PURELINE PL-1000 (01) PDF MANUAL

No. All of the filters we manufacture can sit on your shelf until you need them. We recommend a cool, dark, dry location.

Fridges with built-in water filters are usually side by side models with built-in ice and water dispensers. If you have a fridge like this then you should look for the filter in one of three places.

1. Inside the refrigerator compartment hanging down from the top of the fridge. Look for cylinder shaped plastic or metal canisters.

2. Inside the refrigerator compartment, some filters slide out or drop down from the ceiling of the fridge.

3. Located in the grille at the bottom front of the refrigerator.

Most of our filters do not need to apply lubricant. But since filter heads may have small difference, when installing the filter, if you feel it is very hard to turn the filter, then some food grade lubricant is helpful.

The cap you are referring to covers the end of the filter located in the base grill of some Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, and Kenmore refrigerators. The cap is not permanently connected to the filter so you don’t need to buy a new one. When you remove the old filter, simply pull the cap off and put it on the new filter.

All of the filters will hit a stop when they are fully tightened. As long as you install them firmly by hand (not using tools) you will feel the filter hit the stop and know that it is properly installed. Most of the filters only require a quarter to a half turn to tighten.

If your refrigerator has an indicator that tells you when to change the filter, it needs to be reset when you replace the filter. Each manufacturer has different instructions for resetting the indicator. Please refer to your refrigerator instructions.

You need to change your refrigerator water filter every six months, as:

1. It provides better tasting and smelling water

2. It helps remove fine particles and sediment from the water

3. It prevents unabsorbed water contaminants and newly formed bacteria from being reintroduced into your drinking water

4. Prevents a water pressure decrease from the dispenser

5. Drinking filtered water from your refrigerator can save you over $600 a year over using bottled water.

Current industry standards indicate that fridge filters should be changed every six months. As this is their optimum life span-once the filter has been soaked on its initial use, it should be changed 6 months thereafter. This is mainly because over a period of time carbon begins to harbor bacteria which may significantly reduce the filtration performance of the fridge filter, and potentially leech bacterial contaminants into your water.

No, it will NOT invalidate your fridge warranty. Manufacturers cannot restrict the sale of consumables by threatening to withdraw warranties.

1. No water flow is an indication the filter is not properly installed. Try reinstalling. Push the new filter into the receiver and firmly turn to the right. When all else fails have another person look at it. A “new set of eyes” will often solve the mystery.

2. Make sure the water line to refrigerator is turned on. The saddle valve is used to connect the water supply line to the house plumbing and must be fully open for the refrigerator to receive water.

3. Remember the dispenser in the door will not operate unless the door is closed.

The cloudiness is caused by microscopic air bubbles. Simply run three to four gallons of water through and the air bubbles will clear out.

This is cause by trapped pockets of air in your new filter, run 1 1/2 gallons of water through to flush out.

This is normal and happens with ALL carbon filters. These are carbon fines (tiny pieces of carbon). Flushing three to four gallons of water through the filter will purge out any loose carbon fines.

A few drops are normal, but you can also prevent water from missing the glass and dripping down the cradle area by moving glass slower when removing it from the cradle. Dispenser drips water constantly will be a water valve problem, and should be checked by a service technician.

The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months, or earlier if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.

For Models With a Replacement Indicator Light:

LCD Models: A pop-up message will appear on the LCD screen to remind you to replace the water filter. You can check the status of the water filter manually. Access By: Home>Options>Dispenser Options>Reset Water Filter

Non-LCD Models: There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser. This light will turn orange to tell you that you need to replace the filter soon. The filter should be replaced when the replacement indicator light turns red.

If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one slowly. Do not pull down on the cartridge. A small amount of water may drip down.

CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the system, the filter cartridge may be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when removing.

1. Pull the old filter straight down and discard.

2. Place the new filter in the filter cup, keep the O-ring of the filter cup at its place.

3. Push filter/filter cup assembly into filter head.

4. Twist assembly clockwise to tighten into housing.

5. On models without a replacement indicator light, apply the month sticker to the outside of the housing and mark your calendar to remind you to replace the filter after six months.

6. Run water from the dispenser for 1 1/2 gallons to clear the system and prevent sputtering.

7. On models with a replacement indicator light, press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER PAD on the dispenser.

NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water to spurt from the dispenser.

To reduce the risk of property damage due to water leakage, you MUST use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is not available. The dispenser and icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.

To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and after the system.

To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage and for general operation:

• Read and follow User Instructions before installation and use of this system.

• Installation instructions are included with the product when shipped.

• Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes.

• Flush new cartridge at full flow for 1 1/2 gallons to clear the system and purge trapped air.

• The disposable filter cartridge MUST be replaced every 6 months, at the rated capacity or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs. Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow.

• Protect from freezing by removing filter cartridge when temperatures are expected to drop below 34°F (1°C).

• Do not install systems in areas where ambient temperatures may go above 100°F or below 34°F.

• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this filter system is 100°F (38°C).

• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120psi. If your water pressure exceeds 80psi (552kPa), you must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure.

• Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water hammer conditions exist you must install a water hammer arrester. Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check for this condition.

• Where a backflow prevention device is installed on a water system, a device for controlling pressure due to thermal expansion must be installed.

• This drinking water system must be maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions, including replacement of filter cartridges.

• The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment system are not necessarily in your water.

• Note that while the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. Systems must be installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended procedures and guidelines.

To reduce the risk associated with choking:

• Do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of this product.

For Residential Use Only.

Note: While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.

The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF/ANSI standard 42. Capacity 200 Gallons (756 Liters). Contaminant reduction determined by WQA testing. *Based upon 3rd party test data.

The PL-1000 is compatible with the following absolute or alternate filter part numbers: