If you have a Kenmore bottom freezer refrigerator, you probably enjoy the convenience and efficiency of having your fresh food at eye level and your frozen food easily accessible. But did you know that your refrigerator also has a water filter that needs to be changed regularly? The water filter is responsible for removing impurities and contaminants from the water and ice that you use and consume. Changing the filter not only ensures better tasting and smelling water and ice, but also protects your health and the performance of your refrigerator.
The filter on your Kenmore bottom freezer refrigerator should be changed every 6 months or when the filter indicator light turns on. The filter is located in the grille at the bottom of the refrigerator or inside the refrigerator near the top shelf. To change the filter, you need to twist it counterclockwise and pull it out, then insert a new filter and twist it clockwise until it locks.
How to Locate the Filter on Your Kenmore Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
The first step to changing the filter on your Kenmore bottom freezer refrigerator is to locate it. Depending on the model and type of your refrigerator, the filter may be located in different places. Here are some common locations for the filter:
- In the grille at the bottom of the refrigerator. Some Kenmore bottom freezer refrigerators have the filter in the front grille at the bottom of the refrigerator, near the left or right corner. You can recognize it by its round shape and a knob or a button on it. For example, the Kenmore Replacement Water Filter 9990 is for select Kenmore bottom-freezer refrigerators with this type of filter location.
- Inside the refrigerator near the top shelf. Some Kenmore bottom freezer refrigerators have the filter inside the refrigerator compartment, near the top shelf or in the upper right corner. You can recognize it by its cylindrical shape and a cap or a handle on it. For example, the Kenmore Replacement Water Filter 9999 is for select Kenmore bottom-freezer refrigerators with this type of filter location.
To find out where your filter is located, you can check your product manual or look for a label or a sticker inside or behind your refrigerator that shows the model number and the filter type.
How to Change the Filter on Your Kenmore Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Once you have located your filter, you can proceed to change it. You will need a new filter that matches your refrigerator model and type, which you can buy online or at a hardware store. You will also need a towel or a cloth to wipe any spills or drips.
Before you change your filter, make sure you turn off the ice maker by lifting up the wire arm or pressing the switch on it. This will prevent any ice from being made while you are changing the filter.
Here are some general steps to change your filter:
- Remove the old filter. Depending on where your filter is located, you may need to remove a cap, a knob or a button to access it. Then, twist the filter counterclockwise and pull it out. Some water may drip from the filter, so have a towel or a cloth ready to catch it.
- Insert the new filter. Take out your new filter from its packaging and remove any protective covers or seals from it. Then, align it with the filter housing and push it in until it clicks. Twist it clockwise until it locks in place.
- Replace the cap, knob or button. If your filter had a cap, a knob or a button on it, put it back on after inserting the new filter.
- Flush the new filter. After changing your filter, you need to flush it with water to remove any air bubbles or carbon dust from it. To do this, turn on your ice maker by lowering down the wire arm or pressing the switch on it. Then, dispense about 3 gallons of water from your dispenser or fill up 3 pitchers of water from your faucet. This will flush out any impurities from your new filter.
- Reset the filter indicator light. If your refrigerator has a filter indicator light that tells you when to change your filter, you need to reset it after changing your new filter. To do this, press and hold the reset button on your control panel for 3 seconds until the light turns off.
FAQs About Changing The Filter On Your Kenmore Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Here are some common questions and answers about changing the filter on your Kenmore bottom freezer refrigerator:
- Why do I need to change my filter every 6 months? You need to change your filter every 6 months or when the indicator light turns on because over time, your filter can get clogged with impurities and contaminants that reduce its effectiveness and efficiency. Changing your filter regularly ensures that you get clean and pure water and ice, and that you prevent any damage or problems with your refrigerator.
- What are the benefits of changing my filter regularly? Changing your filter regularly has many benefits, such as:
- Improving the taste and odor of your water and ice
- Reducing the chlorine, lead, cysts and other contaminants in your water and ice
- Protecting your health and the health of your family
- Extending the life and performance of your refrigerator
- Saving money and energy by reducing the need for bottled water or ice
- How do I know what type of filter I need for my refrigerator? You can find out what type of filter you need for your refrigerator by checking the label or the manual of your refrigerator, or by visiting the Kenmore website and looking up your model number. You can also use our Refrigerator Water Filter Finder for help.
