17 Exterior cleaning / sponge / contacts / tank filter
• Wipe the exterior of the jug with a
lightly moistened soft cloth or microfiber cloth
. Do not use
detergents.
• The sponge and the sponge holder may discolor over time due to the oxygen and ozone-
containing water, but remain hygienically flawless due to the constant oxidation. The sponge
usually lasts about 1 year and should then be replaced. The replacement sponge is very thin in
the dry state and expands only when in contact with water to full size.
• The two pins for electrical contact with the electrodes can be
gently
cleaned when visibly dirty with a soft cloth. Deposits may affect the
function because the electrodes in the jug then no longer get power. The
contacts on the bottom of the glass jug should also be wiped off gently if
they are dirty or rusty. Attention:
Never touch the electrodes or the
membrane
in the bottom of the jug.
The glass jug including the electrodes
is an expendable material and has to be changed every 3 - 5 years with
an average daily use of 6 liters.
• The
filter in the tank housing
is not a drinking water filter, but serves
technical purposes. If distilled water or reverse osmosis water (steam iron
water) is used, it must be replaced once
the tank has been emptied (p.15)
once a year. To do this, open the tank cap by turning it to the left, replace
the filter as shown on the left, fill with 400 ml of new water (attention: takes
up to 10 minutes with a new filter) and screw the tank cap back on.
Dispose of the old filter as residual waste.
