Whirlpool WHARSS5 User manual

Manufactured and warranted by
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
How to install, operate
and maintain your
In-Line Refrigerator
Water iltration System
Model WHARSS5
Do not return unit to store
Installation and Operation Man al
System tested and certified by NS International
against NS /ANSI Standards 42 & 53.
See performance data on page 3 for details.
If you have any questions or concerns when
installing, operating or maintaining your water
filtration system, call our toll free number:
1-866-986-3223
or visit whirlpoolwatersolutions.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide
the model number and date code of
your product, found on the filter head.
201-8402812 (Rev. 06 8/4/17)
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TABLE OF CO TE TS
Page
Specifications & Performance Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parts & Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pre-Installation Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Make Tubing Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turn On Water, Check for Leaks and Rinse Carbon ines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ilter Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ilter Cartridge Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ilter Cartridge Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Troubleshooting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Exploded View & Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
WARRA TY
O E YEAR LIMITED WARRA TY O I -LI E REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTRATIO SYSTEM
(except filter cartridges)
Warrantor: Ecodyne Water Systems, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, M 55125
Warrantor guarantees, to the original owner, that the Water iltration System, when installed and maintained in accordance
with the instructions, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase. If, within the first year, a part proves, after inspection, to be defective, Warrantor will, at its sole option, either
replace or repair the part without charge except normal shipping and installation charges. Labor to maintain the equipment
is not part of the warranty. ilters, which are expendable, are not covered by the warranty.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY PARTS, SIMPLY CALL 1-866-986-3223 for assistance. This warranty applies only while this
product is in use in the United States or Canada.
General Provisions
The above warranties are effective provided the Water iltration System is operated at water pressures not exceeding 100
psi, and at water temperatures not exceeding 100° ; provided further that the Water iltration System is not subject to
abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, freezing, accident or negligence; and provided further that the Water iltration System is
not damaged as the result of any unusual force of nature such as, but not limited to, flood, hurricane, tornado or earth-
quake.
Warrantor is excused if failure to perform its warranty obligations is the result of strikes, government regulation, materials
shortages, or other circumstances beyond its control.
*THERE ARE O WARRA TIES O THE WATER FILTRATIO SYSTEM BEYO D THOSE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED ABOVE. ALL IMPLIED WARRA TIES, I CLUDI G A Y IMPLIED WARRA TY OF MERCHA TABILITY
OR OF FIT ESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE EXTE T THEY MIGHT EXTE D
BEYO D THE ABOVE PERIODS. THE SOLE OBLIGATIO OF WARRA TOR U DER THESE WARRA TIES IS TO
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE COMPO E T OR PART WHICH PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE WITHI THE SPECIFIED
TIME PERIOD, A D WARRA TOR IS OT LIABLE FOR CO SEQUE TIAL OR I CIDE TAL DAMAGES. O WAR-
RA TOR DEALER, AGE T, REPRESE TATIVE, OR OTHER PERSO IS AUTHORIZED TO EXTE D OR EXPA D
THE WARRA TIES EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusions or limitations of incidental or con-
sequential damage, so the limitations and exclusions in this warranty may not apply to you. This warranty gives you spe-
cific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty applies to consumer-owned
installations only.
®/TM © 2017 Whirlpool. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license by Ecodyne Water Systems, Woodbury, Minnesota.

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Specifications & Performance Claims
This filter improves the taste and odor and reduces many chemical contaminants in drinking water.
This system has been tested according to NS /ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below.
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 NS /ANSI 42 and 53. The testing
was performed using spiked tap water at a flow rate of 0.5 GPM (1.9 L/min.), pH of 7.5 ±0.5, pressure of 60 PSIG,
and temperature of 68 ±5° .
IMPORTA T OTICE: Read this performance data and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water
treatment needs. It is recommended that, before purchasing a water treatment unit, you have your water supply
tested to determine your actual water treatment needs. This filter system is designed to be used for the reduction of
the performance claims listed below. Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality, with-
out adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfec-
ted water that may contain filterable cysts. While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual
performance of the system may vary based on local water conditions. Some or all of the contaminants reduced by
this unit may not be in your water supply. See elsewhere in this manual for instructions on filter cartridge
replacement, system installation, operating procedures, and warranty. The maintenance instructions must
be followed for the product to perform as indicated below.
OTE: See labels on the water treatment system for additional information.
SPECIFICATIO S
Supply Water Pressure Min. - Max. 30 - 100 psi (207 - 689 kPa)
Supply Water Temperature Min. - Max. 40 - 100 ° (4 - 38 °C)
Rated Service low 0.5 gallons per minute (1.89 liters per minute)
Inlet - Outlet 1/4" quick connect fittings
PERFORMA CE CLAIMS
Contaminant
Required
Influent
Level (mg/L)k
SF Max. Per -
missible Effl.
Level (mg/L)k
Average
Influent
Level (mg/L)k
Avg. / Max.
Effluent
Level (mg/L)k
Avg. / Min.
Percent
Removal
EPAjMax.
Contaminant
Level (mg/L)k
Cyst ≥50,000 #/mLmn 99.95%l150,000 #/mLm<1 /<1 #/mLm99.9 / 99.9 Noneo
Lead @ pH 6.5 0.15 ±10% 0.010 0.152 0.001 / 0.001 99.3 / 99.3 0.015
Lead @ pH 8.5 0.15 ±10% 0.010 0.150 0.001 / 0.001 99.3 / 99.3 0.015
Atrazine 0.009 ±10% 0.003 0.0092 0.0019 / 0.0022 87.3 / 76.8 0.003
Lindane 0.002 ±10% 0.0002 99.0 0.00002 /
0.00002 99.0 / 99.1 0.0002
Turbidity 11 ±1 NTU 0.5 NTU 11 ±1 NTU 0.2 / 0.4 NTU 98.5 / 96.4 None
Substance
Chlorine
Taste & Odor 2.0 ±10% 50%l2.0 0.05 / 0.08 97.5 / 96.2 Noneo
Particulate
Class I 10,000 mg/L 85% 9,000,000 particles/mL 14,000 / 14,000 99.9 / 99.8 None
jEnvironmental Protection Agency maximum contaminant level as required under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
kMilligrams per liter, which is equivalent to parts per million (PPM).
lNS minimum percent reduction requirement. Acceptance level for this substance is based on percent reduction,
rather than maximum effluent concentration.
mParticles per milliliter.
nMicrospheres was used as a surrogate.
oThe EPA has not determined a maximum contaminant level for this chemical.

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3"
1"
4"
11-1/2"
Before Yo Start
Dimensions
qRead all steps and guides carefully before installing and using your water filtration system. ollow all
steps exactly to correctly install. Reading this manual will also help you to get all the benefits from the
filtration system.
qDo not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfec-
tion before or after the system. This system is certified for cyst reduction and may be used on disin-
fected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
qAll plumbing should be done in accordance with local codes and requirements. In Massachusetts,
plumbing code 248 CMR 3.00 and 10.00 shall be adhered to. Consult with your licensed plumber.
qThe water filtration system works on water pressures of 30 psi (minimum) to 100 psi (maximum). If
your house water pressure is over the maximum, install a pressure reducing valve in the water supply
pipe to the filtration system.
qDo not install the filtration system outside, or in extreme hot or cold temperatures. Temperature of the
water supply to the filtration system must be between 40° and 100° . Do not install on hot water.
4” FIG. 1
11-1/2”
3”
1”
Questions? Call Toll Free 1-866-986-3223 or visit whirlpoolwatersolutions.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide the model number and date code, found on the filter head.

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Parts & Tools
=ilter head, bracket & mounting screws
=ilter cartridge
=Slotted and Phillips screwdrivers
=Pliers and adjustable jaw wrench
=Tubing cutter
Included: Not Included:
Pre-Installation Inspection
Thoroughly check the water filtration system for possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also inspect
and note any damage to the shipping carton. Remove and discard (or recycle) all packing materials. To
avoid loss of small parts, we suggest you keep the small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to
use them.
Installation Location
1. Close a water shutoff valve upstream from where you will install the filter, and activate the refrigerator
water dispenser to relieve pressure in the cold water supply tubing.
2. Install the water filtration system in the cold water supply tubing, where accessible for filter changes.
This could be behind the refrigerator, the cabinet under the sink, the basement, etc.
2"
FIG. 2
OTE: Be sure to allow a minimum space of 1-1/2” under
the system for removing the filter cartridge to change it.
1”
mounting
screws (2)
1/4” tubing to
refrigerator
OUTLET
I LET
1/4” tubing
from cold
water supply
See flow direction arrows
on bottom side of filter head

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Installation Instr ctions
To Disconnect Tubing:
1. Push the collet inward and hold with a finger while pulling the tubing out.
tubing
collet (depress to remove tubing)
end of tubing round and smooth,
with no cuts, nicks or flat spots
correct full 11/16" engagement
Tubing correctly cut and connected
Incorrect partial engagement
Your water filtration system includes push-in fittings for quick tubing connection. Review the following
instructions before connecting the tubes. ailure to follow these instructions may lead to future leaks.
Connect Tubing:
1. Use a tube cutter to cut the end of tubing square.
2. Inspect the end (about 1") of the tubing to be sure there are no nicks, scratches or other rough spots.
If needed cut the tubing again.
3. Push tubing through the collet and all the way into fitting. ull engagement is 11/16" length of tube
into the fitting.
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
Turn On Water, Check for Leaks and Rinse Carbon ines
1. Open any shutoff valve(s) that you closed at the beginning of this installation.
2. Activate the refrigerator water dispenser to purge air from the system. When the water runs smooth,
with no bubbles or spurting, close faucet and check installation for leaks.
3. Let the water run for 10 minutes to rinse out carbon fines.
Make Tubing Connections

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Filter Cartridges
ilter Cartridge Life
Taste and Odor Cartridges: A taste and odor cartridge contains activated carbon. When new, open the
filtered water faucet and allow fine, carbon particles to purge from the cartridge. lush for 10 minutes. It
is recommended to replace filter cartridge every six months of use. There are several variables that
determine how long a cartridge will last. These include:
1. How much water you use, and
2. How much sediment, taste and/or odor, or other unwanted substance, is in the water.
Use the following information as a guide. However, no matter which type of cartridge you are using, you
will know it is time to replace them when you first notice the return of the unwanted sediment, taste
and/or odor in your water, or when the flow diminishes or stops.
Whirlpool®In-Line Refrigerator Water iltration System model WHARSS5 with replacement element
WHARS 5 conforms to NS /ANSI 42 and 53 for the specific performance claims as verified and sub-
stantiated by test data. The rated capacity for this system is 750 gallons (2840 liters) at a rated service
flow of 0.5 gallons per minute (1.89 liters per minute).
Cartridges should be replaced every 750 gallons or six months, whichever comes first. or replacement
elements, call 1-866-986-3223 or contact your nearest Lowes store. Replacement filter prices will vary.
Current pricing for replacement filters is approximately $20.00 to $40.00 per filter element.
ilter Cartridge Replacement
OTE: There is no need to shut off the water supply when replacing the filter cartridge.
1. Turn filter cartridge to the left to remove cartridge from the filter head.
2. Dispose of the cartridge in a proper manner.
3. Install new cartridge. Turn cartridge to the right to re-attach to the filter head.
Taste and Odor Cartridges: Taste and odor cartridges contain activated carbon, a black powder.
When new, open the filtered water faucet and allow fine, carbon particles to purge from the cartridge.
lush for 10 minutes.
FIG. 5
head
filter cartridge
Turn filter cartridge to the left
to remove from head
Turn filter cartridge to the right
to attach to head
Questions? Call Toll Free 1-866-986-3223 or visit whirlpoolwatersolutions.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide the model number and date code, found on the filter head.

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Tro bleshooting the System
Problem: Taste and/or Odor.
Cause: ilter cartridge exhausted. Correction: Replace filter cartridge.
Cause: System contaminated. Correction: Sanitize system. Call 1-866-986-3223 for instructions.
Problem: Water leaks at push connect fittings.
Cause: Tubing not pushed in all the way. Correction: Push tubing in all the way into fittings.
Cause: Tubing not cut square. Correction: Cut tubing square.
Cause: Tubing nicked. Correction: Remove nicked portion, reinsert tubing into fitting.
Cause: Outer tubing surface not smooth. Correction: Remove rough portion, reinsert tubing into fitting.
Parts List
Key o. Part o. Description
1 1073-25-01 Cover
2 1128-04-HA Head Assembly with Quick Connect ittings
3 1073-26-AB Mounting Screw (2 req.)
4 WHARS 5 Repl. ilter Cartridge, Taste & Odor Ù
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To order repair parts call toll free 1-866-986-3223.
Manufactured and warranted by
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
ÙPlease purchase replacement cartridges from the retailer where you
bought your water filtration system.
¢Not illustrated.