INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET

Cuisinart

® ®

Countertop Filtration System

WCH-1500BY

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . 2

Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unpacking & Placement . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Water Filter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Water Dispenser Setup . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Replacing Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tips and Hints for You . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Tips and Hints for Baby . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Storing the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . 9

California Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

For Purchases Made in Iowa . . . . . . 10

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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 . Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children .

5 . Unplug from the outlet when not in use or when moving from one location to another, and before cleaning .

6 . To disconnect the appliance, grip the plug and pull it from the wall outlet . Never pull by the cord .

7 . Do not operate the appliance in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes .

8 . Do not place the appliance or any of its parts near an open flame, cooking or other heating appliance .

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9 . 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 .

10 . The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may be hazardous .

11 . Place the unit on a dry level surface .

12 . Do not operate if the housing is removed or damaged .

13 . 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 .

14 . This appliance is designed to be freestanding only, and should not be recessed or built in (fully recessed) .

15 . 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 .

16 . 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 .

NOTE: The system and installation of this product need to comply with state and local laws and regulations .

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

SPECIAL CORD SET

INSTRUCTIONS

For your protection, this unit is equipped with a 3-conductor cord set that has a molded

3-prong grounding-type plug, and should be used in combination with a properly connected grounding-type outlet as shown in figure A . If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an adapter, shown in Figure B, may be obtained so that a 2-slot wall outlet can be used with a

3-prong plug . As shown in Figure C, the adapter must be grounded by attaching its grounding lug under the screw of the outlet cover plate .

NOTE: Do not remove the grounding prong .

CAUTION: Before using an adapter, it must be determined that the outlet cover plate screw is properly grounded . If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician . Never use an adapter unless you are sure it is properly grounded .

NOTE: Use of an adapter is not permitted in

Canada .

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 . ½ gallon of unfiltered water .

4. Lower Water Tank

Holds approx . 1 gallon 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 reached hot/cold temperatures . Green LED lights up when unit is in Energy Saver mode

(hot water is off) .

10. Spigots

11. Brushed Stainless Steel Base

12. Internal Water Tanks (not shown)

Hot and cold tanks – approx . ½ gallon 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. ENERGY STAR ® rated

15. Drainage Plugs (not shown)

Two removable plastic plugs are located on bottom of unit .

16. Two Replacement Water Filters

(Model GF-80)

Each Cuisinart ® Water Filter has an optimum filter life of 3 months .

All parts that come in contact with water are BPA free.

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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 .

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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 .

NOTE: Do not plug in unit until ALL steps of

SETUP are complete.

WATER FILTER SETUP

NOTE: For optimum filtering and flow rates, the water filter must be prepared and installed exactly as follows:

Preparing the Water Filter

1 . Remove the filter from its packaging .

NOTE: The filter may contain a small amount 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 water filter in empty

bowl sideways (see image) .

Pressing it firmly to the bottom of the bowl, and being careful not to pour water directly onto the filter, slowly add enough cold water to fully submerge and cover the filter by at least 1 inch .

(You should see bubbles escaping the filter .)

3 . Continue to hold filter under water for at least 30 seconds .

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 .

Installing the Prepared Water Filter

1 . While the filter is soaking, remove the lid, upper water tank and lower water tank .

2 . Remove the filter timer from the lid by flipping the lid over and pressing on the plastic tab .

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 Cuisinart 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 remaining carbon dust, then pour out remaining water .

WATER DISPENSER SETUP

NOTE: Use only cold tap water to fill the unit .

Filling the Upper and Lower Tanks

1 . Place the upper tank onto the lower tank and cover with the lid .

2 . Place assembled tanks on base . NOTE: The vertical groove on the upper tank must face the back of the unit .

Lid

Upper water tank

Lower water tank

3 . Carefully lift the flip-top lid and add cold 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 . During the initial setup, allow 30–40 minutes for water to filter into and completely fill upper and lower tanks .

Filling the Internal Tanks

NOTE: Upper and lower tanks must be completely full before proceeding .

Upper

Tank

Lower

Tank

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) .

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 .

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Setting the Filter Timer

The filter timer, located on the lid of the unit, lets you know when to change your water filter . Each filter will last for 3 months .

1 . Once unit is set up and all water tanks are full, peel off the “Filtering” sticker from the filter timer screen .

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 setup 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 Saver 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 FOR YOU

• Drinking 4 to 8 glasses of water each day is healthy! Your countertop chiller makes it easy .

• Regular use of cleaner, 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 cleaner, filtered water.

• Cleaner, filtered water makes tea and instant soup or coffee taste better .

• Keeping the upper tank full helps increase the filtering process as well as the flow rate of water from spigots .

• Proper setup of the filter (as instructed on page 4) will maximize the reduction of contaminants and optimize taste of water .

• We recommend you drain and replace your filtered water if not used within a one-week period .

• 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 .

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TIPS AND HINTS FOR BABY

All of the filtered water benefits that are good for you are also good for your baby! Please see the

Tips and Hints for Baby below, but remember that baby's doctor knows best .

• Drink plenty of water during pregnancy.

Dehydration is a possible condition that leads to premature labor . Mother should have filtered water at hand to keep hydrated . It is also important for mother to stay hydrated while breastfeeding .

• CleanWater ® filtered water does not remove fluoride from tap water, and fluoride is essential for the healthy development of baby’s bones and teeth . So drink plenty of CleanWater ® during pregnancy and while breastfeeding .

• Use filtered water when preparing formula and cereals for baby . We recommend you boil the filtered water first before preparing the formula or cereal in the usual, recommended manner .

• Use filtered water to steam foods for preparing baby food and purées .

• Baby can begin drinking filtered water in small amounts at about 6 months of age . But be careful – a baby that drinks water too early or in very large amounts can develop a serious condition called water intoxication .

CLEANING AND CARE

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, always unplug your Cuisinart ®

CleanWater ® Countertop Filtration System from outlet before draining and cleaning . NEVER immerse base in water or other liquids .

STANDARD CLEANING:

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, 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 .

SEMI-ANNUAL CLEANING:

We recommend you clean your unit twice a year to boost its operation and performance and to remove any calcium scale residue from the heating and cooling elements .

This cleaning process takes about 45 minutes . If you are going to replace or recondition the filter, we suggest you set it up while cleaning the unit to save time (see #3 below) .

1 . Turn the unit off and unplug it from outlet .

2 . Remove and empty upper tank .

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 .

4 . Remove and empty lower tank .

5 . In the lower tank mix ½ gallon of distilled

(white) vinegar and ½ gallon of tap water .

6 . Place lower tank back on base .

7 . Draw the following amount of water from each spigot: 2¹∕

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cups of hot, 1¼ cups of room temp, 3½ cups of cold . This allows the inner tanks to fill with cleaning solution .

8 . Plug in and turn power on for 20 minutes

– do not dispense water during this time .

9 . Turn power off and draw the following amount of water from each spigot: 2¹∕

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cups of hot, 1¼ cups of room temp, 3½ cups of cold . This will help clear out scale and residue .

10 . Remove the lower tank and discard the remaining solution . Place lower tank back on base .

11 . Allow hot water to cool, then drain the internal reservoir over a sink 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 .

12 . When water has completely drained, replace plugs and lower tank .

13 . Re-fill lower tank with water only and drain the internal reservoir again to flush thoroughly

(see #11 above) .

14 . When water has completely drained, replace plugs, tanks, filter and cover .

15 . Follow the WATER DISPENSER SETUP instructions on page 4, and the STANDARD

CLEANING instructions on page 6 .

16 . To ensure the cleaning solution is thoroughly removed and only clean water flows, draw the following amount of water from the spigots once more: 2¹∕

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cups of hot, 1¼ cups of room temp, 3½ cups of cold . NOTE: If water has a vinegar taste or smell, continue to draw water until taste or smell is gone .

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

On/Off Power button does not light up .

Possible Cause

Unit might not be plugged into outlet .

Solution

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 .

Unit does not dispense water when buttons are pushed .

Internal water tanks are not completely filled with water .

Review Filling The inTeRnal TanKs on page 4 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 .

Water continues flowing from spigot after push button is released .

Push button is stuck .

Remove water tanks from the base . Continue pressing button until it no longer sticks .

HOT water LED does not light up .

COLD water LED does not light up .

1 . Power is not on .

2 . There is no water in tanks .

1 . Power is not on .

2 . There is no water in tanks .

Large amount of room temperature water was dispensed .

1 . Make sure unit is plugged into outlet .

2 . Make sure air has been purged from internal tanks, as stated on page 4 .

3 . If there is water in the tanks, it will take about 10 minutes for the water to heat .

1 . Make sure unit is plugged into outlet .

2 . Make sure air has been purged from internal tanks, as stated on page 4 .

3 . If there is water in the tanks, it will take about 80 minutes for the water to chill the first time . It takes only about 30 minutes for subsequent fill-ups .

Allow up to 30 minutes for water to chill and LED light will turn on .

COLD water LED light turns off even though cold water is not dispensed .

Energy Saver mode LED does not light up .

Heater is still working and hot water is still available in Energy Saver mode .

Filter timer does not show

FILTERING or REPLACE .

1 . Power is not on .

2 . Energy Saver is in Off position

1 . Make sure unit is plugged into outlet .

2 . Make sure Energy Saver switch is in its On position .

Contact Customer Service .

Contact Customer Service for replacement filter timer .

Leakage on the countertop .

Battery is dead .

1 . Water tanks are not properly seated on base .

2 . Drainage plugs are not fully engaged .

Water tanks are overfilled .

1 . Make sure water tanks are seated properly on the base .

2 . Ensure that drainage plugs are correctly installed on the bottom of the base .

Water leaks from the top cover .

ROOM temperature water is warm .

HOT temperature water is not hot .

Energy Saver is in On position .

Drain excess water from tanks by pressing push buttons .

Allow up to 30 minutes for cold water to chill and blue LED light to turn on .

Make sure Energy Saver is in its Off position .

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STORING THE UNIT

1 . Turn the unit off and unplug it from outlet .

Bottom of unit

2 . Remove empty water tanks, filter and cover .

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 . Your Cuisinart ® ® Countertop Filtration System is ready to store .

Drainage

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Unit: WCH-1500 1 Cuisinart ®

Countertop Filtration System

1 Cuisinart ® Water Filter

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System Capacity

Maximum Input Temperature

Minimum Input Temperature

Maximum Output Temperature

Minimum Output Temperature

Rated Service Flow

Electrical Requirements up to 3 months/ 48 gallons/ 181 liters

104°F (40°C)

34°F (1°C)

194°F (90°C)

44°F (7°C)

6 gallons / 22 .7 liters per day

(may vary according to water conditions)

AC~120V 60Hz 3 .7A 450W

System Tested and Certified by WQA 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 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 ® ® Countertop Filtration System processes approximately 48 gallons/

181 liters . When the Cuisinart ® Water Filter (GF-80) exceeds filtering capacity, replacement is essential for the product to perform as represented . In the United States, replacement filters cost generally $19 .99 per filter . 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-80) 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 .

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PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET

PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET FOR MODELS WCH-1000, WCH-1500 AND WCH-1500BY

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 . 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 .

Substance

Removal Removal Action Level Hardness Temp Inlet

Influent

Water Avg .

(mg/L)

Influent

Challenge

Concentration

(mg/L)

Filter

Effluent

Max .

(mg/L)

Percent

Reduction

(%)

Max .

Permissible

Product Water

Concentration

(mg/L)

CaCO3

(mg/L)

Testing

Compart .

(°C)

PH

Reduction

Requirement

NSF/ANSI Standard 42-Aesthetic Effects

Chlorine Taste and

Odor Reduction

2 .0

2 .0+/-10% N/A

NSF/ANSI Standard 53-Health Effects

Copper pH 6 .5

Copper pH 8 .5

Mercury pH 6 .5

Mercury pH 8 .5

Cadmium pH 6 .5

Cadmium pH 8 .5

Benzene

Toluene

Tetrachloroethylene

3 .15

3 .10

.006

.006

.029

.03

.015

2 .9

3 .0+/-10%

3 .0+/-10%

0 .006+/-10%

0 .006+/-10%

0 .03+/-10%

0 .03+/-10%

0 .015+/-10%

3 .0+/-10%

.014

0 .015+/-10%

.87

1 .0

.0009

.001

.002

.004

.003

.770

.003

Lead pH 8 .5

Lead pH 6 .5

.149

.154

.15+/-10%

.15+/-10%

.007

.004

97 .5%

85 .0%

85 .4%

92 .8%

89 .9%

96 .6%

92 .5%

84 .1%

89 .8%

92 .5%

95 .4%

98 .7%

N .A .

1 .3

1 .3

0 .002

0 .002

0 .005

0 .005

0 .005

1

0 .005

.010

.010

N .A .

98

18

16

120

22

140

18

120

130

320

340

20 7 .53

>50

21

19

6 .42

8 .42

6 .45

8 .55

6 .59

8 .44

7 .58

7 .54

7 .56

20

19

19

20

20

20

20

20

21

8 .5

6 .5

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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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 .

BUYER: SELLER:

Name Name

Address

City State Zip

Signature Date

Address

City State Zip

Signature Date

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WARRANTY

Limited Three-Year Warranty

This warranty is available to consumers only .

You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart

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CleanWater ® 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

®

® Countertop Filtration System will CleanWater be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase .

We recommend that you visit our website,

www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration . However, product registration 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 .

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service,

California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type . The retail store shall then, according to its preference, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product . If neither of the above two options results in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility, if service or repair can be economically accomplished . Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund of nonconforming products under warranty .

California residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at

1-800-726-0190 . Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling of such nonconforming products under warranty .

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART

PRODUCT

If your Cuisinart

®

CleanWater ® Countertop Filtration

System should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair or, if we think necessary, replace it . To obtain warranty service, please call our Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7811

North Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307 .

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, enclose $10 .00 for shipping and handling .

(California residents need only supply a proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions .) Please be sure to include your return address, description of the product’s defect, product serial number, and any other information pertinent to the return . Please pay by check or money order . NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service .

Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us . Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty .

Your Cuisinart

®

CleanWater ® Countertop

Filtration System has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only with authorized accessories and replacement parts . This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart . This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary household use . This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages . Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you . You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state .

Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s

Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at

1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure that the product is still under warranty .

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