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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.
4. Remove filter from upper tank and carefully
follow the SETUP instructions below.
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. It may
appear moist, which is normal.
DO NOT
wash filter with soap and 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 may contain a small amount
of loose carbon dust which can 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 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
put on the lid.
2. Place assembled tanks on base.
NOTE:
The
vertical groove on the upper tank must face
the back of the unit.
3. Carefully lift the flip top lid and add 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 lower tank is completely full.
4. During the initial setup, allow 30-40 minutes
for water to filter into and completely fill lower
tank.
Lid
Upper
water tank
Lower
water tank
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