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USER MANUAL MAXTRA BRITA

Instructions for use Instrukcja obsługi Coperchio Tapa Tampa Kapak THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BRITA! We are confident that you will be very satisfied with your BRITA Water Filter and that it will give you many years of excellent service. You will enjoy cleaner, clearer, great tasting water for hot and cold drinks and for preparing food. BRITA filtered water also protects your domestic appliances against limescale build-up.

Because you care about the quality of your water, we care enough to offer you the full support of the BRITACare Customer Service team. They’re at your service to answer any queries you may have on BRITA products and where you can purchase them. They will also assist with our unique Free Replacement Part Service in the event of your water filter – or any part of it – breaking. In order to gain the full benefit of our quick and efficient service please register your purchase by returning the enclosed guarantee card. As a BRITA user, you will also be kept posted with news of interesting developments, not to mention some great offers. The BRITACare team are just a phone call away on

Or write to us at: BRITA Care Customer Services BRITA Water Filter Systems Ltd. Brita House 9 Granville Way Bicester OX26 4JT e-mail address: enquiries@brita.co.uk Always happy to help To ensure you get the best results from your system, please follow the instructions carefully. Visit BRITA on the world wide web: www.brita.co.uk We are confident that you will be very satisfied with your BRITA Water Filter and that it will give you many years of excellent service. You will enjoy cleaner, clearer, great tasting water for hot and cold drinks and for preparing food. BRITA filtered water also protects your domestic appliances against limescale build-up.

To ensure that you get the best results from your system, please follow the instructions carefully. The BRITA customer service team is at your service to answer any queries you may have on BRITA products and where you can purchase them. Bluestone Sales and Distribution Ltd. Dunshaughlin Business Park Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath Ireland Customer Service Ireland: Tel.: 018 240209 Brita Water Filters S.A. P.O.Box 2787 Cramerview 2060 Toll free service no.: Tel.: 0800 110717 Top House Co. Ltd. Leli Falzon Str. Naxxar NXR 04 Tel.: 021 413985

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FIRST USE AND CARTRIDGE EXCHANGE

Please see illustrations on page 3 Illustration 1 Wash the lid, jug and funnel in warm soapy water. Do not use any abrasive cleaners. Note: The jug and the funnel may be washed in the dishwasher. The lid must not be washed in the dishwasher. Illustration 2 To prepare your BRITA filter cartridge, please remove protective wrapper (note: cartridge and inside wrapper may appear moist, this is simply condensation). Immerse cartridge in cold water and shake it gently to remove any air bubbles. The filter is now ready for use. Note: As is required for some other water filter cartridges, there is no need to pre-soak the new Maxtra cartridge. Illustration 3 Place the cartridge into the funnel and push downwards until it ‘clicks’ firmly into place. The cartridge should stay in place if the funnel is turned upside down. Illustration 4A Instructions for filling a BRITA Water Filter jug featuring a pour through lid (with automatic filling mechanism). If you have purchased a BRITA Water Filter jug featuring a pour through lid with automatic filling mechanism please read the following instructions regarding steps A1 to A3. Place the lid back onto the jug and press it carefully downwards to ensure it fits correctly into place. As the funnel fills up the opening will gradually close until it reaches the maximum level. As the opening begins to close you should start reducing the water flow and eventually close the tap when the opening closes. You can watch the water level in the funnel rising through the transparent side of the jug. There is no need to take off the lid of the jug to refill the funnel. Every time you want to filter your water simply turn on the tap and use the automatic filling mechanism in the lid. Allow the water to filter through. Please proceed to step 5.

To fill the jug with cold water simply place the jug under the tap with the opening positioned directly under the tap outlet to achieve optimum performance. Turn the tap on and fill the funnel through the opening in the lid. The water pressure will automatically open the pour through mechanism. (Note: Do not open the tap fully as high water pressure from the tap can cause splashing.) Illustration 4B Instructions for filling a BRITA Water Filter jug featuring a flip top lid If you have purchased a BRITA Water Filter jug featuring a flip top lid please read the following instructions regarding steps B1 to B3. Place the lid back onto the jug and press it carefully downwards to ensure it fits correctly into place. To fill the jug with cold water, simply open the flip top lid, place the jug under the tap with the opening positioned directly under the tap outlet. Allow the water to filter through. Please proceed to step 5. Illustration 4C Instructions for filling a BRITA Water Filter jug featuring a normal lid. If you have purchased a BRITA Water Filter jug featuring a normal lid please read the following instructions regarding step C1. Fill the funnel with cold tap water and allow the water to filter through. Please proceed to step 5.

Turn the tap on and fill the funnel through the flip top lid. You can watch the rising water level through the transparent funnel. There is no need to take off the lid of the jug to refill the funnel. Every time you want to filter your water simply use the flip top lid. Illustration 5 Discard the first two fillings or use the water for your plants. These first two fillings are used to flush and prepare the filter cartridge. Now re-fill the funnel and the system is ready for use. Illustration 6 There is no need to keep the cartridge immersed in water. Illustration 7 To exchange the cartridge after four weeks, simply use the ring pull handle on the top of the cartridge to remove it from the funnel, and repeat steps 1–5 above. To ensure optimum performance you should change your BRITA Maxtra cartridge on a regular basis every four weeks. Your BRITA Water Filter jug is equipped with an electronic “Memo” or the exchange indicator “Calendar” to indicate when the cartridge should be changed.

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MEMO Please see illustrations on page 3 Illustration 8 The electronic “Memo” measures the recommended time of use of your cartridge and automatically reminds you when to change it. “Memo” needs to be reset every time a new cartridge is inserted. To start/reset the exchange indicator (“Memo”) Illustration 8.1 to 8.3 To start “Memo” please press and hold down the start button until all four bars appear in the display and flash twice. The “Memo” is now set. A small flashing dot in the bottom right hand corner of the display will show that the “Memo” is working. Illustration 8.5 Change the cartridge when all the bars have disappeared and the arrow starts to flash after approximately four weeks. A new cartridge should be prepared and inserted and the exchange indicator reset as above (please follow illustrations

8.1 to 8.3).

Note: When one bar remains in the display ensure that you have a new cartridge ready for exchange. Remember: The BRITA “Memo” is designed to be used only with the BRITA cartridge range. Illustration 8.4 After each week one bar will disappear to show the remaining cartridge life. Illustration 9 The BRITA “Calendar” shows you when to change your cartridge. Using the BRITA “Calendar” you can set the date for the next filter cartridge exchange. The left-hand dial shows the day of the month, the right-hand dial shows the month. Simply turn the two dials and set a date for the next filter cartridge exchange. If the day when you next have to change the filter cartridge cannot be selected on the left hand dial simply turn to the next number. Example: Today is September 23rd i.e. the filter cartridge will have to be changed on October 23rd. But because the number 23 cannot be selected on the left hand dial set the exchange date as follows: Left (day): Right (month): 10. This means that your filter cartridge will next have to be changed on October, 24th. A new cartridge should be prepared, inserted and the exchange indicator reset as above. The BRITA Maxtra cartridge The BRITA Maxtra cartridge reduces substances like chlorine, limescale (carbonate hardness), aluminium, heavy metals (like lead and copper) and certain pesticides as well as organic impurities. To achieve optimum filter performance BRITA recommend that if you have re-filled the funnel 2–3 times in quick succession you should allow the cartridge to rest by not refilling the funnel again for 15–30 minutes. To exchange the cartridge, simply pull the ring on the top of the cartridge (please see illustration 7) and follow the instructions for ‘First use and cartridge exchange’. Please remember to reset the electronic “Memo” or to adjust the BRITA “Calendar” exchange indicator (follow instructions on “Memo” or “Calendar”). 8/, You will enjoy cleaner, clearer, great tasting water for hot and cold drinks and for preparing food. BRITA filtered water also protects your domestic appliances against limescale build-up. The BRITA Maxtra cartridge: When to change? To ensure optimum performance you should change your cartridge every four weeks. The electronic “Memo” or the exchange indicator “Calendar” reminds you when to change. Cartridge life depends on local water quality, for example in an area with hard water (based on carbonate hardness of 12° to 14.5° German hardness) the BRITA Maxtra cartridge will filter approx. 100 litres. Please look for the BRITA Maxtra icon on the cartridge packaging to help find your cartridge in store. Please store any replacement cartridge in the original sealed wrapper and in a dry and cool place. Care of system

• Keep your water filter system out of sunlight and away from heating elements, e.g. stove, coffee machine. We recommend to store your water filter in a cool place.

• Should your BRITA system not be in use for a prolonged period (e.g. vacation), we recommend that you discard any water left inside the system and leave the cartridge inside the funnel. Before using the system again take out the cartridge, clean the system, and repeat steps 2 to 5 of the “First use and cartridge exchange”.
• Note: For BRITA water filters jugs featuring a pour through lid with automatic filling mechanism: Over the lifetime of the jug you may notice limescale build-up on the lid and the automatic filling mechanism. This is due to the fact that it always comes into contact with unfiltered water, which contains carbonate hardness (limescale). BRITA recommend that you clean and de-scale your lid and the automatic filling mechanism on a regular basis. Only use common household citric acid base de-scaling fluid.

• Remember that water is a foodstuff. Please consume filtered water within one to two days.
• Wash the parts of your filter system regularly in warm soapy water at least every time you change the filter cartridge. Do not use any abrasive cleaners. Note: the jug and the funnel may be washed in the dishwasher. The lid must not be washed in the dishwasher. Important notes
• BRITA “Memo” – The electronic cartridge exchange indicator has a life of approximately 5 years. At the end of the “Memo’s” life please remember that it is an electronic device and to dispose of the “Memo” according to all applicable provisions and regulations. To remove the exhausted “Memo” place a screwdriver in the notch next to the “Memo” and push it out. Please note that “Memo” should not be removed for any other reason than to dispose of it.

• The BRITA Household Water Filter System is designed for use only with municipally treated tap water (note: this water is constantly controlled and according to legal regulations safe to drink) or with water from private supplies which has been tested as safe to drink. If an instruction is received from the authorities that mains water must be boiled, the BRITA filtered water must also be boiled. When the instruction to boil water is no longer in force, the entire filter system must be cleaned and a new cartridge inserted.
• Only filter cold water.
• For certain groups of people (e.g. those with impaired immunity and for babies), it is generally recommended that tap water should be boiled; this also applies to filtered water. Irrespective of the water used, you should use utensils with stainless steel, such as kettles and saucepans, to boil the water. In particular, people who are sensitive to nickel should use appliances made of stainless steel or kettles with concealed elements.
• For reasons of hygiene, the cartridge is given a special treatment with silver. A small amount of silver, which poses no known threat to health, may be transferred to the water. This transference would be within the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for drinkingwater quality.

• Note for people with kidney disease or dialysis patients: During the filtering process, there may be a slight increase in potassium content. If you have kidney disease and/or follow a potassium restricted diet, we recommend that you call BRITACare Customer Services on 0870 487 1000 for further information, which you may wish to discuss with your doctor. BRITA Quality guarantee BRITA products conform to the highest quality standards. BRITA filter cartridges are steam sterilised. An independent institute certifies the food grade quality of BRITA water filters and cartridges.

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If you have any problems or queries relating to BRITA products or services the BRITACare Customer Services team will be happy to help. The lines are manned from 8.30 am to

5.30 pm Monday to Friday. Our answering Service

will take messages outside of these hours and a member of the team will call back as soon as possible. Your request for a refund must be made within 30 days of the date of purchase by calling Brita Care Customer Services on 0870 487 1000. On receipt of your product BRITA will refund the price paid and cover postal charges at standard 2nd class rate. This guarantee is in addition to, and does not affect, your statutory rights and/or other guarantees.

Always happy to help 30 Day Money Back Guarantee If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your BRITA Water Filter, you may return it to us within 30 days of the date of purchase for a full refund. Terms & Conditions You must ensure that you have registered your purchase by completing and returning the guarantee card. The product must be returned to BRITA at the address on page 13, along with the store receipt and reason for dissatisfaction within 40 days (allowing 10 days for posting). We guarantee to give you your money back within 30 days from date of purchase if you are not completely satisfied with our product. Please send the water filter together with the receipt, reason for return and full name and address to:

Bluestone Sales and Distribution Ltd. Dunshaughlin Business Park Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath Ireland Customer Service Ireland: Tel.: 018 240209 Brita Water Filters S.A. P.O.Box 2787 Cramerview 2060 Toll free service no.: Tel.: 0800 110717 BRITA Recycling Do not throw your used cartridge away. The BRITA cartridge is 100 % recyclable. Please contact the BRITA Care team for advice on recycling schemes. In this way you will help to protect our environment. We guarantee comprehensive and careful re-use of all basic materials. Please send cartridges in packs of 6 at a time to: BRITA Recycling FREEPOST NAT17876 Bicester OX26 4BR The BRITA cartridge is 100 % recyclable. Please contact the BRITA customer service team for advice on recycling schemes.

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