INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
Cuisinart®
Countertop Filtration System
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
WCH-950C
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 colour 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.
SaVe tHeSe
InStruCtIonS
for HouSeHoLd
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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.
Use of an adapter is not permitted
NOTE:
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 Sheet . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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!
10. Spigots
11. Brushed Stainless Steel Base
Durable stainless steel construction
complements any décor.
12. Drainage Plugs
(not shown)
Two removable white plastic plugs are
located on bottom of unit.
13. Replacement Water Filter
(Model GF-80C)
The Cuisinart water filter has an
optimum filter life of 3 to 4 months
or 80 gallons (302 L).
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PARTS AND FEATURES
1. 12-Week Filter Timer
Lets you know when to change your
water filter.
2. Cover
3. Unfiltered/Upper Water Tank
4. Filtered/Lower Water Tank
5. On/Off Power Button
6. Hot Water Button with
7. Room/Ambient Water Button
8. Cold Water Button
9. Temperature Indicator Lights
Filp-top lid for easy filling.
Press to power on. This will activate the
chilling and heating functions.
Child Lock
Press to dispense hot water.
Press to dispense room temperature
water.
Press to dispense chilled water.
Red/Blue LEDs light up when water has
reached hot/cold temperatures.
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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 to 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" (6 cm) of space
around the sides and rear of the unit for air
circulation.
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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 in bowl
in upright position.
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.
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 into the
upper water tank
and push firmly
into place.
7. Hold the upper water tank with the filter
in it under cold running tap water for 15
seconds to flush.
8. Let water drain from water tank.
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.
NOTE: Tank must be at least ½ full before
proceeding to Step #3.
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3. To allow internal hot and cold water tanks to
fill, place glass under spigot and press and
hold both Cold and Hot buttons until water
flows steadily (about 1 minute). NOTE: Until
air is fully displaced by water, water flow will
be a little erratic.
4. Close the lid.
5. Plug the unit into an electrical outlet. Press
the On/Off power switch on the control
panel to turn on. The blue light around the
power switch indicates the unit is on and
the cold and hot features are activated.
6. Dispense 16 ounces (475 ml) of room
temperature water to remove any unfiltered
water.
7. After about 15 minutes the red hot water
indicator will light up. After approximately 1
hour the blue cold water indicator will light
up signaling the water has chilled. Your
Cuisinart™ Countertop Filtration
System is now ready for use.
NOTE: On subsequent fill-ups, unit may take
up to 30 minutes to chill and 10 minutes to
heat.
Using the Filter Timer
It is important to change your water filter
regularly to enjoy the full benefits of good
tasting filtered water. The filter timer
automatically reminds you when your water
filter needs to be changed. It has
a life of 3 to 4 months, or 80 gallons (302 L).
Once the filter is in place and unit is
assembled, start the filter timer as follows:
1. On the cover, there is a filter timer that lets
you know when to replace the filter.
2. Tear off the slip that insulates the battery.
Peel off “Filtering” sticker from filter timer
screen.
3. Press and hold the Start button until the
word “Filtering” is displayed (approximately
3 seconds).
4. In 12 weeks, the word "REPLACE"
will appear. We recommend replacing the
filter with a new Cuisinart® Water Filter
within the following 2 weeks, depending on
usage. NOTE: Only the Cuisinart
Replacement Filter (see next page) can be
used with this unit.
5. Once you replace the filter, reset the timer
by pressing the Start button. NOTE: If you
do not replace the filter and press and hold
Start button for 3 seconds, the timer will
automatically shut off for power save and no
display will be shown. You can press and
hold Start button for 3 seconds anytime to
reset the timer if needed. If you press Start
button for more than 5 seconds the timer
will automatically shut off for power save.
TIPS AND HINTS
• Drinking 4 to 8 glasses of water each day is
healthy! Your countertop chiller makes it
easy.
• Regular use of clean, filtered water in your
automatic coffeemaker means less frequent
decalcification treatments.
• Use filtered water in your iron to reduce
mineral build-up.
• Treat your pets to clean, filtered water.
• Clean, filtered water makes tea and instant
soup or coffee taste better.
CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury
or electric shock, always unplug your
Cuisinart® Countertop Filtration
System from outlet before cleaning. Do not
immerse base in water or other liquid.
1. Turn the unit off and unplug it from outlet.
2. Remove the filter and place it in a bowl.
3. Lift upper water tank and let it drain into
lower tank, and set it aside. Then lift lower
tank off base and empty. Careful, a full tank
can be very heavy!
4. Clean the water tanks and the cover with
warm soapy water.
5. The base is not immersible. Simply wipe it
clean with a damp cloth.
6. Dry thoroughly when clean.
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STORING THE UNIT
1. Turn the unit off and unplug it from outlet.
2. Remove empty water tanks, filter and cover.
3. Allow hot water to cool, then bring base to sink.
4. Drain internal reservoir by tilting unit slightly and removing
the 2 white plastic drainage plugs. Plugs are tightly
inserted and must be gently, but firmly, worked to remove.
5. When water has completely drained, replace plugs, tanks,
filter and cover.
6. Your Cuisinart
Countertop Filtration System is ready to store.
Drainage
Plugs
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Unit:
WCH-950C 1 Cuisinart®
Countertop Filtration System
1 Cuisinart
System Capacity up to 3-4 months/ 80 gallons/ 302 liters
Maximum Temperature 194°F (90°C)
Minimum Temperature 44.6°F (7°C)
Rated Service Flow 10 gallons / 37.85 liters per day
(may vary according to water conditions)
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Water Filter
System Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI
Standard 53 for the reduction of Benzene, Cadmium, Copper,
Mercury, Tetrachloroethylene, Toluene, and Standard 42 for the
reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odour.
See Performance Data Sheet for specific test conditions and results.
Claims are calculated based on NSF accepted practice of average percent reduction. The
contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment device are not
necessarily in all users’ water. 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.
The Cuisinart® Countertop Filtration System processes approximately
80 gallons/ 302 liters. When the Cuisinart® Water Filter (GF-80C) exceeds filtering capacity,
replacement is essential for the product to perform as represented. Replacement filters may be
purchased at most retail outlets. The performance of the filter may vary based on local water
conditions.
Hot water should not be used with the Cuisinart® Water Filter (GF-80C) as it will affect the filter’s
performance.
Refer to the Operating Instructions and Cleaning and Care for general unit operation and
maintenance requirements. Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions; actual
performance may vary.
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PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET
PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET FOR MODELS WCH-850C AND WCH-950C
CONTAMINANT REMOVAL DATA IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual
water treatment needs. It is recommended that, before purchasing a water treatment unit, you
have your water supply tested to determine your actual water treatment needs.
Performance testing conducted by NSF International. These systems have been tested according
to NSF Standard 53 and 42 for reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of
the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than
or equal to the permissible limit for the water leaving the system, as specified in NSF Standard
53 and Standard 42.
Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions; actual performance may vary.
Removal Removal Actio n Level Hardness Temp Inlet
Max.
Premissible
Product Water
Concentration
(mg/L)
CaCO3
(ppm)
Testing
Compart.
(°C)
PH
Reduction
Requirement
Substance
Influent
Water Avg.
(ug/L)
Influent
Challenge
Concentration
(mg/L)
Filter
Effluent
Max.
(ug/L)
Percent
Reduction
(%)
NSF/ANSI Standard 42-Aesthetic Effects
Chlorine Taste and
Odour Reduction
2.0 2.0+/-10% N/A 97.5% N.A. N.A. 20 7.53 >50
NSF/ANSI Standard 53-Health Effects
Copper 3150 3.0+/-10% 870 85.0% 1.3 16 20 6.42 N/A
Copper 3100 3.0+/-10% 1000 85.4% 1.3 120 19 8.42 N/A
Mercury 6.2 0.006+/-10% 0.9 92.8% 0.002 22 19 6.45 N/A
Mercury 5.7 0.006+/-10% 1.2 89.9% 0.002 140 20 8.55 N/A
Cadmium 28.8 0.03+/-10% 2.2 96.6% 0.005 18 20 6.59 N/A
Cadmium 300 0.03+/-10% 4.0 92.5% 0.005 120 20 8.44 N/A
Benzene 15 0.015+/-10% 3.4 84.1% 0.005 130 20 7.58 N/A
Toluene 2900 3.0+/-10% 770 89.8% 1 320 20 7.54 N/A
Tetrachloroethylene 14 0.015+/-10% 3 92.5% 0.005 340 21 7.56 N/A
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WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty supersedes all previous warranties
on the Cuisinart® CleanWater
System. This warranty is available to consumers
only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart
CleanWater
TM
Countertop Filtration System that was
purchased at retail for personal, family or household
use. This warranty is not available to retailers or
other commercial purchasers or owners.
We warrant that your Cuisinart® CleanWater
Countertop Filtration System will be free of defects
in material or workmanship under normal home use
for three years from the date of original purchase.
For warranty purposes, we would like to suggest
that you register your product on-line at www.
cuisinart.ca to facilitate verification of the date of
original purchase. However, should you not wish
to register on-line we recommend the consumer
to maintain original receipt indicating proof of
purchase. 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.
When calling our Authorized Service Centre for in
warranty service please make reference to your
model number and the manufacturing date code.
This information can be found in the rating area
on the body or underneath the base of your unit.
The model number will follow the word Model:
WCH950C. The manufacturing date code is a 4
or 5 digit number sometimes followed by a letter.
Example, 70630K would designate year, month &
day (2007, June 30th).
TM
Countertop Filtration
TM
®
Your Cuisinart® CleanWater
TM
Countertop
Filtration System has been manufactured to strict
specifications and has been designed for use with
the Cuisinart® CleanWater
TM
Countertop Filtration
System authorized accessories and replacement
parts for your model.
These warranties expressly exclude any defects or
damages caused by accessories, replacement parts
or repair service other than those that have been
authorized by Cuisinart. These warranties exclude
all incidental or consequential damages.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART®
PRODUCT
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be
serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s
Authorized Service Centre, please remind the
servicer to call our Consumer Service Centre to
ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed,
the product serviced with the correct parts, and
to ensure that the product is still under warranty.
If your Countertop Filtration System should prove
to be defective within the warranty period, we will
repair it or, if we think it necessary, replace it. To
obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer
Service Centre toll-free at 1-800-472-7606 or write
to:
Cuisinart Canada
100 Conair Parkway
Woodbridge, ON. L4H 0L2
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
please also enclose $10.00 for shipping and
handling of the product. Please also be sure to
include a return address, description of the product
defect, product serial number, and any other
information pertinent to the product’s return. Please
pay by cheque 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.
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