INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ® Cuisinart® Countertop Filtration System WCH-1500 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: 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 unit, plug or cord in water or spray with liquids. 4.
CONTENTS Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpacking & Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Water Filter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Water Dispenser Setup . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Replacing Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNPACKING & PLACEMENT ® 1. Remove your Cuisinart® Countertop Filtration System carefully from the box. 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 filter from 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.
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 water flow becomes steady (may take up to 3 minutes). Upper Tank Lower Tank 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.
1. Turn the unit off and unplug it from outlet. • Regular use of cleaner, filtered water in your automatic coffeemaker means less frequent decalcification treatments. 2. Remove and empty upper tank. • Use filtered water in your iron to reduce mineral build-up. 3. Remove the filter and place it in a bowl. NOTE: To install a new filter or recondition the existing one, follow WATER FILTER SETUP instructions on page 4. • Treat your pets to cleaner, filtered water.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Solution On/Off Power button does not light up. Unit might not be plugged into outlet. Check the wall outlet for power. Make sure the outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. It takes longer than 45 minutes for the water to pass through the filter. Some air is still in the filter. Place filter in an empty bowl, then fill with water, making sure it is fully submerged. Resoak it for 10–15 minutes, or until no more bubbles are observed.
STORING THE UNIT Bottom of unit 1. Turn the unit off and unplug it from outlet. 2. Remove empty water tanks, filter and cover. Drainage Plugs 3. Allow hot water to cool, then bring base to sink. 4. Drain internal reservoir by tilting unit slightly and removing the 2 plastic drainage plugs from bottom of unit. Plugs are tightly inserted and must be gently, but firmly, worked to remove. 5. When water has completely drained, replace plugs, tanks, filter and cover. 6.
PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET FOR MODELS WCH-1000 AND WCH-1500 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.
PURCHASES MADE IN IOWA For purchases made in Iowa: This form must be signed and dated by the buyer and seller prior to consummation of this sale. This form should be retained on file by the seller for a minimum of two years.
WARRANTY LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Countertop Filtration System that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.
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Version no : IB-8896B Fold Size: 216X140MM Saddle Stitiched 12PP Material: COVER: 157gsm matt artpaper INSIDE: 80gsm woodfree artpaper Coating: Gloss Varnishing in cover Color: COVER: 4C(CMYK)+1C(BK) INSIDE: 1C(BK)+1C(BK) Date: Nov-24-2009 Co-ordinator : Scias Liu Hugo Description PDF version : WCH1500 IB-8896B (0,0) BOOK Hugo Code : KWE0003IB-1B1 Color Series: NON Remark : Quality request(1) Operator : HAI
