WaterRequirements

The filtration system must be connected to a cold water supply line providing 30-l 00 psi water pressure. The water temperature must be between 40”-100°F. Community or private well water must be potable (suitable for drinking).

Personal Injury Hazard

DO NOT use water filtration system if water is

microbiologically unsafe or water quality is unknown. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.

Generaltips

l To correct a leaky saddle valve, turn off cold water

supply and make sure bot-w tom screw is tightened eve

and firmly. DO NOT overtighten, you could crush the pipe. Then make sure the nut below the saddle valve’s handle is tight. If not, tighten it with a 7/B” wrench.

l If the threaded portion of the brass compression nut that is attached to the saddle valve leaks, turn off saddle valve and remove the nut, wrap Teflon tape around the threaded portion 2-4 times. Reconnect the nut.

l If a leak should occur at a push-in connector, the cause is usually defective tubing. To correct the

9 If a cartridge head leaks, it may have a misaligned, pinched or damaged O-ring. Shut off the SI saddle valve or other existing water valve. Press refrigerator water supply or optional sink faucet to drain water from system. Wait five minutes for filtration assembly to depressurize. Turn filter cartridge l/4 turn to the left and remove. Replace the O-ring if

it is misaligned, pinched or damaged.

Maintainingyourwater filtrationsystem

The maximum length of time a filter cartridge should be used is one year. Cartridges should be replaced every 500 gallons, but exactly how often cartridges are replaced will depend on local water conditions. Private wells may require more frequent cartridge replacement while softened water systems may require cartridge replacement only once a year.

Replacingfilter cartridges

1. Turn off water supply at either saddle valve or main shut-off. Press refrigerator water dispenser to empty water into a container. If using the optional sink faucet, turn on faucet to drain any water in system. Discard this water. Wait five minutes for filtration assembly to depressurize.

2. Lift cover off filtration assem-

bly. Rotate cartridge one-quarter sl turn to the left to remove connector tabs from receptacle. Gently pull down to remove cartridge.

3.Check that label on new cartridge matches label above cartridge recep-

tacle. Remove red cap from cartridge. Wet O-ring seals q~zzz

of new cartridge with a little

water. Line up the tabs at the tabs

top of the new cartridge with the slots in the filtration assembly’s receptacle. Push cartridge up and turn it l/4 turn to the right to lock it into place. Cartridge label must face front. Pull down on cartridge to make sure it’s firmly in place. Repeat step if cartridge disconnects.

4.Turn water supply back on and check for leaks. 3pen faucet and allow water to run for 5 minutes to check system for leaks. If water is leaking, shut off water and recheck connections. Replace cover.

Preparationfor longperiodsof non-use

Follow these instructions if system will not be used for more than 30 days.

problem, turn off water supply to the system either at the saddle valve or other existing water valve. Push in the grey push-in connector and hold; then pull the tubing out of the connector. Cut at least l/4” from the end of the tubing

clean,squarecut using a plastic tubing cutter or a sharp razor knife. Make sure the cut end is clean and blunt and that tubing is round. Reinsert tubing as far as it will go. Turn on water supply at valve.

l If the refrigerator tubing leaks at the push-in connec- tor, the refrigerator’s water line metal tubing may be

every 1,000 gals.

Lead Reduction (L) Once/ ear or

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Carbon (CF)

Once/

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every

5 00

gals.

Or replace if or when...

-Water supply is cloudy, has high dirt and rust content change every six mont I, 5)

*Water amount or flow

jre\;;z;cet is noticeably

-Water supply smells of chlorine

*Water supply smells

of chlorine or water has high dirt and rust content change every six mont I, s)

-Water has “off”taste or odor

1. Turn off water supply at either saddle valve or main shut-off. Press refrigerator water dispenser to empty water into a container. If using the optional sink faucet, turn on faucet to drain any water in system. Discard this water. Wait five minutes for filtration assembly to depressurize.

2.Remove all cartridges and place upside down in sink or bucket to drain water from cartridges. Place cartridges in plastic bag and seal tightly. Place bag with cartridges in refrigerator. Do Not allow cartridges to freeze.

grooved or deformed. To correct the problem, turn off water supply to the system either at the saddle valve or other existing water valve. Press refrigerator water supply or optional sink faucet to drain water from system. Wait five minutes for filtration assembly to depressurize. Push in the grey push-in connector and hold; then pull the tubing out of the connector. Cut at least VI” from the end of the tubing to create a new smooth end or replace if necessary.

Maintenance of this water fillration system is very important. Replace the Sediment (S), Lead Reduction (L), and Carbon Filter (CF) cartridges annually. Failure to maintain this water filtration system over an extended period of time could present health risks.

Usingwaterfiltrationsystemafterlong periodsof non-use

1. Follow instructions for replacing cartridges.

2. Follow “StartUp” instructions (3e and 3f).

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Whirlpool System II, Systerm III manual WaterRequirements, Replacingfilter cartridges, Preparationfor longperiodsof non-use