Philips WP3861/00 User manual

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General description (Fig. 1)

A Non-woven cloth

B Silver-coated granular activated carbon

C Filter cartridge

D Capofltercartridgeholder

E Viewing window

F Filter cartridge holder

G Water selection lever

H Waterpurierhousing

I Stainless steel screen

J Rubber washer

K Adapter

1 A-type

2 B-type

3 C type

4 D-type

L Attachment nut

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it

for future reference.

Before daily use

Topreventquickcloggingoftheltercartridge,letthewaterrunat

theunlteredsettingforaround5secondsbeforeeveryuse.

If the water is highly coloured or turbid due to work on your water

network,donotletthewaterrunatthelteredsettinguntilthe

water is clear.

Cautions:

1 Letthewaterrunatthelteredsettingfor10secondsbeforeuse

each day.

2 Letthewaterrunatthelteredsettingfor60secondsbeforeuseif

youhavenotusedthewaterpurierformorethantwodays.

3 Ifyouarenotgoingtousethewaterpurierformorethantwo

weeks,puttheltercartridgeintherefrigeratortoensureitsgood

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performance.Whenyoustartusingthewaterpurieragain,let

thewaterrunatthelteredsettingfor1minutebeforeuse.Ifthe

ltercartridgeemitsanunpleasantsmell,replaceitwithanewone.

Water temperature

Donotletwaterhotterthan65°Crunthroughthewaterpurierat

theunlteredsettingorhotterthan50°Catthelteredsetting.

This may damage the appliance.

Donotletthewaterpurierfreeze.

Applications

Onlyusetheappliancetolterwaterthatmeetsdrinkingwater

standards.

Donotblockthelteredwateroutletorconnectotherdevicestoit.

Ifthewaterpressureisveryhigh,reducethewaterowofthetapto

prevent damage to the cartridge.

Keepthewaterpurierawayfromheattoavoiddistortionor

breakage.

Donottamperwiththewaterpurier.

This appliance does not soften water.

Donotuselteredwaterinaquariums.Tapwater,lteredor

unltered,canbeharmfultosh.

Donotstorepuriedwater.

Domestic appliance for drinkable water treatment.

Features

Thewaterpurierremoveschlorine,unpleasantsmellsandtastes,as

well as large sediments from your tap water.

The silver-coated activated carbon prevents bacteria growth inside

thelter.

The replacement reminder sticker helps you remember when to

replacetheltercartridge.

The2ltrs/minhigh-speedinitialowrategivesyouplentyofclean

water instantly.

Thewaterselectionleveroffersyouachoiceofthreewaterow

types:unlteredspray,unlteredstreamorlteredspray.

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Theeighttap-mountingadapterssuppliedwiththewaterpurier

allow easy installation on almost any type of tap.

Thebayonet-typemountensuresquick,easyandsecurelter

cartridge replacement.

Preparing for use

Before installation

Beforeyouinstallthewaterpurier,makesurealltap-mounting

adapters you require are present.

Thetapmusthaveadiameterof13mm-25mm.

Determine what type of tap you have and select the appropriate

adapter.

Theadapterssuppliedmakethewaterpuriersuitableforalmost

anykitchentap.However,thewaterpuriermaynottsome

uncommon types of taps.

Thetapwaterpressurehastobebetween0.7kgf/cm²(7metresof

watercolumn/70kPa)and3.5kgf/cm²(35metresofwatercolumn/

350kPa).Ifyouusethewaterpurieratawaterpressureoutsidethis

range,eitherthelteredwaterowwillbeextremelyloworthe

waterpurierwillgetdamaged.

Installation A-type adapter

Fortapswitharoundspoutwithadiameterof16mm,17.5mmor

19mm(Fig.2).

1 Remove the attachment nut and the adapter from the water

purier housing (Fig. 3).

2 Pass the attachment nut over the tap spout (Fig. 4).

3 Place the matching adapter (A-type) over the tip of the spout. The

16mm adapter is packed with the water purier. Replace it with

the 17.5mm adapter or 19mm adapter to t the diameter of your

tap (Fig. 5).

4 Screw the attachment nut rmly onto the water purier

housing (Fig. 6).

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Installation B-type adapter

Fortapswithanaerator(threadedoutside)(Fig.7).

1 Remove the attachment nut and the adapter from the water

purier (Fig. 8).

2 Remove the aerator cap from the tap and pass the attachment nut

over the spout. Take out the original adapter and screw the

matching adapter (B-type) onto the tap (Fig. 9).

3 Tighten the adapter further with a coin (Fig. 10).

4 Firmly screw the attachment nut onto the water purier

housing (Fig. 11).

Installation C-type adapter

Fortapswithanaerator(threadedinside)(Fig.12).

1 Remove the attachment nut and the adapter from the water

purier housing (Fig. 13).

2 Remove the aerator cap from the tap. Take out the original adapter

and screw the matching adapter (C-type) onto the tap through the

attachment nut. (Fig. 14)

Ifwaterleakageoccurs,windTeontaperoundtheadapter’sthread

before you screw it onto the tap.

3 Tighten the adapter further with a coin (Fig. 15).

4 Firmly screw the attachment nut onto the water purier

housing (Fig. 16).

Installation D-type adapter

FortapsotherthanA,BorC.(Fig.17)

1 Remove the attachment nut and the adapter from the water

purier housing (Fig. 18).

2 Take out the original adapter and screw the D-type adapter onto

the water purier housing. (Fig. 19)

3 Push the water purier housing onto the tap from below and

tighten the 4 screws evenly (Fig. 20).

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4 Screw the attachment nut rmly onto the water purier

housing (Fig. 21).

Makesuretherubberwasherisrmlypushedagainstthetaptoprevent

water leakage.



1 Make sure the tap is closed.

2 Set the water selection lever to the unltered stream

position (Fig. 22).

3 Tilt the lter cartridge holder 90° backwards and insert it into the

water purier housing (Fig. 23).

4 Pull the cartridge holder upwards until it is in upright

position. (Fig. 24)

Using the appliance

1

Make sure that the water purier housing and the lter cartridge

holder are properly installed.

2 Turn the water selection lever to the desired setting (‘click’).

Filtered spray

Selectthissettingfordrinking,washingvegetablesorfruitsand

for cooking.

Tip: We advise you to boil the ltered water before you drink it.

1 Turn the water selection lever until the ltered spray symbol is

aligned with the indicator (Fig. 25).

Do not let water hotter than 50°C run through the water purier at

this setting, as this may damage the water purier.

If you lter water between 35°C and 50°C, the water may have an

unpleasant smell. The lter cartridge has absorbed this smell during

ltering, but releases it again if you lter water hotter than 35°C.

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Select this setting for washing dishes and other jobs that require a gentle

waterow.

1 Turn the water selection lever until the unltered spray symbol is

aligned with the indicator (Fig. 26).

Do not let water hotter than 65°C run through the water purier at

this setting, as this may damage the water purier.

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Selectthissettingforastrongwaterow.

1 Turn the water selection lever until the unltered stream symbol is

aligned with the indicator (Fig. 22).

Do not let water hotter than 65°C run through the water purier at

this setting as this may damage the water purier.

Cleaning

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids

such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. These substances may

cause cracking, discolouration or distortion.

1 Clean the water purier housing and the inside and outside of the

lter cartridge holder and cap regularly with a damp cloth.

Replacement

NewltercartridgesareavailableundertypenumberWP3961.

Replace the lter cartridge if it is clogged to prevent damage to the

water purier.

1 For optimal performance of the water purier, replace the lter

cartridge if either of the following situations occurs:

A Youhaveusedtheltercartridgeforsixmonths.

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B Thenon-wovenclothoftheltercartridgehasturnedrustbrownor

dark grey.

Lookthroughtheviewingwindowinthecapoftheltercartridgeholder

to see the colour of the non-woven cloth.

C Thevolumeofpuriedwaterdecreasessubstantially.

D Thelteredwaterstillhasanunpleasantsmellafterpurication.

2 To replace the lter cartridge, close the tap and set the water

selection lever to the unltered stream position. (Fig. 22)

3 Tilt the lter cartridge holder 90° backwards and pull it off the

water purier housing. (Fig. 27)

4 Unscrew the cap of the lter cartridge holder (Fig. 28).

When you remove the cap of the lter cartridge holder, water leaks

from the water inlet of the holder.

5 Remove the lter cartridge from the holder. (Fig. 29)

6 Put a new lter cartridge in the holder (Fig. 30).

7 Screw the cap back onto the lter cartridge holder (Fig. 31).

8 Tilt the lter cartridge holder 90° backwards and insert it into the

water purier housing (Fig. 23).

9 Pull the cartridge holder upwards until it is in upright

position. (Fig. 24)

10 Write down the date on which you have to replace the lter

cartridge on the replacement reminder sticker.

Note: The lter cartridge holder and the cap can be purchased as service

parts.

Replacement reminder sticker

Thewaterpurierandeachreplacementltercartridgecomeswith

a replacement reminder sticker. Write the date on which you have to

replacetheltercartridgeonthestickerandstickitontheoutsideof

thecap.Thishelpsyourememberwhentoreplacethelter

cartridge.(Fig.32)

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Note: The actual lifetime of the lter cartridge strongly depends on the

quality of the local tap water.

Guarantee & service

Ifyouneedserviceorinformationorifyouhaveaproblem,pleasevisit

thePhilipswebsiteat

www.philips.comorcontactthePhilipsCustomer

CareCentreinyourcountry(younditsphonenumberinthe

worldwideguaranteeleaet).IfthereisnoCustomerCareCentrein

yourcountry,gotoyourlocalPhilipsdealerorcontacttheService

DepartmentofPhilipsDomesticAppliancesandPersonalCareBV.

Frequently asked questions

This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the

appliance.Ifyoucannotndtheanswertoyourquestion,contactthe

Customer Care Centre in your country.

Question Answer

Why does water

leak from

the attachment nut?

Perhapsyouhavenotinstalledthewater

purierproperly.Reinstalltheappliance

according to the instructions in this user manual.

Perhapstheattachmentnutorthetap-

mounting adapter is damaged. Contact an

authorisedPhilipsservicecentre.

Perhapsthetapwaterpressureishigherthan

specied.

YoumayneedtowindsomeTeontapearound

the thread of the adapter.

Why is the water

owweakat

theunltered

setting?

Perhapsthestainlesssteelscreenunderthe

rubberwasherinsidethewaterpurierhousing

is clogged. Clean it with a toothbrush and rinse

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Question Answer

Why is the water

owisweakatthe

lteredsetting?

Perhapstheltercartridgeisclogged.Replace

theltercartridge.

Perhapsthetapwaterpressureislowerthan

specied.

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Productnameand

type number

PurewaterontapWP3861

Type Direct tap mount

Majorlter

components

Silver-coated granular activated carbon

Initialwaterowrate 2ltrs/min.(waterpressureat1kgf/cm²(10

metresofwatercolumn/100kPa),water

temperatureat20°C)

Chlorine reduction

capacity

WP3961-2,500ltrs(waterdensityat2ppm)

Filter lifetime Approximately6monthsat10ltrsaday(the

actual lifetime depends on the quality of the

localwaterandthewaterpressure)

Replacementlter

cartridge

WP3961

Minimum water

pressure

0.7kgf/cm²(7metresofwatercolumn/70kPa)

Maximumwater

pressure

3.5kgf/cm²(35metresofwatercolumn/

350kPa)

Accessories WP3961ltercartridge,8tap-mounting

adapters,replacementremindersticker

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Appliance dimensions 105mmx139mmx83mm(HxWxD)

Packagingdimensions 140mmx170mmx84mm(HxWxD)

Weight Approximately370g

Country of origin

Japan

*AbovespecicationsareaccordingtoJapaneseJISS3201Standard.

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