FAQ 2 - Unit Operations
Does running hot water ruin the filter or any other part of the
unit?
A1: Hot
water in the unit can cause damage but it would likely need to run on hot for several minutes for that to occur.
There
are two things that could happen and there are also ways for you to check the unit for damage.
In the filter the charcoal
loses its ability to absorb chemicals , so if you notice the taste of chlorine, that could be a sign that it had too much
hot water.
Secondly, the internal reactor has a very fine, sensitive membrane, that could melt or distort its shape from
the heat. You can test that by doing a pH test. If you still get a difference of pH between the Alkaline & Acid waters
you know it is still working good. Test while using power level 5 for a more visual effect.
When I first turn the water on, the cleaning cycle begins with
the beeper going. The manual doesn't cover the little switch on the inside of the filter door. Does this switch turn the cleaning
alarm noise off?
A2: No, the little red
button is a reset for the filter indicator. Both the digital read out and the bar lite systems work on accumulating time when
the power is on. The little black switch is to adjust the time intervals for different countries. For America we pre-set it
in the centre, giving you the maximum 20 hr. time cycle. Left or right reduces the time to 14 and 16 hrs.
Once it comes out of cleaning, it does not light up the water
purification LED. The LED lights up when you specifically select 'water purify'. It doesn't seem to do both purify and ionize
at the same time. Am I using it correctly?
A3: Yes,
The water always goes through the filter for purification and you should use it on ion mode. The ‘purify only’
button bypasses the ionization process for people who want filtered water only. Some folks prefer basic filtered water for
their medication.
When it comes out of the cleaning cycle does that mean the water
coming out at that moment is ready to drink or do you wait a little longer for the alkaline water to reach the nozzle after
the alarm stops?
A4:
Yes, allow about a cup of water to flow out . That will flush out the acidic water from the cleaning cycle.
Do we need to keep the water cold?
A5: Most folks will fill a pitcher of water or 2 litre container
so the have the water on the counter ready to pour into a glass. It is your choice to put the water in a refrigerator to keep
it cold.
When washing bean sprouts that I grow at home, am I supposed
to use acid or alkaline water to rinse them?
A6:
Acid water is used for washing vegetables, fruits, & meats to kill bacteria.
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