Aqua Fountain

Instructions for Use

PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.These instructions refer to the Breville Water Filter/Chillers AF5 and AF6

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your Breville BRITA Aqua Fountain chiller.

In the unlikely event of experiencing any difficulties, call:

BRITA Customer Careline: 0844 7424800 for expert advice

(Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm. Local rates apply)

Also remember to REGISTER your chiller online or by the enclosed card

www.brita.co.uk

QUICK SET-UP GUIDE

1 Before use, make sure water tanks are thoroughly washed and that water isflushed through the entire chiller system (the removable bottom plug will aidthis). See page 4 for full instructions.

2 For optimum taste and filtration speed, ensure your BRITA Maxtra cartridge isproperly prepared before insertion into the top water tank. See page 5 for fullinstructions.

3 When positioning the Aqua Fountain ensure it has a minimum of 15cm clearancefor the ventillation slots at the back for efficient air circulation and maximum watercooling performance. See page 4 for full instructions.

4 Use a jug to fill the tanks with cold water and take care not to spill down the tanksides or fill beyond the MAX FILL LEVEL. Add the water until all tanks are full.

To prevent air locks in the internal chilled water tank, depress the dispense leveruntil the water flows out. See page 6 for full instructions.

5 Keep your Aqua Fountain out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources.See page 6 for full instructions.

6 Cooling time will vary depending on your ambient and water temperature. Seepage 6 for full instructions.

Detailed instructions are included but for a quick set up, follow these key tips:

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1. BRITA Memo - cartridge exchangeindicator

2. Upper water tank cover

3. Hinged lid

4. 1 litre upper water tank

5. 2 litre filtered water tank

6. ON/OFF switch

7. Red power on indicator

8. Chilled water indicator

9. Water dispenser lever

10. 1 litre chilled filtered water tank

11. BRITA MAXTRA water filter

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BEFORE USING YOUR WATER FILTER/CHILLERBefore using your water filter/chiller forthe first time, it is recommended that theunit is flushed through with fresh water.Please ensure that you read the followinginstructions before flushing your waterfilter/chiller several times.1. Remove your water filter/chiller

carefully from the box. You may wishto store the packaging for future use.

2. Check the contents:

• Water filter/chiller

• BRITA MAXTRA water filter cartridge

• User guide

• BRITA brochure

• BRITA registration card

3. Wash the clear plastic lid, upper andfiltered water tanks in warm soapywater, rinse and dry thoroughly.

4. Reassemble the tanks as shownbelow.

5. Position the water filter/chiller on astable flat surface, close to a mainspower socket, not in direct sunlightand out of the reach of children.

6. Make sure that there is sufficientspace around the water filter/chillerto allow the heat extracted duringthe chilling process to dissipate.Leave a gap of at least 15 cmbetween the ventilation slots on therear of the chiller and any wall orsurface.

Do not plug the unit in or install thefilter cartridge yet.

7. Lift the hinged lid and using asuitable jug, pour 2 litres of cleanwater into the tank. Place a glassunder the dispenser and push thedispensing lever back to drain all ofthe water. It may take some time forthe water to initially flow through.

8. Repeat this process one more time.

Upper water tankcover

Upper water tank

Filtered watertank

Chilled and filteredwater tank

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PREPARING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE1. Remove the cartridge from its

wrapping (it is normal for the cartridgeto appear moist during storage - thisis simply condensation).

2. Immerse the cartridge in cold waterand agitate gently to remove any airbubbles.

3. Remove the lid from the upper watertank.

4. Insert the filter cartridge into the watertank as shown below. Push it firmlyinto place. When correctly fitted, thecartridge should remain in placewhen the tank is turned upside down.

1. Place the upper tank on a suitablebowl or jug. Fill with cold tap waterup to the MAX FILL LEVEL mark onthe upper water tank and allow thewater to filter through.

Discard the first two fillings. Thesefirst two fillings are used to flush thefilter cartridge. Place the upper tankback into the unit.

2. Replace the upper water tank lid.

3. Press and hold the START button onthe BRITA Memo on the lid until all ofthe bars on the display appear andflash twice, see “Using the Memofunction” on page 8.

✎✎✎✎✎ NOTE

There is no need to pre-soak thiscartridge before use.

Maximum fill level mark

✎✎✎✎✎ NOTE

When it is time to replace the cartridgeafter 4 weeks use, simply lift the ringpull handle on top of the cartridge toremove. The cartridge may bedisposed of in household waste orcontact the BRITA-Care customerservice for advice on recyclingschemes.

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USING YOUR WATER FILTER/CHILLER1. Lift the hinged lid and using a

suitable jug, carefully pour water intothe tank up to the MAX FILL LEVEL.This may take some time due to theaction of the filter.

2. Keep adding water until all the tanksare full. Water flows through thecartridge at a set rate. This is toachieve the best possible filtration.Because of this it may take some timeto fill all the tanks on first use. Duringnormal use top up the tanks regularly.

3. Close the hinged lid.

4. Plug the unit into the mains supply.Press the chiller ON/OFF switch onthe front of the unit. The switch willilluminate and the machine will beginto chill the water.

5. Dispense 2 litres of water from theunit to remove any unfiltered waterfrom the unit that was used to preparethe chiller as instructed on page 4.

6. Within approximately 3 hours the blueindicator on the front of the unit willlight indicating that the water haschilled to approximately 10OC,although this may take longer in veryhot weather. The indicator will cycleon and off as the unit maintains itstemperature, but the unit will continueto chill the water down to 8OC thenstop. If the water temperature risesabove 8OC the unit will start to chillagain.

We recommend that the water chillerbe kept out of direct sunlight and awayfrom any heat source.

7. Place a glass under the dispenserand push the lever back to dispensewater.

8. Top up the water tank as necessary.

✎✎✎✎✎ NOTE

It is normal for the indicator to go offwhen water is drawn. Water insidethe unit will remain chilled but theindicator will not come on again untilthe optimum temperature has beenreached.

✎✎✎✎✎ NOTE

After filling, it is important to vent anyair in the unit otherwise the chiller willnot function correctly. Do this bypressing the dispensing lever untilthe water flows from the dispenserwithout any air bubbles present. Oncethe water is clear of any air bubbles,the dispensing lever may be released.Top up the water tank if necessary.

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USING YOUR WATER FILTER/CHILLERFor optimum enjoyment, we recommendthat if your water chiller has not beenused for 1 day or more, you first draw halfa glass of water and dispose of it. It ispossible to use the unit without powerbut the water will not be chilled.Remember that water is a foodstuff.Please consume filtered water within 2days.

To empty filtered water from the system,use the plug in the base of the chiller asinstructed in the storage section on page10.

When replacing the bottom 2 litre filteredwater tank, please ensure that there isno water in the inner well (illustratedbelow).

✎✎✎✎✎ NOTE

There is a risk of leakage from thesplit joint between the top tank andfiltered water tank. This may occur ifthe unit is moved or disturbed whenboth tanks are at maximum capacity.To avoid leakage, draw off water usingthe lever to empty the top tank so thatit does not overflow when moved.

If there is water present, dispense thewater using the lever until the well isempty.

Should water spill from the tank it is notdangerous. Do not grasp or pull on thetank sections to move or reposition theunit.

Inner well

Troubleshooting

Water is not dispensed:• Make sure that there is water in the

tank.

• Air trapped in the filter cartridge maystop water flowing into the filteredwater tank. The cartridge must beimmersed in cold water and agitatedto removed any air bubbles beforeinstallation.

• Filter is blocked. Replace.

• Air can become trapped in theinternal tank. Press the dispensinglever until clear water dispenseswithout any air bubbles. This maytake some time.

Chiller light tuning off and on:• The chiller light will not stay on

permanently. It will cycle on and offas the temperature of the water ismaintained.

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USING THE BRITA MEMO FUNCTIONIt is important to change your BRITAwater filter cartridge regularly to enjoythe benefits of BRITA filtered water. TheBRITA Memo system automaticallyreminds you when your water filtercartridge needs to be changed.

When you have fitted and prepared yourwater filter cartridge, start the Memosystem as follows:• Press and hold the start button until

four bars appear in the display andflash twice. The Memo is now set.The flashing dot in the bottom rightcorner of the display will show thatthe Memo is working.

• Every week one bar will disappear toindicate the remaining cartridge life.

When only one bar is showing, checkthat you have a replacement BRITAMAXTRA water filter cartridgeavailable.

• After four weeks, all four bars willdisappear and a flashing arrow willappear to indicate that the filtercartridge should be replaced.

Insert a new BRITA water filtercartridge (as described under“Changing the BRITA MAXTRA FilterCartridge” on page 9) and restart theMemo as described above.

Please note: The Memo system is onlyintended for use with BRITA filtercartridges.

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CHANGING THE BRITA MAXTRA FILTER CARTRIDGEThe filter cartridge will need to bechanged approximately once per month.1. Switch the water filter/chiller off and

disconnect from the mains supply.

2. Using the dispenser, (as describedin Cleaning and Maintenance onpage 10) completely drain the waterfrom the tanks.

3. Remove the upper water tank cover.

4. Pull the BRITA MAXTRA filter cartridgeout of the unit and discard it.

5. Wash the lid and tanks in warmsoapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.

6. Remove the new BRITA MAXTRA filtercartridge from its wrapping.

✎✎✎✎✎ NOTE

The cartridge and inside wrapper maybe moist - this is simply condensation.

✎✎✎✎✎ NOTE

Always make sure you have sparecartridges to hand. When buyingcartridges look for the BRITA MAXTRAsymbol on the cartridge packaging tofind the correct filter cartridge in store.

7. Follow the instructions in “Preparingthe Filter Cartridge” on page 5.

8. Insert the BRITA MAXTRA filtercartridge into its receptacle in theupper water tank.

9. Replace the upper water tank lid.

10. Restart the BRITA Memo system asdescribed in “Using the BRITA MemoFunction” on page 8.

11. Lift the hinged lid and refill the tanks.

12. Close the hinged lid.

13. Plug the unit into the mains and pressthe chiller ON/OFF switch on the frontof the unit and wait for the water tochill.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Drain Plug

Cleaning

The outer casing of your water filter chillercan be cleaned using a soft damp clothand a non-abrasive cleaner.

It is important that the inside of the chilleris cleaned regularly. We recommendthat this is done at least monthly e.g.when changing the Maxtra cartridge. Also,ensure that the dispensing nozzle iscleaned regularly.

Cleaning Instructions1. Disconnect the chiller from the

electrical socket and drain all thewater by unscrewing the drain plugon the bottom of the unit over a sinkor large container.

2. When empty of water replace thedrain plug.

3. Remove the lid and top up the watertank, leaving the bottom water tankin place.

4. Pour approximately 2 litres of waterinto the bottom tank, and add a non-tainting sterilising fluid such as Milton(following manufacturer’s guidelinesfor dilution).

5. Depress dispensing lever until fluidstarts to come out of the dispensingnozzle.

6. Stop depressing the lever when thefluid comes through the nozzle.

7. Leave the fluid to stand in the chilleras recommended by the fluidmanufacturers instructions (normallyapproximately 10/15 minutes).

8. Drain the chiller using the drain plugat the bottom of the unit over a sink orlarge container. Replace the drainplug.

9. To flush through the system pourapproximately 2 litres of water intothe tank, depress the dispensinglever until water starts to come out ofthe dispensing nozzle, and thenempty using the drain plug at thebottom of the unit over a sink or largecontainer. Replace the drain plug.

10. Your chiller is now ready to use. Fillthe chiller tanks with tap water as perchiller instructions, plug the unit intothe socket and turn on. Use the chilleras normal.

Storage

If you are not going to use your water filterchiller for an extended time disconnectthe unit from the mains and drain thewater using the drain plug at the bottomof the unit over a sink or large container.

Remove the filter cartridge and discard.Leave the lid off and allow the unit to drythoroughly.

If the chiller has not been used for anextended time, follow the internalcleaning instructions above beforereusing.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS✓✓✓✓✓ Always ensure hands are dry beforehandling the plug or switching on theappliance.✓✓✓✓✓ Always use the appliance on asecure, dry level surface.✓✓✓✓✓ Always unwind the power cord beforeuse.✓✓✓✓✓ Always carry out regular checks ofthe supply cord to ensure no damageis evident. Should there be any signsthat the cord is damaged in the slightestdegree, the entire appliance should bereturned to the Customer ServiceDepartment.✓✓✓✓✓ Always allow 15 cm of air spaceabove and on all sides for air circulation.Do not allow the appliance to touchcurtains, wall coverings, clothing,dishtowels or other flammablematerials during use.✓✓✓✓✓ Always use BRITA MAXTRA waterfilter cartidges.✓✓✓✓✓ Always unplug the appliance from themains power supply socket before fillingwith water, after use, and beforecleaning.✓✓✓✓✓ Always return the appliance after amalfunction, or if it has been damagedin any manner to the Customer ServiceDepartment for examination, repair oradjustment as special purpose toolsare required.✓✓✓✓✓ Always ensure that the filter issecurely positioned.✓✓✓✓✓ Always reset the BRITA Memo afterchanging the filter.

✓✓✓✓✓ Always Remember that water is afoodstuff. Please consume filtered waterwithin 2 days. To empty filtered waterform the unit please use plug in thebase of chiller as instructed in thestorage section on page 10.✓✓✓✓✓ Always Clean the inside anddispenser of the chiller at least every 2-3 weeks.

✘✘✘✘✘ Never use this appliance outdoors.✘✘✘✘✘ Never use this appliance for otherthan the intended use. This applianceis for household use only.✘✘✘✘✘ Never immerse any part of theappliance, cordset or plug in water orany other liquid to protect againstelectrical hazards.✘✘✘✘✘ Never use harsh, abrasive or causticcleaners to clean this appliance.✘✘✘✘✘ Never let the cable hang over the edgeof the worktop, touch hot surfaces orbecome knotted.✘✘✘✘✘ Never place this appliance on or neara hot gas or electric burner or where itcould touch a heated oven or microwaveoven.✘✘✘✘✘ Never operate any appliance with adamaged cable or plug or after anappliance malfunction or if it has beendamaged in any manner.✘✘✘✘✘ Never keep the appliance in anenvironment below 0oC. Water in the unitwill freeze and cause damage.✘✘✘✘✘ Never use any attachment oraccessory not supplied with theappliance or not recommended by theappliance manufacturer.✘✘✘✘✘ Never fill the water tank with any liquidother than water.✘✘✘✘✘ Never use the water filter/chillerwithout a water filter cartridge fitted. TheBreville water filter/chiller is designedto be used with the BRITA MAXTRA filtercartridge.✘✘✘✘✘ Never attempt to filter untreated, rawwater or water of unknown quality. Thiswater filter cartridge must only be usedwith municipally treated tap water.

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CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLYWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always befollowed.

If this appliance is fitted with a rewirable BS1363, 13 amp plug, the fuse should berated at 3 amps and be ASTA approved to BS1362. However if the plug is unsuitable,it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord and an appropriate plugfitted as detailed below.

If this appliance is fitted with a moulded BS1363 13 amp plug, the fuse should berated at 3 amps and be ASTA approved to BS1362. If the fuse in a non-rewirable plugneeds to be changed, the fuse cover must be refitted. The appliance must not beused without the fuse cover fitted.

In the event of the plug being unsuitable, it should be changed and an appropriateplug fitted as detailed below. If you remove the plug it must not be connected to a 13amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspondwith the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wires of the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:GREEN & YELLOW = EARTH BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE

The wire which is coloured GREEN & YELLOW must be connected to the terminalin your plug which is marked with an E or by the EARTH SYMBOL or colouredGREEN or GREEN & YELLOW.

3 Ampfuse

BLUE(Neutral)

BROWN(Live)

Plug should be BS1363/A approvedFit a 3 Amp fuse

Ensure that the outer sheath of the cableis firmly held by the clamp

The wire which is coloured BLUEmust be connected to theterminal in your plug which ismarked with the letter N orcoloured BLACK.

The wire which is colouredBROWN must be connected tothe terminal in your plug whichis marked with the letter L orcoloured RED.

If any other plug is used, a 3 ampfuse must be fitted either in theplug or adaptor or at thedistributor board.

!!!!! WARNINGTHIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

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These appliances are built to the very highest of standards. There are no user-serviceable parts. Follow these steps if the unit fails to operate:1 Check instructions have been followed correctly.

2 Check fuse has not blown.

3 Check mains supply is functional.

If the appliance will still not operate, return the appliance to the place it waspurchased for a replacement. To return the appliance to the Customer ServiceDepartment, follow the steps below:1. Pack it carefully (preferably in the original carton). Ensure unit is clean.

2. Enclose your name and address and quote model number AF7 on allcorrespondence.

3. Give the reason why you are returning it.

4. If within the guarantee period, state when and where it was purchased andinclude proof of purchase (eg. till receipt).

5. Send it to our Customer Service Department at the address below:

Customer Service DepartmentPulse Home Products Limited

Vine Mill, Middleton Road,Royton,Oldham

OL2 5LN, UK.

Telephone: 0161 621 6900 Fax: 0161 626 0391e-mail: info@pulse-uk.co.uk

6. For BRITA/MAXTRA water filter cartridge and BRITA Memo queries, contact BRITACustomer Care Services on:

www.brita.co.ukTelephone: 0870 487 1000

enquiries@brita.co.uk

AFTER SALES SERVICE

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This product is guaranteed for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase againstmechanical and electrical defects.

This guarantee is only valid if the appliance is used solely for domestic purposesin accordance with the instructions provided, that it is not connected to an unsuitableelectricity supply, dismantled or interfered with in any way or damaged throughmisuse. Under this guarantee we undertake to repair or replace free of charge anyparts found to be defective.

Nothing in this guarantee or the instructions relating to the product excludes, restrictsor otherwise affects your statutory rights.

In line with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change thisproduct, packaging and documentation without notice.

This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements ofEEC directive 93/68 EEC.

GUARANTEE

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RECYCLING INFORMATIONThe Maxtra cartridge in the chiller is 100% recyclable. Look out for BRITA recyclingpoints in major retailers or visit www.brita.co.uk for more information.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)WEEE is the fastest growing waste stream in the UK, growing by at least 5% eachyear. The UK public alone dispose of over 1.2 million tonnes of electrical andelectronic waste every year; this would fill the new Wembley Stadium 6 times over.

Much of the UK’s electronic waste ends up in landfill sites. It has been estimatedthat landfill space in the UK will run out within the next 10 years if we do not increasethe amount of waste we recycle.

WEEE that is not recycled can have negative impacts on soil, air and water qualitywhich can lead to environmental damage and which can also lead to negativeimpacts on human and animal health.

Recycling household electrical equipment – regulationsWith effect from July 2007, the UK’s Waste electrical and Electronic Equipment(WEEE) Regulation require that all producers of electrical equipment are nowobliged to pay for recycling of household electrical goods, where previously this billwas met by councils or items were not recycled at all. These regulations also requirethat all retailers both actively assist in delivering a UK wide WEEE collectioninfrastructure and encourage the participation of consumers in recycling electronicequipment.

So that you can get your waste electrical goods recycled, we have contributedtowards a national fund to assist local councils to further develop their existing wasteelectronics collection facilities, which will in turn allow producers of this equipmentto meet their obligations.

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The Crossed out Wheeled Bin SymbolAll new electrical and electronic equipment should be marked with the crossed outwheeled bin, which aims to encourage you to separate out WEEE from otherhousehold waste and to dispose of it at a recycling facility.

recycle-more.co.ukFor advice on all aspects of recycling, to find out how to minimise your effect on theenvironment and locate your nearest recycling facilities for electronic waste pleasevisit www.recycle-more.co.uk and use the recycle-more bank locator.

Recycle-more.co.uk also offers top tip and advice on all aspects of recycling, makingit easier and quicker to protect our environment and recycle-more!

RECYCLING INFORMATION

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