Kenmore Elite 9490, 46-9490 Refrigerator Water Filter

The Kenmore Elite 9490, 46-9490 Refrigerator Water Filter is made for select Kenmore Elite and similar refrigerator models that use the 9490 filter. Its carbon block helps reduce chlorine taste and odor, sediment, rust, and other unwanted impurities before they reach your glass or ice maker. With a 200-gallon rated capacity and a twist-and-lock connection, it fits easily into a regular refrigerator maintenance routine.

Specifications

Made for Kenmore Elite Refrigerators

The 9490 is a model-specific replacement rather than a universal refrigerator cartridge. If your existing filter is marked 9490 or 46-9490, that part number gives you a useful starting point when choosing the replacement. Compatibility should still be checked against your refrigerator model before ordering.

A Noticeable Difference in Water Taste

Chlorine and other compounds in tap water can leave behind a taste or smell that is especially noticeable in a glass of cold refrigerator water. The carbon block in the Kenmore Elite 9490 helps reduce chlorine taste and odor, giving your dispenser water a cleaner flavour.

Less Sediment in Your Everyday Water

The filter also helps reduce sediment, rust, and other unwanted impurities from the refrigerator's water supply. That gives the filtration system another job beyond improving taste, particularly when your household water contains visible particles or mineral residue.

Your Ice Uses the Same Filtered Water

The water going into the ice maker passes through the refrigerator's filtration system as well. Keeping the 46-9490 cartridge fresh helps reduce unwanted tastes and odors before that water becomes ice, so drinks made with your refrigerator ice can taste cleaner.

200-Gallon Capacity

The Kenmore Elite 9490 has a rated capacity of 200 gallons and is recommended for replacement every six months. Actual filter life depends on how much filtered water your household uses and the quality of the incoming water, so heavy use can shorten the interval.

Twist-and-Lock Installation

There is no need for special tools when replacing the 9490. The cartridge uses a twist-and-lock connection, allowing the old filter to be removed and the replacement secured directly into the compatible housing.

NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 Certified

The product is listed with NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 certification for applicable filtration claims. Standard 42 relates to aesthetic concerns such as chlorine taste and odor, while Standard 53 covers specific contaminant reduction claims.

A Simple Part-Number Check

The Kenmore Elite 9490 is also identified by the 46-9490 number. Checking the number printed on your current cartridge is one of the easiest ways to narrow down the correct replacement before you buy.

If your existing filter shows 9490 or 46-9490, compare that number with your refrigerator's model information. If it shows a different Kenmore filter number, use that exact part number instead of assuming another Kenmore cartridge will fit.