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Getting to know your appliance
Water filter
Change the water filter after 6 months at the latest.
If the water or ice tastes stale, discard the rest of the ice
cubes and dispense several glasses of water from the
appliance. If the water still tastes stale, change the water
filter.
Note:
If you use an external water filter system, you can
also operate the appliance without a water filter.Replace
the water filter with a bypass cartridge. Switch off the
water filter counter. There is no need to change the
bypass cartridge.
A new water filter or bypass cartridge can be obtained
from customer service or a specialist dealer.
Exchange water filter or replace with bypass cartridge
You can change the water filter, or replace it with a
bypass cartridge. The bypass cartridge can remain in the
appliance permanently: it does not need to be changed.
Note:
After installing a water filter or filter cartridge with
bypass, allow water to dispense for 5 minutes for hygiene
reasons and then discard. For hygiene reasons, discard
the ice cubes produced within the first 24 hours.
1.
Turn the cap of the built-in water filter counter-
clockwise.
2.
Take the water filter out.
3.
Remove the protective cap of the new water filter or
the new bypass cartridge.
4.
Take off the cap of the used water filter and put it on
the new water filter or bypass cartridge.
5.
Slide the new water filter or bypass cartridge to the
stop in the filter opening.
Note:
The cap must be vertical here.
6.
Turn the water filter or bypass cartridge clockwise to
the mark.
Note:
If you do not turn the water filter or bypass
cartridge far enough, damage will be caused by
escaping water.
7.
When installing a water filter: reset water filter
counter.
When installing a bypass cartridge: switch off water
filter counter.
8.
Allow water to dispense for 5 minutes and discard.
9.
Drain the water out of the used water filter.
Note:
You can dispose of the used water filter with
your household garbage.
