Installation overview, Before you start – Whirlpool System I User Manual
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Installation Overview
Before You Start...
IMPORTANT : Read and save these instructions.
It is recommended that this system be installed by a licensed plumber.
It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the
installation specifications provided and with state and local
plumbing codes.
If you decided to install the system yourself, see “General
Information” on page 9 before continuing.
Water Filtration Systems I, II and III can be installed in the basement if
there is not adequate room for under-sink installation. Order additional
tubing, Part No. 4319151 from your Whirlpool dealer.
If you need assistance...
Refer to the Use & Care information at the end of this booklet. If you need more help,
the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center will answer any questions you may have
about operating or maintaining your water filtration system. The Whirlpool Consumer
Assistance Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. Just dial 1-800-253-1301—the call is free.
When you call, you will need the water filtration
system model number and serial number. Both
numbers can be found labeled on the filtration
assembly.
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HOOK UP WATER
»Turn off cold water supply.
•Turn on faucet to drain water from line.
•
Connect saddle valve to cold water supply.
Turn saddle valve handle clockwise until
piercing lance enters pipe and stops.
•
Connect one end of orange tubing to
saddle valve. Connect other end to
filtration assembly.
(^ SYSTEM CONNECTION
Decide if the system will be connected
to your refrigerator, to an optional faucet
or to both.
• Connect refrigerator’s water supply to
filtration assembly with blue tubing.
• Or, install faucet in sink and connect
blue tubing to filtration assembly.
• Or, use "T” grey connector to connect
both refrigerator and faucet.
I START UP
• Slide filtration assembly onto mounting
screws.
• Turn on cold water supply.
• If filtration assembly was connected to
refrigerator, make and discard 2 batches
of ice and drain 2-3 gallons of water from
water dispenser.
• If filtration assembly was connected to
sink faucet, lift faucet handle to discard
2-3 gallons of water.