Softena SOF-POU-1 Instructions D'installation & Emploi page 9

ROUTINE CHECKS
Regularly the user should visually check the appliance and the
surrounding zone for leaks. Shut off the water supply to the
appliance and open the drinking water faucet immediately if
any sign of leaks is observed.
FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
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Only use original and identical filter cartridges! The use
of non-original filter cartridges may lead to damage to the
filter manifold or improper functioning of the appliance.
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The replacement frequency of the filter cartridge(s)
depends on the water quality and the water consumption.
Always respect the provisions with regard to replacement
interval (capacity and time), as indicated on the filter
cartridge(s).
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For SOF-POU-2 and SOF-POU-3 only: do not change the
sequence in which the filter cartridges are installed in the
filter manifold, as this may lead to incorrect functioning or
premature clogging or exhaustion of the filter cartridges.
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When the water flow from the drinking water faucet
noticeably slows down, this may be caused by a filter
cartridge becoming clogged by impurities. Replacement of
the filter cartridge is recommended.
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The filter cartridge replacement procedure may be
performed with the appliance installed under the sink.
However it might be more convenient to remove the
appliance from under the sink.

Although the filter manifold is equipped with integrated
automatic shut off valve(s) to shut off the water supply when
a filter cartridge is removed from the filter manifold, a
limited amount of water may leak from the filter manifold
and/or filter cartridge when the filter cartridge is removed
from the filter manifold. Make sure to take the necessary
precautions to prevent damage to the property.
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Remove the protective plugs from the inlet/outlet ports
on the top of the filter cartridge before installation in the
filter manifold. Once the protective plugs are removed from
the filter cartridge, we recommend to install the filter
cartridge in the filter manifold as soon as possible, to avoid
contamination of the filter cartridge.
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Make sure that both O-rings are present on the
inlet/outlet ports on the top of the filter cartridge before
installation in the filter manifold.
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1. Unlock the filter cartridge by turning it 90° to the left to
the unlocked  position and remove it from the filter
manifold by pulling it down.
2. Write the next date of replacement of the filter cartridge
in the field provided on the top of the label of the
replacement filter cartridge.
3. Take the replacement filter cartridge and hold it with the
front label facing you; turn it 90° to the left.
4. Insert the replacement filter cartridge in the empty slot in
the filter manifold and lock it by turning it 90° to the right
to the locked  position.
5. Open the drinking water faucet and let the water run for
5 min. to rinse the filter cartridge(s).
6. Close the drinking water faucet.
MAINTENANCE
To retain the appearance of the appliance, simply wipe it with
a damp cloth or clean it with a mild soap solution; never use
abrasive cleaners, ammonia or solvents.
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Whenever polluted water or water of unknown quality
has passed through the appliance, we strongly recommend
to replace the filter cartridge(s) and thoroughly rinse the
appliance.
This appliance is manufactured from premium quality
material and assembled in safe conditions to assure it is clean
and sanitary. If installed and serviced correctly, this appliance
will not infect or contaminate your water supply. However, as
in any 'device' plumbed-in in your water distribution system,
a proliferation of bacteria is possible, especially in case of
'stagnant water'.
This appliance uses special sealed filter cartridges to avoid any
human contact with the filter element that comes into
contact with water. Once the protective plugs are removed
from the filter cartridge, we recommend to install the filter
cartridge in the filter manifold as soon as possible, to avoid
contamination of the filter cartridge.
If the water supply to the appliance is disconnected, or in case
of longer period of non-use of the appliance, we recommend
to thoroughly rinse the appliance before putting it into use:
1. Open the drinking water faucet and let the water run for
at least 10 min. to rinse the appliance.
2. Close the faucet.
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