P R E M I U M WAT E R F I LT R AT I O N INSTALLATION, USE & CARE GUIDE Filtration System IMPORTANT Read & Save These Instructions. This System may require the services of a licensed plumber. QUESTIONS? 1.800.879.8909 (int’l +1.775.359.9500) MON - FRI 8 AM - 5 PM PST System Serial Number: Serial Number is located on filter housing base.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Use Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Replacement Parts Directory . . . .
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new WaterChef® Premium Filtration System! You have taken an important step toward improving the quality of your drinking and cooking water. WaterChef Premium Filtration Systems are crafted using only the finest materials and workmanship, and will serve you reliably for many years to come when operated and maintained according to the directions contained in this guide. You have made a wise investment in providing quality water for you and your loved ones.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WATERCHEF UNDER-SINK FILTRATION SYSTEM (Model: U9000) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Under-Sink Minimum Working Pressure . . . . . . 30 psig (206.8 kPa) Particle Retention Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sub-Micron Maximum Operating Temperature . . . . . . . 100˚ F / 38˚ C Intelligent Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Minimum Operating Temperature . . . . . . . .
SETUP & INSTALLATION 1. Open the shipping carton, remove all System parts and place them on your kitchen counter. 2. Compare them with the parts shown in this guide to be certain all items were included (see inside front cover). 1 3. The type of plumbing that you have in your home will determine the method of installation and type of hardware that will be used. INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? 2 Call WaterChef Customer Care: 1.800.879.8909 (int’l +1.775.359.9500) (MON - FRI, 8 AM - 5 PM PST) 4.
SETUP & INSTALLATION Drilling a Hole in a PORCELAIN/CERAMIC Sink: NOTE If your sink has another hole that currently has a spray attachment, you may decide to remove the spray attachment and use the existing hole to continue your installation (skip the next section and go to “Faucet Installation” on page 6). D CAUTION This type of sink can chip easily. Use extreme care. If you have any doubts about doing this yourself, consult a licensed plumber. 1.
SETUP & INSTALLATION Drilling a Hole in a STAINLESS STEEL Sink: NOTE If your sink has another hole that currently has a spray attachment, you may decide to remove the spray attachment, and use the existing hole to continue your installation (skip the next section and go to “Faucet Installation”). G CAUTION This type of sink can be scratched easily. Use extreme care. If you have any doubts about doing this yourself, consult a licensed plumber. 1/8” High Speed Drill Bit 1.
SETUP & INSTALLATION Faucet Installation: System Faucet LED Faucet Ring 1. Slide the LED Faucet Ring up Faucet Tubing and onto Faucet Stem. Next, insert Cable through hole in sink, followed by Faucet Tubing and Faucet Stem (be careful not to crimp the Cable). (fig. J) 2. From under the sink, guide Cable through the hole in the Spacer (small side up). Next, slide Cable into the small notched area of the Spacer hole.
SETUP & INSTALLATION System Installation: Compression Nut IMPORTANT Before attempting this installation, be certain to turn “OFF” the cold water supply located under your sink. If a shut-off valve is not located on the cold water line directly under your kitchen sink, shut off the main water supply to your home. 1. Locate an area under the kitchen sink to place the Base. Base should be located directly under area where the Faucet will be installed. 2.
SETUP & INSTALLATION 6. Push the Blue Tubing from the System Faucet into the Outlet Connector located on Intelligent Monitor™. (fig. Q) 7. Using the other piece of Blue Tubing provided, push one end of the Tubing into Outlet Connector located on Lid Assembly, and remaining end of Tubing into the Inlet Connector located on Intelligent Monitor™. (fig.
REPLACING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE The most important part of maintaining your WaterChef Filtration System is replacing the Filter Cartridge (and Battery) on a regular service interval.
REPLACING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE 6. Make certain O-Ring is still seated on Lid Assembly. Place Lid Assembly onto Filter Housing, and place Clamp around Lid Assembly and Filter Housing. Tighten Knob on Clamp securely. 7. Place Filter Housing into Base. Insert Blue Tubing end into Blue Outlet Connector and Red Tubing end into Red Inlet Connector on Lid Assembly. Re-position System under your sink. (fig. X) 8. Remove Battery Shuttle from Intelligent Monitor™ and discard.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITION: White sediment is in my filtered water. CONDITION: Ice cubes appear cloudy in the center. REASON: There is a presence of calcium carbonate in your main water supply. This condition will occur any time the filtered water is boiled or frozen and then melts. REASON: Minerals such as calcium and magnesium that are present in your water supply and collect in the center of ice cubes when water is frozen.
P R E M I U M WAT E R F I LT R AT I O N UNDER-SINK WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY WaterChef® warrants that for the lifetime of the original purchaser and from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. WaterChef, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during this warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.
WATERCHEF ® PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing WaterChef®! Don’t forget to take a moment to register your new System. Doing so will allow us to better serve you in the event that technical or warranty assistance is ever required. Simply visit www.waterchef.
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