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Important notes
Protect the P 1000 water fi lter cartridge from direct sunlight and
mechanical damage. Do not assemble near sources of heat and
open fl ames. A stop valve must be installed before the fi lter sys-
tem intake hose. The BRITA 3-Way Water Filter Dispenser System
is only suitable for domestic use.
Only water of drinking water quality may be used as intake water
for the BRITA water fi lter system. The BRITA water fi lter cartridge
is only suitable for cold water use within the supply water tem-
perature stated in chapter 7. No microbiologically impaired water
or water of unknown quality may be used without appropriate
disinfection.
The system cannot be installed with a low pressure boiler.
Irrespective of the water used, you should use stainless steel
utensils or kettles with stainless steel heating elements. This is of
particular importance to people who are sensitive to nickel.
In the event: fi lter fi rst, and then boil
If there are offi cial instructions to boil tap water, the fi lter system
must be decommissioned. When the requirement to boil water
comes to an end, the fi lter cartridge must be replaced and the con-
nections cleaned.
Ultimate hygiene
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For hygiene reasons, the fi lter material of the cartridge is
subjected to a special treatment with silver. A small quantity
of silver, which is harmless to health, may be released into the
water. This is in compliance with the World Health Organisation
(WHO) recommendations for drinking water.
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It is generally recommended to boil tap water for certain groups
of people (e.g. people with weak immune systems, babies). This
also applies to fi ltered water.
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Note for people with kidney disease or dialysis patients: The fi l-
tering process can cause a small rise in the levels of potassium.
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The water fi ltrate is classifi ed in Category 2 according to
EN 1717.
Optimum use
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BRITA recommends that the fi lter system is not left unused
for a long period. If the BRITA 3-Way Water Filter Dispenser is
not used for several days (2–3 days), we recommend that the
fi lter system be fl ushed with the fl ushing volume X indicated in
the table below. After stagnation periods of over 4 weeks, the
fi lter should be fl ushed with fl ushing volume Y or else replaced.
Please also note the maximum usage period of the fi lter car-
tridge is 6 months.
Flushing volume X after 2–3 days stagnation
Flushing volume
P 1000
2 Litres
Flushing volume Y after 4 weeks stagnation
Flushing volume
P 1000
20 Litres
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The fi lter kit must not be opened or dismantled during operation.
The fi lter cartridge must not be opened. The fi lter kit is designed
for a service life of 5 years counted from the date of installation.
BRITA fi ltered water is designed for human consumption. Use it
within 1–2 days.
Sensitive to potassium?
The fi ltering process can cause a small rise in the levels of potas-
sium. However, one litre of BRITA fi ltered water contains less
potassium than an apple, for example. If you have kidney disease
and/or have to observe a special potassium diet, we recommend
that you consult your doctor before using the water fi lter.
Natural traces
As with every natural product, the P 1000 parts can be subject
to natural fl uctuations. This can lead to a slight abrasion of small
carbon particles into your fi ltered 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 parti-
cles, BRITA recommends fl ushing out the P 1000 fi lter cartridge
until the black bits disappear.
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