Water Filter Pitcher

How to use the water pitcher filter date dials

Selecting a date with the date picker on the pitchers lid The Filter Life indicator, or date dials, helps you to remember when it is time to change the filter. The Filter life indicator has two dials, one for the month and one for days. What date to pick? Select a date which is 3-4 months in the future. This will help remind you when it is time to change the cartridge. How to select a date - Roll the left dial upwards to select a month - Roll the right dial upwards to select a day NOTE: The day dial does not show every day of the month, it only shows every 2-3 days. The dials are stuck The dials are designed to be a little stiff to prevent them from being accidentally moved. They also only turn in one direction (see photo above) If you are unable to move the dial, you can use a little dishwashing liquid to help them move the first time.

The Pitchers Handle is Leaking Water

Water is leaking from the bottom of the pitchers handle If you fill the pitcher beyond the reservoir, the excess water will flow down into the handle and out the bottom. This is by design so water doesn't collect and grow mold / bacteria in the handle. It also helps to prevent the unfiltered water from This can also happen as you tilt the pitcher to place it into the refrigerator.

The water filter lid does not sit flat

The lid does not sit flat The water pitcher lid does not sit flat on top of the pitcher If the reservoir, which holds the unfiltered water, is not correctly aligned the lid won't lie "flat". The two ends of the reservoir are slightly different shapes. If inserted into the pitcher the wrong way round, it will prevent the lid from sitting properly. To fix this issue: - Remove the lid and reservoir - Find the end of the reservoir that has a small tab - Line the tab up with the handle and the reservoir will easily drop back into place - Attach the lid

How to Change the Water Filter Pitcher Cartridge

Replacing the filter in a water pitcher How long do the XL cartridges last? Each XL filter is designed to last up to 80 gallons or 4 months, whichever comes first. Some consumers use more pitcher water than others, if you use more than 20 gallons of filtered pitcher water per month - then the filter may not last 4 months. How do you change the cartridge? IMPORTANT: Always use cool or room temperature water when filling the pitcher. Do not use hot water. 1. Wash hands 2. Remove filter cartridge from packaging. 3. Fill pitcher with cool/room temperature water and place cartridge in water. Soak it upright for 10 minutes. 4. Rinse the top of the filter cartridge under running water for 10 seconds. 5. Press it firmly down into the tube of the Reservoir to ensure a tight seal. 6. Attach the Lid. 7. Fill the Reservoir with cool or room temperature water and allow all the water to filter through. 8. Discard the water and repeat. 9. The third pitcher of water is ready for drinking. 10. Set the Filter Life Indicator/Date Dials