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9

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                          8 - 10 minutes

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Introduction

Water filters do not have an endless shelf life. Having a bad water filter can cause the water in your fridge to be contaminated. It can also lead to your drinking water having a bad taste or odor. The water filter that we will be using to replace the old one is the AQUACREST DW2042FR-09. This product is NSF certified and efficient in filtering out lead, chlorine, odor, and bad taste from your drinking water. We have found the official guide from Kenmore on how to replace the water filter for this specific model. The Kenmore instruction manual has three main issues:

  • Kenmore only provides a telephone number to call for filter replacement. There is no link to a website for ordering a replacement. There is no model number for the water filter provided either. There are many options that may not be proprietary, but are cheaper and possibly more environmentally friendly.The step for resetting the indicator light for the water filter is located on another page describing the control panel for the refrigerator. Resetting the indicator light should be completed each time the water filter is replaced. Completing this step allows the refrigerator to properly gauge the water filter. This step should be included with water filter replacement.The pictures do not supplement the instructions very well. The pictures need more context.

The following instructions will address all of these issues.

Step 1

              Water Filter
  • Open the side of the refrigerator with the water filter.
  • Pull the water filter cover out.
  • The water filter cover will click when it is pulled out the required length.
  • Pull the water filter cover down.

Open the side of the refrigerator with the water filter.

Pull the water filter cover out.

The water filter cover will click when it is pulled out the required length.

Pull the water filter cover down.

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Step 2

  • Turn the water filter 90 degrees counter clockwise.

Turn the water filter 90 degrees counter clockwise.

Step 3

  • Remove the water filter.
  • You can not pull the water filter out unless it has been fully rotated counter clockwise.

Remove the water filter.

You can not pull the water filter out unless it has been fully rotated counter clockwise.

Step 4

  • Wipe away any water that leaked during the removal of the water filter.

Wipe away any water that leaked during the removal of the water filter.

Step 5

  • Insert the new water filter.

Insert the new water filter.

Step 6

  • Turn the water filter 90 degrees clockwise to secure in place.
  • The water filter will not move when it is fully turned.

Turn the water filter 90 degrees clockwise to secure in place.

The water filter will not move when it is fully turned.

Step 7

  • Raise the water filter cover up.
  • Slide the water filter cover back into place.
  • The water filter cover will click when it is pushed in completely.

Raise the water filter cover up.

Slide the water filter cover back into place.

The water filter cover will click when it is pushed in completely.

Step 8

  • Dispense water over the course of five minutes in cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF.
  • Do not dispense water continuously for five minutes.
  • Completing this step will remove air from the water system and reduce fine particles from the new water filter.

Dispense water over the course of five minutes in cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF.

Do not dispense water continuously for five minutes.

Completing this step will remove air from the water system and reduce fine particles from the new water filter.

Step 9

  • Press and hold the Accela Ice button icon for three seconds to turn the indicator light off.
  • Discard any ice produced within the first 24 hours.

Press and hold the Accela Ice button icon for three seconds to turn the indicator light off.

Discard any ice produced within the first 24 hours.

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Randy White - Feb 13, 2022

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It says filters are inexpensive. I don’t think $50 to $75 is inexpensive. In my opinion that’s price gouging.

w. gavin gilmor - Feb 13, 2022

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Press the button for several seconds to turn the indicator light off : it may extend the life of your filter. The manufacturer may have the cycle end earlier to have you buy more filters. That works with ink in copy machines. Water filters may be less forgiving.