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Installation Guide

English

Freestanding

Freestanding Purifier·Dispenser

Model: KM1000(B)

Customer Assistance
1-844-374-6576

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and are used under license by Drinkpod, LLC

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Page 1: ...Freestanding Purifier Dispenser Model KM1000 B Customer Assistance 1 844 374 6576 www kenmore com Kenmore and the Kenmore logo are the registered trademarks of KCD IP LLC and or Sears Brands LLC and are used under license by Drinkpod LLC All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...NSTALLING YOUR WATER OPTIMIZER 2 11 Running Water Source Line 2 23 Flushing Your Filters 2 26 Connecting Accessory Appliances 2 33 Connecting Water Optimizer 2 43 Installing Filters 2 46 Optional Expanding Purification Capabilities 2 47 Enabling Water Flow 2 53 APPENDICES 2 56 Appendix A Water Sources 2 56 Appendix B Component Connections 2 61 NOTES 2 64 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...vironment less than 32 F 12 This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance 13 If the supply cord is dama...

Page 4: ... of them working with anything connected to your homes water system can be the wild west and plumbers are rogue gunslingers That s why we ve done our best to provide enough accessories to accommodate almost any scenario and easy to understand instructions to guide you through the process We highly recommend leaving the installation accessories in their labeled tray until you are instructed to remo...

Page 5: ...Valve x2 D 1 4 in Brass Compression Union E 1 4 in Brass Compression Tee F 3 8 in Sink Adapter Valve 1 4 in Custom x 3 8 in Male x 3 8 in Female x Compression Steel Angle Stop Valve Adapter G Filter Flushing Attachment H Expansion Filter Mounting Bracket I Expansion Filter EZ Twist Mount J Expansion Filter Source Line K Expansion Filter Appliance Line ...

Page 6: ... Appendix A Water Sources on page 2 56 for pictures and more information A Water Accessory Line typically refrigerator ice maker line source B Sink Faucet Cold Water Line i e underneath your kitchen sink 2 Do you want to connect any other appliances Your Water Optimizer is capable of providing purified water to up to two kitchen appliances i e refrigerator ice maker or coffee maker espresso maker ...

Page 7: ...e Maker Connection Diagram 2 1 1 A Accessory Water Line Source Not Connected No Accessory Appliances Example Installation 1 2 Accessory Water Line Source 1x Accessory Appliance BEFORE Accessory Water Source Refrigerator Ice Maker Connection AFTER Accessory Water Source Refrigerator Ice Maker Connection Water Optimizer Diagram 2 1 1 B Accessory Water Line Source Connected 1 Accessory Appliance sour...

Page 8: ...ptimizer Coﬀee Maker Input Port Diagram 2 1 1 C Accessory Water Line Source Connected 2 Accessory Appliances Sink Faucet Cold Water Line Configurations Example Installation 2 1 Sink Faucet Cold Water Line Source BEFORE Sink Faucet Water Source Under Kitchen Sink AFTER Water Optimizer Sink Faucet Connection Sink Faucet Water Source Under Kitchen Sink Diagram 2 1 2 A Faucet Cold Water Line Source No...

Page 9: ...R Accessory Water Source Diagram 2 1 2 B Faucet Cold Water Line Source 1 Accessory Appliance Water Optimizer Coﬀee Maker Input Port Refrigerator Ice Maker Connection Refrigerator Ice Maker Connection Example Installation 2 3 Sink Faucet Cold Water Line Source 2x Accessory Appliances BEFORE Sink Faucet Water Source Under Kitchen Sink Sink Faucet Water Source Under Kitchen Sink AFTER Accessory Water...

Page 10: ...hat is your tubing water lines 5 Your water source Optimizer and any accessory appliances all need to be connected by the white in PP tubing included in your installation kit or existing water line hose Take a moment to visualize where you ll need to run your water tubing and visually inspect any potential trouble areas and adjust your plans accordingly Below are a two examples A Cabinets separati...

Page 11: ... To Drain Water Into i e bucket bowl or pitcher Flashlight or Lamp if under sink installation area is poorly lit Drill if drilling holes to run tubing is required or or or 1 2 in 7 16 in 11 16 in Diagram 2 0 1 Additional Items Needed For Installation 1 Remove the Optimizer and filters from the packaging and set them aside 2 Let s get started If your plan is to utilize your Accessory Water Line as ...

Page 12: ...Getting Started Getting Started 2 10 Cold Water Line on page 2 16 ...

Page 13: ...essory line start by powering off and unplugging the appliance 3 Pull the refrigerator or other appliance away from wall sufficiently to allow access to wall and floor behind it Diagram 2 3A 3 Pulling Back Appliance To Access Water Source Line Valve 4 In most scenarios your shutoff valve and connection will look similar to the first diagram below We ve also included the second and third most commo...

Page 14: ...Installing Your Water Optimizer Installing Your Water Optimizer 2 12 Diagram 2 3 A 4 A Wall Mounted Accessory Water Line Source Diagram 2 3 A 4 B Floor Mounted Accessory Water Line Source ...

Page 15: ...r Optimizer Installing Your Water Optimizer 2 13 Diagram 2 3 A 4 C Unmounted Free Accessory Water Line Source 5 Turn the valve handle clockwise until it stops to shut off water flow Diagram 2 3 A 5 A B Closing Source Valve ...

Page 16: ...water line see Appendix B Component Connections on page 2 60 If its already adapted to quick connect see leave the adapter and disconnect the tubing Diagram 2 3 A 6 A Disconnect Appliance Water Line Compression Diagram 2 3 A 6 B Disconnect Appliance Water Line Quick Connect 7 If the water source shutoff valve isn t already Quick Connect connect B 1 4 in Compression To Quick Connect Adapter to Acce...

Page 17: ...ick Connect Adapter 8 Connect one end of 1 4 in White PP Tubing to B 1 4 in Compression To Quick Connect Adapter Diagram 2 3 A 8 Connect Tubing To Water Source 9 Congratulations You ve just completed the second most difficult part of your installation Now jump ahead to Running Water Source Line Step 4 on page 2 23 A ...

Page 18: ... Connect Adapter 2 Open your cabinet doors to reveal the plumbing underneath your sink Don t get overwhelmed by all the piping and connections We ve provided a diagram with labels to help you understand what you re looking at accurate for most under sink setups The blue items listed below are ll that we ll be working with KS A Left Drain KS B Hot Faucet Handle KS C Hot Water Feed Line KS D Hot Wat...

Page 19: ... 2 3 B 2 Under Sink Reference Diagram 3 We will be tapping the cold water line which is typically on the right but its always smart to confirm the plumber didn t take any creative liberties Begin by turning on the cold water at your faucet KS H KS E KS H KS I KS J KS B KS A KS D KS C KS G KS F ...

Page 20: ...ther If your faucet stops pouring water we ve confirmed this is your cold water shutoff If it doesn t turn off then it is the valve on the left Diagram 2 3 B 4 Shutoff Cold Water Source Valve 5 Use our pliers crescent wrench or 11 16 in wrench to loosen KS G Cold Water Feed Line from KS F Cold Water Shutoff Valve IF THE WRENCH FITS continue to loosen and detach the hose and proceed IF IT DOESN T F...

Page 21: ...n adapter in your kit only 2 5 of our customers require it but we d be more than happy to ship you one for free upon request Call us at 1 844 374 6576 or email us at support drinkpod com Or if you don t want to wait you can pick one up at your local hardware store Ask for a 1 2 in FIP x 1 2 in MIP x 1 4 in OD Push to Connect Angle Stop Adapter Valve Diagram 2 3 B 5 Detach Cold Water Feed Line 6 Ne...

Page 22: ... screw the female end of KS G Cold Water Feed Line onto the top male end of F 3 8 in Sink Adapter Valve and use wrench to tighten using medium force Diagram 2 3 B 7 Attach Cold Water Feed Line To Sink Adapter Valve 8 Let s confirm there are no leaks Check to make sure the valve on part F 3 8 in Sink Adapter Valve is closed pointing downward as shown above Next ...

Page 23: ...leaking below If there are leaks tighten connections with wrench then turn off KS H faucet and proceed 9 With your hand unscrew and remove the compression nut from the side of F 3 8 in Sink Adapter Valve Diagram 2 3 B 9 Unscrew Compression Bolt From Sink Adapter Valve 10 Uncoil end of 1 4 in White PP Tubing and thread through the small end of nut Diagram 2 3 B 10 Thread Tubing Through Compression ...

Page 24: ...firmly and twisting back and forth Diagram 2 3 B 11 Stretch Press Tubing Over Sink Adapter Valve Compression Nipple 12 Using your hand to screw nut back onto threads of F 3 8 in Sink Adapter Valve then tighten with pliers or 7 16 in wrench Diagram 2 3 B 12 Screw Compression Nut Back Onto Sink Adapter Valve Congratulations You ve just completed the second most difficult part of your installation No...

Page 25: ...here your Optimizer will be placed measure out a 1 2 ft of additional tubing You want to ensure you have sufficient slack to pull the Optimizer away from the wall for maintenance 3 Cut the tubing using your scissors or knife Be careful to cut the tubing straight across at a 90 degree angle to avoid leaks Diagram 2 4 3 Cut Tubing 4 Now insert the open end of A 1 4 in White PP Tubing into one end do...

Page 26: ...e as far as it will go When closed the handle extends out perpendicularly to the length of the shutoff valve Diagram 2 4 5 Ensure Valve Is Closed 6 Once you ve confirmed that the valve is closed open the valve at your water source by turning counter clockwise to enable the water to fill the tubing ensuring there are no leaks in either end of the connections to the water line ...

Page 27: ...urce Diagram 2 4 6 B Open Sink Source 7 If there are no leaks you re doing great and are ready to proceed to the next stage Flushing Your Filters on page 2 26 If there is a leak shut off the water flow Review the connections and Steps 3 5 on page 2 23 to correct your leak and proceed to the next stage ...

Page 28: ... requires flushing is the ULTRA 3 Hybrid Filter This section will require A 1 4 in White PP Tubing G Filter Flushing Attachment the filters listed above scissors and a container to flush water into if your sink isn t within reach of your water line 1 Begin by cutting a 3 ft to 5 ft section of 1 4 in White PP Tubing Make sure to cut the tubing at a 90 degree perpendicular angle Diagram 2 5 1 Cut Tu...

Page 29: ...nsuring the connections is locked Diagram 2 5 3 Pull Lock Quick Connect Connection 4 This will be your Filter Flushing Setup that you will save and use every time you replace your filters The OUT port is where the water will be flushed out Optional You can cut another piece of tubing to whatever length you need if you wish to have additional line to run wherever you intend to dispense the flushed ...

Page 30: ...n end of the IN line not the OUT line from your G Filter Flushing Attachment and connect it to the open port on your C 1 4 in Quick Connect Shutoff Valve connected to your Water Source Line Diagram 2 5 5 Connect Filter Flushing Setup To Water Source Line 6 Next insert the ULTRA 3 Hybrid Filter up into G Filter Flushing Attachment while twisting it clockwise until it locks into place ...

Page 31: ...d G Filter Flushing Attachment in your sink or container for draining water Ensure the labeled OUT port is pointed to direct water down so the flushed water doesn t spray up into the air Diagram 2 5 7 Aim Filter Flush Accessory Down Into Sink Container 8 Now turn the handle counter clockwise on C 1 4 in Quick Connect Shutoff Valve to start the water flow ...

Page 32: ...ct Valve 9 Flush the filter for a total of 2 minutes Then shut off the water flow and disconnect the filter Be careful to set the filter down upright on a solid surface to avoid spilling the water remaining in the filter Diagram 2 5 9 Flush For 2 Minutes 10 Remove the filter from your flushing setup ...

Page 33: ...ment to C 1 4 in Quick Connect Shutoff Valve back into the valve as far as possible Then while using your thumb to keep the QC sleeve fully depressed gently pull the tubing out of the port Diagram 2 5 11 Disconnecting Filter Flushing Setup From Water Source 12 Be sure to store the your Filter Flushing Setup somewhere safe and accessible for each time you replace your filters ...

Page 34: ... Your Water Optimizer 2 32 13 Now if you plan to connect any other appliances to your Optimizer i e refrigerator or coffeemaker proceed to Connecting Accessory Appliances on page 2 33 Otherwise proceed to Connecting Water Optimizer on page 2 43 ...

Page 35: ...er broadly for each user based on the type and number of connections To simplify this we ve created icons to indicate which instructions you should follow and which you should ignore The first set of icons is in reference to the type of input connection available on your appliance s see Appendix B Component Connections on page 2 60 for more details The second set of icons reference your appliance ...

Page 36: ...ession Port or threaded connection like a hollow bolt can be metal or plastic Diagram 2 6 0 C Male Compression Port Example D If your appliance is equipped with either a Female Compression Port or Hose threaded connection like an attached nut can be metal or plastic Diagram 2 6 0 D Female Compression Port Hose Examples ...

Page 37: ...rnative Ice Maker Configuration for users that have chosen a Accessory Water Line as their source This Alternative Configuration see page 2 8 allows the water flow to be shared rather than daisy chained Identify 1 If you haven t already look at the back of your appliance s and identify which of the above listed connection s you will be connecting to Only follow the directions with the relevant ico...

Page 38: ...ect to the Brass Compression Tee wherever is most convenient Just be sure to allow enough length when cutting sections of A 1 4 in White PP Tubing Also if your appliance has a hose rather than port that isn t long enough to reach Diagram 2 6 2 Example of Brass Compression Tee Used As Hub Adapting 3 If your accessory appliance s has a Male Compression Port or Hose you ll need to convert it to Quick...

Page 39: ...Valve to the end of the tubing or hose that will connect to your Optimizer It should look like this acc 1x HOSE PORT ADAPTER if necessary TUBING if necessary SHUTOFF VALVE where Water Optimizer will be located Once you ve completed this jump ahead to Connecting Water Optimizer on page 2 43 If your Accessory Appliance s port or hose is Female Compression use D 1 4 in Brass Compression Union to adap...

Page 40: ... Quick Connect Tubing With Brass Compression Union To extend from Quick Connect Port simply follow the usual method to connect one end of a section of A 1 4 in White PP Tubing into the appliance s port using the normal method If you need a refresher see Diagram 2 5 5 on page 2 28 To extend from a Female Compression Port or Hose simply screw it onto one end of a D 1 4 in Brass Compression Union The...

Page 41: ...n To Quick Connect Adapter to your E 1 4 in Brass Compression Tee with the other end running to your Water Optimizer acc P Parallel Configuration will use the existing line you ran from the Water Source at the beginning of the installation process However you will remove C 1 4 in Quick Connect Shutoff Valve that you connected to our Water Source Line back at Running Water Source Line Step 4 on pag...

Page 42: ...ct Tubing into the threaded port of the Brass Compression Tee and screw the compression nut back onto the port with your hand Finally tighten the connection with a 1 2 in wrench or pliers To connect a Female Compression Hose simply remove and set aside the compression nut from the port specified in the applicable diagram below and screw the Female Compression Hose directly onto the port using a 1 ...

Page 43: ...1 4 in Quick Connect Shutoff Valve attached to the other end acc P Also for Parallel Configuration the section of A 1 4 in White PP Tubing running from your Water Source should have the Quick Connect Shutoff Valve removed from it and be connected to the top port of the Brass Compression Tee If all of the above is correct you re ready to proceed to the next stage Connecting Water Optimizer on page ...

Page 44: ... for Water Optimizer BRASS COMPRESSION TEE TUBING if necessary ADAPTER if necessary Diagram 2 6 6 A Reference To Final Check For 2 Accessory Appliance Configuration Location for Water Optimizer ACCESSORY APPLIANCE ADAPTER if necessary TUBING if necessary WATER SOURCE BRASS COMPRESSION TEE TUBING SHUTOFF VALVE Diagram 2 6 6 B Reference To Final Check For Parallel Configuration ...

Page 45: ...uld be from your Accessory Appliance or 1 4 in Brass Compression Tee if you have 2 Accessory Appliances We will refer to this as your Accessory Line 1 Move your new Water Optimizer to its final location Do not plug the power cord in yet 2 Cut final short section s of tubing from 1 4 in White PP Tubing to run from the C 1 4 in Quick Connect Shutoff Valve s to your Water Optimizer s ports Be sure to...

Page 46: ... as shown below but with appliance port and plug rather than shutoff valve and tubing Diagram 2 7 4 How To Detach Quick Connect Tubing 5 Connect the open end of the section of A 1 4 in White PP Tubing connected to your water source to the Source Input Port on the back of your Optimizer as shown Diagram 2 7 5 Connect Source Line To Source Input Port On Your Water Optimizer ...

Page 47: ... have any accessory appliances proceed to Installing Filters on page 2 46 7 Next connect the open end of the section of A 1 4 in White PP Tubing connected to your Accessory Line to the Accessory Output Port on the back of your Optimizer the same way you did with the Source Line in Step 5 8 Ensure both C 1 4 in Quick Connect Shutoff Valve s are closed as shown below then procced to Installing Filte...

Page 48: ... We recommend installing it from the beginning but can be connected later as necessary Use of the external filter could result in a reduced flow rate based on your water pressure and the distance between your Water Optimizer and water source 1 Remove the magnetic filter door from the internal filter compartment Diagram 2 8 1 Remove Magnetic Filter Door To Reveal EZ twist Mount In Water Optimizer 2...

Page 49: ...ted 90 Degrees CCW 4 Next with your other hand grab and pivot the filter mount up back Continue to hold and brace it for the next step 5 Now insert the filter up into the bracket while twisting clockwise 90 degrees until you feel it lock into place 6 Release the filter and bracket letting the latter pivot back down to its normal position and reattach the magnetic filter door Optional Expanding Pur...

Page 50: ...t 8 Pivot the bracket back so that the lower arms insert into the lower mounting slots Diagram 2 8 8 Pivot Expansion Filter Mounting Bracket Back Down 9 Slide the bracket down till it sits firmly in place You may need to lift the tab on the lower end of the bracket outward to allow the bracket to slide all of the way down ...

Page 51: ...de part I Expansion Filter EZ Twist Mount all the way down into part H Expansion Filter Mounting Bracket Diagram 2 8 10 Slide Expansion Filter EZ twist Mount Into Bracket 11 Connect one end of part K Expansion Filter Appliance Line into the RIGHT port of part I Expansion Filter EZ Twist Mount labeled OUT using the usual steps for Quick Connect fittings ...

Page 52: ...nsion Filter Appliance Line To Mount 12 Remove the plug from the Source Input Port at the back of your Optimizer Diagram 2 8 12 Remove Plug From Source Input Port 13 Now connect the other end of K Expansion Filter Appliance Line into the RIGHT Source Input Port at the rear of your Water Optimizer ...

Page 53: ... the right angle fitting into the LEFT port of I Expansion Filter EZ Twist Mount labeled IN From now on we will refer to this as your Source Input Port and the C 1 4 in Quick Connect Shutoff Valve will replace valve we previously attached to your water source line Diagram 2 8 14 Connect Expansion Filter Source Line To Mount 15 Finally install the Particle Filter into I Expansion Filter EZ Twist Mo...

Page 54: ...ing Your Water Optimizer 2 52 same steps as the internal filter Diagram 2 8 15 Inser Particle Filter Into Mount 16 Proceed to Enabling Water Flow on page 2 52 You re almost finished Diagram 2 8 16 Expansion Filter Assembly Properly Connected ...

Page 55: ...Valve the valve on your existing water source we first shut off 2 If you re using a Sink Water Source open the valve on F 3 8 in Sink Adapter Valve if you haven t already opened it Confirm there are no leaks Diagram 2 8 2 Open Sink Adapter Valve 3 Ensure nothing is leaking between the last applicable valve above and the shutoff valve connected to your Source Line 4 Now open the valve on the Quick ...

Page 56: ...nd flushing the full tank capacity for both the Hot Mode and Cold Mode For reference the Hot Tank capacity is 0 26 gal 1 liter and the Cold Tank capacity is 1 1 gal 4 16 liters For directions on how to flush your appliance see the included Use Care Guide or the Quick Start Sticker applied to your Water Optimizer s control panel 9 If you haven t connected any accessory appliances to your new Water ...

Page 57: ...hutoff Valve On Accessory Line 11 Once you here the water stop flowing you can plug your accessory appliances back in and power them on If possible flush water through each for 1 minute 12 Congratulations You have reached the end You may now proceed to power on your Optimizer see Use Care Guide for instructions ...

Page 58: ...ry Water Line Source Wall Mounted Shutoff water by turning valve handle clockwise usually 90 degrees Disconnect water line by unscrewing compression bolt counterclockwise Connect new water line with either Valve Handle Valve Hose Compression Nut Water Line Hose ...

Page 59: ...urce Floor Mounted 1 Shutoff water by turning valve handle clockwise usually 90 degrees 2 Disconnect water line by unscrewing compression bolt counterclockwise 3 Connect new water line with either Hose Compression Nut Water Line Hose Valve Handle Valve ...

Page 60: ...y Water Line Source Unmounted 1 Shutoff water by turning valve handle clockwise usually 90 degrees 2 Disconnect water line by unscrewing compression bolt counterclockwise Hose Compression Nut Water Line Hose Valve Handle Valve Feed Line ...

Page 61: ...y turning KS F valve handle clockwise until it stops 2 Disconnect water line by unscrewing the compression bolt on the end KS G connected to KS F counterclockwise KS A Left Drain KS B Hot Faucet Handle KS C Hot Water Feed Line KS E KS H KS I KS J KS B KS A KS D KS C KS G KS F ...

Page 62: ...APPENDICES APPENDICES 2 60 KS D Hot Water Shutoff Valve KS E Faucet KS F Cold Water Shutoff Valve KS G Cold Water Feed Line KS H Cold Faucet Handle KS I Garbage Disposal KS J Right Drain ...

Page 63: ...APPENDICES APPENDICES 2 61 Appendix B Component Connections in Compression Hose Types in Compression Plastic Tubing ...

Page 64: ...APPENDICES APPENDICES 2 62 in Value Ice Maker Hose ...

Page 65: ...APPENDICES APPENDICES 2 63 in Premium Ice Maker Hose Appliance Integrated Hose ...

Page 66: ...NOTES NOTES 2 64 ...

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Page 68: ...Kenmore Customer Care Hotline For technical support warranty repair service or to order replacement parts 1 844 374 6576 ...

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