Kenmore KM5K User manual

Use & Care Guide
English
Freestanding
Water Optimizer
Freestanding Purier·Dispenser
Model: KM5K
Customer Assistance
1-844-374-6576
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Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS II
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WATER OPTIMIZER 1
Filters 4
Technical Specications 6
Powering On/O Your Optimizer 7
Dispensing Water 7
USING YOUR WATER OPTIMIZER 7
Replacing Your Water Optimizer’s Filters 9
MAINTAINING YOUR WATER OPTIMIZER 9
Storing & Relocating Your Water Optimizer 11
Leaving Your Water Optimizer (Vacation) 12
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR WATER OPTIMIZER 14
Issue #1: My Water Optimizer is dispensing slowly. 15
Issue #2: My lter lifespan seems very short. 15
Issue #3: My Water Optimizer isn’t powering on. 15
Issue #4: My Water Optimizer’s Hot Mode won’t dispense. 16
Issue #5: My Water Optimizer’s Hot Mode isn’t hot. 17
Issue #6: My Water Optimizer’s Cold Mode isn’t cold. 17
Issue #7: My Water Optimizer is beeping or lights are ashing. 17
Issue #8: My Water Optimizer is leaking water. 18
NOTES 19
WARRANTY 21
Table of Contents

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!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Getting To Know Your Water Optimizer
Getting To Know Your Water Optimizer 1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WATER OPTIMIzER
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BA C D
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S T
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V
X
Y
N
Located
behind
panel
Located
behind
coils

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Product Features
A
Child Safety Switch - Prevents small children from dispensing hot water.
B
Hot Mode Button - Press in conjuction with safety switch to dispense hot water.
C
Ambient Mode Button - Press to dispense ambient temperature water.
D
Cold Mode Button - Press to dispense cold water.
E
Cooling System Status Light - When lit, indicates cooling system is active.
F
Heating System Status Light - When lit, indicates heating system is active.
G
Water Flow Status Light - When lit, indicates cold water is replenishing.
H
Hot Water Dispenser - Spout from which hot water dispenses.
I
Ambient Water Dispenser - Spout from which ambient water dispenses.
J
Cold Water Dispenser - Spout from which cold water dispenses.
K
Drip Tray - Tray that sets above reservoir to rest cups on when dispensing.
L
Drip Reservoir - Collects errant water. Removable for dumping.
M
Stainless Steel Cabinet Door - Conceals ltration system and leak detector.
N
Cold Water Tank - Stores chilled water prior to dispensing.
O
Hot Water Tank - Stores heated water prior to dispensing.
P
Internal Filter Mounts - Mounting point for lter cartridges.
Q
Filters - Assorted lter cartridges. See more in “Filter Details” on page 4.
R
Leak Detection Sensor - Detects internal leaks. If triggered, disables water ow.
S
Cold Mode Power Switch - Toggles power for water cooling system.

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T
Hot Mode Power Switch - Toggles power for water heating system.
U
110v Power Cord - Provides power to Water Optimizer. Standard U.S. 110v only.
V
Drain Port - Port for draining water for vacations, storage, moving, etc.
X
Accessory Output Port - Port to connect accessory appliances (i.e. icemaker).
Y
Source Input Port - Port that connects to water source to provide water to Optimizer.
Filters
Shown above is the correct order (rst four) each lter should always be installed in
your Water Optimizer. Failure to follow this order can result in both reduced water
ow, and lter lifespan.
F1. Particle Filter (Included) - Particle water lter replacement pod utilizes depth lter
to greatly reduce contaminants greater than 10 microns in size (i.e. cysts and rust).
F2. Chemical Filter (Included)- The Chemical water lter replacement pod utilizes a
activated carbon granules to improve the safety of drinking water by eectively
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

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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.
F3. ULTRA Filter (Included) ULTRA water lter replacement pod utilizes a UF membrane
to remove contaminants greater than 0.02 microns in size (i.e. bacteria, colloids, and
large organic molecules).
F4. Polishing Filter (Included)- 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 secondary particle and chemical
ltration.
F5. ULTRA+3 Hybrid Filter (Sold Separately)- 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
greatly reduces sub micron contaminants, like bacteria, colloids, and large organic
molecules, down to 0.02 microns. The use of this lter is not recommended for
this appliance.

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Technical Specications
Model KM5K
Rated Power 520 Watts
Heating Power 420 Watts
Refrigeration Power 90 Watts
Water Production Power 10 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 ≥ 185°F (4 L/hr ≥ 85°C)
Hot Water Storage 0.26 gal (1 liter)
Cold Water Production 0.53 gal/hr ≤ 50°F (2 L/hr ≤ 10°C)
Cold Water Storage 1.1 gal (4.16 liters)
Environmental Temperature Requirements 40°F - 100°F (4.44°C - 37.78°C)
Environmental Humidity Requirements ≤ 90%
Water Pressure Requirements 14.5 psi - 58psi (0.1 MPa - 0.4 MPa)
Water Source Quality Tap Water
Appliance Size 12.25 in. (310 mm) x 14.17 in. (360mm) x 40.94 in. (1040 mm)
Appliance Weight 40.6 lbs (18.4 kg)
Operating Pressure (all lters) 14.5 ~ 58 PSI
Operating Temperature (all lters) 34°F ~ 100°F
PH Range (all lters) 5 - 10
Max Hardness (all lters) Below 300 ppm
Pod Filter #1 Details Sediment Depth Filter
Material: PP (Polypropylene)
Flow Rate: 0.79 gpm Pore Size: 10 microns
Lifespan: 950 gal / 6 - 12 months
Pod Filter #2 Details GAC (Granular Activated Carbon)
Material: Coconut
Flow Rate: 0.79 gpm Passage Size: 12 - 40 Mesh
Lifespan: 1900 gal / 18 - 24 months
Pod Filter #3 Details Ultra Filtration (UF) Membrane Passage Mineral Filter
Material: PE (Polyethylene)
Flowrate: 0.53 gpm Pore Size: 0.1 - 0.02 microns
Lifespan: 1425 gal / 12 - 18 months
Pod Filter #4 Details Post Carbon Block
Material: Coconut Based
Flow Rate: 0.79 gpm Pore Size: 7 microns
Lifespan: 950 gal / 6 - 12 months

Using Your Water Optimizer
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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.
USING YOUR WATER OPTIMIzER

Using Your Water Optimizer
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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
U
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
S
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
T
Hot Mode Power Switch (right) up,
into the on position. To power o, ip back down.
Dispensing Water
1. To dispense cold water. simply press the dark blue
D
Cold Mode Button until your
cup or container has reached the desired ll.
2. To dispense cold water. simply press the Light blue
C
Ambient Mode Button until
your cup or container has reached the desired ll.
3. To dispense hot water, slide the red
A
Child Safety Switch to the left, then while
holding it in this position with your thumb or nger, press the
B
Hot Mode Button until
your cup or container has reached the desired ll.

Maintaining Your Water Optimizer
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Replacing Your Water Optimizer’s Filters
To maximize lter and appliance lifespan, it is very important to always ush the
F2
Chemical Filter and the
F4
Polishing Filter 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
U
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
Y
Source Input Port located at the back of the appliance.
3. Place your container below the center dispenser, and press the
C
Ambient Mode Button to depressurize the system, by dispensing water into a cup.
4. If you aren’t replacing the
F2
Chemical Filter or the
F4
Polishing Filter you can
skip ahead to “Step 9” on page 9.
5. Disconnect the tubing running between our Optimizer’s
Y
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 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
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
Y
Source Input Port
9. Next open the
M
Stainless Steel Cabinet Door by pulling outward on the right side.
10. Lay a towel down across the base of the bottom plate, to catch any water that drips
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down, and prevent triggering
R
Leak Detection Sensor.
11. Replace the applicable lters in the following order. Filters can be removed by
twisting counter clockwise. To insert new lters, press lter upward into
P
Internal Filter Mounts while twisting clockwise.
F1
Particle Filter
F2
Chemical Filter
F3
ULTRA Filter
F4
Polishing Filter
12. Close
M
Stainless Steel Cabinet Door, and discard the old lters.
13. Open the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve, to enable water ow.
14. Place your container below the center dispenser one last time, and press the
C
Ambient Mode Button to repressurize the system. Once water is steadily dispensing,
you can stop.
15. Finally, plug
U
110v Power Cord back into the electrical outlet. You’re nished!

Maintaining Your Water Optimizer 11
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 occuring.
1. If applicable, rst ip
T
Hot Mode Power Switch and
S
Cold Mode Power Switch into the down position to power o the heating and cooling
systems.
2. Next, unplug
U
110v Power Cord from the electrical outlet.
3. 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
Y
Source Input Port located at the back of the appliance.
4. Place a container below the each of the dispensers, and dispense water from each of
the three temperature modes until no more water will come out.
5. Next, if applicable, shuto the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve connected
between your Optimizer’s
X
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.
6. Make any necessary adjustments to your accessory appliances in lieu of them no longer
receiving water (i.e. powering them o in necessary).
7. Disconnect the tubing running between our Optimizer’s
Y
Source Input Port and
the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve you just shuto, and place end of the
tubing into a container to catch any water that drains back.
8. Now place your container at the back of the Optimizer below
V
Drain Port.
9. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the transparent plastic cap that covers
V
Drain Port and remove it.
10. Next, remove the blue silicon drain plug from the drain, and tilt the Water Optimizer
backwards (no more than 45 degrees), allowing the water to drain from the
appliance.

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11. Once you’ve drained as much water as will come out from your Optimizer, reinsert the
blue silicon drain plug, and reattach the transparent plastic cap and screw.
12. Finally, remove each of the four
Q
Filters. If the lters will not be used for more
than a few days, we highly recommend discarding them, and replacing them
with new ones, to avoid any bacteria or mold growth issues. Storing them in your
refrigerator may extend this time, but results will vary.
Leaving Your Water Optimizer (Vacation)
If you plan to take a trip, and leave your Water Optimizer for more than a few days, We
highly recommend following the steps below prior to leaving. This will help prevent any
damage from occuring, the rare possibility of leaks, and returning to poor tasting water.
1. If applicable, rst ip
T
Hot Mode Power Switch and
S
Cold Mode Power Switch into the down position to power o the heating and cooling
systems.
2. Next, unplug
U
110v Power Cord from the electrical outlet.
3. 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
Y
Source Input Port located at the back of the appliance.
4. Place a container below the each of the dispensers, and dispense water from each of
the three temperature modes until no more water will come out.
5. If you plan to leave your Optimizer longer than a week, we highly recommend
following the remaining steps. If you’re leaving for less than a week, we simply
recommend ushing 1 gallon of water from each of your temperature modes
prior to drinking.
6. Next, if applicable, shuto the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve connected
between your Optimizer’s
X
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.
7. Make any necessary adjustments to your accessory appliances in lieu of them

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no longer receiving water (i.e. powering them o in necessary). Disconnect the
tubing running between our Optimizer’s
Y
Source Input Port and the
C
1/4 in. Quick Connect Shuto Valve you just shuto, and place end of the tubing into
a container to catch any water that drains back.
8. Now place your container at the back of the Optimizer below
V
Drain Port.
9. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the transparent plastic cap that covers
V
Drain Port and remove it.
10. Next, remove the blue silicon drain plug from the drain, and tilt the Water Optimizer
backwards (no more than 45 degrees), allowing the water to drain from the
appliance.
11. Once you’ve drained as much water as will come out from your Optimizer, reinsert the
blue silicon drain plug, and reattach the transparent plastic cap and screw.
12. Finally, remove each of the four
Q
Filters. If the lters will not be used for more
than a few days, we highly recommend discarding them, and replacing them
with new ones, to avoid any bacteria or mold growth issues. Storing them in your
refrigerator may extend this time, but results will vary.

Troubleshooting Your Water Optimizer
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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR WATER OPTIMIzER

Troubleshooting Your Water Optimizer
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Below are some simple steps to troubleshoot the most frequent issues our users experience.
If your issue is not listed in this section, or you feel in any way confused, please feel free to
contact us.
Call us at 1-844-374-6576, or email us at [email protected].
Issue #1: My Water Optimizer is dispensing slowly.
Solution 1: Check to ensure you home’s water line is providing sucient water pressure.
Solution 2: Something may be restrictng water ow. Is a section of tubing pinched? Are all
of the valves between your water source and the Optimizer open as far as they’ll go?
Solution 3: Your lters may need replaced. Filters will slowly become more clogged by the
contaminants they lter out, slowing water ow. The lifespans we list are average, and
may vary greatly for those with abnormaly high contaminants in their water.
Issue #2: My lter lifespan seems very short.
Solution 1: Are your lters in the wrong order? Review the order in which you’ve installed
your lters, and ensure they match the correct order shown here, “Filter Details” on
page 4. Instructions for moving and replacing lters can be found here, “Replacing
Your ’s Filters” on page 9.
Solution 2: Filters will slowly become more clogged by the contaminants they lter out,
slowing water ow. The lifespans we list are average, and may vary greatly for those
with abnormaly high contaminants in their water.
Issue #3: My Water Optimizer isn’t powering on.
Solution 1: Check to make sure GFI (red and black buttons on certain electrical outlets)
has not been tripped. If it has, reset it. If it trips again, you have a short somewhere. We
highly recommend calling a professional electrician.
Solution 2: Check your electrical circuit breaker.
Solution 3: Test your electrical outlet with another device.
Solution 4: Contact support at 1-844-374-6576, or email us at support@drinkpod.
com.

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Issue #4: My Water Optimizer’s Hot Mode won’t dispense.
Solution 1: Slide
A
Child Safety Switch to unlock
B
Hot Mode Button before
pressing the button. This is a two-step child protection sequence.
Solution 2: Check water source line is turned on at source connection and water is owing
into the of Optimizer.
Solution 3: During shipment – the internal connecting rod (that connects
B
Hot Mode Button to the hot water dispense valve) may have slipped o the plunger.
To x, remove the top screws on back of unit. Lift from the appliance’s top panel from
the back, pivoting up and pulling out. You can locate the connecting rods in front of the
(large upper)
N
Cold Water Tank, directly under the row of 3 dispense buttons.
Locate the hot dispense connecting rod and reattach. Reference the other 2 rods as
examples of how it connects.
Solution 4: Have you just dispensed a large amount of cold water? This model of Kenmore
Water Optimizer is gravity fed. This means that
O
Hot Water Tank feeds from
N
Cold Water Tank. If the cold tank water level is depleted by more than half, the water
level will be below the riser tube, and hot water will not dispense until the cold tank has
relled (see diagram below).
Riser Tube
for Hot Water Tank
Cold Water Tank
Cold
Dispenser Valve
Hot Water Tank
Hot
Dispenser Valve
Riser Tube
for Hot Water Tank
Cold Water Tank
Cold
Dispenser Valve
Hot Water Tank
Hot
Dispenser Valve
Diagram 4.3 - Gravy System With & Without Sucient Cold Water