter after you replace it! Many readers are having trouble with airlocks because they are skipping this important step. Kenmore recommends you run the water out of the water and ice maker for a few minutes to flush out the new filter. This besides helps remove air bubbles from the arrangement. If you don't do this it's possible that the h2o dispenser may not work properly due to an air lock.

This particular water filter claims to reduce:

Cysts and turbidity – linked to gastrointestinal problems
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Chlorine – gustation and scent for ameliorate tasting water
Sediment – for clearer water
o-Dichlorobenzene – linked to run a risk of liver, kidney, or circulatory system bug
Benzene – linked to increase risk of cancer and anemia

I highly doubt any of our town water really has a trouble with these issues. However, the water certainly tastes better afterward it's filtered and then we'll continue irresolute the filter on a regular basis.