Whirlpool WHCF-DWH, Installation, Use & Care Manual

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INSTR7021 1203 Whirlpool Water Products
8562174 Meriden, CT 06450
Model
WHCF-DW H
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
as prescribed b y the filter documentation, ho we ve r, it can be
replaced earlier if there is a drop in w ater pressure.
Y ou can use a v ariety of Whirlpool filters with this housing:
WHCF-GD05, WHCF-WHPL, WHCF-WHSW , or WHCF-WHWC .
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 w ater supply .Place
a bu cket under filter to catch the small amount of w ater that
will run out after housing remo val.
1.Close shutoff v alve at filter head.
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.Open shutoff v alve at filter head. If any leaks appear , tighten
housing as needed.
7.Flush system f or five (5) min utes.
T roub leshooting Guide
Water Leaks at Fittings:
Tighten slightly more until leak stops.
If Leaks Persist:
Shut off water at the house w ater supply shutoff valv e, remo ve
threaded fittings, reapply T eflon
®
tape in a clockwise direction
and screw bac k onto head assembly .
Accessories:
T o order accessor ies, ask f or the appropriate par t number listed
below or contact the Help Line listed below :
WHCF-GRND Grounding kit for metallic piping
WHCF-B6 Brac ket f or pipe support
Help Line 1-866-245-9474
Monday Thr ough Frida y
8:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m. EST
or write us at
WhirlpoolW ater Products
PO Box 765
Meriden,CT 06450
WHOLEHOUSE
PREFIL TRA TION
Standard Housing
Installation,Use & Care Guide
8562174/INSTR7021 1203
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ALSO HAVE O THER RIGHTS, WHICH V AR Y FR OM ST ATE TO ST ATE.
1. Filter Head
2. Opaque Housing 3. Housing Wrench
• Two 3/4” male x 3/4” street
adapters
• Two 3/4” gate valve (compres-
sion type)
• Teflon ® Tape
• Adjustable Wrench
• Pipe Cutter
• Filter
Installation Instructions:
For Use With Cold Water Only
1. Shut off main water supply. Drain water from water lines.
2. Remove opaque housing from filter head and set aside.
3. Wrap Teflon ® tape (2 1/2 wraps) around the 3/4” male x 3/4”
street adapter in a clockwise direction (See Figure 1) and screw
firmly to filter head. Do not use pipe sealant (dope), as solvents in
some types of pipe dope may cause damage to plastic fittings. Do
not overtighten, overtightening can cause damage to filter head.
Assure Proper Spacing
4. Loosely fit shutoff valves on both sides to calculate proper
spacing of components. Measure distance and mark pipe accord-
ingly (see Figure 2).
5. Install Whirlpool Grounding Kit WHCF-GRND (see
Figure 3) in metal water piping systems.
IMPORTANT: Metal water piping systems are required to
be connected to the electrical ground. To maintain the
ground connection, obtain kit WHCF-GRND by contacting
location where filter head was purchased.Ground Kit
Installation:
a. Install one ground clamp on the incoming metal water
pipe section and one on the outgoing metal water pipe
section. Be sure that the filter head, fittings and valves are
between the two ground clamps.
b. Connect the ground wire to the two ground clamps,
using the wire screw terminal on each grounding clamp.
Tighten securely.
6. Cut pipe to length with pipe cutter.
7. Fit filter head and gate shut-off valves onto pipe. Make
sure the “IN” port with red air release button is connected
to incoming water supply line. Tighten compression nuts
on both sides of valves (see Figure 4). (Four locations.)
8. Lubricate housing o-ring with water.
9. Place a filter (purchased separately) into opaque hous-
ing. Screw housing with filter into head. Tighten with filter
wrench to seal properly.
10. Slowly turn main water supply on while depressing red
air release button (on filter head) and check for leaks. Run
water with an open faucet for 5 minutes to flush out air.
Assembly schematic is
based on suggested
materials.
NOTE: Assembly of
this filter can be modi-
fied by using various
adapters. Fittings can
be either sweated or
threaded.
Tools & Parts Needed:
Installation Requirements:
• Properly tighten all fittings to ensure a leak-free assembly.
• Take care to sweat any fittings away from filter housing. Damage
may result from excessive heat and void warranty.
• Filter housing is intended for use on cold water line.
• Install in a location that is not susceptible to freezing tempera-
tures as damage to the housing could occur.
• Install away from direct sunlight as prolonged exposure to light
can weaken plastic components.
• Allow a minimum of 2” clear space below unit to facilitate filter
change.
• 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.
• Pipe and filter need to be properly supported with either pipe
hangers or optional Whirlpool Bracket WHCF-B6.
• For metal water piping systems a grounding connection is
required (Whirlpool Grounding Kit WHCF-GRND).
Incoming
Water Supply Outgoing
Water
Tighten
Compression
Nuts
Tighten
Compression
Nuts
Red Air
Release Button
IN OUT
Parts and Material Included:
Figure 1
Figure 4
Figure 2
Gather the required tools before starting installation. Read and fol-
low the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Ground Clamp Ground Clamp
Ground Wire
Figure 3