After submerging it for 10 minutes and shaking it for 10 seconds, do I need to shake it every time I want to filter water?
458269
No you don't need to shake it every time you use it! You only shook it the first time to activate the filter thing
458270
No you shouldn't have to shake it. It should come out in a stream. I might only shake it when trying to get the last bit of water thru the filter. Note: When the water is flowing out of the faucet the pressure is better and it goes thru the filter faster. But when you get near to filling your glass or container you stop the faucet to wait for the remainder to filter thru.
2272957
If you mean totally clean it out, I would say it depends on your water. I clean my every month and rinse my filter once a week. (At least I TRY to clean the filter once a week.)
1139046
Customer service told me to soak the filters longer, at least an HOUR. (I submerge and lay horizontally in large bowl of water). I hold the filter vertically, right side up inside the sink, slowly rotate filter while tapping against the side of sink. Try at least a couple of rotations of tapping. I always do this and have not had one issue since.
1585428
Yes and no. You can pour a glass of water and shake it off. Doesnt soak through. You cannot submerge it for an hour and expect the same.
1265600
Mine did this too. I bought a whole new one instead of filters. It's only a few bucks more and you dont have to mess with the filter even if its a little wasteful.
1784123
You probably need to clean the filter every week until it seems cleaner. It is never completely cleaned but you can see through the water. Hope that helps.
188951
Should not require no more than 5 minutes according to instructions. I suggest at least ten seconds each time you use it after that. It is useful to soak the filter in water prior to installing. Be sure to wash the filter housing and o-ring gasket before installing.
1679694
I just put some water in it and a tiny bit of liquid dish soap and then cover the top with my hand and shake vigorously. Then rinse it out with more water to get the soap out. The liquid soap is probably unnecessary, in all actuality.
1266003
You don't say why you feel you have to change the filter. If it is plugging up I could be contaminants in the water like minerals and such. This could be especially true if it's your own well. If it's taste it could still be the water. I usually get at least 5 months before I start noticing degradation of the water's taste. I live in a city and the water is treated which in most cases I believe extends the life of the filter.
1120576
I give it a little shake when I first fill or refill it, but after that no shaking seems necessary for it stay mixed.
1857921
NO. Rinse it first with warm water a few times, let it dry. After each rinse you shake it a little and pour more water out, water tends to stay at bottom. Once a month rinse with hot tap water and a few drops of white vinegar. When ready to use, Fill it up with water, place the top filter inside and close it. Wait a minute then turn upside down, turn again. Wait another minute and open and drink. Salud!!! (it sounds like a lot but it isn't)
1284878
You should only need to change the water when you change the "filter" (really, it's a detergent cartridge). Make sure you rinse out the tank several times; it gets a nice coating of stubble gunk.
395048
had a filter when I got it but yes according to book that cam wit it it does need filter change after so many uses even though I have filter on my water I still change the filter
1821488
I have answered this before (It is very easy, just unscrew the top) I felt compelled to add to this question. I caution all to read the instructions..if & when you go on vacation & will be gone longer than 10 days, it is recommended you remove the filter & empty the water while gone..once you return, reload the filter & flush it once again (I didn't flush it for the recommended time because I felt I had already done so when setting up for the 1st use & I had been using it for awhile)
504015
This happened to me as well on the 2nd day. Initially, I soaked my filter many times and that didn't help. Eventually it finally stopped today after I shook the filter. It was so frustrating. I guessing maybe this has something to do with the fact that there are 3 layers of the filter materials. Perhaps the mineral particles shuffled to the very bottom but they're supposed to be at the top, according to the pic in the brochure. This is just a guess.
2188341
I never noticed that. I just put it in the filter holder. Make sure you rinse it well first. It works just fine.
1382767
As I use only distilled water, I usually change my filter approx. every 3 - 4 months. Hope this is helpful to you.