Alkaline Plus Timer-Piece for Pitcher

The Alkaline Plus timer piece is for the Alkaline Plus PH Pitcher only.

With or Without Timer?

Actually the timer is not necessary to the function of the pitcher. All this little "timer" does is count the days. It calculates the filter expiration, based on the number of users you select. See the below for instructions on setting the timer up. If you place the timer piece in the refrigerator it may malfunction because of possible condensation. [We do not guarantee these timer pieces.] The pitcher will last many more years than the timer will, so for that reason alone we recommend that you purchase the pitcher without timer.

If you do want the timer, though, please choose that option. When you choose the "with timer" option we will send you the timer flip-top-piece as an extra piece in the product box. It will be up to you to replace the plain flip-top piece (that comes on the pitcher lid) with the timer flip-top-piece. See video for instructions.

Timer Piece Installation: The video shows how to replace or exchange the top flip-piece on the lid. You need to know this if you order a pitcher with timer. The timer piece comes in the box, and needs to be exchanged with the plain flip-piece to use it. 

Setting or Re-Setting the Timer

1. If there is a film covering the screen remove it so you can see better.
2. Push and hold the start button for 5 seconds and let go.
3. If you see the screen has an "X" over the filter icon then double-click the start button right away. This should give you a screen with a single face flashing on the left. 
4. If step 3 doesn't get rid of the "X", or you just get a blank screen, repeat step 2 and 3.
5. To change the number of faces, wait for the screen to show faces flashing, then do "Quick clicks" until you see the number of faces you want. [Each face represents numbers of gallons you expect to make each day.]
6. When the correct number of faces are flashing on the screen, then push/hold the start button for 5 seconds. It should now be set, and you should see the correct number of faces with a filter icon and no flashing.
7. Just leave it this way. Eventually the screen will go blank, but any time you want you can give a quick push to the start button to see the proper screen again.
8. There is no noise when the timer runs out. What happens is you give a quick push to the start button and will see a screen with an "X" over the filter. This means it's time to change the filter, after which you should go through the steps above to reprogram it.

At one gallon per day the filter should need changing in two months. You don't need to use the timer to know this. A calendar or mental note will do.

The timer is electronic and shouldn't get wet. It is not a guaranteed feature, and is there for convenience and/or decoration only, as it has no relation to the proper functioning of the filter. It's also not suggested to store the timer in the refrigerator. What could happen is that condensation could possibly form inside the timer and short out the electronics.