Troubleshooting Guide - 3M Filtrete Standard Use & Care Manual

TURN WATER ON:
1. Turn the water back on at the
cold water shutoff valve. (Fig. 14)
2. Run water to fl ush 10 gallons (37.85 liters)
through the system before use.
(Approximately 5-7 minutes.)
3. Check for leaks. If any dripping or leaking
occurs, turn cold water supply off, tighten
fi ttings and assure that tubing is pushed
completely into fi ttings.
YOUR SYSTEM IS NOW READY FOR USE.
FILTER CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT
INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTICE: To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage
or fl ooding, change disposable fi lter every six months or sooner.
NOTE: You do NOT need to shut off your water supply when changing your fi lter cartridge.
The system will automatically shut off the water supply while fi lter is being changed.
REPLACING FILTER
1. Grasp cartridge and turn to the left briskly until cartridge will not turn any further.
(Turn quickly to avoid pressure release that may result in leaks.)
2. Gently pull cartridge downward to remove.
3. Align tabs of new fi lter cartridge with mounting bracket and insert new fi lter cartridge
into the bracket. (Fig. 15) Turn cartridge to the right until cartridge stops.
4. Run water to fl ush 10 gallons (37.85 liters) through the system before use.
(Approximately 5-7 minutes.)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Water Leaks at Push-In Connections:
Push tubing in as far as it will go. If leaking continues, shut off water at
the shut off valve and remove water line by pushing in on the connector
collar while pulling the tubing away. Inspect tubing for cracks and
scratches. If tubing is cracked or scratched, simply cut that portion away
and reinsert tubing into push-in fi tting.
Water Does Not Flow from the Drinking Water System Faucet:
Check to see if the main water line valve is open, allowing water to fl ow to
the fi lter.
Water Appears Cloudy or Air Comes Out of the Drinking Water System Faucet:
Flush fi lter for a full fi ve (5) minutes to remove any carbon fi nes or
trapped air in the fi lter and water lines.
For more information or questions
Call 800-388-3458
(Fig. 14)
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