Step C - Install The Filter Cartridge; Step D - Turn On Water, Check For Leaks And Rinse Carbon Fines - Whirlpool WHEUFF Installation And Operation Manual

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Connect Tubing:
1. Use a tube cutter to cut the end of tubing square.
2. Inspect the end (about 1") of the tubing to be sure there are no nicks, scratches or other rough spots.
If needed cut the tubing again.
3. Push tubing through the collet and all the way into fitting. Full engagement is 3/4" length of tube into
the fitting.
push in fitting
foam plug
Remove and discard foam plugs
To Disconnect Tubing:
1. Push the collet inward and hold with a finger while pulling the tubing out.

Step C - Install the Filter Cartridge

1. Remove the small plastic shipping cap from the open end of the filter cartridge.
2. Install the cartridge onto the water filter head assembly, as shown in Figure 6. Turn cartridge to the
right to tighten.

Step D - Turn On Water, Check for Leaks and Rinse Carbon Fines

1. Open the shutoff valve(s) that you closed at the beginning of this installation.
2. Open the filtered water faucet to purge air from the system. When the water runs smooth, with no
bubbles or spurting, close faucet and check installation for leaks.
3. Open the filtered water faucet and let water run for 10 minutes to rinse out carbon fines.
Installation Instructions
collet (depress to remove tubing)
tubing
Tubing correctly cut and connected
end of tubing round and smooth,
with no cuts, nicks or flat spots
Incorrect partial engagement
6
correct full 3/4" engagement
FIG. 4
FIG. 5