Cuisinart WCH-850 User Manual

INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET

Cuisinart®
Countertop Filtration System

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

WCH-850

Important
SafeguardS

When using an electrical appliance, basic
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.

NOTE: The system and installation of this
product needs to comply with state and local
laws and regulations.

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

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InStruCtIonS

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SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS

For your protection, this
unit is equipped
with a 3-conductor cordset
that has a molded 3-prong
grounding-type plug, and
should be used in
combination with a properly
connected grounding-type
outlet as shown in figure A.
If a grounding-type outlet is
not available, an adapter,
shown in Figure B, may be
obtained so that a
2-slot wall outlet can be
used with a 3-prong plug.
As shown in Figure C, the
adapter must be grounded
by attaching its grounding
lug under the screw of the
outlet cover plate.

NOTE: Do not remove the grounding prong.
CAUTION: Before using an adapter, it must be

determined that the outlet
cover plate screw is properly grounded.
If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.
Never use an adapter unless you are sure it is
properly grounded.

NOTE: Use of an adapter is not
permitted in Canada.

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CONTENTS

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

Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . 2

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

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

Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Storing the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 6

Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

10. Brushed Stainless Steel Base

Durable stainless steel construction
complements any décor.

11. Drainage Plug (not shown)
One removable plastic plug is located
on bottom of unit.

12. Replacement Water Filter

(Model GF-80)

The Cuisinart water filter has an
optimum filter life of 3 to 4 months
or 80 gallons.

INTRODUCTION

Pour yourself a glass of fresh, clean, 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. Cover

Filp-top lid for easy filling.

3. Unfiltered/Upper Water Tank

4. Filtered/Lower Water Tank

5. On/Off Power Button

Press to power on. This will activate the
chilling function.

6. Cold Water Button

Press to dispense chilled water.

7. Temperature Indicator Light

Blue LED lights up when water has
reached cold temperature.

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8. Room/Ambient Water Button

Press to dispense room temperature
water.

9. Spigot

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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.

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