Over the lifetime of the BRITA water filter jug you may notice limescale build-up on the
lid and the automatic pour through lid. This is due to the fact that it always comes into
contact with unfiltered water, which contains carbonate hardness (limescale). BRITA
recommends that you clean and descale your lid, the BRITA Meter and the automatic pour
through lid on a regular basis with common household citric acid based descaling fluid.
Disposal should follow all applicable provisions and regulations. Should your BRITA water
filter jug not be in use for a prolonged period (e.g. holiday), BRITA recommends that you
take out the water filter, discard any water left inside the BRITA water filter jug
and loosely insert the water filter again. Before using the BRITA water filter
jug again take out the water filter, clean the water filter and repeat steps 3 to
5 of the „Quality from the very start”. Please pay special attention to your BRITA water
filter exchange indicator. If your BRITA water filter jug has been in contact with food that is
likely to cause discolouration (e.g. tomato ketchup, mustard) clean your BRITA water filter
jug. To avoid possible discolouration of your BRITA water filter jug, do not include it in a
dishwasher containing dirty crockery from such foods. If you note in case of a BRITA water
filter jug with a tap spout any water seepage between the tap assembly and the body of
the tank, simply tighten the hexagonal nut inside the tank.
Optimum performance
Please filter cold tap water only.
In the event: filter first, and then boil
BRITA water filter jugs are 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, then BRITA filtered water
must also be boiled. When the instruction to boil water is no longer in force, the entire
BRITA water filter jug must be thoroughly cleaned and a new water filter
inserted. 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 BRITA
filtered water. Irrespective of the water used, you should use utensils with stainless steel
or kettles with concealed elements. In particular, people who are sensitive to nickel should
use appliances made of stainless steel or kettles with concealed elements.
Ultimate hygiene
For hygiene reasons, the water filter contents are subject to special treatment
with silver. A very small amount of silver may be transferred to the water. This transference
would be within the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.
Sensitive to potassium?
During the filtering process, there may be a slight increase in potassium content. However,
one litre of BRITA filtered water contains less potassium than e.g. an apple. If you have
kidney disease and/ or follow a potassium restricted diet, we recommend that you consult
your doctor before using a BRITA water filter jug.
Natural traces
Like each natural product, the consistency of the BRITA Micro Carbon Pearls is subject
to natural variances. This can lead to a slight abrasion of small carbon particles into your
filtered water, noticeable as black bits. These particles have no negative health effects. If
ingested, they will not harm the human body. In case you observe carbon particles, BRITA
recommends to flush the water filter several times or until the black bits disappear.
