Cleaning

Brita^® Pitchers and Dispensers are very low maintenance when it comes to upkeep and care. You can simply hand wash the lid and reservoir with a mild detergent.

If you have a Brita^® Chrome Pitcher lid, wipe with a soft sponge soaked in a solution of one teaspoon of white vinegar in a cup of water.

Filter care

Filters should be kept in the sealed Brita^® bag and stored in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to use them. Remember to soak the filter for 15 minutes prior to using.

If your Brita^® Faucet Filter has not been used for several days, you should let water run through the filter for 30 seconds before use, in order to wet and reactivate the system’s filter.

For your Brita^® bottle, squeeze one full bottle of water through the filter before use to activate. It’s normal for black carbon dust to appear

Brita^® Bottle: The bottle, the small push-pull cap, large screw-on cap and the finger loop are dishwasher safe (top shelf only). Or like pitchers and dispensers, you can hand wash the Brita^® bottle with a mild detergent.

Things to avoid

• Hot water: Don’t filter water that is over 100°F/38°C. Hot water may release some contaminants that could be found in your tap water. Also, running hot water through the unit can severely diminish the system’s filtration abilities. If this happens, you should replace your Brita^® faucet filter to ensure you enjoy all of Brita^®’s filtration benefits.
• Well water: Don’t use faucet filtration with well water that isn’t regularly tested to be microbiologically safe. This filter is intended to be used only with municipally treated tap water or well water that is regularly tested.

For optimum performance, it’s important to change your Brita^® filter on a regular basis. Fortunately, Brita^® replacement filters are inexpensive.

Replacement timeframe

Pitchers and Dispensers: Replace filters every 40 gallons or every two months for the average family.

Faucet Filtration Systems: Model OPFF-100: Filter lasts for 94 gallons. Model SAFF-100: Filter lasts for 100 gallons. Model FF-100: Filter lasts for 100 gallons or 4 months, whichever comes first.

Brita^® Bottles: Replace filter every 256 servings, 40 gallons or roughly every two months.

Brita^® sells filters in grocery, drug, discount, specialty, hardware and warehouse club stores. To buy now from an online retailer, visit the Brita.com Replacement Filters section. To find an offline retailer, please visit our where to buy page.

Determine if your faucet has threads on the outside or inside. If on the outside, you probably do not need to use an adapter. The base system can most likely be attached directly to the faucet (consult your User Guide). Pick up the base unit, align with the faucet threads and carefully attempt to connect the system to the faucet. If the threads are on the outside, but you can’t get the collar onto the faucet, you may need a special adapter. To receive a special adapter free of charge, call 1-800-24-BRITA or 1-800-387-6940 (CANADA).

If the faucet has inside threads, try using one of the two adapters that come with the system, and attach the base system to the adapter. If neither one of the adapters provided will attach to the faucet, you may need a special adapter. To receive a special adapter free of charge, call 1-800-24-BRITA or 1-800-387-6940 (CANADA).

Pitchers

For pitchers, you should soak your filter before inserting it:

• Wash hands with soap and water, then remove filter from filter bag.
• Soak the filter upright in cold water for 15 minutes.
• Hold filter upright under cold, running tap water for a few seconds.

Faucet filters

Faucet filters don’t require soaking, however, the system does need to be flushed for five minutes to activate the filter media and remove any carbon dust. The 100-gallon filter life† begins AFTER flushing for five minutes so you are not wasting filter life by the flushing process.

Brita^® bottles

Bottle filters don’t require soaking. Squeeze one full bottle of water through the filter before use to activate. It’s normal for black carbon dust to appear.

† Faucet model OPFF-100: Filter lasts for 94 gallons. Faucet model SAFF-100: Filter lasts for 100 gallons. Faucet model FF-100: Filter lasts for 100 gallons or 4 months, whichever comes first.

Although built to last, Brita^® products can crack or break due to a variety of unfortunate circumstances. The good news is that Brita^® can send you the replacement part you need should your water filtration system parts crack or break. In fact, some parts may be covered under your Brita^® warranty.

Brita^® can replace the following types of parts

For pitchers we can replace lids, reservoirs, and the pitcher bodies.
Please call a customer service representative at 1-800-24-BRITA for further support.

Setting up an Electronic Filter Change Indicator (Complete Pitchers only)

If you’ve purchased one of our Brita^® Smart Pitchers, the electronic indicator will tell you when to change your filter. To get the indicator light working, follow these easy steps:

• Press firmly and hold start button for 5 to 10 seconds.
• Four bars will appear in the display, one after the other, and flash. 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.
• A small flashing dot in the lower right corner shows the indicator is working.
• Every 2 weeks a bar automatically disappears. When only 1 bar remains make sure you have a new filter on hand.
• After 2 months, when all bars have disappeared, an arrow will flash at the top of the display reminding you to change your filter.

Setting up Calendar Minder^® (Space Saver and Bella only)

The Calendar Minder^® is a simple dial calendar with the month and date to remind you when to replace your filter. Use it to make remembering easier.

• Insert a new filter.
• Set filter indicator to closest date 2 months from now.

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

Basic Brita^® Faucet Filtration System (MODEL OPFF-100, Model SAFF-100)

Green: Your filter is working.
Half Red and Green: Replace filter soon. Your filter cartridge has two weeks or approximately 20 gallons of life left.
Red: Your filter cartridge has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced now.

Complete Faucet Filtration System with Advanced Features (MODEL FF-100)

Flashing Green: Filter is working.
Flashing Amber: Replace filter soon.
Flashing Red: Replace filter now.

100% Money Back Guarantee

You’ll be pleased to know that we offer a 30-day unconditional money-back guarantee on all Brita^® Pitchers, Faucet Filtration Systems, Filtering Bottles and Filters.

Call 1-800-24-BRITA (US) or 1-800-387-6940 (Canada).

Brita Warranty

If you’re having a problem with a Brita^® Pitcher, Brita^® Faucet or Brita^® Bottle Filter, we’ve got you covered.
Click on the shutters below for your product-specific warranty.

Limited Warranty: Brita LP warrants to the consumer that FOR THE PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of purchase, the BRITA^® WATER FILTRATION PITCHER/DISPENSER/BOTTLE, when used strictly in accordance with instructions, has the effects on municipally treated, potable tap water described in the enclosed literature. During this 90-day period, if you discover that any parts of the pitcher or dispenser are damaged or broken, whether due to manufacturing, shipping or accidents while in use, we will replace the parts free of charge by calling 1-800-24-BRITA (U.S.) or 1-800-387-6940 (Canada).

To the extent permitted by local law, this warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness, and precludes any other obligation on the part of the manufacturer, distributor or dealer, including any liability for special, incidental or consequential damages.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. In U.S.: Brita LP, 1221 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612-1888, 1-800-24-BRITA. In Canada: Brita LP, 150 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton, ON L6W 4V3, 1-800-387-6940.

Brita LP (Warrantor) warrants your Brita^® Faucet Filtration System with Advanced Features (Model FF-100 and SAFF-100) for one year from the date of purchase (except for the filter cartridge, which is warranted for 30 days) against all defects in materials and workmanship, when used in compliance with the user’s guide. If for any reason the product proves to be defective within one year from the date of purchase, call Brita Consumer Services at 1-800-24-BRITA (U.S.) or 1-800-387-6940 (Canada), or ship the unit to the address below and the unit will be repaired or replaced without charge. Please package your unit carefully to avoid damage in transit.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. The Warrantor assumes no responsibility for incidental or consequential damages; for damages arising out of misuse of the product or the use of any unauthorized attachment; or for damages resulting from the use of the product with a defective water faucet. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Should service be required during or after the warranty period, or should you have any questions regarding how to use your Brita product, please call Brita Consumer Services at 1-800-24-BRITA (U.S.) or 1-800-387-6940 (Canada) Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time.

In U.S. Brita LP
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA, U.S.A.
94612-1888

In Canada: BRITA Canada Corporation
150 Biscayne Crescent
Brampton, ON, Canada
L6W 4V3

The Brita LP (Warrantor) warrants your BRITA^® On Tap Faucet Filter System (FF-100 and SAFF-100) for one year from the date of purchase (except for the filter cartridge which is warranted for 30 days) against all defects in materials and workmanship, when used in compliance with the user’s guide. If for any reason the product proves to be defective within one year from the date of purchase, call BRITA Consumer Services at 1-800-24-BRITA (U.S.) or 1-800-387-6940 (Canada), or ship the unit to the address below and the unit will be repaired or replaced without charge. Please package your unit carefully to avoid damage in transit.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. The Warrantor assumes no responsibility for incidental or consequential damages; for damages arising out of misuse of the product or the use of any unauthorized attachment; or for damages resulting from the use of the product with a defective water faucet. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Should service be required during or after the warranty period, or should you have any questions regarding how to use your Brita product, please call Brita Consumer Services at 1-800-24-BRITA (U.S.) or 1-800-387-6940 (Canada) Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time.

In U.S. Brita LP
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA, U.S.A.
94612-1888

In Canada: BRITA Canada Corporation
150 Biscayne Crescent
Brampton, ON, Canada
L6W 4V3