Kenmore Elite 9490, 46-9490 Refrigerator Water Filter

Kenmore Elite refrigerators are built with a higher standard in mind, and their filtration deserves the same. The Kenmore Elite 9490, 46-9490 Refrigerator Water Filter is designed specifically for select Kenmore Elite models, reducing lead, chlorine taste and odor, and a broader range of contaminants than a standard filter.

Three Levels of Certified Protection

NSF 42, 53, and 401 certification means the 9490 covers aesthetic quality, health-related contaminants, and emerging compounds, three independent certification levels in a single filter.

A Housing Built Specifically for Kenmore Elite

The twist-and-lock installation is engineered for the 9490 housing and isn't interchangeable with the push-in or open-tray styles used on standard Kenmore models, giving it a secure, leak-free fit.

Steady Performance, Start to Finish

Activated carbon block filtration keeps lead, VOC, and cyst reduction consistent from the first glass through the full 200 gallon service life.

A Full Six Months of Coverage

At a 200 gallon capacity over a 6 month cycle, the 9490 covers typical Kenmore Elite household use without needing frequent attention.

Quick to Swap, No Tools Required

The twist-and-lock design completes in under a minute. A short flush afterward clears carbon fines so the filter performs at its best from the very first use.

Clearer Ice, Not Just Cleaner Water

The same filtration feeding your dispenser also reaches the ice maker on most Kenmore Elite models, so cubes come out clear instead of picking up the cloudiness that comes with unfiltered water.

A Clear Signal When It's Time to Change

Kenmore Elite's filter indicator light works with the 9490's reset function, so there's no guesswork about when the next replacement is due.

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