Filling the Internal Tanks
NOTE: Lower tank must be completely full before proceeding.
1.Place a glass under the right 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, and then with the HOT button until all flow steadily.
NOTE: When filling hot and cold internal tanks, 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 to 4 months, or 80 gallons.
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 3 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 set up is completed, tanks are filled and water is flowing steadily, your unit is ready to use!
1.Close the lid and plug unit into outlet.
2.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 cooling and heating functions are activated.
3.After about 15 minutes the RED hot water indicator will light up, signaling hot water is ready to dispense. After about 1 hour and 20 minutes, the BLUE cold water indicator will light up, signaling water is chilled.
NOTE: On subsequent
4.Press and hold each button to ensure all air has been purged from the unit so water flow is steady.
REPLACING WATER FILTER
Follow “Installing the prepared 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.
•Keeping upper tank full helps increase filtering process as well as 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.
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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