WaterChef U8500 Use & Care Manual

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INSTALLATION, USE & CARE GUIDE

UNDER-SINK

Filtration System

IMPORTANT

Read & Save These Instructions.

This System does not require

the services of a plumber.

QUESTIONS?

1.800.879.8909

(int'l +1.775.359.9500)

Faucet included

System Serial #:

with U8500 only.

Serial Number is located on filter housing base.

bpafree

System Certified by IAPMO R&T against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of

Chloramine, Chlorine Taste and Odor, and Particulate Class I; NSF/ANSI Standard 53

for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, PFOA, PFOS, Cysts, VOCs, MTBE and Turbidity;

18/8

NSF/ANSI Standard 401 for the reduction of the claims specified on the Performance

Data Sheet; NSF/ANSI Standard 372 for Lead-Free Compliance under the US SDWA.

STAINLESS

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Page 1 1.800.879.8909 (int’l +1.775.359.9500) Faucet included System Serial #: with U8500 only. Serial Number is located on filter housing base. bpafree System Certified by IAPMO R&T against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chloramine, Chlorine Taste and Odor, and Particulate Class I; NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, PFOA, PFOS, Cysts, VOCs, MTBE and Turbidity;...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Lid and Housing Assembly (ships pre-installed (includes Clamp and Base) in housing assembly) Designer Faucet* 3/8” T-Valve Red and Blue Tubing Faucet Ring* Spacer* Wing Nut* *U8500 Model Only (U8500HO Model does not include Designer Faucet, Faucet Ring, Spacer or Wing Nut.)
Page 3: Important Use Guidelines
10. The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this System may not be in all users’ water. 11. Replacement Filter Cartridges may be purchased from a WaterChef reseller or online from waterchef.com. To order by phone, contact WaterChef Customer Care at 1.800.879.8909 (int’l +1.775.359.9500).
Page 4: Product Specifications
Does your refrigerator have a water dispenser or ice maker? Enjoy better water, greater savings and convenience, and less waste by adding a WaterChef Refrigerator Kit to your existing U8500 System. Stop replacing additional small, costly and less effective refrigerator filters.
Page 5: Setup And Installation
INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? 1.800.879.8909 Call WaterChef Customer Care: (int’l +1.775.359.9500) (MON - FRI, 8 AM - 5 PM PST) 4. Following is a list of common tools required for most...
Page 6 Use EXTREME CAUTION with electric power tools near water. Ensure that there is no standing water in the sink and that the area is dry. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. Proceed to “Faucet Installation” instructions on page 6. waterchef.com...
Page 7 Use EXTREME CAUTION with electric power tools near water. Ensure that there is no standing water in the sink and that the area is dry. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. Proceed to “Faucet Installation” instructions on page 6. waterchef.com...
Page 8 Faucet Stem and tighten. (fig. K) Blue Tubing NOTE Final Faucet positioning may require two people when tightening the Wing Nut. Sink Cross-Section Wing Nut TYPICAL UNDER-SINK INSTALLATION Designer Faucet (U8500) COLD T-Valve BLUE Tubing RED Tubing Housing waterchef.com...
Page 9 If you find that it is necessary to remove the Tubing from Inlet or Outlet Connectors, depress the small Collar located on the Inlet and Outlet Connectors and pull Tubing upward at same time. (continued on following page) waterchef.com...
Page 10 Filter Cartridge for normal use. (This water may be used to water plants.) IMPORTANT Repeat flushing procedure each time a new Filter Cartridge is installed. Congratulations! Your new WaterChef Filtration System is ready! ® waterchef.com...
Page 11: Replacing The Filter Cartridge
REPLACING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE The most important part of maintaining your WaterChef Filtration System is replacing the Filter Cartridge on a regular service interval. To ensure 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:...
Page 12 Red Tubing process, expels trapped air, and conditions the Filter Cartridge for Blue Outlet Connector Red Inlet Connector normal use. (This water may be used to water plants.) IMPORTANT Repeat flushing procedure each time a new Filter Cartridge is installed. waterchef.com...
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Filtered water is flowing slowly from the System. REASON: Excessive amounts of particles in your water supply may have caused premature plugging of the Filter Cartridge. SOLUTION: The Filter Cartridge must be replaced due to poor water quality conditions in your area. waterchef.com...
Page 14: Warranty
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.
Page 15: Product Registration
Simply visit www.waterchef.com to register your system online, or if you prefer, you may complete and return this registration form to: WaterChef Customer Care · 3760 Barron Way · Reno, NV 89511...
Page 16 WaterChef , Inc. 3760 Barron Way · Reno, NV 89511 USA tel 1.800.879.8909 int’l +1.775.359.9500 ® email customercare@waterchef.com web waterchef.com Manufactured by Water Safety Corporation 1-404-0083 r24.08...

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U8500ho