Hook the lid in its assembly jigs into the jug and press it down towards the handle.
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Fill your BRITA water filter directly under the tap with cold water. The stream of tap water
activates the automatic pour through lid. The pour through lid closes automatically when
the maximum filling level has been reached.
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5 Activate the MAXTRA+ water filter
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The MAXTRA+ water filter must be activated with the first two fillings. Discard the first
two fillings or use the water for your plants. With the third filling the MAXTRA+ water filter
jug is ready for use – you will enjoy cleaner, fresher tasting BRITA filtered water. In case
that carbon particles are released please rinse the funnel and insert the water filter again.
For detailed information about particles please see paragraph "Natural traces" under
"Important notes".
6 Water filter exchange indicator adjustment
Your BRITA water filter exchange indicator will prompt you when you need to change
the MAXTRA+ water filter. The indicator is in the lid of your BRITA water filter jug. BRITA
recommends the exchange of your MAXTRA+ water filter at least every four weeks to
ensure optimum filtration performance.
BRITA water filter jug with BRITA Meter
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Always enjoy cleaner, fresher tasting BRITA filtered water thanks to the intelligent
BRITA Meter – exclusively developed for MAXTRA+. BRITA Meter monitors the filtration
performance and indicates the remaining cartridge life. The 3-way measurement takes into
consideration the volume of water filtered, water quality (hardness) and time.
After activating the MAXTRA+ water filter, please remove protective foil from BRITA Meter
display and press "START" button for approx. six seconds until all four bars appear in the
display. Release the button as soon as the display starts flashing.
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As long as your display shows "O.K." the MAXTRA+ water filter filters with optimum
performance. The percentage in each bar of your display indicates the remaining capacity
of your MAXTRA+ water filter. Water drops that recurrently flash from top to bottom
indicate an actively processing filtration. If the empty cartridge symbol "NEW" flashes, you
should now exchange the MAXTRA+ water filter.
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BRITA water filter tank with Memo
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The BRITA Memo reminds you to change your MAXTRA+ water filter every four weeks.
After activating the MAXTRA+ water filter, please remove protective foil from Memo
display and press the "START" button until all four bars appear in the display and flash
twice. A small flashing dot at the bottom right corner of the display shows the BRITA
Memo is working. Each bar refers to a lifetime of approx. one week. The recommended
MAXTRA+ water filter life of four weeks equals four bars or 100%. After each week
one bar will disappear to show the remaining MAXTRA+ water filter life. Change the
MAXTRA+ water filter when all the bars have disappeared and the arrow starts to flash.
7 Exchange of the MAXTRA+ water filter
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Pull the MAXTRA+ water filter out. Follow the instructions for "Quality from the very start"
from step 1 to 6.
III. Important notes
Do not expose your BRITA water filter jug to direct sunlight. Keep your BRITA water filter
jug away from heating elements, e.g. oven, coffee machine. Store your BRITA water filter
jug in a shady, cool place.
BRITA filtered water is dedicated for human consumption only. It is a perishable food and
as such please consume it within one day.
Ensure that you have a new MAXTRA+ water filter ready for exchange. BRITA
recommends to store your MAXTRA+ water filter in their original wrapping in a cool and
dry place.