BRITA Marella XL 3,5 L Maxtra PRO (blue) filtering jug

"Marella" water filter jug, BRITA brand, consisting of:

- transparent plastic carafe, total capacity 3.5 l, filtered water capacity 2 l;
- special funnel for filter, made of BPA-free plastic (Bisphenol A);
- filter cartridge, MAXTRA PRO type, with which you can filter about 150 l of tap water;
- plastic cover, with Memo type indicator for changing the filter cartridge.

Why BRITA filter jugs?

These innovative filter jugs are a practical, convenient and environmentally friendly way to keep you permanently hydrated without having to constantly carry classic bottles of bottled water. Unlike non-environmentally friendly plastic bottles and that are difficult to degrade, BRITA jugs are used for a long time, requiring only a simple replacement of the filter cartridges.

The carafe and funnel can be washed in the dishwasher except for the cover which will be cleaned by hand.

Cartridge change indicator

The Marella filter jug is provided with a warning system for changing the Memo type cartridge, placed on the cover. This indicator easy to watch and set is an AUTOMATIC one. 
How does it work? The indicator monitors water filtration process and displays the remaining operating time of the MAXTRA PRO cartridge. After inserting the MAXTRA PRO cartridge, press and hold the START button for a few seconds, until the 4 lines are displayed on the screen and will flash alternately twice. Each line represents one of the four weeks in which the MAXTRA PRO cartridge can be used with maximum performance. During the use of the MAXTRA PRO filter cartridge every week, one line will disappear from the display, indicating the remaining service life.

MAXTRA PRO filter cartridge replacement

For a consumption of 2 l of water per person per day and to obtain optimal results every time, we recommend replacing the MAXTRA PRO cartridge every 4 weeks or 150 l of filtered water. After the recommended time has expired, remove the filter jug lid, carefully remove the funnel, then, holding firmly the cartridge on either side, pull it up.
The new ergonomic shape of the MAXTRA PRO cartridges allows easy removal and replacement.

MAXTRA PRO technology

The jug is fitted with the BRITA MAXTRA PRO filter cartridge, an improved version of the previous MAXTRA versions.
The innovative "MicroFlow" filtration technology of MAXTRA PRO cartridges with which BRITA filter jugs are provided, always ensures optimal results, their performance being the result of 5 years of research in BRITA laboratories in Germany. The taste of tea and coffee, whether hot or cold, will be visibly improved once the water used for them has been filtered with MAXTRA PRO. Using filtered water, limescale will no longer build up on the appliances and their service life will be prolonged.

MAXTRA PRO provides an economical alternative and not at all harmful for environment, to tap water consumption, the cartridges being 100% recyclable.

Compared to previous versions of BRITA cartridges, MAXTRA PRO has a 4 times more efficient final filter sieve compared to the MAXTRA+ filter. The tap water will first be passed through a super-fine sieve for initial purification, first retaining coarse particles from old pipes, and finally filtered again through an additional high-performance filter sieve.

The formula of "Micro Carbon" activated carbon particles removes more efficiently and faster, the organic impurities that impair water taste and odor. At the same time, the powerful ion exchange beads reduce the level of limescale and metals such as copper and lead. The viable results of BRITA jugs and the impeccable taste of filtered water are mainly due to these particles.

Activated carbon, obtained from coconut shell, present in a compact form, can filter more water more efficiently. The micro-pores of the carbon particles trap unwanted substances, even in the fight against pesticides.

*BRITA filters were designed to be used only for filter tap water (note: if water is checked regularly and has been declared drinkable) or for filter water that comes from private suppliers and has been declared drinkable.

Proof of MAXTRA PRO cartridge efficiency?

The entire filtration process and the quality of BRITA products are tested both in their own laboratories and by organizations such as the famous TÜV SÜD, which has certified that BRITA products comply with European standards in the food industry.

The use of MAXTRA cartridges is recommended even by the British Tea Academy, as it is proven that the flavor of tea and coffee prepared with water filtered with MAXTRA is intensified.