6
7
Pr
oblem
Solution
The CO
2
charger
has not been pier
ced
•
A genuine Cuisinart Single-Use Recyclable CO
2
Char
ger – Power
ed by SodaSparkle™ has not
been used.
•
The CO
2
char
ger has not been pr
essed firmly into place
until a click is hear
d, or has been loaded at an angle.
•
The carbonator head has not been scr
ewed firmly onto
the bottle.
•
The char
ger chamber has not been scr
ewed firmly
down onto the carbonator head.
•
The pier
cing unit inside the carbonator head has been
damaged (in this case please send the complete unit
in for service to an authorized Cuisinart service agent).
W
ater escapes
while carbonating
•
The beverage bottle has been filled above the “W
ater
Fill Line” indicator
.
•
The carbonator head has not been scr
ewed on tightly
.
•
The carbonator head has been unscr
ewed befor
e
carbonation is complete.
•
The unit has been held at an angle while carbonating.
•
Mor
e than one CO
2
char
ger has been used to carbonate
the same bottle contents (double-carbonating).
•
The char
ger chamber and carbonator head have been
unscr
ewed too soon.
The water does
not carbonate or
har
dly carbonates
•
No CO
2
char
ger has been inserted into the char
ger
chamber
.
•
A used (empty) CO
2
char
ger has been used. An empty
CO
2
char
ger will have a hole at the tip wher
e it was
pier
ced.
•
The water used for carbonation was not cold enough.
•
The unit has been used r
epeatedly in a very short
period of time. Rinse the carbonator head in warm
water for 30 seconds and r
euse.
It is dif
ficult or
impossible to insert
or r
emove the
CO
2
charger
•
The CO
2
char
ger may be incompatible. Use only
Cuisinart Single-Use Recyclable CO
2
Char
gers –
Power
ed by SodaSparkle
®
.
•
The safety window is not fully open. Use the toggle to
open the safety window completely
.
•
The char
ger chamber is still scr
ewed down onto the
carbonator head. Unscr
ew and r
emove completely to
enable insertion or ejection of the CO
2
char
ger
.
For Best Results
•
Use only chilled water for carbonation.
•
Always fill bottle to maximum fill
indicator line, never overfill.
Caution
•
Never fr
eeze the bottle or its contents.
•
Do not double-carbonate. Carbonate
only once.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Hand-wash the 1-liter beverage bottle,
carbonator head and charger chamber
in warm, soapy water [maximum
temperature: 122°F (50°C)]. Use any
liquid dishwashing detergent. DO NOT
use any product containing ammonia or
scouring powders, as these could dull,
scratch or mar the unit and its contents.
Never wash any components in the
dishwasher
.
Maintaining your charger chamber
and carbonator head
•
Store the system components in a
clean, dry place.
•
If the system has not been used for an
extended period of time, rinse all
components with warm water prior to
use.
Maintaining your beverage bottle
•
The beverage bottle, designed for
your Compact Sparkling Beverage
Maker, is uniquely threaded to fit only
this unit. Use only the Cuisinart
beverage bottles specified for use
with the Compact Sparkling Beverage
Maker – Powered by SodaSparkle™.
The attempted use of other beverage
bottles will damage your product.
•
Always check your beverage bottle
and cap before each use. If you
discover that the bottle or cap has
any defects, such as a distorted
shape, scratches or cuts, or is
generally worn down, stop using the
defective item and replace it.
•
The beverage bottle and cap are not
dishwasher safe (hand-wash only).
•
Do not store near a heat source.
Exposure to heat will likely damage
your beverage bottle. Do not
microwave.
•
Each beverage bottle has an
expiration date. Be sure to discontinue
use and replace the bottle once the
expiration date is reached.
•
Always clean the beverage bottle
immediately after each use. Wash the
bottle with warm water and any liquid
dishwasher detergent; rinse
thoroughly.
•
Carbonate cold water only.
•
Never store bottle in the freezer.
Maintaining your disposable CO
2
chargers
•
The Cuisinart Single-Use Recyclable
CO
2
Chargers – Powered by
SodaSparkle™ are designed
specifically for the Cuisinart Compact
Sparkling Beverage Maker. These
chargers are uniquely made to fit our
system and are the only chargers that
should be used when carbonating
water with your Compact Sparkling
Beverage Maker System.
•
Please follow all safety instructions.
•
Never tamper with the CO
2
chargers.
Doing so could result in severe injury.
•
Store only in a cool place that is not
subject to frequent temperature
changes or high temperatures. If
subjected to heat, the pressure inside
the charger will rise.
•
Exercise caution when handling the
used CO
2
charger, as it may be cold.
•
Do not transport your Compact
Sparkling Beverage Maker while the
CO
2
charger is in the unit.
•
Do not expose to direct sunlight or
temperatures in excess of 122°F
(50°C).
TROUBLESHOOTING