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Kenmore Elite 46-9490 Premium Refrigerator Water Filter

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$30.99 USD $45.99 USD

Kenmore Elite 46-9490 Premium Refrigerator Water Filter

A factory-original replacement water filter that delivers crisp, NSF-certified pure water for Kenmore and LG refrigerators.

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The Kenmore Elite 46-9490 premium refrigerator water filter helps deliver cleaner, fresher-tasting water and ice straight from your refrigerator. Designed for select Kenmore, Kenmore Elite, and LG-built French door and side-by-side refrigerators, this factory-original replacement filter uses advanced carbon block technology to reduce contaminants while maintaining strong water flow.

Certified to NSF/ANSI standards, the Kenmore Elite refrigerator water filter 46-9490 helps reduce chlorine taste and odor, lead, mercury, asbestos, cysts, and other unwanted impurities commonly found in tap water. The result is better-tasting drinking water, clearer ice cubes, and improved beverage flavor for your family.

The filter features a secure twist-and-lock design for quick, tool-free installation and a precise factory fit. For optimal performance and water quality, replace the filter every 6 months or after filtering 200 gallons of water. Compatible with select Kenmore and LG-manufactured refrigerators. Check your refrigerator model before ordering to ensure compatibility.

Not sure if this is the right filter? The 46-9490 is the OEM equivalent of the LG LT800P water filter. If your refrigerator uses the older LT700P platform, you may need the LG LT600P replacement filter instead. For other Kenmore models, browse our Kenmore 9085 or Kenmore 9083 filters.

Model Compatibility

This filter fits hundreds of premium French Door, Multi-Door, and Side-by-Side refrigerators from both Kenmore and LG. Common compatible appliance models include:

Kenmore / Kenmore Elite: 72043, 72053, 72063, 72093, 72183, 72193, 72383, 72483, 72493, 72583, 72595, 73035, 73055, 74023, 74033, 74043, 74093
LG: LMXS30776S, LFXS30766S, LFXS29766S, LFXS32726S, LFXS32766S, LFXB27350S, LNXC23726S, LNXC23766D, LSFD2491ST

Cross-Reference Part Numbers
The Kenmore 9490 directly replaces the following manufacturer and retail part numbers:

Kenmore OE Numbers: 46-9490, 469490, 04609490000P, ADQ73613402
LG OE Numbers: LT800P, LT800PC, ADQ73613401, ADQ73613403, ADQ73613408
Industry Standards: EFF-6020A, RWF1160, AQF-LT800P, CLCH108

Why Choose the Kenmore 9490 Water Filter?

Dual NSF 42 & 53 Protection: Certified to remove lead, mercury, cysts, and asbestos, not just bad taste.
Preserve Beneficial Minerals: Filters out hazardous chemicals and heavy metals while keeping healthy trace minerals.
Guaranteed Leak-Free Fit: Built with factory-exact O-rings and locking lugs to prevent water damage.
Protects Valve Assemblies: Maintains precise internal backpressure to prevent dispenser drips and icemaker freeze-ups.
High-Capacity Carbon Block: Delivers 200 gallons of crisp, clean water before needing a replacement.
Optimal Flow Performance: Maintains a steady 0.5 gpm flow rate without reducing your water pressure.
Tool-Free Installation: Features a seamless twist-and-lock configuration for effortless 6-month swaps.

Directly interchangeable with the LG LT800P platform, fitting premium Kenmore, Kenmore Elite, and LG multi-door or side-by-side refrigerators.

Key Features

Dual NSF Certified Protection: Certified under both NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and 53, this filter goes beyond basic taste and odor improvement. It is independently tested to capture heavy metals and health-threatening contaminants, including lead, mercury, asbestos, cysts, and benzene.
Preserves Mineral Balance: The advanced activated carbon core targets harmful synthetic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and heavy metals while allowing beneficial fluorides and trace minerals to pass through naturally.
Guaranteed Leak-Free Fit: Unlike generic aftermarket filters that can have subtle variations in the mold, the genuine 9490 uses exact OEM-engineered O-rings and locking lugs. This ensures a perfect, leak-free seal that won't damage your refrigerator's water receiver manifold.
Protects the Internal Valve Assembly: Genuine filters maintain the correct internal backpressure. Cheaper knockoffs often use poorly bound carbon blocks that shed carbon fines or cause pressure drops, which can lead to a dripping water dispenser or a frozen, under-filled ice maker.

Specifications

Brand: Kenmore
Part Number: 9490
Alternate Part Numbers: 46-9490, 469490, LG LT800P, ADQ73613401
Filter Type: Refrigerator Water & Ice Filter
Filter Media: Premium Compressed Carbon Block
Rated Capacity: 200 Gallons (757 Liters)
Flow Rate: 0.5 gallons per minute (gpm)
Operating Pressure: 20 – 120 psi
Replacement Frequency: Every 6 months
Installation Design: Tool-free push-and-turn lock
Certifications: NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 certified

Our Replacement Water Filters Are NSF Certified To Reduce 99% Contaminants

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Chlorine

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Mercury

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When to Replace Your Water Filter

Every 6 Months or 200 Gallons

Most refrigerator water filters are designed to last approximately 6 months or filter up to 200 gallons of water — whichever comes first.

When Your Fridge Displays a Filter Alert

Modern LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, and Frigidaire refrigerators have built-in filter indicators that notify you when it's time for a replacement.

Changes in Taste, Odor, or Flow

A drop in water pressure, an unusual taste, or an off smell from your dispenser are clear signs your filter is overdue for a change.

Compatible Model Numbers

Kenmore & Kenmore Elite Models
These models typically feature a 795. prefix (indicating they were manufactured for Sears by LG) or are cataloged by their 5-digit stock numbers:

795 Series Prefixes: 795.72043, 795.72053, 795.72063, 795.72093, 795.72183, 795.72193, 795.72383, 795.72483, 795.72493, 795.72583, 795.72595, 795.73035, 795.73055, 795.74023, 795.74033, 795.74043, 795.74093
5-Digit Stock Numbers: 72043, 72053, 72063, 72093, 72183, 72193, 72383, 72483, 72493, 72583, 72595, 73035, 73055, 74023, 74033, 74043, 74093

The LT800P platform is widely used across LG French Door, Multi-Door, and Side-by-Side configurations:

LFXS Series (French Door Super Capacity): LFXS29766S, LFXS30726S, LFXS30766D, LFXS30766S, LFXS30796D, LFXS30796S, LFXS32726S, LFXS32766S
LMXS Series (4-Door French Door): LMXS27626S, LMXS30746S, LMXS30776D, LMXS30776S, LMXS30776, LMXS30786S, LMXS30796D, LMXS30796S
LSXS & LSXC Series (Side-by-Side / Counter Depth): LSXC22396D, LSXC22396S, LSXC22426S, LSXC22436S, LSXC22486D, LSXC22486S
LSXS22423B, LSXS22423S, LSXS22423W, LSXS26326B, LSXS26326S, LSXS26326W, LSXS26336V, LSXS26366D, LSXS26366S, LSXS26386D, LSXS26386S, LSXS26466S
LMXC & LNXC Series (Counter Depth Multi-Door): LMXC23746D, LMXC23746S, LNXC23726S, LNXC23766D, LNXS30996D
Specialty & Signature Series: LSFD2491ST, UPCXB2127S, URNTC2306N, URNTS3106N, GF5D906SL

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is the Kenmore 46-9490 refrigerator water filter located?
A: Because Kenmore Elite models are manufactured across various structural layouts, the filter housing is integrated into one of two common locations:

Option 1 (Pull-Down Ceiling Compartment): Located inside the main fresh food compartment at the very top, usually tucked in the left or right rear corner.
Option 2 (Swing-Out Door Compartment): Embedded into the inner left refrigerator door panel, positioned directly behind or beneath a plastic cover flap or door bin.

Q: How to change the Kenmore Elite refrigerator water filter 46-9490?
A: The replacement process is completely tool-free. The system features an automatic internal shut-off valve, meaning you do not need to turn off the main household water line before starting.

Access and open the housing cover: Locate your filter compartment using the locations above. Press the release tab on the edge of the plastic door to let it swing or pull down, exposing the filter body. Remove any nearby shelving or door bins if they block your clearance.
Remove the spent filter cartridge: For Ceiling Housings: Pull the filter cylinder downward slightly, twist it a quarter-turn counterclockwise (to the left), and pull it straight out of the receiver manifold. For Door Housings: Grab the bottom end of the filter, swing it outward toward you to unseat it, and pull the neck straight out of the port.
(Keep a small hand towel nearby to catch a few residual drops).
Insert and lock the fresh cartridge: Unbox the new filter and peel off the protective rubber or foil cap covering the top O-rings.
For Ceiling Housings: Align the mounting lugs, push the filter straight back into the manifold, and twist it a quarter-turn clockwise (to the right) until it locks firmly. Snap the ceiling door shut.
For Door Housings: Push the top neck directly into the port receiver, then swing the bottom of the filter back inward until it sits flush inside the door recess. Snap the cover panel closed.
System flush and counter reset: Purge the system by running 2.5 to 3 gallons of water through your door dispenser into a large pitcher and discarding it. This clears out trapped air pockets and loose manufacturing carbon dust (initial cloudiness or sputtering is completely normal). Once flushed, press and hold the Water Filter / Reset button on your electronic control panel for 3 seconds to turn off the replacement warning light.

Q: How can I tell if my fridge uses the LT700P, LT800P (9490), or LT1000P? They look similar.
A: While they use similar twist-and-lock designs, they are completely different sizes and are not interchangeable. The LT800P / 9490 is roughly 7.25 inches long and 1.75 inches wide. You can check the part number stamped on your old filter carcass or find your refrigerator's exact model number on the side wall sticker inside the fresh food section.

Q: Does the Kenmore 9490 filter out fluoride?
A: No. This filter utilizes physical and chemical carbon block reduction designed to capture dangerous contaminants (like lead, mercury, asbestos, and cysts) while keeping beneficial minerals intact. If your municipal water supply adds fluoride to prevent tooth decay, it passes safely through the filter.

Q: Do I need to turn off my home's main water valve before replacing this filter?
A: No, you do not need to shut off the water supply line. The filter housing manifold features a built-in automatic shut-off valve that instantly stops the water flow the moment you twist out the old cartridge, preventing leaks.

Q: Why does my newly installed filter dispense cloudy water or make sputtering noises?
A: This is completely normal and is caused by trapped air pockets inside the fresh carbon core and loose carbon "fines" (microscopic dust from manufacturing). Running 2.5 to 3 gallons of water through your dispenser will purge the air and clear up the cloudiness.

Q: Can I use an unbranded, generic version instead of the genuine OEM filter?
A: Third-party filters will fit, but they present two risks: first, many lack true NSF 53 health-performance certifications (they only clear up taste and odor, not heavy metals). Second, subtle molding differences on generic locking lugs can lead to leaks or incorrect internal backpressure, which can cause dispenser drips or ice maker freeze-ups. LG notes that structural damage caused by non-authorized consumable parts is not covered under warranty.

Q: My refrigerator filter indicator light is still red after I swapped the filter. Is it broken?
A: No. Refrigerator sensors operate on an internal timer, not a physical cleanliness sensor. To clear the warning, you must manually reset it by pressing and holding the Water Filter or Filter Reset button on your control panel down for 3 to 5 seconds until you hear a confirmation beep.