Install Water Filtration System (on some models)

Install Model W10049700 Water Filter

1.Install the water filter near the cold water supply pipe under the kitchen sink to filter the cold water.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to allow a minimum clearance of 1½" (3.8 cm) under the filter system for removing the filter cartridge.

Make sure that the water filter assembly is installed in the upright position.

Typical Installation Configuration

NOTE: For unique installations contact a licensed plumber.

In Massachusetts a licensed plumber is required and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248-CMR shall be adhered to.

Water supply

line to oven

Cold water

supply

Hot Cold

Filter

 

Assembly

Water supply

line to cold

water supply

2.Attach the supplied water filter mounting ring and screw at the recommended location.

3.Attach filter to the mounting ring.

Mounting ring and screw

1½" (3.8 cm) clearance

Connect to Home Water Supply

1.Make connection to the cold water supply line.

A leak-tight connection to the ¼" flexible codes approved water supply line must be provided.

Check local codes for type of connection required.

Flexible codes approved water supply line must be cut with a tubing cutter so the ends are concentric and without burrs.

NOTE: It is recommended that the cold water line be soft water.

Connect to Water Filter Inlet (yellow)

NOTE: Use the quick connect stem and/or elbow adapter fittings in the combination needed for your installation configuration.

1.Attach the supplied ³⁄₈" to ¹⁄₄" stem or ³⁄₈" to ¹⁄₄" elbow quick connect adapter fitting to the yellow water filter inlet connection by pushing the quick connect fitting past the o-ring until you hit the backstop.

AB

A. Quick connect elbow adapter fitting

B. Quick connect stem adapter fitting

2.Connect the flexible codes approved water supply line (not provided) from the home cold water supply pipe to the quick connect adapter fitting you just installed on the filter inlet (yellow) side of the water filter.

3.Pull tube to ensure it is secured.

A

B

C

A. ¼" water supply tubing

B.O-ring

C.Backstop

If you need to release tubing:

Push in collet to release tubing. With collet held in, pull tubing straight out.

A

A. Collet

Connect to Water Filter Outlet (blue)

1.Attach the supplied ³⁄₈" to ¹⁄₄" stem or ³⁄₈" to ¹⁄₄" elbow quick connect adapter fitting to the blue water filter outlet connection by pushing the quick connect fitting past the o-ring until you hit the backstop.

2.Connect another piece of flexible codes approved water supply line to the quick connect adapter fitting you just

installed on the filter outlet (blue) side of the water filter.

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KitchenAid W10284348A installation instructions Install Water Filtration System on some models