Water Fiiter; Exchanging The Filter - Gaggenau Rb 491 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Water fiIter

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WARNING
To avoid serious illness or death, do not use water
that is microbiological or chemical unsafe or of unknow
quality without adequate disinfection or other treatment
before or after use of filter.

Exchanging the filter

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CAUTION
– After installing a new water filter always discard the ice
production of the first 24 hours after swichting on the
ice maker.
– If ice has not been used for a prolonged time, discard
all ice cubes in the bin and discard the ice production
of the next 24 hours.
– If appliance or ice was not actively used for several
weeks or months or ice cubes have an unpleasant
taste or odor, change water filter.
– Air trapped in system may cause water and cartridge
to eject. Use caution when removing.
– The filter should be changed at least every 6 months.
If the following display is indicated:
The age of the filter is close to the maximum life time.
Order a new water filter.
To purchase an replacement water filter contact your local
dealer or call 1–800–578–6890.
If the following display is indicated:
The filter has to be changed immediately.
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Rotate the filter cap on the base panel by 90°–180°
in an anti-clockwise direction (1.).
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Pull the used filter cartridge out of the appliance (2.).
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Remove the cap from the used filter (3.).
Take a new filter cartridge out of the packaging and remove
the protective cap.
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Push the cap onto the new filter cartridge (4.).
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Push the filter cartridge with the cap in a horizontal
position all the way into the opening in the base
panel (5.).
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Rotate the filter cartridge by 90°–180° gently in
a clockwise direction until the cap is in a horizontal
position (6.).
The appliance might be used without a water filter.
If you choose this option replace the water filter by
a water filter substitute cartridge. In this case the filter
display might be deactivated to prevent filter change
messages. To purchase a water filter substitute cartridge
contact your local dealer or call 1–800–578–6890.
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