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How to Set Up Your Water Filter Faucet System

  • Instructions

    • STEP ONE

      Remove aerator

      Easy to install. No tools required. Remove aerator from faucet.

      Hand untwisting aerator from faucet tip
    • STEP TWO

      Check for adapter needs

      Check threading to determine if an adapter is needed.

      Inside: Use an adapter.

      Outside: Likely no adapter needed.

      Illustration of aerator threading - inside needs an adapter but outside likely does not
    • STEP THREE

      Optional: Install washer and adapter

      If needed, install washer and adapter. You may need to experiment with different pairings to see what works.

      Illustration showing installation of optional washer & adapter
    • STEP FOUR

      Mount the base system

      Screw base system to faucet. No tools required.

      Illustration showing how to screw base system to faucet
    • STEP FIVE

      Attach filter

      Support the base and click filter into filter cup.

      Illustration showing how to click the filter into the filter cup
    • STEP SIX

      Switch settings

      Turn to Brita® filtered water setting and flush with cold water for 5 minutes.

      Illustration of the filtered water setting to set up for flushing
    • STEP SEVEN

      Filter replacement indicator

      The Filter Replacement Indicator monitors the filter life and tells you when to replace the filter cartridge based on average water quality and filtered water usage by the average family. The Filter Replacement Indicator will signal the need for replacement after approximately 100 gallons/378 liters.

      Solid Green: No change needed.

      Green and Red: Filter has approximately 20 gallons of life left

      Solid Red: Time to change filter.

    • STEP EIGHT

      1-click filter replacement

      Press the release button to pull out the filter. Insert the new filter into the base. Flush 5 minutes (tip: use this water to water your plants!)

  • See Performance Data Sheet

    Reese's Law Warning

  • Faucet Mount FAQs

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