Waterdrop WD-UKF8001 Refrigerator Water Filter Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Waterdrop

Table of Contents

lnstallation instructions
Installation instructions
Storage and maintenance:
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Why isit difficult to twist the new filter into the filter housing
Q: Do I need to flush the filter after installation*
Q: Must the filter be changed every 6 months?
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Waterdrop WD-UKF8001 Refrigerator Water Filter Instruction Manual

lnstallation instructions

Refrigerator water filter

A replacement for the following water filters:
Whirlpool°/EveryDrop°/ Maytag°/Amana°/KitchenAid° filters
UKF8001, Filter 4, EDR4RXD 1, EDR4XD1 B, EDR4RXD2, 4396395, UKF8001-750, UKF8001 AXX, UKF8001AXX-200, UKF8001AXX-750, UKF8001 AXXP, UKF8001 AXXT, LIKF8001 P, UKF8001T, UKF9001, 67002269, 67002671, 67003523, 67003591, 67003640, 67003727, 67006464, 67006467, 67006469, 67006470, 67006474, 67006475, 67006476, 67006477, 67006633, 67006634, 67006637, WF50, OWF50, WF51, OWF51, OWF50-NI300, WF50-KNI300, WF50-NI500, OWF50-WI500

Kenmore° filters
46-9005, 469005, 9005, 9005P, 46-9006, 469006, 9006, 9006P, 46-9992, 469992, 9992, 9992P, 469005750, 469005—750, 46—9005—750, 46900G750, 4ó9006—750, 46—9006—750, 04609005000, 04609006000

Puriclean II° filters
6700352ó, ó7003527, ü7003528

Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 in model EFF-6007S for the reduction of the claimsspecified on the Performance Data Sheet, and to NSF/ANSI 372 (s0.2596 lead).

Installation instructions

Before installation:

Shut off the cold-water supply to the refrigerator before installation. Turn on the refrigerator water dispenser to release water pressure, letting water drain (rom the pipe completely.
It is ncrmal for black carbon fines (particles) to appear on the outside cfyour filter. This happens when the filter isjarred in shipping.|t issafe to simply wipe it off.
The filter connectors are larger to prevent leaks. You mipht have to twist the filter hard to make sure the connection isseCure.

Locate the filter cartridge holder in the back upper right hand Werner cfthe refrigerator. Tc open the cartridge cover, push in where indicated and the cover will drop down.
Remove old Alter by slowly rotating it to the left. A small amount of water may drip dcwn.
Position the cartridge inside the cartridge holder and slowly rotate the cartridge to the right until it steps. When the cartridge is properly installed, ycu will feel it”cIick”as it leeks into place. De not over tighten.
Close the cartridge uover.
Run water frcm the dispenser for 5 minutes at 0.5 ppm (abcut 2.5 gallons) tc clear the system and prevent sputtering.

Resetting your filter indicator:

Note : These are the mcst ccmmcn filter reset instructions. If the instructions dcn’t wcrk for ycur refrigerator brand, see the documentation that came with your refrigerator.

Refrigerator brand	Instructions
Maytag° systems	Press and hold the lock and light buttons at the same time

until the filter indicator flashes (abuut 4 seconds). On newer mudeIs, press and hold the IoCk and water buttons at the sam? time until the filter Indicator flashes (about 4 seconds).
Kenmore° systems| The filter reset for Kenmcre refrigerators varies by mcdel. See the douumentation that uame with your refrigerator.

Storage and maintenance:

Replace your filter every 6 months or 300 gallons tc prevent bacteria and funpus grcwth in your filter, supply lines, and storage tank.
Keep your unused filters in a cocl, dark, and dry plaue until you need them.
If you dc net use ycur water dispenser for more than four days, run two gallons of water before using itto prevent bad tasting water.

Frequently asked questions:

Q: Why isit difficult to twist the new filter into the filter housing

A: The ccnnectcr may expand because of water pressure. Therefore, it isrecommended you push the new filter In with a little bit of forue, but not too hard. Then turn it clockwise.

Q: Do I need to flush the filter after installation*

A: After installation, it is highly recommended you run water for a few minutes befcre using. Water filters are made from advanced coconut carbon block, so there are some carbon fines in the filter. Flushing removesthe carbon fines to produce clean water.

Q: Must the filter be changed every 6 months?

A: Yes, you must replace the filter every six months orsooner if water flow is reduced or if there Is heavy sediment / rust present. Over-used filters will degrade the filtration performance.

Warning:

To reduce the risk of property damage due to water leakage, thisfilter MUST be installed in auuordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and instructions.This filter unit must be replaced every 300 gallons cr 6months. Failure tc follcw instructions and operating specifications will void your warranty. Further manufacturer assumes no responsibility or liability for damages arising out of misuse of the product.
Maytag” is a registered trademark ofMaytag Ccrp., Delaware.
Maytap” is used for reference purposes only.
KitchenAid” is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Properties, INC..
KitchenAid” is used forreference purposes cnly.
Kenmore° is a registered trademark of KCD IP, LLC..
Kenmore” is used for reference purposes only.

*The service life mentioned above is subject to chlorine reduction.

Actual result varies according to the local water quality.

Performance data sheet

System Model No.: EFF-6007S

Operating specifications:

Operating Temperature: 33 -100°F/0.6 – 38°C Working Pressure: 20 -100 psi/140 – ó89 kPa Rated Capacity: 300 galloni/1,137 litres Fluw Rate: 0.5 gpm/1.9 Ipm

Substance reduction:

The system has been tested and certified by the NSF International acucrding to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction ufthe substances listed beIuw. The uuncentratiun uf the indicated substances in water entering the syst*m wasreduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for the water leaving the system, as specified by NSF/ANSI Standard 42.While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.

Substance| Inf.Average| NSF Specified
Challenge
Concentration| Ave. %
Reduction| Average
Product Water
Concentration| Max Permissible
Product Water
Concentration| NSF Reduction
Requirements| NSF Test
Report
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Chlorine Taste
and Odor| 2.1 mg/L| 2.0 mg/L ± 10%| 97.0%| 0.063 mg/L| N/A| 50%| J-00295502

De net use with water that is micrcbiclopically unsafe or of unknown water quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used with disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.

Manufacturer Technical Support
Tel : 1-8B8-352-355B (U.S.)
E-mail: service@water-filter.com