Using an activated charcoal water filter as a KitchenAid filter replacement when brewing your beverage is not only for your machine, it 's better for you ! . These KitchenAid water filters both impurities in the water as well as off-flavors such as as chlorine, creating a far more gratifying beverage. When replaced as recommended -LRB- every 60 days or 60 tank refills -RRB-, this set will you up to 2 years ! . These are the highest quality on the market and will not let you down ! . Easy ! . Simply :. filter for 15 minutes in water 2. filter under running gelid tap water for 30 seconds 3. KitchenAid filter into your machine as seen in preceding pictures. . . your drink ! . to replace filter after 60 days or 60 tank refills for best results ! . This set of 12 activated charcoal filters created for KitchenAid coffee brewers will the following KitchenAid models : KCM5WFP, KCM511, KCM514, KCM515, and KCM534 .