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6. Maintenance and Cleaning
1. It is recommended that your Filter Bottle is cleaned at least once a
month.
2. Remove the Filter Bottle from the Water Dispenser and allow any
water in the Upper and Lower Compartments to drain out.
3. Unscrew the Layered Filter Cartridges from the Upper Container and
place in a bowl of water along with the Filter Fabric to keep moist.
4. Unscrew the Dome from the Upper Container.
5. Remove the Single Check Valve from the Lower Container.
6. Clean all the components (besides the Layered Filter Cartridges) with
a mild detergent.
7. Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap from the Filter Bottle parts and
dry.
8. Wipe the Layered Filter Cartridges with a clean damp cloth to remove
any residue build up on the cartridges.
9. Run Cold water over the Filter Fabric and rub gently to release any
dirt trapped in the fabric.
10. Re-assemble the Filter Bottle as per Section 4 & 5 of the User Manual.
NOTE: Keep the Filter Bottle out of direct sunlight and away from open
windows, this reduces residue build-up inside the Filter Bottle.
NOTE: Ensure that the Filter Bottle is cleaned regularly. If you are not using
your filter bottle for any extended period of time, drain all the water
from the Filter Bottle and the Water Dispenser. When you are using
the unit again, presoak the Layered Filter Cartridges and follow
Section 5.
7. Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The Water is
filtering very
slowly
1. It is the first filtration
2. The filters may be
depleted
3. There may be a dry
section in the filters
4. The Dome may be
blocked
1. The first filtration may be very slow,
but will become faster over time as
this is a gravity fed filtration system
2. The Layered Filter Cartridges should
be changed every 4 - 6 months,
please replace your Layered Filter
Cartridges
3. Remove the Layered Filter Cartridges
from the Upper Container and hold
under fast running water to push
water through the Layered Filter
Cartridge and re-install.
4. Remove the Dome from the Upper
Container hold the Dome upside down
under fast running water to clear any
blockage in the fine grid, use a
scrubbing brush to clean if required.
3. Fill the Filter Bottle with 2lt of water and allow to filter into the Water
Dispenser.
4. Drain and discard the water from the Water Dispenser using both taps
and repeat point 3 twice more. (until water is clear in the Lower
Compartment of the Filter Bottle.
5. Follow instructions 5 & 6 of your Water Dispenser installation
instructions.
NOTE: Results and Filtration times may vary. For further technical
assistance please contact our call centre on 0860 099355
(available only in South Africa), or send us an e-mail enquiry
at [email protected]
The biuld up
of residue in
the Lower
Compartment
is very fast
Unit is in Direct Sunlight
and near a window
Move unit away from Direct Sunlight and
any open windows. Follow the cleaning
and maintenance proceedure
There is a
discolouration
and residue
biuld-up on the
Layered Filter
Cartridge
1. Mineral Pot is in
direct sunlight
2. Filter is saturated
1. Move out of direct sunlight
2. Replace the filter Cartridge
