Brita OB32-OB03, OB36-OB03, OB24-OB03, OB11-OB03, OB21-OB03 User Manual

PITCHER & DISPENSER

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Water Filtration System

User’s Guide

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Your Brita® System

Thank you for choosing Brita®, the world’s #1 brand of household

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water filtration.

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The Brita
into healthier, great-tasting drinking water. Just follow the easy instructions in
this booklet to quickly get started using your Brita

To find out more about Brita, visit our website at www.brita.com. While you are
there, sign up to receive special offers and healthy living tips.

Brita

patented and certified water filtration systems turn ordinary water

Brita® System Components

LID

FILTER

RESERVOIR

PITCHER OR

DISPENSER

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pitcher/dispenser system.

Getting Started

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Wash your hands with soap and water; then remove filter from filter bag.

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NOTE: It is normal for a new filter to be wet when first opened. Filters are washed

during manufacturing to prevent them from drying out.

Soak filter upright in cold water for 15 minutes.

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Hand-wash pitcher/dispenser, lid and reservoir with a mild

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detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Rinse well.
TIP: Hand-wash pitcher/dispenser, lid and reservoir

periodically. Do not wash in dishwasher. For best results cleaning
chrome pitcher lids, wipe with a soft sponge soaked in a solution
of one teaspoon of vinegar in a cup of water.

Rinse filter under cold, running tap water for a few seconds.

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Insert filter into reservoir by lining up groove in filter with notch

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in reservoir. Press firmly to ensure a tight seal. Fill the reservoir
with cold tap water.* Discard your first two pitchers of filtered
water (or first dispenser), or use this water for plants. It is normal
for carbon dust to appear in your first fillings.

The Brita® Filter

For best results when filling pitcher/dispenser reservoir, pour tap

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water on the side of the reservoir rather than directly on top of
the filter. Allow water to filter completely before pouring or refilling reservoir.

The Brita® Filtration System

• Advanced Filtration

with Activated Carbon
and Ion Exchange Resin

• Reduces Contaminants:
Lead*
Copper
Mercury
Cadmium

• Reduces Chlorine

(Taste and Odor)

For maximum efficiency, filter no
more than 2 gallons (7.5 liters) daily.

Filter Change Indicator

Changing your filter regularly ensures that you have clear, refreshing,

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healthier, great-tasting water. The Electronic Filter Change Indicator and
Calendar Minder
change indicator each time you replace your filter.

Electronic Filter Change Indicator (Smart Pitchers Only)

1 Press firmly and hold the start button down for 5 to 10 seconds.

2 As you hold down the button, 4 bars will appear in the display, one after the other.
Do not release the start button until the 4 bars appear and start to flash. If you have difficulty
pressing the start button, a capped ballpoint pen may be used to press the button down.

3 A small flashing dot in the lower right corner of the display shows the indicator is working.

4 Every 2 weeks a bar automatically disappears. When only 1 bar remains, make sure
you have a new filter on hand.

5 After 2 months (when all bars have disappeared), an arrow will flash at the top of the display
reminding you to change your filter. After changing your filter, reset your indicator by following
the steps above.

The filter change indicator contains a non-replaceable sealed battery designed to last 5 years, depending on usage.
After 5 years the pitcher is still functional, but the electronic filter change indicator will eventually stop working.

Calendar Minder

1 Insert a new filter.

2 Set filter indicator to closest date 2 months from now.

3 On the date indicated, remove your filter and repeat steps 1 and 2.

Any questions? Visit us at www.brita.com or
call 800-24 BRITA (U.S.A.)
800-387-6940 (CANADA).

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make it easy to know when 2 months* have passed. Reset your filter

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(Pitchers with Calendar Minder™ Only)

Built-in Calendar Minder™
makes it easier to remember
when to change your filter.

You may need to change your filter
more or less often depending on the
amount of water you consume.

*Filter should be replaced after
40 gallons/151 liters (about
2 months for the average family).

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To register your system and to find more information on our other products,
visit us at: www.brita.com

Remember…

Change your filter about every 2 months for healthier, great-tasting water!*

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The Brita® Pitcher Filter is not intended to purify water. Do not use with water that is

microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Individuals requiring water of special microbiological purity
should follow the advice of their doctor or local health officials regarding the use and
consumption of their tap water and Brita

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We recommend that you store your Brita® system in the refrigerator to get cold, great-

tasting water. If you would like to keep your Brita
we recommend that you keep it in a cool area that is not in direct sunlight and replace
any filtered water that has been left sitting for several days or more. This will help make
sure you get refreshing, great-tasting Brita

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It is important that the bottom of the filter be in contact with the filtered water to

prevent the filter from drying out. If the filter dries out, resoak for 15 minutes.

Brita® Water Filtration Pitchers/Dispensers

Classic – Model # OB01/OB03
UltraMax – Model # OB24/OB03
Deluxe – Model # OB26/OB03
Atlantis – Model # OB32/OB03
Grand – Model # OB36/OB03

Systems tested and certified by the WQA
against NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for
the reduction of the claims specified on the
Performance Data Sheet.

You’ll be pleased to know that we offer a
30-day unconditional money-back guarantee!
Thank you again for your trust in Brita.

Still have questions? Or to locate retailers:
Visit www.brita.com or call U.S.A. 1-800-24-BRITA,
CANADA 1-800-387-6940.

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water.

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system outside of the refrigerator,

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water.

Slim – Model # OB11/OB03
Space Saver – Model # OB21/OB03
Riviera – Model # OB35/OB03
Aqualux – Model # OB37/OB03
Chrome – Model # OB39/OB03

Brita LP
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612

Brita Canada Corporation
150 Biscayne Crescent
Brampton (Ontario) L6W 4V3

Pacifica™ – Model # OB41/OB03
Cobalt – Model # OB42/OB03
Vintage – Model # OB43/OB03

* Filter should be replaced

after 40 gallons/151 liters
(about 2 months for the
average family).

For healthier, great-tasting water, replace your filter after 40 gallons/151 liters
(about 2 months for the average family).

*Hot water should not be used with the Brita® Pitcher Filter (Max. 85°F/29°C – Min. 32°F/0°C).

PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs.

It is recommended that, before purchasing a water treatment unit, you have your water supply tested to determine your actual water
treatment needs.

SUBSTANCE

NSF/ANSI Standard 53 – Health Effects

Lead†150 ppb 150±15 ppb 3.0 ppb 6.0 ppb 98% 96% 15 ppba/10 ppb 10 ppbb17 22 6.3

Lead†150 ppb 150±15 ppb 2.8 ppb 6.5 ppb 98% 95.7% 15 ppba/10 ppb 10 ppbb100 21 8.4

Copper 3.0 ppm 3.0±0.3 ppm 0.12 ppm 0.30 ppm 96% 90% 1.3 ppma≤1.0 ppmc23 23 6.7

Copper 3.2 ppm 3.0±0.3 ppm 0.62 ppm 0.83 ppm 80% 74% 1.3 ppma≤1.0 ppmc120 19 8.7

Mercury 6.0 ppb 6±0.6 ppb 0.2 ppb 0.2 ppb 96% 89% 2 ppb 1 ppbb15 21 6.6

Mercury 5.9 ppb 6±0.6 ppb 0.2 ppb 0.6 ppb 95% 93% 2 ppb 1 ppbb110 22 8.5

Cadmium 30 ppb 30±3 ppb 1.3 ppb 2.0 ppb 95% 93% 5 ppb 5 ppbb20 21 6.5

Cadmium 30 ppb 30±3 ppb 2.0 ppb 4.8 ppb 93% 84% 5 ppb 5 ppbb130 22 8.6

NSF/ANSI Standard 42 – Aesthetic Effects

Chlorine 2.0 ppm 2±0.2 ppm 0.07 ppm 0.12 ppm 96% 94% N. A./50%dN. A. N. A. 23 7.4

Zinc 10 ppm 10±1 ppm 3.4 ppm 4.4 ppm 66% 56% N. A./5 ppm ≤5.0 ppmc22 18 7.4

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Based on independent laboratory testing.

These systems have been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for reduction of the substances listed. The concentration of each of the indicated
substances in water entering the systems was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the systems,
as specified in NSF/ANSI 42 and 53.

* The U.S. EPA Levels are Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and are the same as the NSF Maximum Permissible Product Water Concentrations

listed in NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 unless noted otherwise.

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U.S. EPA Action Level

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Health Canada Maximum Acceptable Concentration (MAC). N.A. = Not applicable.

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Health Canada Aesthetic Objective (AO).

Please refer elsewhere in this User’s Guide for the proper conditioning and use and care requirements. Maintenance according to the manufacturer’s
instructions is essential for proper filter performance. Replace the Brita® Pitcher Filter every 40 gallons/151 liters (about 2 months for the average family).
For maximum efficiency, process no more than 2 gallons/7.5 liters daily. Replacement filters (model OB03) generally cost $8.00 or less.

Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions. The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment device
are not necessarily in all users’ water. Filter performance may vary based on local water conditions.

The Brita® Pitcher Filter is not intended to purify water. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system. Individuals requiring water of special microbiological purity should follow the advice of their doctor or local health
officials regarding the use and consumption of their tap water and Brita water.

Hot water should not be used with the Brita® Pitcher Filter (Max. 85°F/29°C – Min. 32°F/0°C).

Influent Challenge

Concentration

Actual NSF Target Average Maximum Average Minimum

REDUCTION

Filter Effluent Percent Reduction

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NSF/ANSI Standard 42 reduction requirement.

U.S. EPA Level*/

NSF Maximum

Permissible
Product Water
Concentration

Health

Canada

Guideline

TESTING PARAMETERS

Alkalinity

Temp.

(ppm CaCO3)

pH

(°C)

*Based on independent laboratory testing.

The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced
by this water treatment device may not be in all users’ water.