Kenmore 625.38445 - Manual (Page 11)

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Filter Cartridge Replacement
NOTE: A special adjustable wrench (42-34334) is includ-
ed for both turning the head valve and for
removing the sump. See instructions for use on
Page 12.
CAUTION: Never remove the sump with water pressure
in the filter.
1. Turn the filter valve handle to the “OFF” or “BYPASS”
position to relieve pressure in the filter. It is normal
for a small amount of water to come out from under
the top cap as pressure is being relived.
2. Turn the sump to the left to remove from the head (See
Figure 14). Be careful, as the sump is full of water. Do
not lose the large o-ring seal.
3. Be sure the inside of the sump is clean. Thoroughly
wash with warm, soapy water and rinse.
4. Remove the wrapper from the new filter cartridge and
insert the filter cartridge into the sump. Some car-
tridges fit either way, while others fit only one way.
Observe markings on the cartridge, or on the wrapper.
5. Lightly lubricate the o-ring seal, in the sump, with sili-
cone grease (available at your local hardware store).
Be sure it is fully seated in the groove.
6. Hold the sump up to the filter head, aligning the cen-
ter hole in the cartridge with the protrusion on the
bottom of the head.
NOTE: If the sump will not tighten up to the head, you
may have the cartridge in upside down or not
centered in the sump. Take the cartridge out and
check for correct orientation.
7. Being careful not to cross-thread, turn the sump to the
right onto the filter head and tighten securely.
8. If the filter is installed for whole house water filtering,
partially open a house faucet on the outlet side of the
filter housing. Open the sink cold faucet if the filter is
an undersink installation. Then, turn the filter valve
handle to the “ON” position (See Figure 15) and allow
the filter housing to fill with water.
9. Close the house faucet. Then, check for leaks between
the sump and the head.
NOTE: If a leak is occurring, turn off the water supply
and depressurize the filter. Then, remove the
sump and check the o-ring for cuts, flat spots,
etc., and sealing surfaces for foreign material.
Clean the o-ring and lubricate with silicone
grease. Carefully press into the groove in the
sump.
10. Taste and Odor Cartridges: A taste and odor car-
tridge contains activated carbon, a black powder.
When new, open a filtered water faucet and allow
fine carbon particles to purge from the cartridge.
Close the faucet when you no longer see the “fines”
in the filtered water.
Figure 14
Turn to the left
to remove
O-ring Seal
Head
Turn Valve Handle to
“OFF” or “BYPASS”
before removing sump
Filter
Cartridge
Sump
Figure 15
Turn to the right
to tighten
Sump
Head
Turn Valve Handle
to “ON” after
tightening sump
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