Therapeutics
Water Filter
and Chiller
Instruction Booklet
WF6800
Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR WATER FILTER AND CHILLER.
Please read this instruction booklet carefully before using your Water Filter and Chiller. It will
enable you to get the most out of your new product and to safely enjoy its many benefits.
Please retain this booklet for future reference.
• This water filter must only be used with
municipally treated tap water. Do not attempt
to filter untreated, raw water or water of
unknown quality.
• To protect against electric shock do not
place the cord plug or appliance in water or
any other liquid.
• Always place the appliance on a flat, level
surface.
• Filter replacement is essential for the product
to perform as represented. Replace the filter
at least every six months.
• Always unplug the appliance before changing
the filter.
• This appliance has been designed to be
used continuously.
Important instructions – retain for
future use.
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please ring our
Customer Service Line on 1800 025 059. In New Zealand - contact Sunbeam on 09 912 0747.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
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Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Sunbeam are very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products,
but it is essential that the product user also exercises care when using an electrical appliance.
Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance:
• Read carefully and save all the
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance
hang over the edge of a table or bench top
or touch any hot surface.
instructions provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you remove a plug. Remove by
• Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance
by unskilled persons, some appliances are
‘sealed’ using tamperproof means as
• Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked and
tested by your electricity supplier or qualified
technician.
specified by S.A.A. (Standards Association of
Australia). Such appliances should always be
returned to the nearest Sunbeam Service
Centre or appointed Service Agent for
adjustment or repair if required.
• Always use your appliance from a power
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on
the underside of the appliance.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with
a damaged cord or after the appliance has
been dropped or damaged in any manner; If
damage is suspected, return the appliance
to the nearest Sunbeam Appliance Service
Centre for examination, repair or adjustment.
As a service to Customers, Sunbeam
Appliance Service Centres will carry out a
free check on your appliance to ensure it is
electrically safe.
• Close supervision is necessary when your
appliance is being used near children or
infirm persons.
• Young children or infirm persons should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose
other than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot
gas flame, electric element or in a heated
oven. Do not place on top of any other
appliance.
• For additional protection Sunbeam
recommend the use of a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current not
exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit
supplying the power outlet in use.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug
when cleaning.
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Features of your Water Filter
and Chiller
Continuous flow
button and chilled
ready indicator light
Room temperature/Filtered button
Spout
Manual water dispenser
1.1 litre internal chilling reservoir
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Chilled/Filtered
button
3.5 litre Removable
Water Tank with
hinged cover
Filter Cartridge
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Features of your Water Filter
and Chiller
Micro-fine 0.5 micron carbon block filter
Room temperature/Filtered button
Filters out cysts (Cryptosporidium & Giardia)
and reduces other contaminants that can
cause bad taste, odour, turbidity and harmful
health effects. Common contaminants include
Chlorine, Lindane (a common pesticide),
Atrazine (a common herbicide), Lead and
Mercury.
Press the button to select filtered water at room
temperature.
Chilled/Filtered button
Press the button to select chilled and filtered
water.
Pour button
Removable water tank with hinged cover
Press the Continuous flow button to filter and
Holds up to 3.5 litres or 14 cups of water ready dispense the entire contents of the tank at
to be filtered and chilled.
room temperature or over 1 litre of chilled water
at a time.
Internal chilling reservoir
Manual water dispenser
In addition this tank holds 1.1 litres of chilled
water ready to be dispensed.
Press the button to dispense the desired
amount of water.
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Safe, clean drinking water
The Sunbeam Water Filter and Chiller features a micro-fine 0.5 micron carbon block filter which
removes contaminants from water that can cause bad taste and odour, as well as being harmful
to your health.
Some of the potential contaminants of concern are listed below, along with the sources of each
and their potential health effects.
Contaminant
Lead
Source
Health Effect
Lead can enter your water from lead
plumbing, lead solder and brass alloy
taps.
Lead can interfere with red blood
cells, delay physical and mental
development in babies and children,
increase blood pressure and damage
kidneys in adults.
Cysts
(Cryptosporidium
& Giardia)
Main source is from animal faeces
containing the cysts. Run off carries
cysts into lakes and rivers.
A hard shell protects these micro-
organisms from the chlorine
disinfection.
Cysts can cause acute flu like
symptoms that can last one to three
weeks in healthy adults. Effects on
children or the elderly can be more
serious and life threatening for those
with suppressed immune systems
such as cancer patients or HIV/Aids
patients.
Lindane
(a common pesticide)
Chemicals can soak through the soil
into ground water, or can be carried
into lakes and rivers by rainwater run
off.
Lindane has been shown to damage
liver, kidney, nervous system and
immune system in lab animals. At
high levels, it has caused nervous
and circulatory system damage in
humans.
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Using your Water Filter and Chiller
Before using your Sunbeam Water Filter
and Chiller System.
• The flushing procedure should be repeated
with cold tap water twice to ensure there is no
taste left from the filter.
• Carefully unpack the appliance and check that
all components are included.
Note: During the flushing process, the
appliance may splutter as the air inside the
filter is replaced by water. You will notice a
change in the filtering noise when the
water tank is almost empty.
• Wash the water tank and lid with warm soapy
water then rinse thoroughly and dry.
• Wipe the appliance over with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
• Do not fill the water tank above the MAX
fill line.
• Plug the appliance into the electrical outlet and
turn the power on.
• When flushing the filter for the first time,
while pressing the pour button, no water
will be dispensed until the tank is almost
empty as the water will be filling the
internal cooling reservoir.
• The appliance has been designed to be used
continuously.
Preparing to flush the filter.
• Remove the water tank from the base and fill
with hot tap water. Place the tank back on the
base and press down firmly to ensure correct
sealing of the water tank to the unit.
• After flushing the filter, the water will need
to chill. Leave the appliance plugged in
and wait for the ready light to signal that
the appliance is able to dispense chilled
water. On first use the appliance should be
plugged in and left overnight to chill.
• Place a large container or jug (at least 3.5
litres) under the spout.
Flushing the filter.
• The light may flicker on and off as chilled
water is dispensed and if ambient
temperature increases.
• The first jug of filtered water may contain some
black dust released from the carbon filter.
Although this is not harmful, we recommend
that you flush the filter and discard the first
batch of filtered water. Press and hold the
continuous flow button until the entire
contents of the water tank has been filtered
and dispensed into the container placed
under the spout. It is normal for a small
amount of unfiltered water to remain in the
bottom of the water tank.
Filtering room temperature water.
• Push the Room temperature/Filtered button.
For manual dispense, place a glass or jug of
water under the spout and push it against the
manual water dispenser button. To filter the
entire contents of the water tank, place a large
container or jug (at least 3.5 litres) under the
spout. Press the continuous flow button.
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Using your Water Filter and Chiller (continued)
Filtering chilled water.
Replacing the filter.
• Push the Chilled/Filtered button and use either Removing the filter
the manual water dispenser button or the
continuous flow button. The unit will dispense
• Switch off and unplug the appliance.
up to 1.1 litres of chilled water at a time. If the • Remove the water tank.
entire 1.1 litres of water is dispensed, the unit
• Remove and discard the old filter.
will require time to chill the water again. The
ready light will indicate that the unit is able to
dispense chilled water.
• If black O-ring seals remains inside the
appliance remove and discard them.
• After fitting a new filter always flush out the
filter before use.
Installing the new filter
• Remove the two clear plugs from the new filter
• To do this, simply filter one full tank.
• Wet the new O-ring seals and snap the filter
into place.
• The appliance should be left overnight to chill
after flushing.
• Place a tank of water on the base and plug
the appliance into the power outlet.
Filter life.
• The life of your filter will be affected by the
quality of your tap water. When you notice that
the water begins to flow very slowly from the
spout it is time to change the filter. However,
you should replace the filter at least every six
months. In addition to the Super Fine Filter
supplied with the appliance, a longer lasting
General Purpose Filter is also available. This
filter will not remove giardia or
• Flush the filter as explained above.
If the appliance has not been used for more
than two weeks, flush the filter before use.
cyptosporodium.
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Care and Cleaning
• Do not use harsh detergents or abrasive
cleaners.
• Wash the water tank in warm soapy water
using a mild detergent.
• Do not place any part of this appliance in
the dishwasher.
• Do not immerse the base in water or any
other liquid.
• Wipe the base with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
What to do
The unit is leaking
The filter or water tank are not Remove the water tank and filter. Remove the
fitted correctly.
black rubber o-rings from the base of the unit and
fit back onto the filter cartridge. Wet the o-ring
seals and snap the filter back into place. With
a clean cloth, dry the seal on the unit, place
the water tank on the base and press down firmly.
No water
The filter or water
Follow instructions above.
is dispensed
tank are not fitted correctly.
The filter may be
blocked.
Replace the filter.
LED display lights
are not working
Contact Sunbeam Customer Service Help Line.
Note: The ready light for chilled water may flicker
on and off as chilled water is dispensed and if
ambient temperature increases.
Help Line
If you have any additional questions about using the Water Filter and Chiller please call the
Sunbeam help line in Australia on 1 800 025 059. In New Zealand please call (09) 912 0747
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Sunbeam Water Filter and Chiller
System – Perfomance Data
Removal Removal U.S. EPA Alkalinity Temp Inlet
Influent
Water
Avg.
Filter
Maximum
Contaminant
Level
Efficiency
Avg./Min
(ppm)
Substance
Effluent
Avg./Min
(ºC)
pH
3
CaCO
Taste, Odour
Chlorine
Reduction
CLASS 1
99%
2.2 ppm <0.01 ppm
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
18
22
7.7
7
Particulate
Reduction
1048/1502 CLASS 1
(.5 - 1 µm) 98.4/97.8%
66,599
Health Effects
Lead
Reduction
Lead
Reduction
Mercury
Reduction
Mercury
Reduction
Lindane
Reduction
Atrazine
Reduction
Cyst.
Reduction
Turbidity
Reduction
160 ppb 4/7 ppb
160 ppb 1/2 ppb
98/95%
99/99%
15 ppb
15 ppb
2 ppb
250
43
18
20
18
18
18
18
22
18
8.5
6.8
8.7
6.8
7.1
7.6
7
7 ppb 09./2.0 ppb 87/71%
230
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9 ppb .4/.9 ppb
96/89%
98/97%
99/98%
2 ppb
<0.01
0.5 ppb
0.2 ppb
3 ppb
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
/<0.01 ppb
0.1/0.2
9.7 ppb
ppb
2.8/4.4
52,588
99.99
/99.99%
99.9%
5 NTU
(3 - 4µm)
<0.01/<0.01
11 NTU
NTU
99/99%
7.1
Output Rated
Service Flow
1.9 litre/minute
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Sunbeam is a registered trademark. Made in China. Due to minor
changes in design or otherwise, the product may differ from the
one shown in this leaflet. Approved by the appropriate Electrical
Regulatory Authorities. Backed by Sunbeam‘s 12 Month
Replacement Guarantee and National Service Network.
© Copyright. SUNBEAM CORPORATION LIMITED 2003.
(INCORPORATED IN N.S.W.) A.C.N. 000 006 771
Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd.
For more information or advice on this or any other
or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Australia 1800 025 059
New Zealand (09) 912 0747.
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Consumer Hotline
Australia
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New Zealand
(09) 912 0747
Consumer information:
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