Kenwood wk970-57475 wk970 & wk990 english only Manuale Utente

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The cartridge is damp and there is moisture in the bag.

Yes

Is this normal?

Why do you need to soak the cartridges?

The cartridge contains a filtration medium that needs to be 
kept moist to do its job effectively. The plastic wrapper
helps to retain the moisture during transit, but to ensure 
the cartridge works effectively it needs to be soaked for 
10 minutes before use.

Why should the water be used straight away?

Like any foodstuff, water is a perishable  product. Filtering
removes chlorine, which is used to sterilise the water,
thus reducing the shelf life of the filtered water. Any unused 
filtered water should be discarded after 24hours.

Why does the cartridge only last for 30 days?

For hygiene reasons the cartridge should be changed every 
30 days regardless of usage. 

Why is the water sometimes tinted black/blue when

On occasions when using a new cartridge the first few litres 

first used?

can appear to be tinted black/blue. This colour is due to a 
small amount of carbon dust being flushed out of the 
cartridge. This is not harmful as the carbon is food grade
and will usually disappear if the cartridge is flushed 
through a couple of times.

What is inside the cartridge?

The cartridge has mesh filters top and bottom, which trap

fine particles. A special food grade resin removes heavy 
metals and limescale. Activated carbon removes chlorine
and some organic pollutants.

Is filtered water suitable for those on a low sodium diet?

Yes

Is filtered water suitable for babies?

Yes, filtered water is suitable for babies and making up 
baby formula. However like tap water, it must be boiled
and cooled before being given to babies and infants.