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Laica water filtration system is projected and manufactured to treat drinking water.
It improves the taste of the water through the reduction of chlorine and disinfection
by-products. All Laica filter cartridges are made in Italy and processed by sterilization.
Laica filter cartridges contain silver-impregnated active carbon and ion exchange
resins. Active carbons are effective for the reduction of chlorine and disinfection
by-products. Ion exchange resins are effective for the reduction of heavy metals
whenever present in drinking water.
For information on your tap water, contact Municipalities.
CAUTION: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality (check with the competent authority in your area).
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• After removing the product from its packaging, make sure it is intact and there
is no damage resulting from transport. If unsure, do not use the jug and contact
an authorized retailer.
• People affected by specific diseases, allergies or following controlled diets should
refer to a doctor before using the water filter system.
• Keep the plastic bag out of reach of children. It is a suffocation hazard.
• Only use this product for its intended use which is as a DEVICE TO TREAT
DRINKING WATER. Any other use is considered non-compliant and therefore
hazardous.
• Keep the product out of reach of children.
• This device may be used by children aged 12 years and over.
• Children and individuals with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or
unskilled people may only use the product if previously instructed on its safe use
and only if informed of the dangers connected to the product itself.
• Product cleaning and maintenance must only be performed by adults.
• In the event of failure or poor operation, contact an authorized dealer. Information
on technical support can be requested by contacting info@laica.com.
• NEVER filter hot water.
• Only filter cold running water from the tap.
• NEVER expose the product to weather (rain, sun).
• Keep the product away from heat sources.
• NEVER use in a microwave oven.
• NEVER submerge the electronic indicator in water as it could be damaged.
• NEVER use the jug with previously treated water.
• In the case of emergency situations reported by the competent
authorities, stop using the water filter and contact the Municipalities
for further information.
• NEVER tamper with or break the cartridge for any reason.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR PRODUCT USE
• The cartridge filters water that MUST ALWAYS BE POTABLE. Before use, verify
the water quality with the competent authority in the area for informed use of
the product.
• Laica filtration system keeps the pH value within the range indicated by
the European Directive 98/83/EC concerting the quality of water for human
consumption.
• Silver is used in the filtration system to grant its bacteriostatic action. Any release
of silver ions falls under the Guidelines issued by World Health Organization (WHO).
• The filtration system may change the sodium content of the tap water. The change
is lower than the maximum admitted value for this parameter.
• Have a preventive assessment of your municipal water performed in order to
ensure informed use of the filtration system .
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
Filtration systems produced by Laica are compliant to the following standards:
- European Directive EMC 30/2014/EU concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility*.
- Ministry Decree no. 174 dated 6/04/2004 regarding materials and objects that
may be used in collection, treatment, supply and distribution systems for water
intended for human consumption.
- Legislative Decree no. 31 dated February 2, 2001 and the Directive 98/83/EC
related to water for human consumption.
- Regulation 1935/2004/EC regarding materials in contact with food.
- Regulation (EU) 10/2011 regarding plastic materials and objects intended to
come in contact with food.
PREPARATION OF THE FILTER CARTRIDGE
1) Before proceeding with the following operations wash hands thoroughly.
2) Remove the cartridge from the bag (fig.A ).
3) Soak the cartridge in a container full of cold water for approximately 15 minutes
(fig.B ). Shake the cartridge to release the air it contains.
4) Insert the cartridge into the hopper pressing slightly to ensure correct insertion
(fig.C).
5) Fill the hopper with cold mains water up to the top level of the same and allow
filtering without closing the lid (fig.D).
6) Discard the water filtered in the previous section (or use it to water your plants).
7) Repeat this operation (sections 5 and 6) 3 times.
ACTIVATION OF THE CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT INDICATOR
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Water filter with replaceable electronic litre-counter indicator
Hold the lid. Press and hold the “O/I” key for a few seconds until the
display shows the number “0” and a circle made up of 4 sections: the
display will flash once to confirm ignition of the electronic indicator
(fig.1a ).
The figures indicate the number of litres already filtered, the circle made up of 4
sections indicates the time still available for filtration (fig.1a ). Insert the lid and
immediately filter 1 litre.
The electronic display shows the number of litres already filtered and the residual
useful life of the cartridge (fig.1b - fig.1c - fig.1d ). At the end of life of the
cartridge, the number indicator automatically returns to “0” and starts to flash
(fig.1e ): the filter cartridge must be replaced.
Important: Holding the “O/I” key pressed for a few seconds, the display
automatically resets the count made to that point and reactivates the total filtering
capacity.
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Water filter with rectangular replaceable electronic indicator
Hold the lid. Press the “O/I” key for a few seconds until the 4 black
bars, each of which corresponds to a period of one week, stabilise
on the electronic indicator (fig.2a ).
Insert the lid and immediately filter 1 litre*: 3 consecutive flashes
of the same bars confirm activation of the electronic indicator. The
electronic indicator indicates that the total filtering capacity is 75% (fig.2b ).
The electronic indicator indicates that the total filtering capacity is 25% (fig.2c ).
When it is time to replace the cartridge, the following symbol appears on the
display: “
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* For models BIG (XXL) the hopper capacity is 1,5lt.
Replacement of replaceable electronic indicator:
For the replacement remove the electronic indicator lifting the lever positioned on
the upper part of the same and extract it from its housing (fig.L).
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Water filter with removable trapezoidal electronic indicator
Remove the lid from the jug and check that the magnet is on the
underside of the lid (see fig.G ).
Turning the lid over, remove the electronic indicator onto the back
of your hand with a smart tap (see fig.H ). Press the “O/I” key for
a few seconds until the 4 black bars, each of which corresponds
to a period of one week, stabilise on the electronic indicator (fig.3a ). Insert the
electronic indicator into the lid: 3 consecutive flashes of the same bars confirm
activation of the electronic indicator.
The electronic indicator indicates that the total filtering capacity is 75% (fig.3b ).
The electronic indicator indicates that the total filtering capacity is 25% (fig.3
c). When it is time to replace the cartridge, the following symbol appears on the
display: “
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Water filter with non-removable manual indicator
Turn the cartridge replacement indicator located on the back of the
lid in a clockwise direction as indicated in figure 4b in order to set
the use start month for the cartridge. The month of reference must
be aligned with the arrow printed on the lid.
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Turn the cartridge replacement indicator located in the upper part
of the lid in a clockwise direction in order to set the start month for
the cartridge (figure 5b ).
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Water filter with removable round manual indicator
Remove the lid from the pitcher, turn it upside down and slightly push
the manual indicator on its backside, in order to partially extract it
from the lid (fig.6b and fig.6c ). Turn the upper lens of the indicator
clockwise as indicated in fig.6c, to set the start month and week for the cartridge
(fig.M). The month and week of reference must be aligned with the red sign printed
on the upper lens of the indicator. Insert the manual indicator into the lid by pushing
as per fig.6d.
BATTERY INSERTION/REPLACEMENT
For jugs with removable electronic litre-counter indicator, removable rectangular
electronic indicator and removable trapezoidal electronic indicator it is possible to
replace the battery. Check for the presence of the battery compartment lid on the
bottom of the indicator (see fig.I ).
The electronic indicator works with a 1.5V LR44 type alkaline battery. Replace the
battery when the numbers or the bars on the display are not perfectly legible. Make
sure your hands are dry when you perform this operation.
1) Open the battery compartment located on the bottom of the appliance by
unscrewing the lid counter-clockwise. Facilitate this action by using a small coin.
2) Remove the flat battery.
3) Insert the new battery ensuring correct positioning of the polarities (positive pole
facing upwards).
4) Replace the lid on the battery compartment. During this operation, be sure to
correctly position the sealing gasket in the event it has been moved or removed
during opening of the lid and removal of the batteries (Fig. I ).
5) Close the lid by screwing it with a small coin clockwise.
Remove the battery where the appliance is not being used for long periods of time.
Remove the battery as described in sections 1 and 2. Remove the battery and dispose
of as special waste at suitable collection points for recycling.
For further information concerning the disposal of batteries contact the shop where
the appliance containing batteries was purchased, the local council or the local
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*only for models with electronic counter.
