Kenmore KM1000 User manual

Use & Care Guide
English
Freestanding
Water Optimizer
Freestanding Purier·Dispenser
Model: KM1000(B)
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1-844-374-6576
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KM1000
KM1000B

Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS II
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WATER OPTIMIZER 1
Filters 6
Technical Specications 8
Powering On/O Your Optimizer 9
Dispensing Water 9
USING YOUR WATER OPTIMIZER 9
Customizing QuickFill Mode 10
Controlling Dispenser Light 10
Using ECO Mode 11
Replacing Your Water Optimizer’s Filters 13
MAINTAINING YOUR WATER OPTIMIZER 13
Storing & Relocating Your Water Optimizer 15
Leaving Your Water Optimizer (Vacation) 17
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR WATER OPTIMIZER 18
Issue #1: My Water Optimizer is dispensing slowly. 18
Issue #2: My lter lifespan seems very short. 18
Issue #3: My Water Optimizer isn’t powering on. 19
Issue #4: My Water Optimizer’s Hot Mode won’t dispense. 19
Issue #5: My Water Optimizer’s Hot Mode isn’t hot. 19
Issue #6: My Water Optimizer’s Cold Mode isn’t cold. 19
Issue #7: My Dispenser Button Light is ashing. 20
Issue #8: My Water Optimizer is leaking water. 20
NOTES 22
WARRANTY 23
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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Should your appliance ever fail, please disconnect the power and water immediately before
calling for assistance.
3. To avoid leakage and damage, never remove appliance parts.
4. Unsupervised children should not be allowed to operate the machine.
5. Please use the product in a dry place within the temperature ranges of 40°F and 100°F.
6. Ensure the power cord is always unplugged before performing any maintenance,
troubleshooting, or lter upgrades.
7. Only use Kenmore or Drinkpod accessories and lters to avoid causing damage and voiding
product warranty.
8. For all service and support related issues, please immediately contact support at 1-844-374-
6576, or email us at [email protected].
9. Any and all repairs should only be attempted by qualied persons designated by Kenmore.
10. Do not install the machine in a location exposed to direct sunlight.
11. Never store or expose your Water Optimizer in an environment less than 32°F.
12. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
13. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, one of its designated
service agents, or similarly qualied person, in order to avoid all hazards.
14. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans, or other items with a ammable
propellant, in this appliance.
15. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications, kitchens, oces,
and similar non-retail applications.
16. The appliance should only be plugged into a grounded three prong socket. A surge protector is
recommended.
17. The appliance should never be turned upside down, or tilted more than 45°.
18. The appliance should never be cleaned utilizing a compressed water stream.
19. This product is designed for household use only!
20. WARNING: To avoid any hazards due to instability of the appliance, it must be
installed, maintained, and repaired, in accordance with this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Getting To Know Your Water Optimizer
Getting To Know Your Water Optimizer 1
A
B C D
E
F
H
I
J M
LK
N
O
II
Behind Dispenser
Nozzle
P
Q
G

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P
Q
R
Z
HH
GG
FF
EE
DD T
S
O
U
V
X Y
Z
AA BB
DD
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Important Safety Instructions
U
CC
Leak Detector
Compartment
AA
BB JJ
Product Features
A
Control Panel
B
Dispenser Light Button - Toggles dispenser light.
C
ECO Mode/Filter Rest Button - Press to toggle ECO Mode, hold to reset lter.
D
Light Sensor - Light sensor that activates ECO Mode.

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E
Heating System Status Light - When lit, indicates heating system is active.
F
Cooling System Status Light - When lit, indicates cooling system is active.
G
System Power Status Light - When lit, indicates is powered on.
H
UV Sterilizer Status Light - When lit, UV sterilizer is active (ambient only).
I
Pod Filter(s) Status Light - When light is red, pod lters needs replaced.
J
Hot Dispense Mode Button - Press before dispense to select hot water.
K
Ambient Dispense Mode Button - Press before dispense to select ambient.
L
Cold Dispense Mode Button - Press before dispense to select cold water.
M
QuickFill Mode Button - Press before dispense to toggle QuickFill & Constant Fill.
N
Dispense Button - Press to dispense water.
O
Water Dispenser Nozzle - Nozzle water is dispensed from.
P
Drip Tray - Tray that sets above reservoir to rest cups on when dispensing.
Q
Drip Reservoir - Collects errant water. Removable for dumping or lling tall bottles.
R
Internal Filter Door - Removable magnetic panel concealing internal lter.
S
Internal Filter EZ-twist Mount - Mount to attach internal lter.
T
Internal Filter - Internal Pod Filter. ULTRA+3 Filter recommended.
U
Air Filter Tray & Screen - Internal air lter. Removable for cleaning.
V
External Filter Mounting Slots - Slots to insert external lter attachment plate into.
X
Cold Mode Power Switch - Toggles power for water cooling system.
Y
Hot Mode Power Switch - Toggles power for water heating system.

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Important Safety Instructions
Z
110v Power Cord - Provides power to Water Optimizer. Standard U.S. 110v only.
AA
Accessory Output Port - Port to connect accessory appliances (i.e. ice-maker).
BB
Source Input Port - Port that connects to water source to provide water to Optimizer.
CC
Leak Detection Sensor - Detects internal leaks. If triggered, disables water ow.
DD
External Filter - OPTIONAL external pod lter. Particle Filter recommended.
EE
External Filter EZ-twist Mount - OPTIONAL external lter mount.
FF
External Filter Attachment Plate - OPTIONAL external lter attachment plate.
GG
External Filter Source Line - OPTIONAL external lter source bridge line.
HH
External Filter Appliance Line - OPTIONAL external lter appliance bridge line.
II
Dispenser Light - Illuminated dispense area.
JJ
Appliance Drain Port - Port to drain Optimizer prior to storing or relocating.

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Filters
Shown above are the available pod lter options in Kenmore’s water purication
product line.
F1. ULTRA+3 Hybrid Filter (Included)- Recommended for internal lter slot.
May be replaced by Polishing Filter for increased ow rate (at the cost of
purication quality). The ULTRA+3 hybrid water lter replacement pod utilizes
activated carbon block lter (rst stage) to greatly reduce particles, eliminate
odors and discoloration, and reduce chemicals in your water, while also improving
taste. This is followed by a UF membrane (2nd stage) that removes sub micron
contaminants, like bacteria, colloids, and large organic molecules, down to 0.02
microns.
F2. Particle Filter (Included/Optional Use) - It is only recommended to use this
additional lter (with external lter attachment) if you water source has
unusually high levels of larger contaminants. Use of this lter in such scenarios
may extend your primary (internal) lters lifespan. The Particle water lter
replacement pod utilizes depth lter to greatly reduce contaminants greater than 5
microns in size (i.e. cysts and rust).
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

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F3. Chemical Filter (Sold Separately)- This lter can be used as an alternative,
replacing the secondary Particle Filter. The Chemical water lter replacement
pod utilizes a activated carbon granules to improve the safety of drinking water by
eectively removing common disinfection byproducts (THMs), organic contaminants
like chlorinated solvents and other industrial pollutants, pesticides, and select heavy
metals such as lead and mercury. The process reduces undesirable taste, odor, and
color.
F4. ULTRA Filter (Sold Separately) ULTRA water lter replacement pod utilizes a UF
membrane to greatly reduce contaminants greater than 0.02 microns in size (i.e.
bacteria, colloids, and large organic molecules).
F5. Polishing Filter (Sold Separately)- This lter is a great alternative for your
primary (internal) lter if your source water doesn’t contain signicant levels
of small contaminants. In contrast to the 0.01 micron ULTRA+3 Hybrid Filter ,
it is rated at 2 microns, providing a higher ow rate, and longer lter life.
The Polishing water lter replacement pod utilizes activated carbon block lter to
remove eliminate odors and discoloration in your water, while also improving taste.
Additionally, it provides particle and chemical ltration.

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Technical Specications
Model KM1000 (white), KM1000B (black)
Rated Power 555 Watts
Heating Power 420 Watts
Refrigeration Power 90 Watts
Rated Pure Water Flow 0.32 gal/min [43.5 psi] (1.2 L/min [0.3 MPa])
Hot Water Production 1.01 gal/hr ≥ 172.4°F (4 L/hr ≥ 78°C)
Hot Water Storage 0.24 gal (0.9 liter)
Cold Water Production 0.79 gal/hr ≤ 50°F (3 L/hr ≤ 10°C)
Cold Water Storage 0.3 gal (1.3 liters)
Environmental Temperature Requirements 40°F - 100°F (4.44°C - 37.78°C)
Environmental Humidity Requirements ≤ 90%
Water Pressure Requirements 30 psi - 101.5psi (0.2 MPa - 0.7 MPa)
Water Flow Requirements 0.53 Gal/min (2.0 L/min)
Water Source Quality Tap Water
Appliance Size 10.24 in (260 mm)x 17.13 in (435 mm)x 16.73 in (425
mm)
Appliance Weight 29.76 lbs (13.5 kg)
Primary Filter (internal) UF Membrane + Post Carbon Block
Secondary Filter (external) Sediment Depth Filter
UV Sterilizer Cold Cathode UV Sterilization Lamp (Ambient Mode
Only)
UV Lamp Lifespan Lifetime (1000 hours constant use)
Regarding Connecting Other Appliances
1. Prior to connecting/disconnecting other appliances to the accessory port, first power off and
unplug your Water Optimizer.
2. The manufacturer is not responsible for any issues or damage that may occur to other appliances
connected to your Kenmore Water Optimizer. These issues may include, but are not limited to:
dry heating, low flow, water sloshing, etc. Kenmore and Drinkpod are in now way obligated to
provide technical support, warranty service or replacement for any parts or components not
included with your Optimizer, excluding OEM replacement filters. This guide will explain how to
use, maintain, and troubleshoot your new Water Optimizer.
3. When connected to other appliances, the filter reminder function may not work accurately, as the
appliance does not measure water that does not pass through the dispenser.
4. For optimal experience, do not dispense water from appliance while simultaneously utilizing water
flow from connected appliance.

Using Your Water Optimizer 9
Using Your Water Optimizer
This guide will explain how to use, maintain, and troubleshoot your new Water Optimizer.
Be sure to complete all of the applicable instructions in the Installation Guide,
included with your Optimizer prior to using the appliance.
Powering On/O Your Optimizer
Be sure to never plug in your Optimizer, or power on either temperature mode
before you’ve connected a proper water source, and enabled water ow.
1. To power on your Water Optimizer, simply plug in
Z
110v Power Cord into a 110 volt
electrical outlet. To power o, unplug the appliance.
2. To power on the cooling system, ip the green
X
Cold Mode Power Switch (on the
left) up, into the on position. To power o, ip back down.
3. To power on the heating system, ip the red
Y
Hot Mode Power Switch (right) up,
into the on position. To power o, ip back down.
Dispensing Water
Dispensing water can be accomplished by pressing 1 - 3 buttons, depending on the situation.
What temperature of water is dispensed (temperature modes), and the amount of water
that is dispensed (dispense modes) can be selected by pressing the temperature and
dispense mode buttons. By default, your Water Optimizer is set to (and will always return
to) QuickFill Mode / Press-To-Fill Mode, and Cold Temperature Mode, which can
simply be triggered by pressing or holding the
N
Dispense Button.
1. For non-default usage, start by selecting your temperature mode of choice, by
pressing one of the following buttons.
J
Hot Dispense Mode Button - Child Safety Lock function requires dispense
button to be pressed within 5 seconds of selecting hot mode.
K
Ambient Dispense Mode Button
L
Cold Dispense Mode Button - DEFAULT
Next, select your preferred dispense mode by following the relevant instructions
for that specic mode.
Press-To-Fill Mode can be triggered by simply pressing and holding your nger down

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on the
N
Dispense Button. Water (of selected temperature mode) will continue to
dispense until button is released, or 10 minutes has elapsed.
QuickFill Mode, when triggered, will dispense water for 10 seconds (this time is
customizable, see “Customizing QuickFill Mode” on page 10), and then stop.
It is active by default, and can be toggled by pressing
M
QuickFill Mode Button.
To dispense water using QuickFill Mode (when active), simply press the
N
Dispense Button.
ConstantFill Mode, when triggered, will continuously dispense water ‘hands-free’
until it is disengaged (or 90 seconds has elapsed). It can be toggled by pressing
the
M
QuickFill Mode Button once, after which the button’s light will shuto,
indicating ConstantFill Mode is active. Once it has been selected, simply press the
N
Dispense Button to start dispensing water, and then press it again to stop dispensing.
Customizing QuickFill Mode
QuickFill Mode can be customized to t your favorite cup, bottle, or other container. Be
aware that this function is controlled by a timer, and may vary based on uctuations in your
water sources pressure (i.e. when your sink is running if that is your source). Complete the
following instructions to customize the time. Minimum required duration of 6 seconds.
1. Place your desired container (empty) underneath the
O
Water Dispenser Nozzle.
2. Press and hold the
M
QuickFill Mode Button for 5 seconds. Button begin to ash.
3. Press and release the
N
Dispense Button. Water will begin dispensing.
4. Once your container has reached the desired ll level, press and release the
N
Dispense Button to stop water from dispensing.
5. Finally, press and release the
M
QuickFill Mode Button to save your new ll time.
You’re all set!
Controlling Dispenser Light
Your Water Optimizer is equipped with a
II
Dispenser Light. It has 3 dierent modes

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Using Your Water Optimizer
that can be toggled by pressing the
B
Dispenser Light Button. By default, it is set to
illuminate only when dispensing.
1. To toggle to always illuminate, press
B
Dispenser Light Button once. Button will
remain illuminated.
2. To toggle to never illuminate, press
B
Dispenser Light Button again. Button light
will turn o.
3. To toggle back to illuminate only when dispensing, press
B
Dispenser Light Button one last time. Button will re-illuminate.
Using ECO Mode
Your Water Optimizer is equipped with an environmentally aware energy saving feature
called ECO Mode. This feature will power down the heating and cooling systems when
it senses the room’s ambient light has been signicantly reduced. It will power back up the
heating and cooling system once it senses the ambient light levels have returned to their
normal level.
By default, this feature is enabled, which is indicated by the
C
ECO Mode/Filter Rest Button being illuminated white.
When ECO Mode is active, the
C
ECO Mode/Filter Rest Button will illuminate green.
1. To disable ECO Mode, simply press and release the
C
ECO Mode/Filter Rest Button once. The light will turn o.
2. To re-enable ECO Mode, simply press and release the
C
ECO Mode/Filter Rest Button again. The light will turn back on to white.
Please Note:
Should you experience any issues with ECO Mode engaging at unwanted times, it may be
due to an insucient ambient light levels (when the lights are turned on). To resolve, either
try relocating the appliance to an area that will expose the appliance to higher levels
of ambient light (when the lights are turned on), or disable ECO Mode by pressing
C
ECO Mode/Filter Rest Button.

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Maintaining Your Water Optimizer 13
Maintaining Your Water Optimizer
Replacing Your Water Optimizer’s Filters
Your Water Optimizer is equipped with a
I
Pod Filter(s) Status Light to indicate
when you need to change your pod lters (based on typical usage). This reminder
is controlled by a timer that will change the Pod Filter(s) Status Light from white to red
every six months. This timer can be reset by following the last step in this section.
To maximize lter and appliance lifespan, it is very important to always ush the
F1
ULTRA+3 Hybrid Filter , or alternative
F3
Chemical Filter and the
F5
Polishing Filter (if purchased separately), prior to installing them into your
Water Optimizer.
For this step, you will need a towel, a container to catch water, and your Filter Flushing
Setup you assembled during installation.
1. Unplug
Z
110v Power Cord from the electrical outlet.
2. Shuto water ow to your appliance by turning the blue handle on the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve (see Installation Guide) connected to your
Optimizer’s
BB
Source Input Port located at the back of the appliance.
3. Place your container below the
O
Water Dispenser Nozzle, then press the
K
Ambient Dispense Mode Button, quickly followed by pressing and holding the
N
Dispense Button to depressurize the system, by dispensing water into a cup until water
ow stops.
4. If you aren’t replacing the
F1
ULTRA+3 Hybrid Filter (or one of the alternative lters
listed above), you can skip ahead to “Step 9” on page 14.
5. Disconnect the tubing running between our Optimizer’s
BB
Source Input Port and
the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve you just shuto, and place end of the
tubing into the container to catch any water that drains back.
6. Connect the open end of the tubing from your
G
Filter Flushing Setup to the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve that you just disconnected.
7. Connect the lter(s) listed above that you are replacing to the
G
Filter Flushing Attachment, and ush by opening the
C

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1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve, until the water exiting the lter is clear. Be sure
to aim the water outlet on the attachment into your container.
8. Now, disconnect the
G
Filter Flushing Setup from the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve and reattach it to the
BB
Source Input Port
9. Next, if replacing the internal lter, open the
R
Internal Filter Door by inserting your
nger into the opening at the top, and pulling lightly down and outward.
10. Lay a towel down across the base of the internal lter cavity, to catch any water that
drips down, and prevent triggering
CC
Leak Detection Sensor.
11. Replace the applicable lter(s) in the location(s). Filters can be removed by
twisting counter clockwise. To insert new lters, press lter upward into the
S
Internal Filter EZ-twist Mount and
EE
External Filter EZ-twist Mount (if in use)
while twisting clockwise.
F1
ULTRA+3 Hybrid Filter (DEFAULT - Internal Filter Slot)
F2
Particle Filter (DEFAULT/OPTIONAL - External Filter Slot)
F5
Polishing Filter (Alternative - Internal Filter Slot)
F3
Chemical Filter (Alternative - External Filter Slot)
12. Reattach the
R
Internal Filter Door, and discard the old lter(s).
13. Open the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve, to enable water ow.
14. Place your container below the
O
Water Dispenser Nozzle one last time, then press
the
K
Ambient Dispense Mode Button, quickly followed by pressing and holding
the
N
Dispense Button until water ow is constant, to repressurize the system. Once
water is steadily dispensing, you can stop.
15. Plug
Z
110v Power Cord back into the electrical outlet.
16. Finally, press and hold the
C
ECO Mode/Filter Rest Button for 5 seconds to reset
the timer and
I
Pod Filter(s) Status Light. You’re nished!

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Maintaining Your Water Optimizer
Storing & Relocating Your Water Optimizer
At some point, you may need to store or relocate your Water Optimizer. Should one of
these situations be the case for you, below are a few simple steps to prevent any damage
from occurring.
1. First, if the cooling and/or heating systems are powered on, ip
X
Hot Mode Power Switch and
Y
Cold Mode Power Switch into the down position
to power o. This should always be done prior to shutting o water supply.
2. Shuto water ow to your appliance by turning the blue handle on the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve (see Installation Guide) connected to your
Optimizer’s
BB
Source Input Port located at the back of the appliance.
3. Grab a container (preferably with high sides) , like a bucket or pitcher, and place it on
the oor in front of your Water Optimizer.
4. Rotate your Optimizer counter-clockwise 90 degrees and slide forward towards
the edge of your counter-top (or whatever surface it is resting on) until roughly
30% of your Optimizer’s left side is extending over the edge. This will expose
JJ
Appliance Drain Port. Be sure to keep it braced with your body so it does not fall!
5. Ensure your container is directly below the
JJ
Appliance Drain Port.
JJ

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6. Slide the blue
DP1
Retainer Clip o of the
JJ
Appliance Drain Port.
7. Press the dark gray
DP2
Quick Connect Sleeve all the way up into the port then,
while keeping the sleeve pressed in, pull down and remove the white
DP3
Plug.
8. Now, press and hold the
N
Dispense Button (with Cold Mode selected) until water
ow from the drain port stops, indicating your Optimizer has been fully drained.
9. Replug the
JJ
Appliance Drain Port by repeating “Step 7” in reverse.
10. Next, if applicable, shuto the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve connected
between your Optimizer’s
AA
Accessory Output Port and any accessory appliances
(i.e. coee maker) and disconnect the tubing from the port. Placing a towel underneath
your ports will help save time cleaning up drippage.
11. Make any necessary adjustments to your accessory appliances in lieu of them no longer
receiving water (i.e. powering them o in necessary).
DP1
DP2
DP3
JJ