Cuisinart WCH-950 CleanWater 2-Gallon Countertop Water-Filtration System

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Product Features

• Countertop water-filtration system with 2 spigots and 2-gallon capacity
• Dispenses filtered hot water, cold water, and room-temperature water
• Included filter reduces contaminants and lasts for about 80 gallons
• Removable water tank; blue and red LED "water-ready" indicator lights
• Measures 10 by 10 by 14-1/2 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Item Weight: 18 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000VA48P2
• Item model number: WCH-950
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,014 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Amazon.com
Pour a glass of fresh, clean, filtered water without opening the refrigerator or a bottle with this countertop water-filtration system. Attractively housed in brushed stainless steel, the 2-gallon unit dispenses 500 mL of hot water (194 degrees F), 800 mL of cold water (44 degrees F), or room-temperature water. Its upper water tank holds approximately 1/2 gallon of unfiltered water, while the lower water tank holds about a gallon of filtered water. Better than bottled water, the countertop filtration system reduces contaminants that can alter taste and purity. It reduces chlorine (97.5 percent), mercury (92.8 percent), benzene (84.1 percent), cadmium (96.6 percent), copper (85.0 percent), tetrachloroethylene (92.5 percent), and toluene (89.8 percent). The included filter lasts for about 80 gallons or three to four months of average household use. Other details include a 12-week filter timer, a flip-top lid for convenient filling, a removable water tank, blue and red LED "water-ready" indicator lights, two separate spigots, and simple push-button controls with a child safety lock on the hot-water option. Weighing about 14 pounds, the water-filtration system measures 10 by 10 by 14-1/2 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

From the Manufacturer

Get clean, fresh tasting water on the countertop. The Cuisinart CleanWater countertop filtration system beats bottled water because it reduces contaminants that can alter taste and purity. Featuring a 2-gallon water capacity, it quickly dispense hot, chilled, or room-temperature water that is always clean and refreshing.

Features

Large capacity: 2 gallon overall water capacity. One-touch controls: Dispense cold or room temperature water with the touch of a button. Safety release switch on hot water control. Convenient countertop design: Fits most countertops to provide filtered water anytime, without opening the refrigerator and no plumbing required. Long-life filter: Reduces chlorine taste and odor, mercury, benzene, and more. Filters 80 gallons of tap water, an average 3 to 4 month supply Three temperature choices: Dispense cold or room temperature water and hot filtered water. Longer filter life: The Cuisinart CleanWater filtration system filters up to 80 gallons of tap water per filter, an average 3-4 month usage. Fresh, clean taste: European made filter certified by NSF to reduce contaminants often found in tap water--including mercury, benzene, and 97.5% chlorine taste and odor for clean-tasting water. Environmentally friendly: Filtered water eliminates the need for bottled water and plastic containers. Great styling, quiet operation: Sophisticated enough for the most upscale kitchen. The quiet cooling system and compact design makes it a pleasure to keep on the countertop and no plumbing required. Great tasting water--cold or room temperature: Quench your thirst with clean, fresh-tasting water anytime you want it. No refrigerator to open or kettle to heat. cold (average 44° F / 7° C) or room temperature or heated (194° F / 90° C)--the choice is yours! Easy for you, good for the earth: Eliminate the cost and clutter of bottled water and plastic containers. Longer filter life, fewer refills: 80 gallons of clean water with our advanced long-life filter, which has an average life of 3 to 4 months. Large-capacity dispenser holds 1.5 gallons. A perfect fit: Elegant CleanWater dispenser is compact enough to place on any countertop. Advanced water filtration system: The Cuisinart water filtration system combines activated carbon and ion exchange resin to reduce contaminants that can affect the taste and cleanliness of water. Long-lasting filter: Filter up to 80 gallons of tap water, enough for 3 to 4 month average household usage. Requires less frequent filter replacements. Three temperature options: Easy touchpad controls dispense refreshing cold (average 44° F / 7° C), room temperature, or hot (194° F / 90° C) water. Fewer refills: This 2 gallon water dispenser requires fewer fill-ups and features easy-to-remove tanks. Limted 3-year warranty Filter included

Product Description
Clean, fresh tasting water on the countertop! The Cuisinart CleanWater Countertop Filtration System beats bottled water because it reduces contaminants that can alter taste and purity. Featuring a 2 gallon water capacity, it quickly dispense hot, chilled or room-temperature water that is always clean and refreshing.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

56 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Looks Are Deceiving, November 23, 2007

By	A Man Named "Smivey" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

I purchased one of these last week at Bed Bath and Beyond. I didn't even know I needed one until I saw it. As with most Cuisinart products, the design of the unit is quite nice. But aesthetics aren't everything.

To begin with, the directions aren't very clear. I attempted to pre-soak the filter as directed, but it didn't seem to do anything. Also, the initial filtering of the water took a lot longer than the instructions stated. I believe they said it would take about 15 minutes for the water to filter through into the dispenser. Mine took almost an hour. Who knows, maybe I didn't soak the filter properly. But that was just the beginning of my problems.

Once the water was filtered, I switched the device on. It was a lot louder than I thought it would be. Actually, I wasn't expecting much noise at all. The device does quiet down a bit, after it has reached its target temperatures for the hot and cold. But after you dispense some water, it kicks back in again. If you have a large kitchen, the sound of the device might not be a problem for you. After all, it's a small price to pay for instantly available hot and cold filtered water. OK, "instantly" might not be the best choice of words.

To dispense water from either side, you have to press in and hold the appropriate button. The water comes out in a steady stream, but a very thin stream. Which means, it takes a long time just to fill up one cup. Even as a single man, this kind of wait was unbearable. I can't imagine someone with a family using this device. In any case, if you do end up purchasing this device, I wish you luck. I ended up returning mine just a few days after I purchased it.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, December 14, 2007

By	Michael B. Harris "MikeDawg" (Las Vegas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After reading the reviews I found on here, I seriously debated on whether to get this item or not.

I finally decided I would get it and try it out; and I must say I'm pretty happy with it. In a previous review, the user complained about it being too slow. It is a little slow, but it is definitely manageable. I do wish it could be faster, but it takes maybe 20 secs. to fill a large glass; a small price to pay for filtered water, that is taking up counter-space, as opposed to fridge space.

I'm very happy with it, and I cycle through enough water, it doesn't get stagnant, so that isn't really a huge concern of mine.

UPDATE: Well, on a sad note, after about a week of use, the cold water spout stopped working. We are going to send it back to the place of purchase, and get a new one. I'm a little worried about the durability of this product; and I'm hoping the new one will work flawlessly. If this next one craps out on me, I will exchange it for the Cuisinart griddle or something else.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not happy, December 5, 2007

By	Daniel J. Kriley (Mira Mesa, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Like the other review I bought this at Bed, Bath & Beyond. I thought it was a nice looking counter top appliance and I drink a lot of water. I also liked the feature of having hot water readily available for tea or hot chocolate. It does dispense slowly but it is just for me so that isn't that big a deal. What is a problem is that after a few days of running the product the water in the top resevoir was heating up. The appliance is supposed to have a hot and cold water tank to heat or chill the tap water, but all the water in the top resevoir was heating up to sauna level temperatures. Now when I push the tap water button I don't get room temperature water -- I get very very warm water. I don't feel it can be very healthy to have warm (but not hot) water sitting around on a counter top. Seems like the perfect place for bacteria and things to grow. I'm extremely disappointed, because up until today i was very happy with this product. Now I'm going to need to take it apart, dry it off and return it to the store. Cuisinart should be ashamed for putting such a crappy product on the market.