Whirlpool WHKF-IMTO Installation, Use & Care Manual

In-line Refrigerator Filtration Standard

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System

Installation, Use & Care Guide

Système standard de filtration en ligne

pour réfrigérateur

Guide d’installation, d’utilisation

et d’entretien

Sistema estándar de filtración en línea

para refrigerador

Guía de instalación, uso y cuidado

Model / Modèle / Modelo : WHKF-IMTO

W10187554

Installation Instructions

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For Use With Cold Water Only

1. Turn off water supply to refrigerator.

2. Locate an easily accessible section of refrigerator water

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supply tubing.

Parts and Material Included

A. Filter Cartridge

Tools and Parts Needed

Gather the required tools before starting installation. Read and
follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

n Tube Cutter or Utility Knife

Installation Requirements

n Install in a location that is not susceptible to freezing

temperatures as damage to the housing could occur.

n Install away from direct sunlight as prolonged exposure to

light can weaken plastic components.

n A water supply line must be run to the refrigerator

(ice maker) according to the refrigerator manufacturer’s
instructions prior to installation of this filter.

n Some local codes may require the use of a licensed

plumber or certified installer when disrupting a potable
water line. Determine and follow any and all local codes and
requirements.

Water supply line

to refrigerator

Filter Inlet

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3. Cut and remove a 6" section of refrigerator water supply
tubing. Use a tube cutter for copper tubing and a utility
knife for plastic tubing. Make sure ends are square and
free from nicks and deep scratches (see Figure 1).

Correct Incorrect

Figure 1

4. Referring to “Using Push-In Fittings” section below, insert
refrigerator water supply tubing into inlet push-in fitting on
filter (see Figure 2).

Inlet

Figure 2

“Using Push-In Fittings”

To Attach Tubing

Push tubing in as far as it will
go. Tubing must be inserted
past o-ring and hit backstop.
Pull tube to ensure it is secured.

To Release Tubing

Push in grey collet to release
tubing. With collet held, pull
tubing straight out.

Collet

Backstop

5. Turn on the incoming water supply and flush the filter into a

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bucket. Run water for 5 minutes to flush out air
(see Figure 3).

Figure 3

6. Shut off water supply again. Referring to “Using Push-In
Fittings” section, insert water supply tube from refrigerator
into outlet fitting (see Figure 4).

Outlet

Figure 4

Filter Replacement

The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by
this water filter are not necessarily in all users’ water.

Filter life varies depending on local water conditions and the
volume of water used. We recommend that you change this
filter every 6 months. However, it can be replaced earlier if
there is a drop in flow rate at the refrigerator’s water dispenser
(if present) or if the ice maker's performance deteriorates.

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

Filter Replacement Instructions

1. Turn off water supply to refrigerator.

2. Referring to section “Using Push In Fittings”, release tubing
from both ends of filter.

3. Referring to “Using Push-In Fittings” section, insert
refrigerator water supply tubing into inlet push-in fitting on
filter.

4. Turn on the incoming water supply and flush the filter into a
bucket. Run water for 5 minutes to flush out air.

5. Shut off water supply again. Referring to “Using Push-In
Fittings” section, insert water supply tube from refrigerator
into outlet fitting.

6. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.

Troubleshooting Guide

Water leaks at connections: Push tubing in as far as it will
go. If leaking continues, shut off water at the original valve
and remove water line by pushing in on the connector collar
while pulling the tubing away. See, “Using Push-In Fittings”.
Inspect tubing for cracks and scratches. If tubing is cracked
or scratched, simply cut that portion away and reinsert tubing
into push in fitting.

Make sure tubing is cut straight. If not, recut.

7. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.

Contact

Contact the customer service toll free in the U.S.A. and
Canada 1-866-363-9472 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. (EST)

or write us at:
Whirlpool Water Products

Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.

System Tested and Certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for
the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor.

Specifications

Model: IMTO
Min./Max. Temperature: 40-100°F
Min./Max.

Operating Pressure: 25-125 psi
Flow Rate: 0.5 GPM
Capacity: 2500

1 Year Limited Warranty

KEMFLO INTERNATIONAL warrants the original purchaser­consumer of its Product that is free of defects in materials
and workmanship. Any defect, malfunction, or other failure
of the Product to conform to this warranty will be remedied
by Warrantor in the manner provided below. This Warranty,
together with any warranties implied by law, shall be
limited to a duration of one (1) year from the original date of
purchase by the consumer. This Warranty does not apply
to defects that result from abuse, misuse, alteration or
damage not caused by KEMFLO INTERNATIONAL. THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND IS INTENDED TO
EXCLUDE ANY LIABILITY ON THE PART OF WARRANTOR,
WHETHER UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY
WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW, FOR ANY INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH HEREOF
OR THEREOF. Note: Some states prohibit limitations on
the duration of implied warranties and on the exclusion of
indirect or consequential damages; and so the limitation
on implied warranties and on incidental and consequential
damages may not be applicable to you.

RESPONSIBILITY OF WARRANTOR
KEMFLO INTERNATIONAL’s responsibility under this

warranty shall be to repair at its expense, at no charge to
the original purchaser-consumer any product that is actually
defective, malfunctioning or otherwise in violation of this
warranty. If KEMFLO INTERNATIONAL for any reason
cannot repair a Product covered hereby within two (2)
weeks after receipt of the original purchaser-consumer’s
notification of a Warranty claim and the Product, then
KEMFLO INTERNATIONAL’s responsibility shall be, at
its option, either to replace the defective Product with a
comparable new unit at no charge to the consumer or to
refund the full purchase price. KEMFLO INTERNATIONAL’s
obligations of repair, replacement, or refund are conditioned

upon the return of the defective product to KEMFLO
INTERNATIONAL. If any Product hereby is actually
defective within the terms of this Warranty, then KEMFLO
INTERNATIONAL will bear all the reasonable and proper
shipping and mailing charges actually incurred in the
consumer’s return of the Product set forth herein. If the
Product proves not to be defective within the terms of this
Warranty, then all costs and expenses in connection with
the processing of the consumer’s claim hereunder shall be
borne by the consumer.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONSUMER
The original purchaser-consumer’s sole responsibility in

the instance of a warranty claim shall be to notify KEMFLO
INTERNATIONAL of the defect, malfunction or other manner
in which the terms of this Warranty are violated. You may
secure performance or obligations hereunder by (in writing):

1. Identifying the Product involved (by model or serial

number or other sufficient description that will allow
Warrantor to determine which product is defective).

2. Specifying where, when and from whom the Product was

purchased.

3. Describing the nature of the defect, malfunction or other

violation of this Warranty.

4. Return the Product, with the above information to:

KEMFLO NORTH AMERICA
6400 Corporate Ave.
Portage, MI 49002, U.S.A.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.