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Compact Sparkling Beverage Maker
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using your Compact Sparkling
Beverage Maker – Powered by
SodaSparkle™, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the
following:
Use only Cuisinart Single-Use
Recyclable Carbon Dioxide (CO
Chargers. Other chargers may cause
the machine to malfunction and could
result in injury. Use of CO
not meet FDA beverage grade
standards may cause illness.
1. Read instructions thoroughly
before use.
2. Always properly disassemble the unit
when not in use, before putting on or
removing parts and before cleaning.
3. Please supervise closely when in use
near children. Do not let children
operate beverage maker.
4. If the Compact Sparkling Beverage
Maker has any damage or
malfunctions, DO NOT OPERATE.
Contact our Customer Service Center
to return for an examination, repair or
adjustment. Use only Cuisinart
single-use, recyclable 8-gram CO
chargers – Powered by
SodaSparkle™.
5. Using accessory attachments not
sold or recommended by Cuisinart
can cause the unit to malfunction or
cause injury.
6. Do not allow the unit or its contents
to come into contact with any hot
surfaces, including stove, or to hang
over table edge or counter. Do not
store in a vehicle.
7. Before operating, always make sure
the Compact Sparkling Beverage
Maker is properly positioned and
securely in place. Use only as
intended while the unit is in operation.
8. After each use, be sure the unit is no
longer under pressure before
disassembling.
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9. Do not put finger or other objects into
the Sparkling Beverage Maker while
it is in operation.
10. Do not use the appliance for anything
other than the intended purpose, as
outlined in the instruction booklet.
11. Operate the unit only when the
bottle is filled with chilled water
to the indicated fill line.
12. Do not attempt to carbonate when
bottle is empty.
13. Never overfill the bottle.
14. Do not under any circumstances try
to carbonate hot water, as the bottle
may burst.
15. Do not use excessive force while
handling or operating the unit, as this
can damage components.
16. Any flavors or fruit juice must be
added after carbonation. Remember
to thoroughly clean and rinse the
bottle after use if any flavors, syrups
or juices are added to the bottle after
carbonation.
17. Ensure that the carbonator head is
screwed straight down onto the bottle
to avoid cross-threading. Do not use
the system if the carbonator head is
not screwed down straight on the
bottle.
18. When operating the system, always
ensure the charger chamber is
screwed down straight on the
carbonator head to avoid crossthreading and do not use the product
if the charger chamber is not straight
on the carbonator head.
19. Ensure that the bottle is on a flat
surface when operating the system.
Do not lean over the bottle while
screwing down the carbonator head.
20. Remove the charger chamber and
carbonator head only after the CO
charger has completely finished
discharging. You should wait at least
30 seconds before attempting to
remove.
21. Do not invert the charger chamber
or carbonator head unless fully
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discharged.
22. Do not re-carbonate water that has
already been carbonated.
23. Hand-wash components in warm
(never hot) soapy water only. Never
wash any of the components in the
dishwasher.
24. Keep the bottle away from direct
sunlight or direct heat and do not
expose the bottle to temperatures
below freezing.
25. Protect the CO
sunlight or any heat source above
122°F (50°C).
26. Replace the bottle if scratched,
deformed, discolored or otherwise
damaged. Do not use the beverage
bottle past its “use before” date.
27. Dropping any component of the
system can result in damage and the
unit should not be used again until
checked by a Cuisinart authorized
service agent or representative.
28. Never dispose of the CO
while still full.
29. Compressed CO
to fly off with dangerous force.
30. Read entire CO
using. Failure to read and heed
warnings can result in malfunction
resulting in property damage, serious
injury or illness from non-beverage
grade CO
31. Improper use, storage or disposal of
32. Compressed gas can cause frostbite
33. Do not breathe in CO
34. Any alteration or modification of the
35. In the event of physical injury, seek
36. Use potable water only.
chargers may cause property
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damage or serious personal injury.
when released.
can cause increased heart rate and
may cause rapid suffocation.
product invalidates the warranty.
appropriate medical attention
immediately.
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY
No user serviceable parts are inside.
Do not attempt to service, modify or
repair this product. Doing so will void
the warranty and could result in
property damage, illness, or
serious injury.
RECYCLABLE
CO2 CARTRIDGE
PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
Read instructions and warnings on the
recyclable CO
valve from cartridge may cause injury.
Do not tamper with cartridge valve from
cartridge. Compressed CO
cartridge or valve to fly off with
dangerous force. if valve is not tightly
attached to the cartridge, do not use
cartridge and contact Cuisinart.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards .......................... 2
Parts and Features ................................ 4
Before First Use ................................... 4
Operating Instructions .......................... 5
Cleaning and Maintenance .................. 6
Troubleshooting ................................... 7
Warranty ............................................... 8
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PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Charger chamber with
toggle-closing safety window
Designed to directly carbonate
pre-chilled water using Cuisinart
Single-Use Recyclable CO
Chargers – Powered by
SodaSparkle™
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2. Carbonator head
Uniquely patented to automatically
maintain optimal residual pressure
in the bottle after carbonation to
keep the contents from going flat.
3. Reusable 1-liter BPA-free
beverage bottle
4. 5 Disposable CO
a. Each 8-gram CO
carbonates 1 liter of
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cold water
b. Not refillable, but 100%
recyclable and they
never expire
5. Flavor packets: 10-pack
a. Each flavor packet
flavors 1 8oz. glass of
carbonated water
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Remove all packaging materials and
any promotional labels or stickers
from your Compact Sparkling
Beverage Maker. Be sure all parts
(listed in Parts and Features) of your
new drink maker have been included
before discarding any packaging
materials.
• You may want to keep the box
and packing materials to use at a
later date.
• Before using your Cuisinart Sparkling
Beverage Maker for the first time,
remove any dust from shipping by
wiping the unit with a damp cloth.
• Thoroughly clean 1-liter beverage
bottle, carbonator head and charger
chamber in warm soapy water
(maximum temperature 122°F/50°C).
Use only regular dish soap for
washing; never use any abrasive
materials or scourers. Never wash
any components in the dishwasher.
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill the beverage bottle with chilled
water up to the indicated “WATER
FILL LINE."
2. Insert the carbonator head into the
bottle and screw down firmly until it
is tightly fitted to the bottle (fig. a).
3. Use the toggle to make sure the
safety window is fully open on the
charger chamber.
4. Insert a disposable CO
the open window of the charger
chamber, narrow end facing down
(fig. b), and ensure the charger is
inserted firmly in place by gently
pushing the disposable CO
back until you hear a click.
NOTE: Only use Cuisinart
CO2 Chargers powered by
Soda Sparkle.
5. Place the correctly filled beverage
bottle with attached carbonator
head in an upright and stable
position on a clean, flat surface.
Lower the charger chamber down
onto the carbonator head to engage
the activating thread (fig. c). Screw
the charger chamber clockwise onto
the carbonator head. The safety
window will automatically close and
lock prior to piercing the CO
charger.
6. Continue to firmly turn the charger
chamber clockwise until you can not
tighten anymore and the CO
charger is pierced. You will see the
CO
release into the bottle and hear
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a hissing sound and small
associated release of excess CO
through the carbonator head safety
release valve – a normal part of the
carbonation process.
NOTE: Wait at least 30 seconds
for full carbonation to take place.
7. Slowly unscrew and remove the
charger chamber from the
carbonator head. Slide the safety
charger into
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charger
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fig. a
fig. c
fig. e
window open using the slider button
and eject the used CO
through the window by pushing your
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index finger through the hole
provided.
8. Shake the bottle thoroughly for
5 seconds (fig. d) to complete the
carbonation process.
9. Slowly unscrew the carbonator head
and remove, then enjoy your
sparkling water.
NOTE: Once opened, use only the
standard bottle cap to reseal the
bottle. The sparkling nozzle cap
should be used only when
carbonating.
If you would like, you can add a
natural flavor stick to your glass of
sparkling water for a refreshing,
flavored soda (fig. e).
NOTE: Never pour in flavor
before carbonating.
10. The supplied bottle cap will maintain
a residual pressure and can be
placed on the bottle to keep the
contents from going flat (fig. f).
For Best Results
• Use only chilled water for carbonation.
• Always fill bottle to maximum fill
fig. b
fig. d
fig. f
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indicator line, never overfill.
Caution
• Never freeze the bottle or its contents.
• Do not double-carbonate. Carbonate
only once.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Hand-wash the 1-liter beverage bottle,
carbonator head and charger chamber
in warm, soapy water (maximum
temperature: 122°F/50°C). Use any
liquid dishwashing detergent. DO NOT
use any product containing ammonia or
scouring powders, as these could dull,
scratch or mar the unit and its contents.
Never wash any components in the
dishwasher.
Maintaining your charger chamber
and carbonator head
• Store the system components in a
clean, dry place.
• If the system has not been used for an
extended period of time, rinse all
components with warm water prior to
use.
Maintaining your beverage bottle
• The beverage bottle, designed for
your Compact Sparkling Beverage
Maker, is uniquely threaded to fit only
this unit. Use only the Cuisinart
beverage bottles specified for use
with the Compact Sparkling Beverage
Maker – Powered by SodaSparkle™.
The attempted use of other beverage
bottles will damage your product.
• Always check your beverage bottle
and cap before each use. If you
discover that the bottle or cap has
any defects, such as a distorted
shape, scratches or cuts, or is
generally worn down, stop using the
defective item and replace it.
• The beverage bottle and cap are not
dishwasher safe (hand-wash only).
• Do not store near a heat source.
Exposure to heat will likely damage
your beverage bottle. Do not
microwave.
• Each beverage bottle has an
expiration date. Be sure to discontinue
use and replace the bottle once the
expiration date is reached.
• Always clean the beverage bottle
immediately after each use. Wash the
bottle with warm water and any liquid
dishwasher detergent; rinse
thoroughly.
• Carbonate cold water only.
• Never store bottle in the freezer.
Maintaining your disposable CO
chargers
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• The Cuisinart Single-Use Recyclable
CO
Chargers – Powered by
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SodaSparkle™ are designed
specifically for the Cuisinart Compact
Sparkling Beverage Maker. These
chargers are uniquely made to fit our
system and are the only chargers that
should be used when carbonating
water with your Compact Sparkling
Beverage Maker System.
• Please follow all safety instructions.
• Never tamper with the CO
Doing so could result in severe injury.
chargers.
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• Store only in a cool place that is not
subject to frequent temperature
changes or high temperatures. If
subjected to heat, the pressure inside
the charger will rise.
• Exercise caution when handling the
used CO
charger, as it may be cold.
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• Do not transport your Compact
Sparkling Beverage Maker while the
CO
charger is in the unit.
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• Do not expose to direct sunlight or
temperatures in excess of 122°F
(50°C).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution
The CO
has not been pierced
charger
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Water escapes
while carbonating
The water does
not carbonate or
hardly carbonates
• A genuine Cuisinart Single-Use Recyclable CO
– Powered by SodaSparkle™ has not been used.
• The CO
until a click is heard, or has been loaded at an angle.
charger has not been pressed rmly into place
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Charger
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• The carbonator head has not been screwed rmly onto
the bottle.
• The charger chamber has not been screwed rmly
down onto the carbonator head.
• The piercing unit inside the carbonator head has been
damaged (in this case please send the complete unit in
for service to an authorized Cuisinart service agent).
• The beverage bottle has been lled above the “Water
Fill Line” indicator.
• The carbonator head has not been screwed on tightly.
• The carbonator head has been unscrewed before
carbonation is complete.
• The unit has been held at an angle while carbonating.
• More than one CO
the same bottle contents (double-carbonating).
charger has been used to carbonate
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• The charger chamber and carbonator head have been
unscrewed too soon.
• No CO
• A used (empty) CO
charger has been inserted into the charger
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chamber.
charger has been used. An empty
CO2 charger will have a hole at the tip where it was
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pierced.
• The water used for carbonation was not cold enough.
• The unit has been used repeatedly in a very short
period of time. Rinse the carbonator head in warm
water for 30 seconds and reuse.
It is difficult or
impossible to insert
or remove the
CO
charger
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• The CO
Cuisinart Single-Use Recyclable CO2 Chargers –
charger may be incompatible. Use only
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Powered by SodaSparkle™.
• The safety window is not fully open. Use the toggle to
open the safety window completely.
• The charger chamber is still screwed down onto the
carbonator head. Unscrew and remove completely to
enable insertion or ejection of the CO
charger.
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WARRANTY
Limited Three-Year Warranty
This warranty is available to consumers only.
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart
Compact Sparkling Beverage Maker –
Powered by SodaSparkle™ that was
purchased at retail for personal, family or
household use. Except as otherwise
required under applicable law, this warranty
is not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners. We
warrant that your Cuisinart Compact
Sparkling Beverage Maker – Powered by
SodaSparkle™ will be free of defects in
materials and workmanship under normal
home use for 3 years from the date of
original purchase. We recommend that you
visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a
fast, efficient way to complete your product
registration. However, product registration
does not eliminate the need for the consumer
to maintain the original proof of purchase in
order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the
event that you do not have proof of purchase
date, the purchase date for purposes of this
warranty will be the date of manufacture.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law provides that for In-Warranty
Service, California residents have the option
of returning a nonconforming product (A) to
the store where it was purchased or (B) to
another retail store that sells Cuisinart
products of the same type. The retail store
shall then, according to its preference, repair
the product, refer the consumer to an
independent repair facility, replace the
product, or refund the purchase price less
the amount directly attributable to the
consumer’s prior usage of the product. If
neither of the above two options results in
the appropriate relief to the consumer, the
consumer may then take the product to an
independent repair facility, if service or repair
can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart
and not the consumer will be responsible for
the reasonable cost of such service, repair,
replacement, or refund for nonconforming
products under warranty. California residents
may also, according to their preference,
return nonconforming products directly to
Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary,
replacement by calling our Consumer Service
Center toll-free at 800-726-0190. Cuisinart
will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for
such nonconforming products under
warranty.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART
If your Cuisinart Compact Sparkling
Beverage Maker – Powered by
SodaSparkle™ should prove to be defective
within the warranty period, we will repair or, if
we think necessary, replace it. To obtain
warranty service, please call our Customer
Service Center toll-free at 1-800- 726-0190
or write to: Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen
Harbor Blvd.Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate
the speed and accuracy of your return,
enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling.
(California residents need only supply a proof
of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190
for shipping instructions.) Please be sure to
include your return address, description of
the product’s defect, product serial number,
and any other information pertinent to the
return. Please pay by check or money order.
NOTE: For added protection and secure
handling of any Cuisinart product that is
being returned, we recommend you use a
traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart
cannot be held responsible for in-transit
damage or for packages that are not
delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged
products are not covered under warranty.
Your Cuisinart Compact Sparkling Beverage
Maker – Powered by SodaSparkle™ has
been manufactured to the strictest
specifications and has been designed for use
authorized accessories and replacement
parts. This warranty does not cover any
damage caused by accident, misuse,
shipment or other than ordinary household
use. This warranty excludes all incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of these
damages, so these exclusions may not apply
to you. You may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state. Important: If
the nonconforming product is to be serviced
by someone other than Cuisinart’s
Authorized Service Center, please remind the
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center
at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the
problem is properly diagnosed, the product
is serviced with the correct parts, and to
ensure that the product is still under
warranty.
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