Gaggenau RF 461 Refrigerator User Manual


 
17
Water Filter
,
WARNING:
Do not use the appliance in places where the water
quality is risky or not sufficiently known about without
suitable disinfection, before and after filtering.
A Filter Cartridge for filtering particles can be
obtained from Customer Service or a specialist
dealer.
, CAUTION:
After installing a new Filter Cartridge, always
discard the ice produced within the first 24 hours
after switching On the Ice Maker.
If the ice has not been used for a prolonged
period, pour all ice cubes out of the Ice Cube
Container and also discard the ice produced
within the next 24 hours.
If the appliance or the ice has not been used
actively for several weeks or months or if the
ice cubes have an unpleasant taste or odor,
change the Filter Cartridge.
Air trapped in the system may cause water to
escape and the Filter Cartridge to be ejected.
Caution when removing.
The Filter Cartridge must be changed at least
every 6 months.
Important Information Concerning
the Water Filter
After use, the water system is subject to low
pressure. Be careful when removing the Filter
Cartridge!
Rinse the water system through if the appliance
has not been used for a long period, or if
the water tastes or smells unpleasant. In addition,
draw water from the Water Dispenser for several
minutes. If the unpleasant taste or smell persists
exchange the Filter Cartridge.
If the appliance or the ice has not been used
actively for several weeks or months or the ice
cubes taste or smell unpleasantly, change the
Water Filter.
Air trapped in the system can cause water
discharge or discharge of the Filter Cartridge. Be
careful during removal.
The Filter must be changed at least every 6
months.
Exchanging the Filter Cartridge
1. Turn the Filter Cap on the base of the appliance
by 90–180° anti-clockwise.
2. Pull out the Filter Cartridge.
3. Take a new Filter Cartridge from the packet
and remove the protective cap.
4. Take the Filter Cap off of the used Filter
Cartridge.
5. Place the Filter Cap on the fresh Filter Cartridge.
6. With the Filter Cap in a horizontal position, feed
the Filter Cartridge into the opening on
the appliance base as far as it will go.
7. Turn the Filter Cartridge 90–180° in a clockwise
direction.
8. Draw a few glasses of water from the Water
Dispenser. Doing this removes air from the water
system.
9. Pour water out of the used Filter Cartridge. The
Filter Cartridge can be disposed of in
the household trash.
Note:
The appliance could be used without a Water Filter.
If you select this option, replace the Water Filter with
a Particle Cartridge. In this case the Filter Display can
be deactivated to prevent the Filter Change Display.
To purchase a Water Filter Replacement Cartridge,
contact your local dealer or call 1-800-735-4328.