Frigidaire FPPWFU01

Frigidaire FPPWFU01 PurePour PWF-1 Water Filter Instruction Manual

Model: FPPWFU01 | Brand: Frigidaire

1. Introdución e finalview

The Frigidaire FPPWFU01 PurePour PWF-1 Water Filter is designed to provide clean, great-tasting water directly from your refrigerator. This filter reduces up to 99% of contaminants, offering a safer and more cost-effective alternative to bottled water. It is NSF & WQA certified, ensuring high standards of filtration performance.

2. Características e vantaxes principais

  • Redución de contaminantes: Reduces up to 99% of various contaminants including Mercury, Lead, Asbestos, BPA, Chlorine Taste & Odor, Pesticides, and Pharmaceuticals.
  • Calidade certificada: NSF & WQA certified for performance and sustainability.
  • Ajuste perfecto: Engineered by Frigidaire for a precise fit in compatible refrigerators, ensuring optimal performance and leak protection.
  • Rentable: Provides clean water directly from your refrigerator, reducing the need for expensive bottled water.
Frigidaire PurePour PWF-1 filter box showing contaminants reduced
The Frigidaire PurePour PWF-1 filter reduces a wide range of contaminants for cleaner drinking water.

3. Model Compatibility

This filter is compatible with various Frigidaire refrigerator models. Always verify your refrigerator's model number to ensure proper fit and function. The FPPWFU01 filter is designed for specific Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, and Frigidaire Professional refrigerators.

List of compatible Frigidaire refrigerator models for FPPWFU01 filter
Refer to this list or your refrigerator's manual to confirm compatibility with the FPPWFU01 filter.

4. Configuración e instalación

Follow these steps to install your new Frigidaire FPPWFU01 PurePour PWF-1 Water Filter:

  1. Remove Current Filter: Locate the water filter compartment inside your refrigerator. Push the current filter firmly to release it, then remove and discard it.
  2. Preparar un novo filtro: Remove any plastic caps or protective coverings from the new FPPWFU01 filter.
  3. Inserir novo filtro: Slide the new filter into the housing with the grip oriented horizontally. Push the filter firmly and turn it 90 degrees to the right until it snaps into place. The grip should now be oriented vertically.
  4. Prime the Filter: Run water through the dispenser for approximately 3 minutes, or 1.95 gallons (7.4 liters), to prime the filter. This flushes out air and any loose carbon particles. Discard this initial water.
  5. Restablecer o indicador do filtro: Reset the water filter indicator light on your refrigerator's control panel. Refer to your refrigerator's manual for specific instructions on how to reset the indicator.
Comparison of different water filter types, highlighting the correct FPPWFU01 filter
Ensure you have the correct filter model (FPPWFU01) for a proper fit and optimal filtration.

Installation Video Guides

Video: How to change your Frigidaire Water Filter
This video demonstrates the process of replacing your Frigidaire water filter, including removing the old filter and inserting the new one.

Video: Frigidaire PurePour PWF-1 Water Filter Replacement
A step-by-step guide on replacing the Frigidaire PurePour PWF-1 water filter in a compatible refrigerator model.

5. Instrucións de funcionamento

Once installed, the Frigidaire FPPWFU01 PurePour PWF-1 Water Filter operates automatically with your refrigerator's water and ice dispenser. Simply use the dispenser as you normally would to access filtered water and ice.

Hand filling a glass with filtered water from a refrigerator dispenser
Enjoy fresh, filtered water directly from your refrigerator's dispenser.

6. Mantemento

For optimal performance and water quality, it is crucial to replace your Frigidaire FPPWFU01 PurePour PWF-1 Water Filter every 6 months or after dispensing 125 gallons (473 liters), whichever comes first. Your refrigerator's filter indicator light will typically signal when a replacement is due.

After replacing the filter, always remember to reset the filter indicator on your refrigerator's control panel to ensure accurate tracking of the new filter's lifespan.

7 Solución de problemas

  • Air Bubbles or Cloudy Water: It is normal to experience air bubbles or slightly cloudy water immediately after installing a new filter. This is due to air trapped in the system and fine carbon particles. Continue to run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear, typically for 3 minutes or 1.95 gallons.
  • Fluxo de auga lento: A noticeable decrease in water flow from the dispenser often indicates that the filter is clogged and needs to be replaced.
  • Filtro non axeitado: Ensure you have purchased the correct model (FPPWFU01) for your refrigerator. Refer to the model compatibility section or your appliance manual.

8. Especificacións

EspecificaciónDetalle
MaterialPlástico
Dimensións do produto2.3" D x 2.3" W x 9.5" H
Peso do elemento7.68 onzas
Certificación de probas externasNSF 401 – Reduces 1 or more of 15 emerging contaminants
Capacidade nominalPurePour-H: 125 gallons (473 L), PurePour-U: 200 gallons (757 L)
Caudal0.65 GPM (2.46 L / min)
UPC012505468094
Frigidaire PurePour PWF-1 filter with detailed specifications printed on its label
Detailed specifications are printed on the filter for reference.

9. Garantía e soporte

The Frigidaire FPPWFU01 PurePour PWF-1 Water Filter comes with a Garantía limitada. For specific details regarding your warranty coverage, please refer to the documentation included with your product or visit the official Frigidaire websitio.

For product questions, parts, or service, visit www.frigidaire.com or call toll-free at (800) 374-4432 (US) or (800) 265-8352 (Canada).

10. Genuine Filters and Counterfeit Warning

Always use genuine Frigidaire filters to ensure optimal performance, safety, and to maintain your refrigerator's warranty. Counterfeit filters may not provide adequate filtration and could potentially damage your appliance or compromise water quality.

How to Spot a Counterfeit Filter:

  • Peso: Counterfeits often weigh less than genuine filters.
  • Certification Symbol: Genuine filters are independently certified and will have the appropriate certification symbols (e.g., NSF) stamped on the package.
  • Embalaxe: Counterfeit packaging may appear nearly identical but can have subtle differences in print quality, color, or text.
  • Online Content: Be cautious of listings with poor quality images or vague descriptions.
Genuine Frigidaire filters logo with text 'Taste + Safety'
Look for the 'Genuine Filters' seal for authenticity and peace of mind.
Infographic detailing how to spot a counterfeit water filter
Key indicators to help identify non-genuine filters, including weight, certification, and packaging details.

11. Impacto ambiental

Choosing a Genuine Frigidaire water filter is an environmentally conscious decision. By replacing bottled water with filtered water from your refrigerator, you contribute to reducing plastic waste. It is estimated that using water filters has saved millions of plastic bottles from landfills, as each plastic bottle can take an estimated 450 years to biodegrade.

Image of crushed plastic bottles with text about saving millions of bottles from trash
Using a water filter helps reduce plastic waste and promotes a sustainable lifestyle.