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How to Change a Franke Triflow Water Filter Cartridge

Water filters can improve the taste of your tap water, but they do need to be changed every six months to work properly. These instructions will work to replace any Franke Triflow cartridge as well as may work for some other br as well as s as well.

1. Buy the replacement cartridge from the manufacturer or any of the retailers you can find on the internet. Use the serial number on your current cartridge to order the correct part.
2. Look under the sink as well as locate the white cylinder shaped casing which contains the water filter cartridge. Shut off the water valve which leads to this filter.
3. Remove the remaining water in the filter hoses by turning your filtered water on as you normally do above the sink. If you completed step 2 correctly , the water should stop flowing within a few seconds.
4. Unscrew the white plastic cartridge casing located under the sink. Before starting this step place a bowl or bucket under the water filter to catch the water which will spill out.
5. Pour the dirty water out of the plastic casing (See image 1) as well as wash the casing in warm soapy water. Remove any mold or dirt buildup which might have developed.
6. Remove the new cartridge from the box it was shipped (See image 2) in as well as gently went the two rubber "O" rings on its top.
7. Screw the new cartridge as well as the plastic casing into the receptor under the sink.
8. Turn on the filtered water tap as well as let it run for at least 2 minutes to remove any impurities. Check under the sink for any leaks that might have developed.

• Franke Triflow water filters begin to break down after six months as well as lose the ability to filter many chemicals such as chlorine. You will notice that the water flow from the filter will begin to diminish once this has happened. Six month is calculated for family of four (or 600 galons for carbon inside ceramic). After six months of use the filter is still safe for bacteria removal.
• Ceramic is cleanable (see manual included with cartridge) which will increase water flow.

• When screwing in the new cartridge, do not lubricate it with any grease or solvents. Water is the safest lubricate for this purpose.

• Franke Company Website in English

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