Kenmore 46-9999 Refrigerator Water Filter 2-Pack | Replaces Frigidaire ULTRAWF PureSource Ultra

Kenmore 46-9999 Water Filter — Replaces Frigidaire ULTRAWF PureSource Ultra

About the Kenmore 46-9999 Refrigerator Water Filter

The Kenmore 46-9999 (also sold as part number 9999 and 469999) is the ice and water filter cartridge for Kenmore side-by-side and French-door refrigerators in the 253-series, and it is the direct equivalent of the Frigidaire ULTRAWF PureSource Ultra filter. The same cartridge fits a wide range of Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional, Electrolux and Crosley refrigerators that use the PureSource Ultra housing.

Inside the cartridge, an activated carbon block reduces chlorine taste and odor along with sediment and particulates such as rust, sand and dirt, so water and ice from the dispenser taste clean rather than flat or chemical. Rated for 200 gallons or 6 months, whichever comes first, at a 0.5 GPM flow rate.

A worn-out filter is usually easy to spot: the dispenser slows down, ice cubes come out cloudy or small, or the water picks up a noticeable pool-water smell. Swapping in a fresh cartridge takes under a minute and restores normal flow.

Key Features

• Direct fit for Kenmore 46-9999 / 9999 — same cartridge as the Frigidaire ULTRAWF PureSource Ultra
• Reduces chlorine taste and odor for better-tasting drinking water and ice
• Reduces sediment and particulates including rust, sand and dirt
• 200-gallon / 6-month capacity — roughly two filter changes per year for most households
• Push-in installation — no tools, no twisting, no water shut-off required
• Maintains dispenser flow at 0.5 GPM so water and ice fill at normal speed
• Dimensions: approximately 11" long × 2-1/4" diameter, white housing

Compatible Refrigerator Models

Kenmore (253-series — built by Frigidaire/Electrolux)

Frigidaire & Frigidaire Gallery

Frigidaire Professional

Model lists cover the most common fits and are not exhaustive. Select Electrolux and Crosley refrigerators using the PureSource Ultra housing take the same cartridge. If your model number is not shown, match the part number printed on the filter you are removing.

Also Sold Under These Part Numbers

9999  •  46-9999  •  469999  •  9919  •  46-9919  •  469919  •  ULTRAWF  •  ULTRA-WF  •  ULTRWF  •  PureSource Ultra  •  A0094E28261  •  242017800  •  242017801  •  242017802  •  242017805  •  242069601  •  241791601  •  242294401  •  242294404  •  242086201  •  85075-SGP-001  •  1534529  •  3957684  •  1000472026  •  203618461  •  AP4455158  •  EAP2364646  •  PS2364646  •  SULTRAWF  •  RENEWULTRAWF

The 46-9999 supersedes the earlier 241791601, 242294401 and 242294404 cartridges. If your old filter carries one of those numbers, this is the current replacement.

How to Install the Kenmore 46-9999

1. Find the housing. Open the fresh food compartment and look at the ceiling, front right — the filter sits in a round housing there.
2. Release the old filter. Push the old cartridge straight up into the housing until it clicks, then let go. It will drop down about half an inch.
3. Pull it out. Slide the old cartridge straight down and out. A small amount of water may drip — have a towel ready.
4. Remove the cap from the new filter. Take off the protective cover from the new cartridge's o-rings. Do not remove the o-rings themselves.
5. Insert the new filter. Line the cartridge up with the housing and push it straight up until it clicks and locks into place.
6. Flush the line. Run about 1.5 gallons (roughly 3 minutes) of water through the dispenser to clear trapped air and carbon fines. Some sputtering during the first few cups is normal.
7. Reset the filter indicator. Press and hold the filter reset button on the dispenser control panel for about 3 seconds, until the status light changes from red back to green.
8. Discard the first batch of ice. Dump the first two or three batches from the ice maker so the bin refills with water from the new cartridge.

When to Replace

Replace sooner if dispenser flow slows noticeably or the water picks up a chlorine smell, regardless of the calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions