User manual CUISINART WCH-850

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Cuisinart® Countertop Filtration System WCH-850 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 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. This product is intended for household use only. [. . . ] Hold filter upright, under water, and gently agitate it for 1 or 2 minutes or until you stop seeing bubbles rising to surface. Continue to soak filter for at least 15 minutes. NOTE: Filter may not completely sink to the bottom. Setting Up Your Cuisinart® Countertop Filtration System 1. Lift the flip top lid, and using a clean pitcher, pour cold tap water into the unfiltered/ upper water tank until full. NOTE: Only cold tap water is to be poured into the unit. Allow approximately 15 minutes for water to filter into the filtered/lower water tank. NOTE: Tank must be at least ½ full before proceeding to Step #3. To allow internal cold water tank to fill, place glass under spigot and press and hold Cold button until water flows steadily (about 1 minute). NOTE: Until air is fully displaced by water, water flow will be a little erratic. 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 feature is activated. Dispense 16 ounces of room temperature water to remove any unfiltered water. After approximately 1 hour the blue cold water indicator will light up signaling the water has chilled. Your CuisinartTM Countertop Filtration System is now ready for use. NOTE: On subsequent fill-ups, unit may take up to 30 minutes to chill. 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 should be changed. For optimum results, it should be changed every 3 to 4 months, or 80 gallons. Once the filter is in place and unit 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. Tear off the slip that insulates the battery. [. . . ] To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number 1-800-726-0190 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Service at: Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520. 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 (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions). NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. [. . . ]