Install Water Filtration System (On Some Models) - KitchenAid W10284348A Installation Instructions Manual

Install Model W10049700 Water Filter
1. Install the water filter near the cold water supply pipe under
the kitchen sink to filter the cold water.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to allow a minimum clearance of
1½" (3.8 cm) under the filter system for removing the filter
cartridge.
Make sure that the water filter assembly is installed in the
upright position.
Typical Installation Configuration
NOTE: For unique installations contact a licensed plumber.
In Massachusetts a licensed plumber is required and the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248-CMR shall
be adhered to.
Cold water
supply
Hot Cold
2. Attach the supplied water filter mounting ring and screw at
the recommended location.
3. Attach filter to the mounting ring.
Mounting ring and screw
1½" (3.8 cm) clearance
Connect to Home Water Supply
1. Make connection to the cold water supply line.
A leak-tight connection to the ¼" flexible codes approved
water supply line must be provided.
Check local codes for type of connection required.
Flexible codes approved water supply line must be cut with a
tubing cutter so the ends are concentric and without burrs.
NOTE: It is recommended that the cold water line be soft water.
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Install Water Filtration System
Water supply
line to oven
Filter
Assembly
Water supply
line to cold
water supply
(on some models)
Connect to Water Filter Inlet (yellow)
NOTE: Use the quick connect stem and/or elbow adapter fittings
in the combination needed for your installation configuration.
1. Attach the supplied " to
connect adapter fitting to the yellow water filter inlet
connection by pushing the quick connect fitting past the
o-ring until you hit the backstop.
A
A. Quick connect elbow adapter fitting
B. Quick connect stem adapter fitting
2. Connect the flexible codes approved water supply line (not
provided) from the home cold water supply pipe to the quick
connect adapter fitting you just installed on the filter inlet
(yellow) side of the water filter.
3. Pull tube to ensure it is secured.
A. ¼" water supply tubing
B. O-ring
C. Backstop
If you need to release tubing:
Push in collet to release tubing. With collet held in, pull tubing
straight out.
A
A. Collet
Connect to Water Filter Outlet (blue)
1. Attach the supplied " to
connect adapter fitting to the blue water filter outlet
connection by pushing the quick connect fitting past the
o-ring until you hit the backstop.
2. Connect another piece of flexible codes approved water
supply line to the quick connect adapter fitting you just
installed on the filter outlet (blue) side of the water filter.
" stem or " to " elbow quick
B
" stem or " to " elbow quick