INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
®
Cuisinart®
WCH-1000
Countertop Filtration System
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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8. Spigot
9. Base
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking and Placement. . . . . . . . . 4
Water Filter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Water Dispenser Setup . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Replacing Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Storing the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 7
Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . 8
California Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
For Purchases Made in Iowa . . . . . . 9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10. Internal Water Tank (not shown)
Cold tank – approx. ¼ gallon capacity.
11. Drainage Plug (not shown)
One removable plastic plug is located
on bottom of unit.
12. Replacement Water Filter
(Model GF-80)
The Cuisinart® water filter has an
optimum filter life of 3 months.
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INTRODUCTION
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Pour yourself a glass of fresher, cleaner,
filtered water for a refreshing drink without
opening the refrigerator or a bottle.
Your
Countertop Filtration
System is Cuisinart at its most convenient.
Drink healthy!
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PARTS AND FEATURES
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1. 12-Week Filter Timer
Lets you know when to change your
water filter.
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2. Cover
Flip-top lid for easy filling.
3. Upper Water Tank
(Holds approx. ½ gallon of unfiltered
water)
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4. Lower Water Tank
(Holds approx. ¾ gallon of filtered water)
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5. Cold Water Button
Press to dispense chilled water.
6. Temperature Indicator Light
Blue LED lights up when water has
reached cold temperature.
7. Room Water Button
Press to dispense room temperature
water.
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2. Remove the filter timer from the lid by flipping
the lid over and pressing on the plastic tab.
UNPACKING & PLACEMENT
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1. Remove your Cuisinart®
3. Wash both tanks and plastic lid in mild, soapy
water, and rinse. Replace the filter timer.
Countertop Filtration System carefully from
the box.
4. Lift the filter from the bowl and allow water to
drain.
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.
NOTE: The filter's loose
carbon dust may slightly
darken water while soaking.
3. Allow at least 3 inches of space around
the sides and rear of the unit for proper air
circulation.
5. With the Cuisinart® logo
facing up, insert the water
filter into the upper water
tank and push firmly into
place.
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.
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 FILTER SETUP
NOTE: For optimum filtering and flow rates,
the water filter must be prepared and installed
exactly as follows:
Preparing the Water Filter
WATER DISPENSER SETUP
NOTE: Use only cold tap water to fill the unit.
Filling the Upper and Lower Tanks
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.
1. Place the upper tank onto the lower tank and
cover with the lid.
Lid
2. Place water filter in
empty bowl sideways
(see image). Pressing it
Upper
water tank
firmly to the bottom of the
bowl, and being careful
not to pour water directly
Lower
water tank
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.)
2. Place assembled tanks on base. NOTE: The
vertical groove on the upper tank must face
the back of the unit.
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
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.
submerged and may tilt to one side.
Installing the Prepared Water Filter
4. During the initial setup, allow 20–30 minutes
for water to filter into and completely fill upper
and lower tanks.
1. While the filter is soaking, remove the lid,
upper water tank and lower water tank.
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Filling the Internal Tank
3. Press and hold each button to ensure all air
has been purged from the unit so water flow
is steady.
NOTE: Upper and
lower tanks must be
completely full before
proceeding.
Upper
Tank
REPLACING WATER FILTER
Replacement filters may be purchased at most
your filter, follow “Water Filter Setup” on page 4.
Lower
Tank
1. Place a glass under
the spigot and press
and continue to hold
the COLD button until
water flow becomes
steady (may take up to
3 minutes).
TIPS AND HINTS
• 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.
2. Repeat process with ROOM button until both
flow steadily.
NOTE: When filling the cold internal tank, the
water level in the lower tank will drop and you
will hear the filling process taking place.
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.
• 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.
1. Once unit is set up and all water tanks are full,
peel off the FILTERINg sticker from the filter
timer screen.
• Conserve energy by unplugging your unit
when only room temperature filtered water
is needed.
• You may notice some condensation and water
droplets on the lid and tanks of your unit. This
is normal due to the cooling system.
2. Press and hold the Start button until
FILTERINg is displayed (approx. 3 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.
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. Unplug the unit 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!
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Once setup is complete, tanks are filled and
water is flowing steadily, your unit is ready to use!
1. Close the lid and plug unit into outlet to
activate the cooling function.
2. After about 1 hour and 20 minutes, the BLUE
cold water indicator will light up, signaling
water is chilled.
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.
NOTE: On subsequent fill-ups, unit should take
less than 30 minutes to chill.
6. Dry thoroughly when clean.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
It takes longer than
45 minutes for
the water to pass
through 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.
Some air is still in the filter.
Review “Filling the Internal Tank” on page 5 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.
Unit does not
dispense water
when buttons are
pushed.
Internal water tank is not
completely filled with water.
Water continues
flowing from spigot
after push button is
released.
Remove water tanks from the base.
Continue pressing button until it no longer
sticks.
Push button is stuck.
1. Make sure unit is plugged into outlet
and is not controlled by a wall switch.
2. Make sure air has been purged from
internal tank, as stated on page 5.
3. If there is water in the tank, it will take
about 80 minutes for the water to chill
the first time. It takes only about 30
minutes for subsequent fill-ups.
1. Unit might not be
plugged into outlet
2. There is no water in
tanks.
COLD water LED
does not light up.
Filter Timer does
not show “Filtering” Battery is dead.
or “Replace.”
Contact Customer Service for replacement
filter timer.
1. Water tanks are not
1. Make sure water tanks are seated
properly on the base.
2. Ensure that drainage plug is correctly
installed on the bottom of the base.
Leakage on the
countertop.
properly seated on base.
2. Drainage plug is not fully
engaged.
Water leaks from
the top cover.
Drain excess water from tanks by pressing
push buttons.
Water tanks are overfilled.
ROOM temperature
water is warm.
ROOM temperature water must be used
on a regular basis.
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Bottom of unit
STORING THE UNIT
1. Unplug the unit from outlet.
2. Remove empty water tanks, filter and cover.
3. Bring base to sink.
Drainage
Plug
4. Drain internal reservoir by tilting unit slightly and removing
the plastic drainage plug from bottom of unit. Plug is tightly
inserted and must be gently, but firmly, worked to remove.
5. When water has completely drained, replace plug, tanks,
filter and cover.
6. Your Cuisinart
Countertop Filtration System is ready to store.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Unit: WCH-1000
1 Cuisinart®
® Countertop
Filtration System
1 Cuisinart® Water Filter
System Capacity
up to 3 months/ 48 gallons/ 181 liters
104°F (40°C)
Maximum Input Temperature
Minimum Input Temperature
Maximum Output Temperature
Minimum Output Temperature
Rated Service Flow
34°F (1°C)
104°F (40°C)
44°F (7°C)
6 gallons / 22.7 liters per day
(may vary according to water conditions)
Electrical Requirements
AC~120V 60Hz 1A 75W
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 AND WCH-1500
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.
Removal
Removal
Action Level
Hardness
Temp
Inlet
Max.
Influent
Challenge
Concentration
(mg/L)
Filter
Effluent
Max.
Influent
Water Avg.
(mg/L)
Percent
Reduction
(%)
Permissible
Product Water
Concentration
(mg/L)
Testing
Compart.
(°C)
CaCO3
(mg/L)
Reduction
Requirement
Substance
PH
(mg/L)
NSF/ANSI Standard 42-Aesthetic Effects
Chlorine Taste and
Odor Reduction
2.0
2.0+/-10%
N/A
97.5%
N.A.
N.A.
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7.53
>50
NSF/ANSI Standard 53-Health Effects
Copper pH 6.5
Copper pH 8.5
Mercury pH 6.5
Mercury pH 8.5
3.15
3.10
.006
.006
3.0+/-10%
3.0+/-10%
.87
1.0
85.0%
85.4%
92.8%
89.9%
1.3
1.3
16
120
22
20
19
19
20
6.42
8.42
6.45
8.55
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.006+/-10%
0.006+/-10%
.0009
.001
0.002
0.002
140
Cadmium pH 6.5
.029
0.03+/-10%
.002
96.6%
0.005
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20
6.59
N/A
Cadmium pH 8.5
Benzene
.03
.015
2.9
0.03+/-10%
0.015+/-10%
3.0+/-10%
.004
.003
.770
92.5%
84.1%
89.8%
0.005
0.005
1
120
130
320
20
20
20
8.44
7.58
7.54
N/A
N/A
N/A
Toluene
Tetrachloroethylene
.014
0.015+/-10%
.003
92.5%
0.005
340
21
7.56
N/A
Lead pH 8.5
Lead pH 6.5
.149
.154
.15+/-10%
.15+/-10%
.007
.004
95.4%
98.7%
.010
.010
98
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21
19
8.5
6.5
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
Address
City
State
Zip
State
Zip
Signature
Date
Signature
Date
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This warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by accessories, replacement parts,
or repair service other than those that have been
authorized by Cuisinart.
WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
This warranty does not cover any damage caused by
accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary household
use.
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are
a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®
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.
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.
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 which sells
Cuisinart® products of the same type.
We warrant that your Cuisinart®
Countertop Filtration System will be free of defects in
materials and workmanship under normal home use for
3 years from the date of original purchase.
We suggest you complete and return the enclosed
product registration card promptly to facilitate
verification of the date of original purchase. However,
return of the product registration card 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.
If your Cuisinart®
System should prove to be defective within the warranty
period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace
it.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, 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 the above
two options do not result 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 for
nonconforming products under warranty.
Countertop Filtration
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.
To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free
number 1-800-726-0190 for additional information from
our Customer Service Representatives, or send the
defective product to Customer Service at:
Cuisinart
150 Milford Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for such
products under warranty.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART®
PRODUCT
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the
product.
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart®
product, we suggest that you call our Cuisinart®
Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning
the product to be serviced. If servicing is needed, a
Representative can confirm whether the product is
under warranty and direct you to the nearest service
location.
Please pay by check or money order (California
residents need only supply proof of purchase and
should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).
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. Please be sure to include your return
address, daytime phone number, description of the
product defect, product model number (located on
bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any
other information pertinent to the product’s return.
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 the product is still under warranty.
Your Cuisinart®
Countertop Filtration
System has been manufactured to the strictest
specifications and has been designed for use with the
authorized accessories and replacement parts.
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