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Replace the water filter: Sage Barista Express
Before you start
- Tools
- water filter holder (supplied)
- Supplies
- replacement water filter cartridge (fits the supplied filter holder; the manual does not name the cartridge)
Warnings
- Do not use a damaged cartridge, and never open one. Source: Sage the Barista Express BES875/SES875 quick guide (UK, EN)
- Keep spare cartridges dry, in their original packaging, away from heat and sun. Source: Sage the Barista Express BES875/SES875 quick guide (UK, EN)
- Before a long absence, empty the tank; fit a fresh cartridge on return. Source: Sage the Barista Express BES875/SES875 quick guide (UK, EN)
- Take the filter out before descaling. Source: Sage the Barista Express BES875/SES875 quick guide (UK, EN)
Steps
- Unwrap the new filter from its plastic bag.
From the manual: “Remove the water filter and water filter holder from the plastic bag.”
- Soak the new filter in cold water for 5 minutes.
From the manual: “Soak the filter in cold water for 5 minutes.”
- Rinse the filter holder under cold water.
From the manual: “Wash the filter holder with cold water.”
- Set the holder's month dial as the reminder for the next change, which is due in 3 months.
From the manual: “Set the reminder for next month of replacement.”
- Clip the filter between the two halves of the holder.
From the manual: “Insert the filter into the two parts of the filter holder.”
- Line the holder base up with the adapter inside the tank and push down until it locks.
From the manual: “align the base of the filter holder with the adapter inside the water tank. Push down to lock into place.”
- Fill the tank with cold tap water, slide it back in at the rear and lock it.
From the manual: “Fill the water tank with cold tap water before sliding back into position at the back of the machine”
Sources
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