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2. During initial setup allow approximately
30-40 minutes for water to filter into the
filtered/lower water tank. NOTE: Filtered/
lower tank must be full before proceeding
to step #3. If it takes longer than 30-40
minutes to fill filtered/lower tank, read
troubleshooting section on page 6.
3. To
purge air from tanks, first place a glass
under right spigot and press and hold COLD
button until erratic water flow becomes
steady (about 1-3 minutes). Repeat with
ROOM button. Then place the glass under
left spigot and repeat with HOT button.
4. Close the lid.
5. 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 and hot features are activated.
6. After about 15 minutes the red hot water
indicator will light up. After approximately
1 hour 20 minutes, the blue cold water
indicator will light up signaling the water has
chilled. Press each button (HOT, ROOM and
COLD) to ensure all air has been purged
from the unit. Your Cuisinart
®
Countertop Filtration System is now ready
for use.
NOTE: On subsequent fill-ups, unit may take
up to 30 minutes to chill and 10 minutes to heat.
Condensation may appear on top cover.
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 needs to be changed. It has
a life of 3 to 4 months, or 80 gallons.
Once the filter is in place and unit is
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.
2. Peel off “Filtering” sticker from filter timer
screen.
3. Press and hold the Start button until the
word “Filtering” is displayed (approximately
3 seconds).
4. In 12 weeks, the word "REPLACE" will
appear. We recommend replacing the filter
with a new Cuisinart
®
Water Filter within the
following 2 weeks, depending on usage.
NOTE: Only the Cuisinart
®
Water Filter (GF-
80) (see page 7) can be used with this unit.
5. Once you replace the filter, reset the timer
by pressing the Start button. NOTE: If you
do not replace the filter and press and hold
Start button for 3 seconds, the timer will
automatically shut off to save power and no
display will be shown. You can press and
hold the Start button for 3 seconds at any
time to reset the timer if needed. If you
press the Start button for more than 5
seconds the timer will automatically shut off
to save power.
REPLACING WATER FILTER
Follow “Installing the Water Filter” under
Operating Instructions on page 4.
TIPS AND HINTS
• Drinking 4 to 8 glasses of water each day is
healthy! Your countertop chiller makes it easy.
• Regular use of clean, 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 clean, filtered water.
• Clean, filtered water makes tea and instant
soup or coffee taste better.
CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury
or electric shock, always unplug your
Cuisinart
®
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.
