WaterChef Countertop C7000 Installation, Use & Care Manual - Troubleshooting
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CondItIon
White sediment is in my filtered water.
reason
There is a presence of calcium carbonate in
your main water supply. This condition will
occur any time the filtered 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 and
collect in the center of ice cubes when water
is frozen. Your System is designed specifically
to leave beneficial trace minerals in your water.
solUtIon
No action is required
CondItIon
the yelloW lamp on the intelligent
monitor
™
is flashing.
reason
The Cartridge is reaching the end of its rated
capacity and will need to be replaced soon.
solUtIon
Purchase a new WaterChef
®
NSF certified
Replacement Cartridge (CR70). For the
location of the reseller nearest you, call
WaterChef Customer Care (toll-free) at
1.800.879.8909, or you may order online
from www.waterchef.com. Once the RED
Lamp begins blinking, it is time to replace
the used Cartridge and Battery.
CondItIon
Diverter pin is sluggish or does not fully
return to the “off” 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 the 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 build up
in the Diverter Valve.
solUtIon #2
Soak Diverter Valve in vinegar for several
hours to remove build-up. 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 re-connect the Diverter
Valve to the kitchen faucet.
CondItIon
filtered water is flowing slowly from the
system.
reason
Excessive amounts of particles in the water
supply may have caused pre-mature plugging
of the Cartridge. This condition may occur
before the RED Lamp begins to flash.
solUtIon
The Cartridge must be replaced due to poor
water quality conditions in your area.
note: Battery must also be replaced at time
of Cartridge replacement. (Replacement
Cartridge (CR70) includes new Battery.)