Gaggenau RF463905, User Manual

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Getting to know your appliance
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Filter cartridge with bypass
The supplied filter cartridge with bypass filters large
particles out of the drinking water, but not bacteria or
microbes.
The filter cartridge with bypass can be kept in the
appliance permanently. You do not need to change the
filter cartridge with bypass.
Note:
You can also use the appliance with a water filter. If you
have replaced the filter cartridge with bypass with a
water filter, you must switch the water filter counter on.
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"Switching the water filter counter on and off"
on page 16
The water filter must be changed regularly.When doing
so, note the information on the water filter.
A new filter cartridge with bypass or a water filter can be
obtained from Customer Service or a specialist dealer.
Clean the filter cartridge with bypass
The filter cartridge with bypass can be kept in the
appliance permanently; it does not need to be changed.
We recommend cleaning it once a year.
Clean the filter cartridge with bypass as follows:
1 Turn the cap of the filter cartridge with bypass anti-
clockwise.
2 Pull out the filter cartridge with bypass.
3 Remove the inner filter at the rear of the filter
cartridge with bypass.
4 Clean the filter under running water.
5 Replace the filter at the rear of the filter cartridge
with bypass.
6 Insert the filter cartridge with bypass into the filter
opening as far as it will go.
Note:
The cap must be kept horizontal when doing this.
7 Turn the filter cartridge with bypass clockwise
direction up to the marking.
Note:
If you do not turn the filter cartridge with bypass far
enough, water will leak out, causing damage.
Changing the filter cartridge with bypass or replacing it
with a water filter
The filter cartridge with bypass can be kept in the
appliance permanently; it does not need to be changed.
However, you can replace the filter cartridge with
bypass if necessary, or replace it with a water filter.
Note:
After installing a water filter or filter cartridge with
bypass, dispose of the first 5 glasses of water.
1 Turn the cap of the filter cartridge with bypass anti-
clockwise.
2 Pull out the filter cartridge with bypass.
3 Remove the protective cap of the new water filter or
the new filter cartridge with bypass.
4 Remove the cap of the old filter cartridge with
bypass and put it on the new water filter or the new
filter cartridge with bypass.
5 Slide the new water filter or filter cartridge with
bypass into the filter opening as far as it will go.
Note:
The cap must be kept horizontal when doing this.
6 Turn the water filter or filter cartridge with bypass
clockwise up to the marking.
Note:
If you do not turn the water filter or the filter
cartridge with bypass far enough, water will leak
out, causing damage.
7 When installing a water filter: switch the water filter
counter on.
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"Reset water filter counter" on page 15
Note:
The water filter counter is not necessary when
using a filter cartridge with bypass, and therefore
remains switched off.
8 Dispense 5 glasses of water and dispose of them.
9 Drain the water from the filter cartridge with bypass
which has been removed.
Note:
You can dispose of the filter cartridge with bypass
which has been removed in your household waste.