BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using your Cuisinart
®
Countertop Filtration System for the first time,
it is recommended that the unit be flushed
through with fresh water. Please be sure to read
the following instructions before flushing your
water dispenser.
NOTE:
Do NOT plug the unit in or install the
filter yet.
1. Remove your Cuisinart
®
Countertop Filtration System carefully
from the box. You may wish to store the
packaging for future use.
2. Position the unit on a stable flat surface,
close to a main power outlet, not in direct
sunlight and out of the reach of children.
3. Make sure that there is sufficient space
around the water dispenser to allow the
heat extracted during the chilling process to
dissipate. Allow at least 3" (6 cm) of space
around the sides and rear of the unit for air
circulation.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the Water Filter
1. Remove the water filter from its packaging
(it is normal for the filter to appear moist
during storage).
DO NOT WASH FILTER
ELEMENT WITH SOAP AND WATER.
2. Place water filter in bowl
in upright position.
3. Add enough cold water to
ensure that filter is fully
submerged when pushed
down. 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.
4. While the filter is soaking, remove the
unfiltered/upper water tank and filtered/lower
water tank. Wash both tanks and plastic lid
in mild, soapy water, and rinse.
5. When filter is thoroughly soaked, lift it from
bowl and allow water to drain.
NOTE:
The filter contains a small amount of
loose carbon dust, which may make water
appear dark during soaking – once the
preparation process
is complete, dust will
be rinsed out of filter.
6. Insert the water
filter into the
upper water tank
and push firmly
into place.
7. Hold the upper water tank with the filter
in it under cold running tap water for 15
seconds to flush.
8. Let water drain from water tank.
9. Fit the unfiltered/upper water tank onto the
filtered/lower water tank and place cover
on top.
NOTE:
The indent on the upper
water tank must face to the back of unit
when in place.
10. Place the reassembled tanks on the base.
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.
2. 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.
