WaterChef U9000 User Manual

PREMIUM WATER FILTRATION

ASSEMBLED

USA

INSTALLATION, USE & CARE GUIDE

UNDER-SINK

Filtration System

IMPORTANT

Read & Save These Instructions.

This System may require the

services of a licensed plumber.

U9000

QUESTIONS?

1.800.879.8909

(int’l +1.775.359.9500)

MON - FRI 8 AM - 5 PM PST

System Serial Number:

Serial Number is located on lter housing base.

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System Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the
reduction of Chloramine, Chlorine Taste and Odor, and nominal Particulate Class I and
NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Cysts, Lead, VOC and MTBE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ...................................................................... 1

Important Use Guidelines ........................................................... 1

Product Specications.............................................................. 2

Replacement Parts Directory......................................................... 2

Setup and Installation .............................................................. 3

Replacing the Filter Cartridge ........................................................ 9

Troubleshooting ................................................................... 11

Warranty......................................................................... 12

Product Registration ............................................................... 13

Notes ........................................................................... 13

WHAT’S IN THE BOX [MODEL: U9000]

Lid and Housing Assembly

(includes Clamp and Base)

Red and Blue Tubing

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WaterChef

Filter Cartridge

(ships pre-installed

in housing assembly)

UR90

3/8” T-Valve

Designer Faucet

Spacer

Wing Nut

INTELLIGENT MONITOR™

COMPONENTS

LED Faucet Ring

Monitor

(includes Battery and

Battery Shuttle)

Included Literature:

- Installation, Use & Care Guide

- Performance Data Sheet

- Product Registration Card

INTRODUCTION

®

Congratulations on the purchase of your new WaterChef

You have taken an important step toward improving the quality of your drinking and cooking water.

Premium Filtration System!

WaterChef Premium Filtration Systems are crafted using only the nest materials and workmanship, and

will serve you reliably for many years to come when operated and maintained according to the directions
contained in this guide.

You have made a wise investment in providing quality water for you and your loved ones. Now please take

a few minutes to learn about all the features and benets your new System has to oer!

IMPORTANT USE GUIDELINES

1. Read this manual completely before attempting to install or use this product.

2. Replacement Filter Cartridges may be purchased from a WaterChef reseller. For the location of the
reseller nearest you, or for additional purchase information, contact WaterChef Customer Care at

1.800.879.8909 (int’l +1.775.359.9500).

3. The actual capacity of your Filter Cartridge may vary from the rated capacity. This may be due to the
volume of contaminants or sediment actually present in your water supply.

For optimal performance, replace your Filter Cartridge upon the rst occurrence of the following:

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Annually

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The ow rate diminishes

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The rated capacity of the Filter Cartridge has been reached

-

You notice a taste or odor recurrence

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The RED LED Indicator on the System Faucet begins ashing

4. Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the System.

5. Individuals requiring specic microbiological purity should consult their physician.

6. For use on cold potable water supplies only.

7. For this System to continue to perform as tested and represented, be sure to use only genuine,

NSF certied WaterChef® UR90 Filter Cartridges.

8. Do not allow System to sit for extended lengths of time without being used (10 days or more). If System
must be left unused for more than 10 days, drain all water from the System and remove the Filter

Cartridge. Once you return, re-install Cartridge and ush for 15 min. prior to use (The ushed water can
be used to water plants).

9. Installation of this product must comply with all state and local laws and regulations.
Refer to your local agencies for details.

10. The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this System may not be in all users’ water.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

WATERCHEF UNDER-SINK FILTRATION SYSTEM (Model: U9000)

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Under-Sink

Particle Retention Size . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sub-Micron

Intelligent Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED

Rated Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 gallons (3,785 L)

Rated Service Flow . . . . . . . . 0.65 gal/min @ 60 psi

Minimum Working Pressure . . . . . . 30 psig (206.8 kPa)

Maximum Operating Temperature . . . . . . 100˚ F / 38˚ C

Minimum Operating Temperature. . . . . . . . .34˚ F / 1˚ C

Filter Cartridge

(includes Battery and Shuttle) . . . . . . UR90

EPA Establishment Number . . . . . . . . 63018-NV-001

Maximum Working Pressure . . . . . 125 psig (861.8 kPa)

Refer to Performance Data Sheet for actual contaminant and substance reduction capabilities.

System Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chloramine, Chlorine Taste and Odor,
and nominal Particulate Class I and NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Cysts, Lead, VOC and MTBE.

REPLACEMENT PARTS DIRECTORY

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ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION

1 0581-17-16 Lid Assembly

2 9-902-0002 Clamp Assembly

3 0581-04-11 Filter Housing

4 4-105-0012-01 Base

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5 9-903-0035 Intelligent Monitor

™

(includes Battery and Shuttle)

6 0581-15-05 Battery Shuttle (includes Battery)

7 9-904-0100 Spacer & Wing Nut

8 3-212-0015 3/8” T-Valve

9 UR90 Filter Cartridge

(includes Battery and Shuttle)

10 4-600-0017 Blue Tubing (5 ft.)

11 4-600-0015 Red Tubing (5 ft.)

12 0071 Refrigerator Kit (25 ft. Tubing & T-Fitting) (Optional)

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Enjoy WaterChef® premium ltration from your refrigerator too!

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 U9000 System.

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Stop replacing additional small, costly and less eective refrigerator
lters. A single WaterChef Cartridge provides an abundant source of
premium quality water to your entire kitchen for up to 12 months!

SETUP & INSTALLATION

1. Open the shipping carton, remove all System parts and place
them on your kitchen counter.

2. Compare them with the parts shown in this guide to be certain
all items were included (see inside front cover).

3. The type of plumbing that you have in your home will determine
the method of installation and type of hardware that will be used.

INSTALLATION QUESTIONS?

Call WaterChef Customer Care: 1.800.879.8909 (int’l +1.775.359.9500) (MON - FRI, 8 AM - 5 PM PST)

4. Following is a list of common tools required for most
under-counter installations:

Drilling a Hole in a PORCELAIN/CERAMIC Sink

1

3/8” Electric Drill

2

5/8” Carbide Masonry Drill Bit

3

5/8” High Speed Drill Bit

4

Hammer

5

Punch

6

Masking Tape

Drilling a Hole in a STAINLESS STEEL Sink

1

3/8” Electric Drill

2

5/8” High Speed Drill Bit

3

1/8” High Speed Drill Bit

4

Installing the 3/8” T-Valve and Faucet

5/8” or 1/4” Open Ended Wrench (varies by model)

Knife

Hammer

5

Punch

6

Masking Tape

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