Kenmore 9890, 46-9890 Refrigerator Water Filter Replacement

The Kenmore 9890, 46-9890 Refrigerator Water Filter is a replacement cartridge for compatible Kenmore side-by-side refrigerators. It uses premium carbon block filtration to reduce chlorine taste and odor, sediment, rust, and other unwanted impurities from the water supplied to your refrigerator. With a 500-gallon capacity and slide-and-twist installation, it is made for straightforward filter maintenance.

Specifications

A Longer-Lasting Filter Option

The 9890 stands out with a rated capacity of up to 500 gallons. That gives it a longer filtration window than some of the lower-capacity Kenmore cartridges, although actual replacement timing still depends on household water use and water quality.

Cleaner Water From Your Dispenser

The premium carbon block helps reduce chlorine taste and odor along with sediment, rust, and other unwanted impurities. The result is water that can taste cleaner and fresher when poured directly from your refrigerator.

Fresh Water Goes Into Your Ice, Too

Your ice maker draws from the refrigerator's filtered water supply. Keeping the 46-9890 fresh helps reduce unwanted tastes and odors before that water reaches the ice-making system, so your everyday ice can taste cleaner as well.

Built Around the 9890 Part Number

Finding a refrigerator filter is easier when you start with the number printed on your existing cartridge. This filter is identified by 9890 and 46-9890, with ADQ72910902 also listed as a related cross-reference. Checking the old filter before ordering helps you avoid choosing a similar-looking cartridge for a different system.

Easy Slide-and-Twist Replacement

The filter slides into the compatible housing and twists into position, so you do not need special tools to change it. This makes the 9890 a practical replacement to keep on hand when your refrigerator's filter reminder comes due.

NSF/ANSI 42 Certified Filtration

The product is listed as certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for chlorine taste and odor reduction. The carbon filtration is also designed to reduce sediment and rust, helping improve the taste and clarity of water from compatible refrigerators.

Made for Compatible Kenmore Side-by-Side Refrigerators

The Kenmore 9890 is intended for select side-by-side refrigerator models, with the filter commonly located in the refrigerator door or inside the upper compartment. Compatibility can vary between models, so the existing filter number remains an important check before purchasing.

If your current cartridge is marked 9890, 46-9890, or ADQ72910902, compare those numbers with your refrigerator's specifications before ordering. If your existing filter uses another Kenmore part number, select the replacement that matches that exact number rather than assuming the cartridges are interchangeable.