Replace the water filter: Sage Barista Touch Impress

Before you start

Tools

water filter holder (supplied)

Supplies

replacement water filter (from Sage; the manual does not name the cartridge)

Warnings

• Take the filter out before descaling. Source: Sage the Barista Touch Impress BES881/SES881 user guide (EU Nordic, multilingual; EN section)
• Never use a damaged cartridge, and do not open one. Source: Sage the Barista Touch Impress BES881/SES881 user guide (EU Nordic, multilingual; EN section)
• Store spare cartridges dry in their original packaging, out of heat and direct sun. Source: Sage the Barista Touch Impress BES881/SES881 user guide (EU Nordic, multilingual; EN section)

Steps

1. Unwrap the new filter and soak it in a cup of water for 5 minutes.

   From the manual: “Remove the filter from the plastic bag, and soak in a cup of water for 5 minutes.”

2. Hold it under cold running water for 5 seconds.

   From the manual: “Rinse the filter under cold running water for 5 seconds.”

3. Fit the filter into the filter holder.

   From the manual: “Insert the filter into the filter holder.”

4. Turn the holder's date dial to 3 months ahead.

   From the manual: “Set the date dial 3 months ahead.”

5. Push the holder down onto its mount in the tank until it locks.

   From the manual: “To install, push down the filter to lock into place.”

6. Fill the tank to the MAX mark.

   From the manual: “Fill water tank to MAX mark”

7. Refit the water tank and lock it.

   From the manual: “Insert & lock water tank”

Sources

• Sage the Barista Touch Impress BES881/SES881 user guide (EU Nordic, multilingual; EN section) Manual

Researched on 2026-09-23.

Published: the sentence is on the maker’s own page or in the maker’s own document.

Applies to

• Sage Barista Touch Impress