How To Replace Water Filter In Kenmore Refrigerator

Replacing Kenmore Elite Refrigerator Water Filter

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UPDATE:
There take been numerous comments left in the comment section from folks experiencing problem with their water dispensers later on installation of the new water filter. The following are several suggestions to trouble shoot the problem:

Before installing the new h2o filter exist sure to REMOVE the filter end caps. In this example they are red pieces of plastic the cover the ii ports on the terminate of the water filter.
The directions are fairly specific almost how to purge air from the arrangement after the filter replacement. Once the new filter is installed you demand to use a large container to purge water from the dispenser. Follow these instructions from the manufacturer:
Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to menstruation. Once h2o begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) for an boosted 2 minutes. This volition flush air from the filter and h2o dispensing system. Additional flushing may be required in some households.
If these methods still do not work it's also possible that you take one of the following situations: bad water valve, water line frozen (the water line actually travels from the bottom of the refrigerator up through the freezer door!), or bad electronics. These are situations that crave a professional repairman.

Kenmore Elite Water Filter Replacement

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

You can purchase these water filters at Amazon and Sears. Replacing this h2o filter takes less than 5 minutes and the all-time part is you don't need whatsoever tools to do it.

How To Replace Kenmore Refrigerator H2o Filter

Take the new water filter out of the box and remove the 2 red aircraft caps on the end of the filter.
The water filter is located on the forepart panel downward near the flooring as shown in the photos.
Push the release push located simply to the left of the water filter grille cap, this will release the filter.
Remove the grille cap from the filter past twisting information technology counterclockwise.
Reinstall the grille cap on the new water filter.
Insert the new h2o filter in the refrigerator making sure the words on the filter are the correct side up.
Push the water filter in until it clicks in place.

Affluent Water After Installing New Filter

Be sure you flush out the water from the new filter later you supercede it! Many readers are having problem with airlocks considering they are skipping this important footstep. Kenmore recommends yous run the h2o out of the h2o and ice maker for a few minutes to flush out the new filter. This besides helps remove air bubbles from the system. 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 issues
Lead
Chlorine – sense of taste and odor for better tasting water
Sediment – for clearer h2o
o-Dichlorobenzene – linked to run a risk of liver, kidney, or circulatory organisation 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. Withal, the h2o certainly tastes meliorate afterwards it's filtered so nosotros'll continue irresolute the filter on a regular basis.