I have not purchased this yet - so I havent' read the instructions, but do you need to remove the charcoal filter from the water canister first?
1751967
I removed it. Note it took me a few dozen cycles to rinse the Kurig completly
1751968
I have used this product twice to clean my Starbuck Verismo and it does a great job. As to your question, not sure what machine you have, but I DID NOT remove any filter first before using this.
1751969
Yes, you need to remove the filter before adding the descaler to the reservoir.
1703300
Make sure to soak the charcoal filter for at least 10 minutes in water and rinse that thoroughly. 1 Tbs of coffee per cup. I use paper filters. if all else fails, bottled water.
195600
You probably do not need to use the charcoal filters. You will need to use the filter housing to make the connection between the pump and the top of the tower. I also highly recommend that you use the foam pre filter. It sits around the pump and stops larger items (like pet hair) from entering the pump. I have been surprised at how much cat hair this filter stops and I am hoping it helps lengthen the life of the pump.
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the charcoal is safe to drink in small amounts , but try running the filter through a few times to get clear water. Mine did not have any blackness to it after I rinsed it a few times. if it continues , then i would replace the filter or send it back to get a replacement filter.
1155948
No. The optional is for the charcoal prefilter. You should use the standard prefilter, if not using the optional charcoal one. It will make your main filter last longer.
1479209
The cartridges that come with this are garbage as are the replacements. I bought some activated charcoal for $6 or so, popped the top off, rinsed off the fiber filter and refilled. I did that about a month ago and the water still looks good. I have enough charcoal for the rest of time.
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This coffeemaker has two filters. Screen filter and charcoal filter. The screen filter is the somewhat annoying one, that is in the way of installing and removing the permanent filter. It does appear that the screen filter can be easily removed if desired. The screen filter is a pre filter that screens the water that you pour into the unit. If you choose to use this screen filter, it does affect the size of permanent filter that you can use with this unit, EASILY! Because the screen filter is in the way, I've had to use a slightly smaller permanent filter, or my other option was to literally wrestle with the unit every time I removed or installed the permanent filter if I chose to use the size that the unit calls for, I believe it is #4. So I have measured both permanent filters for you and the smaller one of the two is the one that we use. It doesn't overflow, but the coffee grounds are near the top of the filter. The smaller permanent filter that we use is: 3.5 inch height --- diameter across the top is 4.75 inch wide, The larger permanent filter, probably the correct size but to difficult to use, the size is 3.75 inch height---diameter across the top is 5 inch wide. The only reason I haven't removed this annoying screen filter is because it is under warranty, but that very well may be the best solution. Good luck!
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Yes. The water filter is the replaceable charcoal type placed into the water reservoir. Replace about once per month or a bit more depending upon level of use. Available from Amazon.
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Good question- the charcoal filters are flexible. Use your fingers place out toward the metal and pinch it. The square filter is kinda stiff bit it will bend. Both filters are removed through the hole in the bottom of the lid. To replace, you just have to fold in half a bit a push it up thru the hole- round filter first , then the square one. Good luck. Hope that helps
1487446
I have not used the charcoal filter and have been able to use it just fine.
1054245
Hi Elena, Not sure about that but I would certainly try it as the water is charcoal filtered.
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No not with their filter. However, I put in this last time a charcoal filter i bought at Walmart and also their filter just to give it better filtering. If you can find the type of filter where we can add our own charcoal and snap it back shut please let me know. Make sure you empty the water 1x week. and clean it throughly. That is only 4 x a month but it really is necessary for the health of your pet. They need fresh water daily so i figure that this is the least i can do for them.
1437077
I do not believe so. There is an air dampener on the back, but there is no place for a charcoal filter.
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The charcoal does come with the system. Nowhere in the instructions does it say to keep the filter wet.
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I got a new 403 6 months ago and it had charcoal. I didn't open it up to see, but you could smell it when first starting with the new filter. The smell went away in a few hours as the instructions said it would.
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Charcoal water filters are optional on coffeemakers. If you don't use them, the coffeemaker will function properly. This is true both of my Kenmore and my Capresso. This Capresso unit's manual says that if you have well water and choose not to use the water filter, you can press the filter button on the machine and it won't monitor it for you. (otherwise, after X brewing cycles, the filter light will flash).
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The filters have been pre-soaked already, instructions tell you to immerse the filter in water and shake it to remove air bubbles, and to discard the first gallon of water, the dust is likely small particles of charcoal or other filtration media and should not be harmful at all.