Water filter operation.

dj1701 · Saturday at 6:06 PM

This is a new filter I have never delt with. I can't get the handle to move to shut it off. Is there a way to do it?

mrmikey · Saturday at 6:43 PM

Possibly you have to pull up or push down on the handle as you rotate it to prevent accidental shutoff?

dj1701 · Saturday at 6:44 PM

mrmikey said:
Possibly you have to pull up or push down on the handle as you rotate it to prevent accidental shutoff?

Yeah neither worked.

dj1701 · Saturday at 6:47 PM

I pushed the red button to release the pressure and still can't move the lever.

MarkF48 · Saturday at 7:06 PM

From the manual....

WHKF-DWHV Manual

Click here to download Whirlpool installation instructions for the Premium Filtration System model number #WHKF-DWHV

whirlpoolwaterfiltration.com

Where the manual shows a wrench being used I'm guessing it takes a bit of beef to turn the handle. Do you have the handle which is also used to remove the filter housing?

dj1701 · Saturday at 7:17 PM

MarkF48 said:
From the manual....

WHKF-DWHV Manual

Click here to download Whirlpool installation instructions for the Premium Filtration System model number #WHKF-DWHV

whirlpoolwaterfiltration.com

Where the manual shows a wrench being used I'm guessing it takes a bit of beef to turn the handle. Do you have the handle which is also used to remove the filter housing?

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I can't turn the lever to shut it off...

Peter 315 · Saturday at 8:29 PM

When I change my water filter I just close the ball valve open a faucet to release the pressure put a bucket under the filter and unscrew it change the filter.

ning · Saturday at 9:19 PM

That handle appears to be used to put the filter into bypass mode - it should be able to be turned with pressure in the system.

The manual page does show the wrench being used to move the handle - are you using the wrench to turn it?

dj1701 · Sunday at 6:43 AM

I wound up turning the main off and releasing the pressure by the red button on top. I changed the filter that way. Still can't get the handle to move.

steve tym · Sunday at 6:48 AM

Those valves in the heads are usually a pain. Some of them break when you use them, then leave you without water. I would suggest doing it exactly the way you did.