Cuisinart WCH-1000 WCH-1000 Manual - Page 5

Filling the Internal Tank NOTE: Upper and Upper lower tanks must be Tank completely full before proceeding. Lower Tank 1. Place a glass under the spigot and press and continue to hold the COLD button until water flow becomes steady (may take up to 3 minutes). 2. Repeat process with ROOM button until both flow steadily. NOTE: When filling the cold internal tank, the water level in the lower tank will drop and you will hear the filling process taking place. Setting the Filter Timer The filter timer, located on the lid of the unit, lets you know when to change your water filter. Each filter will last for 3 months. 1. Once unit is set up and all water tanks are full, peel off the Filtering sticker from the filter timer screen. 2. Press and hold the Start button until Filtering is displayed (approx. 3 seconds). 3. In 12 weeks, the word REPLACE will appear. For best results, we recommend inserting a new Cuisinart® Water Filter immediately. 4. You may turn off the timer and display by pressing the Start button for 5 seconds. Once you replace the filter, reset the timer by pressing the Start button for 3 seconds. NOTE: You may reset the timer at any time by pressing and holding the Start button for 3 seconds. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Once setup is complete, tanks are filled and water is flowing steadily, your unit is ready to use! 1. Close the lid and plug unit into outlet to activate the cooling function. 2. After about 1 hour and 20 minutes, the BLUE cold water indicator will light up, signaling water is chilled. NOTE: On subsequent fill-ups, unit should take less than 30 minutes to chill. 3. Press and hold each button to ensure all air has been purged from the unit so water flow is steady. Replacing Water Filter Replacement filters may be purchased at most retail outlets or www.cuisinart.com. To replace your filter, follow "Water Filter Setup" on page 4. TIPS AND HINTS • Drinking 4 to 8 glasses of water each day is healthy! Your countertop chiller makes it easy. • Regular use of cleaner, 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 cleaner, filtered water. • Cleaner, filtered water makes tea and instant soup or coffee taste better. • Keeping the upper tank full helps increase the filtering process as well as the flow rate of water from spigots. • Proper setup of the filter (as instructed on page 4) will maximize the reduction of contaminants and optimize taste of water. • Conserve energy by unplugging your unit when only room temperature filtered water is needed. • You may notice some condensation and water droplets on the lid and tanks of your unit. This is normal due to the cooling system. 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. Unplug the unit 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. NOTE: Remove filter timer before washing lid. Filter timer is not immersible. 5. The base is not immersible. Simply wipe it clean with a damp cloth. 6. Dry thoroughly when clean.