Cuisinart WCH-1000, IB-8895A manual Replacing Water Filter, Tips and Hints, Cleaning and care

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

clean with a damp cloth.

6. Dry thoroughly when clean.