Cuisinart WCH-1500A User Manual

INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET

Cuisinart® Clean Water
Countertop Filtration System

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

WCH-15 00A

Important
SafeguardS

When using an electrical appliance, basic
safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following:

1. Use this appliance only as described in this
manual. Other uses not recommended may
cause fire, electric shock or personal injury.

2. This product is intended for household use
only.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse unit, plug or cord in water or spray
with liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use or
when moving from one location to another,
and before cleaning.

6. To disconnect the appliance, grip the plug
and pull it from the wall outlet. Never pull
by the cord.

7. Do not operate the appliance in the
presence of explosive and/or flammable
fumes.

8. Do not place the appliance or any of its
parts near an open flame, cooking or other
heating appliance.

9. Do not operate the appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, if the product
malfunctions, or if it is dropped or damaged
in any manner.

10. The use of attachments not recommended

by the manufacturer may be hazardous.

11. Place the unit on a dry level surface.

12. Do not operate if the housing is removed

or damaged.

13. A loose fit between the AC outlet

(receptacle) and plug may cause
overheating and a distortion of the plug.
Contact a qualified electrician to replace
loose or worn outlet.

14. This appliance is designed to be

freestanding only, and should not be
recessed or built in (fully recessed).

15. Locate the unit away from direct sunlight

and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator,
etc.). Direct sunlight will affect/alter the
outside color of the appliance.

16. Do not use with water that is
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown

quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Individuals requiring
water of specific microbiological purity
should consult their physician.

17. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

18. Children should be supervised to ensure
thatthey do not play with the appliance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock or personal injury, unplug or
disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before servicing.

SaVe tHeSe
InStruCtIonS

for HouSeHoLd uSe
onLY

2

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards.............. 2

Special Cord Set Instructions ....... 2

Introduction ..................... 3

Parts and Features ................ 3

Unpacking & Placement............ 4

Water Filter Setup ................ 4

Water Dispenser Setup ...........4-5

Operating Instructions ............. 5

Replacing Water Filter ............. 5

Tips and Hints ..................5-6

Cleaning and Care ................ 6

Troubleshooting .................6-7

Storing the Unit ..................8

Technical Specifications ...........8

Performance Data Sheet ........... 9

Warranty ....................... 10

INTRODUCTION

Pour yourself a glass of fresher, cleaner,
filtered water for a refreshing drink without
opening the refrigerator or a bottle.

Your

Countertop Filtration
System is Cuisinart at its most convenient.
Drink healthy!

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. 12-Week Filter Timer

Lets you know when to change your
water filter.

2 . C o v e r

Flip-top lid for easy filling.

3. Upper Water Tank

Holds approx. 2 litres of unfiltered water.

4. Lower Water Tank

Holds approx. 4 litres of filtered water.

5. On/Off Power Button

Press to power On. This will activate the
chilling and heating functions.

6. Hot Water Button with Child Lock

Push safety lock up, then press to dispense
ho t w ater.

7. Room Water Button

Press to dispense room temperature water.

8. Cold Water Button

Press to dispense chilled water.

9. Indicator Lights

Red/blue LEDs light up when water has
reached hot/cold temperatures. Green LED

lights up when unit is in "Energy Saver" mode
(hot water is Off).

10. Spigots

11. Brushed Stainless Steel Base

12. Internal Water Tanks (not shown)

Hot and cold tanks – approx. 2 litre total
capacity.

13. Energy Saver Switch (not shown)

Turn off your heater when hot water is not
needed to reduce the system's energy
usage by more than 50%.

14. Drainage Plugs (not shown)

Two removable plastic plugs are located
on bottom of unit.

15. Replacement Water Filter
(Model GF-80A)

The Cuisinart

®

water filter has an optimum

filter life of 3 months.

1

2

3

4

5

6
7
8

9
10

11

12

13

14

15

3

UNPACKING & PLACEMENT

1. Remove your Cuisinart®
Countertop Filtration System carefully from
the box.

2. Position the unit on a stable flat surface, close
to a main power outlet. Avoid direct sunlight
and keep out of the reach of children.

3. Allow at least 10cm of space around the sides
and rear of the unit for proper air circulation.

4. Remove filter from upper tank and carefully
follow the SETUP instructions below. You will
need a large bowl, a pitcher (or another type
of container), and a glass.

NOTE: Do not plug in unit until ALL steps of
SETUP are complete.

WATER FILTER SETUP

NOTE: For optimum filtering and flow rates,

the water filter must be prepared and installed
exactly as follows:

Preparing the Water Filter

1. Remove the filter from its packaging.

NOTE: The filter may contain a small amount
of loose carbon dust. It may also appear moist,
have a faint smell of plastic or a slight yellowish
tint – these are all normal. DO NOT wash filter
with soap or water.

2. Place water filter in empty
bowl sideways (see
image). Pressing it firmly
to the bottom of the bowl,
and being careful not to
pour water directly onto the filter, slowly
add enough cold water to fully submerge
and cover the filter by at least 1 inch. (You
should see bubbles escaping the filter.)

3. Continue to hold filter under water for at
least 30 seconds.

4. Release the filter and let it
soak at least 15 minutes.
NOTE: While soaking, the
filter should be partially
submerged and may tilt to one side.

Installing the Prepared Water Filter

1. While the filter is soaking, remove the lid,
upper water tank and lower water tank.

2. Remove the filter timer from the lid by flipping
the lid over and pressing on the plastic tab.

4

3. Wash both tanks and plastic lid in mild, soapy
water, and rinse. Replace the filter timer.

4. Lift the filter from the bowl and allow water to
drain.

NOTE: The filter's loose carbon dust may
slightly darken water while soaking.

5. With the Cuisinart
water filter into the upper water tank and push
firmly into place.

6. Place the upper tank on a
pitcher (or another type of
container) and fill with cold
tap water. Allow to drain for
5 minutes to flush out any
remaining carbon dust, then
pour out remaining water.

®

logo facing up, insert the

WATER DISPENSER
SETUP

NOTE: Use only cold tap

water to fill the unit.

Filling the Upper and Lower Tanks

1. Place the upper tank onto the lower tank and
cover with the lid.

2. Place assembled tanks on base. NOTE: The
vertical groove on the upper tank must face
the back of the unit.

Lid

Upper

water tank

Lower

water tank

3. Carefully lift the flip top lid and add cold
water to the FILL line. NOTE: This is a gravity
fill system. To increase the filtering flow rate,
continue adding water to the FILL line of the
upper tank until tanks are completely full.

4. During the initial setup, allow 30–40 minutes
for water to filter into and completely fill upper
and lower tanks.

Filling the Internal Tanks