Brita® Filtered Water

Refreshing water starts with fresh filters.

Brita® filters are the powerhouses behind your better tasting water. Stay rejuvenated with new filters.
Remember: Replace your filter regularly to maintain its effectiveness.

Topics:

• Inserting your Brita® Pitcher Filter
• Pitcher Electronic Filter Change Indicators
• Pitcher Space Saver with Calendar Minder® feature
• Installing your Brita® Faucet Filtration System
• Changing your Brita® Faucet Filter
• Faucet Filter Life Indicators

Getting started with your Brita® Pitcher and all of its features couldn’t be easier. Just a few simple steps and you’re on your way to enjoying healthier, great-tasting water.

One Brita® pitcher filter can effectively replace as much as 300 standard 16.9-ounce bottles.

Inserting your Brita® Filter (All Pitchers):

• Wash your hands with soap and water, and then remove filter from filter bag.
• Soak the filter upright in cold water for 15 minutes.
• Hand wash your pitcher/dispenser, lid and reservoir with mild detergent.
• After soaking, rinse the filter under cold, running tap water for a few seconds.
• Insert into the reservoir by lining up the groove in the filter with the notch in the reservoir. Press firmly to ensure tight seal.
• Discard first two pitchers of filtered water (or first dispenser for UltraMax).

Electronic Filter Change Indicator (Smart Pitchers):

If you’ve purchased one of our Brita® Smart Pitchers, the electronic indicator will tell you when to change your filter. To get the indicator light working, follow these easy steps:

• Press firmly and hold start button for 5-10 seconds.
• Four bars will appear, one after the other, and flash. Do not release the start button until the 4 bars appear and start to flash.
• If you have difficulty pressing the start button, a capped ballpoint pen may be used to press the button down.
• A small flashing dot in the lower right corner shows the indicator is working.
• When only 1 bar remains make sure you have a new filter on hand.
• When all bars have disappeared, an arrow will flash at the top of the display reminding you to change your filter.

Space Saver with Calendar Minder® feature:

The Calendar Minder® is a simple dial calendar with the month and date to remind you when to replace your filter. Use it to make remembering easier.

TIP: Set the filter indicator to the closest date two months from installing a new filter.

Installing your Brita® Faucet Filtration System (MODEL OPFF-100) or Brita® Faucet Filtration System with Advanced Features (MODEL FF-100)

Installing a Brita® Faucet Filtration System is easy. It takes just a few minutes and requires no tools or plumbing knowledge.

• Unscrew the aerator from your faucet.
• Determine if you need an adapter.
• If faucet threads are on the outside, you will most likely NOT need an adapter. Attempt to attach the system directly to the faucet. If it does not fit, call BRITA Consumer services at 1-800-24-BRITA (U.S) or 1-800-387-6940 (CANADA).
• If your faucet threads are on the inside, you will need to use one of the adapters and washers provided. Select the proper adapter and washer that fit your faucet. If neither fits, please call BRITA Consumer services at 1-800-24-BRITA (U.S) or 1-800-387-6940 (CANADA).Attach the base of your system to your faucet.
• Hold the filter cartridge above the filter cup; align the Insert Groove on the lower part of the cartridge with the corresponding groove inside the front of the filter cup.
• Supporting the bottom of the base system with one hand, insert the filter cartridge into the filter cup until a “click” is heard.
• A green signal will flash within 10 seconds, indicating that the filter is engaged (only for Model FF-100 with Advanced Features).
• Turn filter handle to the filtered BRITA® water setting.
• Turn on the faucet to flush the new filter for 5 minutes. (The 100-gallon filter life begins after the 5-minute flush period.)

Changing your Brita® Faucet Filtration System or Brita® Faucet Filtration System with Advanced Features

Replacing the filter is easy. Just follow these steps:

• Be sure the water has been turned off from your faucet.
• Remove the old filter cartridge by pressing the “Filter Cartridge Release Button” located at the back of the filter cup, and pull up on the cartridge to remove it. Discard the old cartridge.
• Hold the new filter cartridge above the filter cup; align the Insert Groove on the lower part of the cartridge with the corresponding groove inside the front of the filter cup.
• Supporting the bottom of the base system with one hand, insert the filter cartridge into the filter cup until a “click” is heard.
• Inserting the new filter cartridge automatically resets and activates the electronic Filter Replacement Indicator. A green signal will flash within 10 seconds, indicating that the filter is engaged. (Only for Model FF-100 with Advanced Features).
• Turn filter handle to the filtered BRITA® water setting.
• Turn on the faucet to flush the new filter for 5 minutes. (The 100-gallon filter life begins after the 5-minute flushing period.)

A note about Filter Life Indicators

Brita® Faucet Filtration System (MODEL OPFF-100)

Green - Your filter is working.
Half Red and Green - Replace filter soon. Your filter cartridge has two weeks or approximately 20 gallons of life left.
Red - Your filter cartridge has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced now.

Faucet Filtration System with Advanced Features (MODEL FF-100)

Flashing Green - Filter is working.
Flashing Amber - Replace filter soon.
Flashing Red - Replace filter now.

See User’s Guide for more information.