WaterChef U9000 - Manual (Page 11)

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REPLACING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE
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Red Inlet
Connector
Blue Outlet
Connector
Blue
Tubing Red
Tubing
1. Turn “OFF” the cold water supply to the System. Depress the Red
Inlet Connector of the Lid Assembly while pulling Red Tubing
upward. Repeat procedure for removing the Blue Tubing from the
Blue Outlet Connector. (fig. T)
2. Place a towel or other soft object in sink to prevent damage to
System. Remove Filter Housing from Base and set in sink. Turn
Knob located on Clamp counterclockwise to loosen. Remove
Clamp from Lid Assembly and Filter Housing. (fig. U)
3. Lift Lid Assembly from Filter Housing. While holding Lid Assembly,
turn Filter Cartridge counterclockwise to remove. Discard with
regular refuse. (fig. V)
4. Wash inside of Lid Assembly and Filter Housing with warm water,
mild dishwashing detergent and a clean cloth.
5. Remove the plastic wrap from your new Filter Cartridge. Thread
the new Cartridge clockwise onto the Threaded Post inside Lid
Assembly until you feel resistance. Make an additional quarter turn.
Do NOT over-tighten. (fig. W)
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Used Filter Cartridge
Gloves
RECOMMENDATION
Rubber gloves should be worn to avoid direct contact with filtered contaminants.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive pads or other abrasive materials to clean System.
T
U
V
- Annually
- The flow rate diminishes
- The rated capacity has been reached
- You notice a taste or odor recurrence
- The RED LED Indicator on the System
Faucet begins flashing
The most important part of maintaining your WaterChef Filtration System is replacing the Filter Cartridge
(and Battery) on a regular service interval. To insure that your System continues to perform as stated in the
Performance Data Sheet, your Filter Cartridge should be replaced upon the first occurrence of the following:
NEW Filter Cartridge
W
IMPORTANT
Be sure to use only genuine WaterChef ® UR90 Filter Cartridges with this System. Only WaterChef Filter Cartridges have been tested and
certified by NSF International to ensure the performance represented in the Performance Data Sheet.