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EASY TO INSTALL 4-IN-1 TAPS FRANKE
FRANKE’S EASYTO-INSTALL ELECTRONIC INSTANT BOILING WATER TAPS OFFER EXTRA FUNCTIONALITY
Instant Boiling Water Taps continue to grow in demand due to the fact that they offer environmental benefits and convenience, consuming less energy in comparison to kettles and allow the consumer to undertake a multitude of tasks in the kitchen such as food preparation, blanching, getting things on the boil quickly or sterilising items instantly.
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While standard mechanical models are a highly popular choice, there is growing interest in electronic options like Franke’s Minerva Electronic 4-in-1 Instant Boiling Water Tap range, which offers additional functionality and user-friendliness at a comparable price, while being just as straightforward to install and maintain.
With just a simple touch of a button the Minerva Electronic 4-in-1 taps provides access to filtered 100°C boiling and filtered cold water. They feature pre-set, touchcontrol 30 and 60 second programmes that automatically dispense either the filtered cold or filtered boiling water, perfect for filling jugs, pans or cafetières without the need to stand over the tap. The 4-in-1 design also enables access to standard mains hot and cold water from a separate lever. When not in use, the taps remain in standby mode and are safe and easy to operate.
KBB installers will appreciate that Franke’s Minerva Electronic 4-in-1 taps can be easily installed in as little as 20 minutes, thanks to the innovative M-Box. Comprising of one compact box containing Franke Pro M filter, inlet combination, mixing valve set, gasket set and control box, the M-Box has the flexibility to be fitted horizontally or vertically depending on cupboard space and only requires two drill holes.
The tap hoses are different sizes and colour coded, fitting into matching holes in the box for a fool-proof job with few tools needed. What’s more, the box does not have to compete for cupboard space with the boiling water tank, as Minerva tanks fit neatly behind a standard 150mm plinth.
The integral Pro M filter is very easy for the consumer to access and change, therefore reducing the need for installers to make a return visit. It is however advisable that consumers carry out a simple MOT of their tap every six months, just as they would any other household appliances, to avoid any after sales interventions.
In terms of maintenance, four simple tasks will ensure their tap continues to run at peak performance. Changing the filter every six months will prevent limescale build-up in the boiler, while also improving water taste. It’s also advisable to freshen
Franke Minerva Mondial Electronic 4-in-1
up the filter cartridge’s plastic housing by giving it a wash inside and out with warm soapy water to keep it clean and bacteria-free.
To avoid limescale building up in the tap’s aerator, it should be soaked in a citric-acid-based descaling cleaner for 10 minutes to remove limescale deposits. Finally, to keep the tap’s finish looking as good as new, simply wipe it down with a mild detergent and microfibre cloth before rinsing with water and drying it off to prevent limescale residue.
Jeanette Ward, communications manager at Franke, says: “The boiling water tap market is increasing but two defining factors in getting them into more homes are the ease of installation and their ongoing maintenance once in situ, because installers will naturally favour a product that’s straightforward to install and doesn’t generate after sales interventions.
“Minerva Electronic 4-in-1 taps are very straightforward to install, which means installers can confidently and quickly move onto their next job. By highlighting to consumers the simple maintenance steps that should be done every six months, installers could save themselves a return trip to the household.”
