WaterChef Countertop C7000 User manual

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.
This System does not require
the services of a plumber.
PREMIUM WATER FILTRATION
C7000
INSTALLATION, USE & CARE GUIDE
COUNTERTOP
Filtration System
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ASSEMBLED USA
ASSEMBLED USA
System Serial Number:
Serial Number is located under lter housing base.

Introduction ............................................................ 1
Important Use Guidelines ................................................. 1
Product Specications ................................................... 2
Replacement Parts Directory .............................................. 2
Setup and Installation .................................................... 3
Replacing the Filter Cartridge .............................................. 5
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 7
Warranty............................................................... 8
Product Registration ..................................................... 9
Lid and Housing Assembly
3 Piece Faucet Adapter Kit
(includes 3 washers)
Battery Shuttle
(includes Battery)
Included Literature:
- Installation, Use & Care Guide
- Performance Data Sheet
- Product Registration Card
WaterChef®CR70
Filter Cartridge
(ships pre-installed in
housing assembly)
Diverter Assembly
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT’S IN THE BOX [MODEL: C7000]
HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE?
WaterChef Customer Care is here to help if you ever have questions or need
assistance with your WaterChef Filtration System.
Customer Care Line (U.S. & Canada): 1.800.879.8909 (toll-free)
International Customer Care Line: +1.775.359.9500
Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri. 8 AM - 5 PM PST
Email: customercar[email protected]
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new WaterChef®Premium Filtration System!
You have taken an important step toward improving the quality of your drinking and cooking
water. This System only takes a few minutes to install in your home, oce, dorm room,
cabin or RV.
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 Filtration System has to oer!
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, please contact
WaterChef Customer Care at 1.800.879.8909 (int’l +1.775.359.9500).
3. The actual capacity of your 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:
-Annually
- The ow rate diminishes
-You notice a taste or odor recurrence
-The rated capacity of the Filter Cartridge has been reached
-The Intelligent Monitor™ begins ashing RED
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®CR70 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.
IMPORTANT USE GUIDELINES

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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Countertop
Particle Retention Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sub-Micron
Intelligent Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
Rated Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 gallons (US)
Rated Service Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.65 gal/min @ 60 psi
Maximum Working Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 psig (689.5 kPa)
Minimum Working Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 psig (206.8 kPa)
Maximum Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100˚ F / 38˚ C
Minimum Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34˚ F / 1˚ C
Replacement Filter Cartridge (includes Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CR70
EPA Establishment Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63018-NV-001
Protected under U.S. Patent #: D408,494
Refer to Performance Data Sheet for actual contaminant and substance reduction capabilities.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
WATERCHEF COUNTERTOP FILTRATION SYSTEM (Model: C7000)
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ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION
11215-55-05 Lid Assembly (White)
11215-41-01 Lid Assembly (Black)
24-104-0052-02 Battery Shuttle (White) (includes Battery)
24-104-0052-01 Battery Shuttle (Black) (includes Battery)
31215-10-06 Housing Assembly (White)
31215-20-40 Housing Assembly (Black)
4CR70 Filter Cartridge (includes Battery)
50581-03-02 3/8” Diverter Valve Assembly (White)
50581-03-15 3/8” Diverter Valve Assembly (Black)
69-904-0023 Faucet Adapter Kit (3 pieces)
REPLACEMENT PARTS DIRECTORY
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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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. Unthread and remove the aerator from the end of your
kitchen faucet if it has one. (g. A)
4. Thread the Diverter Valve directly onto your kitchen
faucet. Do not over-tighten. (g. B)
5. If the threads to the Diverter Valve do not directly
attach to your kitchen faucet, use one of the three
Adapters provided. (g. C)
6. Most kitchen faucets with external threads will directly
attach to the Diverter Valve. In some instances the
Diverter Valve may be smaller than your kitchen faucet.
In this case use the adapter with internal threads and
thread it directly to your kitchen faucet. Next, thread
the Diverter Valve to the Adapter. (g. D)
7. If your kitchen faucet has internal threads, thread
one of the two Adapters with external threads directly
to your kitchen faucet. Next, thread the Diverter Valve
to the Adapter. (g. E)
8. If your kitchen faucet does not have threads, measure
the inside diameter of the kitchen faucet and call
WaterChef Customer Care at 1.800.879.8909
(int’l +1.775.359.9500) to request an Expandable Adapter.
9. If your kitchen faucet does not t any of the Adapters
provided, please call WaterChef Customer Care at
1.800.879.8909 (int’l +1.775.359.9500) or check with your
local hardware store.
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SETUP & INSTALLATION
NOTE
This System is not recommended for installation on pull-out faucets.
A
B
C
D
E

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SETUP & INSTALLATION
10. Determine which side of the sink
you want your System:
To position System to the LEFT side
of your sink: Unthread Lid Assembly
from Filter Housing, then orient the Lid
Assembly to Filter Housing as shown.
(g. F, Step 1) Once positioned, thread
Lid Assembly clockwise onto the Filter
Housing until tightened. (g. F, Step 2)
To position System to the RIGHT side
of your sink: Unthread Lid Assembly
from Filter Housing, then orient the Lid
Assembly to Filter Housing as shown.
(g. G, Step 1) Once positioned, thread
Lid Assembly clockwise onto the Filter
Housing until tightened. (g. G, Step 2)
11. Press the elbow tting on Diverter Valve Assembly
into the Filter Base. (g. H)
12. Insert Battery Shuttle (with included Battery) into Lid
Assembly. (g. I) The Intelligent Monitor™ will ash
GREEN, YELLOW and RED ve times. This resets
the rated capacity counter to zero gallons. Do NOT
remove Battery Shuttle until it is time to replace
the Filter Cartridge. Removing Battery Shuttle
prematurely may result in a loss of data.
13. With System placed on the counter and positioned
so that water will ow into kitchen sink, turn the cold
water faucet “ON” and pull Diverter Pin. (g. J) Water
will begin to ll the Filter Housing. Once water begins
to ow from the System, the Intelligent Monitor™will
begin ashing GREEN to indicate peak operational
performance. Check to see that all hose, lid and
housing connections are tight and do not leak.
14. Allow System to ush into sink for 15 minutes.
This will remove any ne, black carbon particles left
over from the manufacturing process, expel trapped
air and condition the Filter Cartridge for normal use.
(This water may be used to water plants.)
spout
facing
into sink
spout
facing
into sink
STEP 1
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 2
LEFT Placement
RIGHT Placement
line up
FRONT
of Lid
Assembly
with hose
outlet
line up
BACK
of Lid
Assembly
with hose
outlet
F
G
H
J
Repeat flushing procedure each time a new Cartridge is installed.
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The most important part of maintaining your WaterChef Filtration System is replacing the
Filter Cartridge (and Battery) on a regular service interval. To insure your System continues to
perform as stated in the Performance Data Sheet, the Filter Cartridge should be replaced
upon the rst occurrence of the following:
- Annually
- The ow rate diminishes
- You notice a taste or odor recurrence
- The rated capacity of the Filter Cartridge has been reached
- The Intelligent Monitor™ begins ashing RED
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REPLACING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE
1. Remove the Lid Assembly by turning counterclockwise
until it separates from the Filter Housing. As you
remove the Lid Assembly, the Filter Cartridge will
remain attached to the Lid Assembly. (g. K)
2. Hold the Lid Assembly and rotate the Filter Cartridge
counterclockwise to remove. Discard the used Cartridge
with your regular refuse. (g. L)
3. Wash the inside of Filter Housing and Lid Assembly
with warm water, a mild dish washing detergent and
a clean cloth.
4. Remove the plastic sanitary wrap from your new Filter
Cartridge. Thread the new Cartridge clockwise onto
the threaded post on the Lid Assembly until you
feel resistance. Make an additional quarter turn.
Do NOT over-tighten. (g. M)
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Rubber gloves should be worn to avoid direct contact with filtered
contaminants.
RECOMMENDATION
Do NOT use abrasive pads or other abrasive materials to clean
Filtration System.
CAUTION
Be sure to use only genuine WaterChef®CR70 Filter Cartridges with this System. Only WaterChef Filter Cartridges
have been tested and certified by NSF International to insure the performance represented in the Performance
Data Sheet.
IMPORTANT
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spout
facing
into sink
spout
facing
into sink
STEP 1
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 2
LEFT Placement
RIGHT Placement
line up
FRONT
of Lid
Assembly
with hose
outlet
line up
BACK
of Lid
Assembly
with hose
outlet
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5. Determine which side of the sink
you want your System:
To position System to the LEFT side
of your sink: Orient the Lid Assembly to
Filter Housing as shown. (g. N, Step 1)
Once positioned, thread Lid Assembly
clockwise onto the Filter Housing until
tightened. (g. N, Step 2)
To position System to the RIGHT side
of your sink: Orient the Lid Assembly to
Filter Housing as shown. (g. O, Step 1)
Once positioned, thread Lid Assembly
clockwise onto the Filter Housing until
tightened. (g. O, Step 2)
6. Remove the Battery Shuttle from Lid
Assembly and replace your existing Battery with the
NEW Battery included with your Filter Cartridge, then
re-insert Battery Shuttle into Lid Assembly. (g. P)
The Intelligent Monitor™ will ash GREEN, YELLOW
and RED ve times. This resets the rated capacity
counter to zero gallons. Do NOT remove Battery
Shuttle until it is time to replace the Filter Cartridge
again. Removing Battery Shuttle prematurely may
result in a loss of data.
7. Position the System so that water will ow into
kitchen sink. Turn the cold water faucet “ON” and
pull the Diverter Pin. (g. Q) Water will begin to ll the
Filter Housing. Once water begins to ow from the
System, the Intelligent Monitor™ will begin ashing
GREEN to indicate peak operational performance.
8. Allow System to ush into sink for 15 minutes.
This removes any ne, black carbon particles left
over from the manufacturing process, expel trapped
air and condition the Cartridge for normal use.
(This water may be used to water plants.)
N
O
REPLACING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE
P
Q
Repeat flushing procedure each time a new Cartridge is installed.
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CONDITION
White sediment is in my ltered water.
REASON
There is a presence of calcium carbonate in
your main water supply. This condition will
occur any time the ltered water is boiled
or frozen and then melts.
SOLUTION
This condition is normal – no action is
required. However, you may choose to
strain the white sediment.
CONDITION
Ice cubes appear cloudy in the center.
REASON
Minerals such as calcium and magnesium
that are present in your water supply
collect in the center of ice cubes when
the water is frozen.
SOLUTION
No action is required. Your System is
specically designed to leave benecial
trace minerals in your water.
CONDITION
The YELLOW Lamp on the Intelligent
Monitor™ is ashing.
REASON
Your Filter Cartridge is reaching the end
of its rated capacity and will need to be
replaced soon.
SOLUTION
Purchase a new, NSF certied WaterChef®
CR70 Filter Cartridge. For the location of
the reseller nearest you, call WaterChef
Customer Care at 1.800.879.8909 (int’l
+1.775.359.9500). Once the RED Lamp
begins ashing, it’s time to install a new
CR70 Cartridge and Battery (included).
CONDITION
Diverter Pin is sluggish or does not fully
return to the “o” position after being
in service for a while.
REASON #1
There could be a lack of lubricant on the
shaft of the Diverter Valve.
SOLUTION #1
Remove the Diverter Valve from the kitchen
faucet. Press petroleum jelly into opening
on the Diverter Valve. Work the Diverter Pin
in and out until a smooth motion is restored.
REASON #2
Hard water (water with high content of
dissolved minerals) has caused a buildup
in the Diverter Valve.
SOLUTION #2
Soak Diverter Valve in vinegar for several
hours to remove buildup. Then rinse
Diverter Valve with warm water. Press
petroleum jelly into opening on the Diverter
Valve and work the Diverter Pin in and out
until a smooth action is restored. Replace
rubber washer and reconnect the Diverter
Valve to the kitchen faucet.
CONDITION
Filtered water is owing slowly from
the System.
REASON
Excessive amounts of particles in the water
supply may cause premature plugging of
Filter Cartridge. This condition may occur
before the RED Lamp begins to ash.
SOLUTION
Filter Cartridge must be replaced due to
poor water quality conditions in your area.
NOTE: Battery MUST be replaced at time
of Cartridge replacement. (CR70 Filter
Cartridge includes a new Battery.)
TROUBLESHOOTING

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LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
WaterChef®warrants that for the lifetime of the original purchaser and from the date of
purchase, this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
WaterChef, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product
found to be defective during this warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or
remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement
may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of original retail purchase
and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain
warranty service. WaterChef dealers do not have the right to alter, modify or change the
terms and conditions of this warranty in any way.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of components or damage resulting from any of
the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use contrary to the Installation, Use
and Care Guide, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than WaterChef or an
authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover acts of nature, such as re,
ood, tornadoes or hurricanes.
WaterChef shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the
breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable
law, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for a particular purpose is limited in
duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of the incidental or consequential damages or limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights that
vary from state to state or province to province.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
Call 1.800.879.8909 (int’l +1.775.359.9500) or email customercar[email protected]. If it is
determined that it is necessary to return the product, a Return Authorization Number will be
issued. Products returned without a Return Authorization Number will be refused. Pack
the product in the original carton, or equivalent, using newspaper or other packing materials
to protect the product from damage in transit. Before sealing the carton, be sure to include
a copy of the original sales receipt along with a note describing the nature of the defect or
problem. Be certain to include your return shipping address and Return Authorization Number
on the outside of the carton.
Ship the product postage paid to: WaterChef Customer Care
3760 Barron Way
Reno, NV 89511
Upon receiving the product, we will repair or replace the product and return it to the return
address on the shipping carton, postage pre-paid. (U.S. customers only)
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WATERCHEF®PRODUCT REGISTRATION
NOTES
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Doing so will allow us to better serve you in the event that technical or warranty assistance is
ever required.
Simply visit www.waterchef.com to register your system online, or if you prefer, you may complete
and return this registration form to: WaterChef Customer Care · 3760 Barron Way · Reno, NV 89511
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STREET ADDRESS:
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