Operating instructions

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Problem Solution
The CO
2
charger
has not been pierced
• A genuine Cuisinart Single-Use Recyclable CO
2
Charger – Powered by SodaSparkle™ has not been used.
• The CO
2
charger has not been pressed rmly into place
until a click is heard, or has been loaded at an angle.
• The carbonator head has not been screwed rmly onto
the bottle.
• The charger chamber has not been screwed rmly
down onto the carbonator head.
• The piercing 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).
Water escapes
while carbonating
• The beverage bottle has been lled above the “Water
Fill Line” indicator.
• The carbonator head has not been screwed on tightly. • The carbonator head has been unscrewed before
carbonation is complete.
• The unit has been held at an angle while carbonating. • More than one CO
2
charger has been used to carbonate
the same bottle contents (double-carbonating).
• The charger chamber and carbonator head have been
unscrewed too soon.
The water does
not carbonate or
hardly carbonates
• No CO
2
charger has been inserted into the charger
chamber.
• A used (empty) CO
2
charger has been used. An empty
CO
2
charger will have a hole at the tip where it was
pierced.
• The water used for carbonation was not cold enough. • The unit has been used repeatedly in a very short
period of time. Rinse the carbonator head in warm water for 30 seconds and reuse.
It is difficult or
impossible to insert
or remove the
CO
2
charger
• The CO
2
charger may be incompatible. Use only
Cuisinart Single-Use Recyclable CO
2
Chargers –
Powered by SodaSparkle
®
.
• The safety window is not fully open. Use the toggle to
open the safety window completely.
• The charger chamber is still screwed down onto the
carbonator head. Unscrew and remove completely to enable insertion or ejection of the CO
2
charger.
For Best Results • Use only chilled water for carbonation. • Always fill bottle to maximum fill
indicator line, never overfill.
Caution • Never freeze 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).
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