Use and Care Guide

Getting to know your appliance en-us
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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.