Siemens FI24NP32, User Manual

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Filter cartridge with bypass

The supplied filter cartridge with bypass filters large 

particles out of the drinking water, but not bacteria or 

microbes.
The filter cartridge with bypass can be kept in the 

appliance permanently. You do not need to change the 

filter cartridge with bypass.

Note: 

You can also use the appliance with a water filter. 

If you have replaced the filter cartridge with bypass with 

a water filter, you must switch the water filter counter on. 

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 "Settings menu" on page 10

The water filter must be changed regularly.When doing 

so, note the information on the water filter.

A new filter cartridge with bypass or a water filter can be 

obtained from Customer Service or a specialist dealer.

Clean the filter cartridge with bypass

The filter cartridge with bypass can be kept in the 

appliance permanently; it does not need to be changed. 

We recommend cleaning it once a year.

Clean the filter cartridge with bypass as follows:

1.

Turn the cap of the filter cartridge with bypass anti-

clockwise.

2.

Pull out the filter cartridge with bypass.

3.

Remove the inner filter at the rear of the filter 

cartridge with bypass.

4.

Clean the filter under running water.

5.

Replace the filter at the rear of the filter cartridge 

with bypass.

6.

Insert the filter cartridge with bypass into the filter 

opening as far as it will go.

Note: 

The cap must be kept horizontal when doing 

this.

7.

Turn the filter cartridge with bypass clockwise 

direction up to the marking.

Note: 

If you do not turn the filter cartridge with 

bypass far enough, water will leak out, causing 

damage.

Changing the filter cartridge with bypass or replacing 

it with a water filter

The filter cartridge with bypass can be kept in the 

appliance permanently; it does not need to be changed. 

However, you can replace the filter cartridge with 

bypass if necessary, or replace it with a water filter.

Note: 

After installing a water filter or filter cartridge with 

bypass, dispose of the first 5 glasses of water.

1.

Turn the cap of the filter cartridge with bypass anti-

clockwise.

2.

Pull out the filter cartridge with bypass.

3.

Remove the protective cap of the new water filter or 

the new filter cartridge with bypass.

4.

Remove the cap of the old filter cartridge with 

bypass and put it on the new water filter or the new 

filter cartridge with bypass.

5.

Slide the new water filter or filter cartridge with 

bypass into the filter opening as far as it will go.

Note: 

The cap must be kept horizontal when doing 

this.

6.

Turn the water filter or filter cartridge with bypass 

clockwise up to the marking.

Note: 

If you do not turn the water filter or the filter 

cartridge with bypass far enough, water will leak out, 

causing damage.

7.

When installing a water filter: switch the water filter 

counter on. 

Note: 

The water filter counter is not necessary when 

using a filter cartridge with bypass, and therefore 

remains switched off.

8.

Dispense 5 glasses of water and dispose of them.

9.

Drain the water from the filter cartridge with bypass 

which has been removed.

Note: 

You can dispose of the filter cartridge with 

bypass which has been removed in your household 

waste.