Water Filter; Changing The Filter - Siemens KAN series Installation Instructions Manual

Inserting the ice cube
container
S Push the ice cube container all the
way back onto the supports until it
locks into position.
S If the container cannot be pushed
all the way back, twist the screw
conveyor in the container.
Ice cube production continues.
Disconnecting the ice
cube maker
If ice cubes are not to be dispensed
for longer than 1 week (e.g. holiday),
temporarily disconnect the ice cube
maker to prevent the ice cubes from
freezing together.
S Press the ice maker" lock button.
The symbol lights up.
S Remove the ice cube container,
empty and re insert. Ensure that the
ice cube container engages with the
support.
Switching on the ice cube maker again:
S Press Ice maker" lock button.
The symbol goes out.

Water filter

Warning
!
In places where the water quality is
suspect or unknown, do not use
the appliance without adequate
disinfection before or after filtering.
A new filter can be obtained from after
sales service.
Change the filter at least every
6 months, and, at the latest, when
"Filter change required" appears in
the display.

Changing the filter

S Caution: unplug the appliance or
switch off the circuit breaker.
S Disconnect the water supply to the
appliance.
S Press the knob and remove the
cover.
S Carefully turn the filter 90º anti clock
wise, and pull it out.
S Remove the new filter from its pack
aging and remove the protective cap.
S Insert the new filter into the holder,
and carefully turn it 90º clockwise.
S Refit the cover.
Information concerning
the water filter
- After use, the water system is sub
ject to low pressure. Proceed with
caution when removing the filter.
- Flush the water system if the app
liance has not been in use for a
lengthy period, or if the ice/water
has an unpleasant taste or smell.
To do this, dispense water through
the water dispenser for several
minutes. If the unpleasant taste or
smell remains, replace the filter.
Protect from frost. Remove the filter
−
cartridge if you expect the tempera
ture to drop below freezing.
Do not install the water filter if the
−
water pressure is greater than
0.86 MPa (8.6 bar).
If the water pressure is greater than
0.55 MPa (5.5 bar), a pressure
reducing valve must be fitted. If you
are not sure what the water pressure
is, contact an installation expert.
If pressure surges could occur in the
−
water pipe, do not install the water
filter without a suitable surge
eliminator. Contact an installation
expert if you are not sure whether
pressure surges could occur in the
water pipe.
- After installing a new filter:
Discard any ice produced in the first
24 hours after switching on.
- If no ice has been removed for a
lengthy period: Empty the ice box
and discard any ice produced over
the next 24 hours.
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