Whirlpool WSR413YW0 - Manual (Page 15)

Using your RO water filtration system
To get purified water from the storage tank - Hold
the faucet handle down for momentary flow, hold the
faucet up for continuous flow.
To stop water flow from the faucet - Return the
faucet to the center or horizontal position.
When faucet flow slows or drips - The storage tank
is empty. Wait 1 hour before dispensing any additional
water.
Ways purified water can be used - Your water filtra­
tion system has many uses, including:
• Drinking water • Cooking water
• Ice cubes • Mixing baby formula
• Watering plants • Pet drinking water
• Steam irons • Aquarium
• Hand washing dishes
Maintaining your RO water system
How often RO Membrane, Sediment and Carbon
cartridges need to be replaced will depend on local
water conditions including dirt, iron and chlorine levels.
Private wells may require more frequent cartridge
replacement while softened water systems may only
require cartridge replacement once a year. The maxi­
mum length of time a filter cartridge should be used is
one year. Special water conditions where contaminants
are known should be regularly monitored by a public
health agency.
The RO membrane filter cartridge should be replaced
when indicator light changes from green to yellow. The
maximum length of time a RO membrane filter cartridge
should be used is three years.
Cartridge Replace at least Or replace if or when...
Sediment
(1st on right) Once/year ■ • Water supply is cloudy
has high’ dirt and rust
content (change every
six months)
•Water amount or
flow from faucet is
noticeably reduced
Carbon
(2nd (rom right) Once/year •Water supply smells
of chlorine or water
has high dirt and rust
content (change every
six montns)
RO membrane
(3rd from right) Once every
2 years • Indicator light
changes from
green to yellow,
even after draining
tank twice
Carbon Block
(4lh from right) Once/year • Water has "off" taste
or odor
Maintenance of this water filtration system is very important.
Replace the Sediment (S), GAC Carbon (GAC) and Carbon Block
(CB) cartridges annually. Replace the TFCM Membrane (RO) car­
tridge when the indicator disk light turns yellow. Failure to main­
tain this water Nitration system over an extended period of time
could present health risks.
Replacing filter cartridges-Sediment
and Carbon cartridges
1. Turn off water supply to RO system either at the
saddle valve or cold water valve. Open faucet to drain
tank. Wait five minutes for filtration assembly to
depressurize.
2 . Lift cover off of filtration assem­
bly. Rotate cartridge 'A turn to the
left to remove connector tabs from
receptacle. Gently pull down to
remove cartridge.
3 . Check that label on new
cartridge matches label above
cartridge receptacle. Remove
red cap from cartridge. Wet 0-ring
seals of new cartridge with a little
water. Line up the tabs at the top of
the new cartridge with the slots in
the filtration assembly’s receptacle. Push cartridge up
and turn it 'A turn to the right to lock it into place.
Cartridge label must face front. Pull down on cartridge
to make sure it’s firmly in place. Repeat step if car­
tridge disconnects.
tabs
receptacle
cartridge
slot
slot
receptacle
cartridge
4 . Turn on water supply. Open
faucet and allow water to run for
2 minutes to check system for
leaks. If water is leaking, shut off
water and recheck connections. Replace cover.
Replacing RO membrane cartridge
1. When indicator light changes from green to yellow,
turn off water supply, open faucet to drain tank and turn
off saddle valve. Wait five minutes for filtration assembly
to depressurize. grey push-ln
2 . Lift cover off of filtra­
tion assembly. Push in the grey
push-in connector near bottom of
RO cartridge and remove tubing.
3 . Rotate bad RO cartridge 'A turn'
to the left to remove connector tabs
from receptacle. Gently pull down to
remove cartridge.
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4 . Remove RO membrane cartridge from plastic bag.
Hold the RO cartridge over the sink. Push in the grey
push-in connector and hold; then pull short white plug
out of connector and discard.
5 . Remove red cap from top of new RO cartridge.
Allow preservative from cartridge to drain into sink.
Rinse off the car­
tridge with tap water
and dry with a paper
towel. Wet 0-ring
seals with a little "^^^tabs
water. Reinsert red tubing into
push-in connector of new RO
cartridge.
6 . Line up the tabs at the top of the RO cartridge with
the slots in the filtration assembly’s recep­
tacle. Push cartridge up and turn it 'A turn
to the right to lock it into place. Cartridge
label must face front. Pull down
on cartridge to make sure It’s
firmly In place. Repeat step if fil­
ter disconnects.
7 . Turn on water supply. Open
faucet and allow water to run
for 2 minutes to check system for leaks. If
water leaks, shut off water and recheck
connections. Replace cover.
How to sanitize RO system
You will need new Sediment and Granular Activated
Carbon cartridges, household bleach and eyedropper.
1. Turn off saddle valve in water line. Open faucet and
drain tank. There will be no water dripping when tank is
completely empty.
2 . Remove Sediment and Granular Activated Carbon
cartridges.
3 . Remove caps from new cartridges. Insert new
Sediment cartridge into receptacle with symbol that
matches the one on label.
4 . Use eyedropper to
inject 1 teaspoon (5ml) ’
of bleach Into hole In top '
:eptacle
cartridge
of new Granular Activated
Carbon cartridge. Insert
cartridge into receptacle with symbol that
matches the one on label.
5 . Turn on saddle valve In water line. Wait
6 hours before using system. Open
faucet and drain tank. There will be
water dripping when tank is empty.
Allow tank to refill. If water has a taste,
drain tank and allow it to refill again.