2.During initial setup allow approximately
3.To purge air from tanks, first place a glass under right spigot and press and hold COLD button until erratic water flow becomes steady (about
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.After about 15 minutes the red hot water indicator will light up. After approximately 1 hour 20 minutes, the blue cold water indicator will light up signaling the water has chilled. Press each button (HOT, ROOM and
COLD) to ensure all air has been purged from the unit. Your Cuisinart® 
Countertop Filtration System is now ready for use.
NOTE: On subsequent
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.
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.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® Water Filter (GF-
80) (see page 7) 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 to save power and no display will be shown. You can press and hold the Start button for 3 seconds at any time to reset the timer if needed. If you press the Start button for more than 5 seconds the timer will automatically shut off to save power.
REPLACING WATER FILTER
Follow “Installing the Water Filter” under Operating Instructions 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 clean, filtered water in your automatic coffeemaker means less frequent decalcification treatments.
•Use filtered water in your iron to reduce mineral
•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. 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.
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