Cuisinart WCH-850 - Manual (Page 4)


BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using your Cuisinart ®
Countertop Filtration System for the first time,
it is recommended that the unit be flushed
through with fresh water. Please be sure you
read the following instructions before flushing
your water dispenser.
NOTE: Do NOT plug the unit in or install the
filter yet.
1. Remove your Cuisinart
®
Countertop Filtration System carefully
from the box. You may wish to store the
packaging for future use.
2. Position the unit on a stable flat surface,
close to a main power outlet, not in direct
sunlight and out of the reach of children.
3. Make sure that there is sufficient space
around the water dispenser to allow the
heat extracted during the chilling process
to dissipate. Allow at least 3" of space
around the sides and rear of the unit for air
circulation.
4. Lift the lid and, using a suitable jug, pour
1 gallon of tap water into the tank. While
pouring the water, place a glass under the
spigot and press the Room button to drain
the water.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the Water Filter
1. Remove the water filter from its packaging (it
is normal for the filter to appear moist during
storage). DO NOT WASH FILTER ELEMENT
WITH SOAP AND WATER.
2. Place water filter into bowl
in upright position with
Cuisinart logo facing up.
3. Add enough cold water to
ensure that filter is fully
submerged when pushed
down. Hold filter upright,
under water, and gently
agitate it for 1 or 2
minutes or until you stop
seeing bubbles rising to
surface. Continue to soak
filter for at least 15 minutes.
NOTE: Filter may not completely sink to
the bottom.
4. While the filter is soaking, remove the
unfiltered/upper water tank and filtered/
lower water tank. Wash both tanks and
plastic lid in mild, soapy water, and rinse.
NOTE: Remove filter timer before washing
lid. Filter timer not immersible.
5. When filter is thoroughly soaked, lift it from
bowl and allow water to drain. NOTE: The
filter contains a small amount of loose
carbon dust, which may make water
appear dark during soaking – once the
preparation process is complete, dust will
be rinsed out of filter.
6. Insert the water filter (in
upright position with
Cuisinart logo facing
up) into the upper
water tank and push
firmly into place.
7. Hold the water tank
with the filter in it under cold running tap
water for 15 seconds to flush.
8. Let water drain from upper water tank
into sink.
9. Fit the unfiltered/upper water tank onto the
filtered/lower water tank and place cover
on top. NOTE: The indent on the upper
water tank must face to the back of unit
when in place.
10. Place the reassembled tanks on the base.
Setting Up Your Cuisinart ®
Countertop Filtration System
1. Lift the flip top lid, and using a clean pitcher,
pour cold tap water into the unfiltered/
upper water tank until full.
NOTE: Only cold tap water is to be poured
into the unit.
2. Allow approximately 15 minutes for water to
filter into the filtered/lower water tank.