Model whcf-duf, Under sink main f a ucet fil tra tion, Installation,use & care guide – Whirlpool WHCF-DUF User Manual
Page 2: Using push-in fittings, Parts and material included, Tools and parts needed, Installation requirements, Filter replacement, Filter cartridg e replacement instructions, T roub leshooting guide
Model
WHCF-DUF
Filter Replacement:
The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced b
y
this water filter are not necessar
ily in all users’w
ater.
Filter life v
aries depending on local w
ater conditions and the v
ol-
ume of water used.
We
recommend that you change y
our filter
ever
y 6 months.H
ow
ever
, it can be replaced earlier if there is a
drop in pressure at the faucet.
T o reduce Chlor
ine Taste and Odor
,
use Replacement Filter:
WHCF-GAC
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsaf
e or of unknown quali-
ty without adequate disinfection bef
ore or after the system.
Systems certified f
or Cyst reduction may be used on disinf
ected water
that may contain filter
able cysts
.E
P A
Establishment
#070595-CT -001
Filter Cartridg
e Replacement Instructions:
NOTE:
Before changing car
tridge
, turn off incoming w
ater
supply .Place a b
uc
ket under filter to catch the small amount
of water that will r
un out after housing removal.
1.Shut off w
ater.
2.Relie
ve
pressure in housing by pushing red v
ent button.
3.Unscre
w housing and remove
old cartr
idge.W
ash housing
thoroughly with mild soap and water
.
4.Inser
t new car
tridge and re-install housing.
Be sure cartr
idge is
seated in the housing before tightening onto head.
5.Use filter wrench to fully seat the car
tridge
.Tighten to mak
e a
water tight seal.
6.T
urn
on water
.If an
y leaks appear, tighten housing as needed.
7.Flush system f
or five (5) min
utes.
T roub
leshooting Guide
Water Leaks at
Threaded Fittings:
Tighten slightly more until leak stops.
Water leaks at Push-in Connections
Push tubing in as far as it will go
.If leaking contin
ues, shut off
water at the or
iginal valv
e and remove
water line b
y pushing in on
the connector collar while pulling the tubing aw
ay.
(See Push-in
Fittings Section) Inspect tubing for cr
acks and scr
atches.If tubing
is crac
ked or scr
atched, simply cut that portion a
wa
y and reinser
t
tubing into fitting.
Make sure tubing is cut str
aight.If not, recut.
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ough Frida
y
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Whirlpool Water
Products
PO Box 765
Meriden,CT 06450
INSTR7016 1203
04/04
8562175
Whirlpool W
ater Products
Meriden, CT 06450
UNDER SINK MAIN F A
UCET
FIL TRA
TION
Standard System
Installation,Use &
Care Guide
8562175/INSTR7016 1203
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To Release Tubing
Push in grey
collet to release
tubing. With collet
held, pull tubing
straight out.
To Attach Tubing
Push tubing in as far as
it will go. Tubing must be
inserted past o-ring and
hit backstop. Pull tube
to ensure it is secured.
Collet
Backstop
“Using Push-In Fittings”
6. Wrap Teflon
®
tape (2 1/2
wraps) around the 3/8” fit-
ting in a clockwise direction
and fasten to filter head
(see Figure 5). Do not use
pipe sealant (dope), as sol-
vents in some types of pipe
dope may cause damage to
plastic fittings.
7. Insert water supply line to
port marked "IN" (see
Figure 6, A) and insert
faucet line to port marked
"OUT" (see Figure 6, B).
Referring to section “Using
Push-in Fittings,” insert
plastic tubing into fittings,
making sure end of tubing
is firmly seated to backstop.
8. Fasten bracket to filter head with
four Phillips head screws provided.
(See Figure 7.) Fasten bracket to wall
with four Phillips head screws provid-
ed. If pre-drilling holes, bracket may
be used as a template for making
screw hole locations.
9. Lubricate housing o-ring with water.
10. Place filter into housing.
(See Figure 8.)
Align housing to filter head and screw
onto filter head. Tighten with wrench to
seal.
11. Slowly turn water supply on while depressing red air
release button on filter head and check for leaks. Then run
water for 5 minutes with an open faucet to flush out air.
3/8" Compression
Hex Nut
3/8" Ferrule
3/8" Tube Insert
3/8" x 1/2"
Faucet Adapter
Installation Instructions
For Use With Cold Water Only
NOTE: Remove items from under the sink. Place a catch basin
there to collect small amounts of water that may run out when dis-
connecting water supply lines.
1. Turn off cold water supply valve and remove existing fitting and/or
tubing from cold water side of faucet.
2. Loosely assemble sump to filter head and attach filter bracket.
Use this assembly to mark a location under the sink that is not in
the way but allows for easy access to change filter. Allow room to
operate housing wrench and a minimum of 2 1/2” clear space below
the unit to facilitate changing cartridge. Once this is done disassem-
ble components for installation.
3. Determine length of tubing required from filter
head/bracket to faucet and from water supply line
to filter head/bracket by holding tubing in place
ensuring it is of appropriate length. Do not kink
tubing as this will impede water flow. If necessary,
loop tubing around to avoid it being kinked.
Cut tubing straight with a utility knife or tube cut-
ter (for copper piping). (See Figure 1.)
4. Install faucet adapter fitting to faucet (see
Figure 2). Do not overtighten to prevent dam-
age to fitting. Referring to section “Using
Push-In Fittings”, insert a section of plastic
tubing into fitting, making sure end of tubing is
firmly seated to backstop.
5. Onto one end of the remaining sec-
tion of tubing, slide the compression
hex nut and ferrule onto the tubing and
put in the tube insert (see Figure 3).
Fasten this assembly onto 3/8” water
supply outlet. Do not overtighten (see
Figure 4). Overtightening will cause
tubing to separate from fitting.
Red Air
Release Button
A
B
Inlet
Outlet
1. Filter Head
2. Filter Head Bracket
and eight Phillips
head screws
3. Housing Wrench
4. Filter Cartridge
5. Opaque Housing
6. 5’ of 3/8” Tubing
7. 3/8” Fitting x 1/2”
Faucet Adapter
8. 3/8” Compression
Hex Nut
9. 3/8” Ferrule
10. 3/8” Tube Insert
11. Two 3/8” x 3/8”
Push-In Fittings
Parts and Material Included:
Kit contains components necessary to connect 3/8” outlet tube to 1/2”
faucet fitting and 3/8” water supply. If you have any other size faucet
connection, you may need other parts for installation as required.
This filter can be used at any sink where water is used for drinking.
Figure 1
Figure 3
Correct
Incorrect
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Gather the required tools before starting installation. Read and fol-
low the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Tools and Parts Needed:
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Adjustable Wrench
• Teflon
®
Tape
• Utility Knife or Tube Cutter for
copper piping
Installation Requirements:
• Properly tighten all fittings to ensure a leak-free assembly.
• Install in a location that is not susceptible to freezing temperatures
as damage to the housing could occur.
• Install away from direct sunlight as prolonged exposure to light
can weaken plastic components.
• Some local codes may require the use of a licensed plumber or
certified installer when disrupting a potable water line. Determine
and follow any and all local codes and requirements.
• Allow room to operate housing wrench and a minimum of 2 1/2”
clear space below the unit to facilitate changing of the filter.
Figure 2