Cuisinart WCH-1500A User's Manual
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1. 2 Introduction 0 0 eee 3 Parts and Features 3 Unpacking amp Placement 4 Water Filter Setup 4 Water Dispenser Setup 4 5 Operating Instructions 5 Replacing Water Filter 5 Tips and Hints 5 6 Cleaning and Care 6 Troubleshooting 6 7 Storing the Unit 8 Technical Specifications 8 Performance Data Sheet 9 Wafa ty esri criscwriseneci assis 10 INTRODUCTION Pour yourself a glass of fresher cleaner filtered water for a refreshing drink without opening the refrigerator or a bottle Your CleanWater 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 Flip top lid for easy filling 3 Upper Water Tank Holds approx 2 litres of unfiltered water 4 Lower Water Tank Holds approx 4 litres 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 lights up when unit is in Energ2. Place the unit on a dry level surface 12 Do not operate if the housing is removed or damaged A loose fit between the AC outlet receptacle and plug may cause overheating and a distortion of the plug Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlet This appliance is designed to be freestanding only and should not be recessed or built in fully recessed Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and sources of heat stove heater radiator etc Direct sunlight will affect alter the outside color of the appliance Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown 17 18 quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Individuals requiring water of specific microbiological purity should consult their physician This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure thatthey do not play with the appliance WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or personal injury unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY CONTENTS Important Safeguards 2 Special Cord Set Instructions
3. Performance testing conducted by WQA These systems have been tested according to NSF ANSI Standard 53 and 42 for 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 Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions actual performance may vary Removal Removal Action Level Hardness Temp Inlet y Max Influent Filter rage r Influent Percent Permissible Testing z Substance Water Avg Challenge Effluent Reduction Product Water CaGO3 Compart PH Reduction Concentration Max 5 mg L i Requirement mg L mg L mg L Concentration C mg L NSF ANSI Standard 42 Aesthetic Effects nel ie 2 0 2 0 10 N A 97 5 N A N A 20 7 53 gt 50 NSF ANSI Standard 53 Health Effects Copper pH 6 5 3 15 3 0 10 87 85 0 1 3 16 20 6 42 N A Copper pH 8 5 3 10 3 0 10 1 0 85 4 1 3 120 19 8 42 N A Mercury pH 6 5 006 0 006 10 0009 92 8 0 002 22 19 6 45 N A Mercury pH 8 5 006 0 006 10 001 89 9 0 002 140 20 8 55 N A Cadmium pH 6 5 029 0 03 10 002 96 6 0 005 18 20 6 59 N A Cadmium pH 8 5 03 0 03 10 004 92 5 0 005 120 20 8 44 N A Benzene 015 0 015 10 003 84 1 0 005 130 20 7 58 N A Toluene 2 9 3 0 10 770 89 8 1 320 20 7
4. takes longer than 45 minutes for the water to pass through the filter into outlet Internal water tanks are not completely filled with water Unit does not dis pense water when buttons are pushed Water continues flowing from spigot after push button is released Push button is stuck 1 Power is not on 2 There is no water in tanks HOT water LED does not light up Unit might not be plugged Some air is still in the filter Check the wall outlet for power Make sure the outlet is not controlled by a wall switch 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 Review Filling the Internal Tanks on page 5 to be sure it was done correctly Make sure the lower water tank is full Continue to press and hold push buttons until water flow is steady If unit still won t dispense water or flow does not become steady contact Customer Service Remove water tanks from the base Continue pressing button until it no longer sticks 1 Make sure unit is plugged into outlet 2 Make sure air has been purged from internal tanks as stated on page 5 3 If there is water in the tanks it will take about 10 minutes for the water to heat TROUBLESHOOTING symptom Posse Gauss sowon Make sure unit is plugged into outlet 2 Make sure air has been purged from inter 1 Power is not on nal
5. tanks as stated on page 5 2 There is no water in If there is water in the tanks it will take tanks about 80 minutes for the water to chill the first time It takes only about 30 minutes for subsequent fill ups COLD water LED does not light up COLD water LED light turns off even though cold water is not dispensed Large amount of room temperature water was dispensed Allow up to 30 minutes for water to chill and LED light will turn on Energy Saver mode 1 Power is not on 1 Make sure unit is plugged into outlet LED does not light 2 Energy Saver is in Off 2 Make sure Energy Saver switch is in its On up position position Heater is still work ing and hot water is still available in Energy Saver mode Contact Customer Service Filter timer does not show Filtering or Battery is dead Replace Contact Customer Service for replacement filter timer 1 Water tanks are not properly seated on base 2 Drainage plugs are not fully engaged Water leaks from the Water tanks are overtilled Drain excess water from tanks by pressing top cover push buttons ROOM temperature Allow up to 30 minutes for cold water to chill water is warm and blue LED light to turn on HOT temperature Energy Saver is in On TEE i water isnot hat Make sure Energy Saver is in its Off position 1 Make sure water tanks are seated properly on the base 2 Ensure that drainage plugs are correctly installed on the b
6. 54 N A Tetrachloroethylene 014 0 015 10 003 92 5 0 005 340 21 7 56 N A Lead pH 8 5 149 15 10 007 95 4 010 98 21 8 5 N A Lead pH 6 5 154 15 10 004 98 7 010 18 19 6 5 N A WARRANTY LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is available to consumers only You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Clean Water 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 We warrant that your Cuisinart Clean Water Countertop Filtration System will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase We suggest you complete and return the enclosed product registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase However return of the product registration card does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture If your Cuisinart Clean Water Countertop Filtration System should prove to be defective within the warranty period we will repair it or if we think necessary replace it To obtain warranty service pl
7. Cuisinart cr Cuisinart Clean Water Countertop Filtration System WCH 1500A 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 10 11 13 14 15 16 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 To protect against electric shock do not immerse unit plug or cord in water or spray with liquids Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Unplug from the outlet when not in use or when moving from one location to another and before cleaning To disconnect the appliance grip the plug and pull it from the wall outlet Never pull by the cord Do not operate the appliance in the presence of explosive and or flammable fumes Do not place the appliance or any of its parts near an open flame cooking or other heating appliance 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 The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may be hazardous
8. ach filter will last for 3 months 1 Set up the unit and fill the water tank 2 Press and hold the Start button until FILTERING is displayed approx 5 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 5 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 NOTE Energy Saver switch must be in the Off position for water to heat 4 After about 1 hour and 20 minutes the BLUE cold water indicator will light up signaling water is chilled NOTE On subsequent fill ups unit should take less than 10 minutes to heat and 30 minutes to chill 5 Press and hold each button to ensure all air has been purged from the unit so water flow is steady Initiating Energy S
9. art logo facing up insert the water filter into the upper water tank and push firmly into place 6 Place the upper tank on a pitcher or another type of container and fill with cold tap water Allow to drain for 5 minutes to flush out any NOTE D t plug i it until ALL st f Q Saa ae laa Ur oe remaining carbon dust then SETUP are complete at pour out remaining water WATER FILTER SETUP WATER DISPENSER NOTE For optimum filtering and flow rates the water filter must be prepared and installed SETUP exactly as follows NOTE Use only cold tap water to fill the unit Preparing the Water Filter 1 Remove the filter from its packaging Filling the Upper and Lower Tanks 1 Place the upper tank onto the lower tank and NOTE The filter may contain a small amount cover with the lid of loose carbon dust It may also appear moist have a faint smell of plastic or a slight yellowish tint these are all normal DO NOT wash filter with soap or water 2 Place assembled tanks on base NOTE The vertical groove on the upper tank must face the back of the unit 2 Place water filter in empty Lid bowl sideways see p image Pressing it firml T pper to ae a the Bul is and being careful not to pour water directly onto the filter slowly Lower add enough cold water to fully submerge water tank and cover the filter by at least 1 inch You should see bubbles escaping the filter 3 Continu
10. aver 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 REPLACING WATER FILTER Replacement filters may be purchased at most retail outlets or www cuisinart com To replace your filter follow Water Filter Setup on page 4 TIPS AND HINTS e Drinking 4 to 8 glasses of water each day is healthy Your countertop chiller makes it easy e Regular use of cleaner filtered wate
11. average percent reduction The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment device are not necessarily in all users water Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Individuals requiring water of specific microbiological purity should consult their physician The Cuisinart CleanWater Countertop Filtration System processes approximately 48 gallons 181 liters When the Cuisinart Water Filter GF 80A exceeds filtering capacity replacement is essential for the product to perform as represented Replacement filters may be purchased at most retail outlets The performance of the filter may vary based on local water conditions Hot water should not be used with the Cuisinart Water Filter GF 80A as it will affect the filter s performance Refer to the Operating Instructions and Cleaning and Care for general unit operation and maintenance requirements Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions actual performance may vary 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
12. e to hold filter under water for at 3 Carefully lift the flip top lid and add cold least 30 seconds 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 tanks are completely full 4 Release the filter and let it soak at least 15 minutes NOTE While soaking the filter should be partially submerged and may tilt to one side 4 During the initial setup allow 30 40 minutes for water to filter into and completely fill upper Installing the Prepared Water Filter and lower tanks 1 While the filter is soaking remove the lid upper water tank and lower water tank Filling the Internal Tanks 2 Remove the filter timer from the lid by flipping the lid over and pressing on the plastic tab 4 NOTE Upper and lower ae tanks must be completely rrp full before proceeding i Lower 1 Place a glass under the ower jan 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 ae i 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 E
13. ease register your warranty online at www cuisinart com au or Call toll free 1800 808 971 AUST 0800 435 000 NZ or Send to Cuisinart Australia Reply Paid 1115 Pymble BC NSW 2073 or Cuisinart New Zealand 44 Apollo Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland New Zealand This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident misuse shipment or other than ordinary household use Your Cuisinart Clean Water Countertop Filtration System has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use with the authorized accessories and replacement parts 10 11 Cuisinart SAVOR THE GOOD LIFE Coffeemakers Food Toasters Rice Cookers Cookware Grills Processors Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware and Savor the Good Life www cuisinart com au 2009 Cuisinart Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 0850 1 800 726 0190 Cuisinart Australia 24 Salisbury Road Asquith NSW 2077 Cuisinart New Zealand 44 Apollo Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland New Zealand Any trademarks or service marks of third parties Printed in China referred to herein are the trademark
14. ottom of the base Leakage on the countertop STORING THE UNIT Bottom of unit 1 Turn the unit off and unplug it from outlet Drainage 2 Remove empty water tanks filter and cover Plugs 3 Allow hot water to cool then bring base to sink oS 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 Your Cuisinart CleanWater Countertop Filtration System is ready to store TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Unit WCH 1500 1 Cuisinart CleanWater 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 230 240V 50Hz 420W System Tested and Certified by WQA in the U S A against NSF ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead Benzene Cadmium Copper Mercury Tetrachloroethylene Toluene and Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor See Performance Data Sheet for specific test conditions and results Claims are calculated based on WQA accepted practice of
15. r in your automatic coffeemaker means less frequent 5 decalcification treatments e Use filtered water in your iron to reduce mineral build up e Treat your pets to cleaner filtered water e Cleaner filtered water makes tea and instant soup or coffee taste better e Keeping the upper tank full helps increase the filtering process as well as the flow rate of water from spigots e Proper setup of the filter as instructed on page 4 will maximize the reduction of contaminants and optimize taste of water e 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 TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION To prevent personal injury or electric shock always unplug your Cuisinart CleanWater 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 On Off Power but ton does not light up It
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17. y Saver mode hot water is Off 10 Spigots 11 Brushed Stainless Steel Base 12 Internal Water Tanks not shown Hot and cold tanks approx 2 litre 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 on bottom of unit 15 Replacement Water Filter Model GF 80A The Cuisinart water filter has an optimum filter life of 3 months reached hot cold temperatures Green LED 3 UNPACKING amp PLACEMENT 1 3 4 Remove your Cuisinart CleanWater Countertop Filtration System carefully from the box 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 Allow at least 10cm of space around the sides and rear of the unit for proper air circulation 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 3 Wash both tanks and plastic lid in mild soapy water and rinse Replace the filter timer 4 Lift the filter from the bowl and allow water to drain NOTE The filter s loose carbon dust may slightly darken water while soaking 5 With the Cuisin
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