Cuisinart WCH-1500 Countertop Filtration System User Manual

Cuisinart WCH-1500 Countertop Filtration System User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 the 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.

INTRODUCTION

Pour yourself a glass of fresher, cleaner, 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!

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. 12-Week Filter Timer Lets you know when to change your water filter.
2. Cover the Flip-top lid for easy filling.
3. Upper Water Tank Holds approx. ½ gallon of unfiltered water.
4. Lower Water Tank Holds approx. 1 gallon of filtered water.
5. On/Off Power Button Press to power On. This will activate the chilling and heating functions.
6. Hot Water Button with Child Lock Push safety lock up, then press to dispense hot water.
7. Room Water Button Press to dispense room temperature water.
8. Cold Water Button Press to dispense chilled water.
9. Indicator Lights Red/blue LEDs light up when water has reached hot/cold temperatures. Green LED lights up when the unit is in Energy Saver mode (hot water is off).
10. Spigots
11. Brushed Stainless Steel Base
12. Internal Water Tanks (not shown) Hot and cold tanks – approx. ½ gallon total capacity.
13. Energy Saver Switch (not shown) Turn off your heater when hot water is not needed to reduce the system’s energy usage by more than 50%.
14. Drainage Plugs (not shown) Two removable plastic plugs are located at the bottom of the unit.
15. Replacement Water Filter (Model GF-80) The Cuisinart® water filter has an optimum filter life of 3 months.

UNPACKING & PLACEMENT

1. Remove your Cuisinart® ® Countertop Filtration System carefully from the box.
2. 2. Position the unit on a stable flat surface, close to a main power outlet. Avoid direct sunlight and keep out of the reach of children.
3. Allow at least 3 inches of space around the sides and rear of the unit for proper air circulation.
4. Remove the filter from the upper tank and carefully follow the SETUP instructions below. You will need a large bowl, a pitcher (or another type of container), and a glass.

WATER DISPENSER SETUP

Filling the Upper and Lower Tanks

1. Place the upper tank onto the lower tank and cover it with the lid.
   
2. Place assembled tanks on the base. NOTE: The vertical groove on the upper tank must face the back of the unit.
3. Carefully lift the flip-top lid and add cold water to the FILL line. NOTE: This is a gravity-fill system. To increase the filtering flow rate, continue adding water to the FILL line of the upper tank until the tanks are completely full.
4. During the initial setup, allow 30–40 minutes for the water to filter into and completely fill the upper and lower tanks.

Filling the Internal Tanks

NOTE: Upper and lower tanks must be completely full before proceeding.

1. Place a glass under the right spigot and press and continue to hold the COLD button until the water flow becomes steady (may take up to 3 minutes).
2. Repeat the process with the ROOM button, and then with the HOT button until all flow steadily.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Once setup is completed, tanks are filled and water is flowing steadily, your unit is ready to use!

1. Close the lid and plug the unit into the 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.
4. NOTE: Energy Saver switch must be in the Off position for water to heat.
5. After about 1 hour and 20 minutes, the BLUE cold water indicator will light up, signaling water is chilled.

Initiating Energy Saver Mode

You can turn off the heater used to heat the water in the hot tank to reduce the system’s energy usage by more than 50%. While in Energy Saver mode, you can still dispense water from your hot tank; however, it will not be heated. NOTE: We recommend you power your unit off when only room-temperature filtered water is needed.

1. Put the Energy Saver switch in its On position.
2. The green LED will light up, indicating your unit is in Energy Saver mode.
3. Because your unit is in Energy Saver mode and your hot water heater is disabled, the red LED hot water indicator light will turn off when the temperature of the hot water decreases (this can take up to 2 hours).
4. To resume your hot water, simply put the Energy Saver switch in its Off position. After about 15 minutes, the red LED hot water indicator will light up, signaling hot water is ready to dispense.

NOTE: If your unit has been in Energy Saver mode for longer than a week, we recommend you flush out your hot water tank by dispensing and disposing of a full glass of water from the left spigot before enjoying your first glass of hot water.

TIPS AND HINTS

• 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 the taste of water.
• You may notice some condensation and water droplets on the lid and tanks of your unit. This is normal due to the heating and cooling system.

CLEANING AND CARE

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, always unplug your Cuisinart® ® Countertop Filtration System from the outlet before draining and cleaning. NEVER immerse the base in water or other liquid.

STANDARD CLEANING:

1. Turn the unit off and unplug it from the outlet.
2. Remove the filter and place it in a bowl.
3. Lift the upper water tank, let it drain into the lower tank, and set it aside. Then lift the lower tank off base and empty it. Be careful, a full tank can be very heavy!
4. Clean the water tanks and cover them with warm soapy water. NOTE: Remove the filter timer before washing the lid. The filter timer is not immersible.
5. The base is not immersible. Simply wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
6. Dry thoroughly when clean.

SEMI-ANNUAL CLEANING:
We recommend you clean your unit twice a year to boost its operation and performance and to remove any calcium scale residue from the heating and cooling elements. This cleaning process takes about 45 minutes. If you are going to replace or recondition the filter, we suggest you set it up while cleaning the unit to save time.

TROUBLESHOOTING

STORING THE UNIT

1. Turn the unit off and unplug it from the outlet.
2. Remove empty water tanks, filter, and cover.
3. Allow hot water to cool, then bring the base to sink.
4. Drain the internal reservoir by tilting the unit slightly and removing the 2 plastic drainage plugs from the bottom of the unit. Plugs are tightly inserted and must be gently, but firmly, worked to remove.
5. When water has completely drained, replace plugs, tanks, filters, and covers.
6. Your Cuisinart® ® Countertop Filtration System is ready to store.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Unit: WCH-1500 1 Cuisinart® ® Countertop Filtration System 1 Cuisinart® Water Filter
• System Capacity up to 3 months/ 48 gallons/ 181 liters
• Maximum Input Temperature 104°F (40°C)
• Minimum Input Temperature 34°F (1°C)
• Maximum Output Temperature 194°F (90°C)
• Minimum Output Temperature 44°F (7°C)
• Rated Service Flow 6 gallons / 22.7 liters per day (may vary according to water conditions)
• Electrical Requirements AC~120V 60Hz 3.7A 450W

PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET

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 WQA. These systems have been tested according to NSF/ ANSI Standards 53 and 42 for the 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/ANSI Standard 53 and Standard 42.

WARRANTY Limited Three-Year Warranty

This warranty is available to consumers only. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Vertical Waffle Maker will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.

We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. If your Cuisinart® Vertical Waffle Maker 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, simply call our toll-free number, 1-800-726-0190, for additional information from our Consumer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Consumer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please pay by check or money order payable to Cuisinart (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

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