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Compact Sparkling Beverage Maker
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
discharged.
SAVE THESE
22. Do not re-carbonate water that has
already been carbonated.
INSTRUCTIONS
23. Hand-wash components in warm
(never hot) soapy water only. Never
wash any of the components in the
dishwasher.
HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY
24. Keep the bottle away from direct
sunlight or direct heat and do not
expose the bottle to temperatures
below freezing.
No user serviceable parts are inside.
Do not attempt to service, modify or
repair this product. Doing so will void
the warranty and could result in
property damage, illness, or
serious injury.
25. Protect the CO chargers from direct
sunlight or any2heat source above
122°F (50°C).
26. Replace the bottle if scratched,
deformed, discolored or otherwise
damaged. Do not use the beverage
bottle past its “use before” date.
RECYCLABLE
CO2 CARTRIDGE
PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
27. Dropping any component of the
system can result in damage and the
unit should not be used again until
checked by a Cuisinart authorized
service agent or representative.
Read instructions and warnings on the
recyclable CO cartridge. Separation of
valve from car2tridge may cause injury.
Do not tamper with cartridge valve from
cartridge. Compressed CO2 can cause
cartridge or valve to fly off with
28. Never dispose of the CO2 chargers
while still full.
29. Compressed CO2 can cause charger
to fly off with dangerous force.
dangerous force. if valve is not tightly
attached to the cartridge, do not use
cartridge and contact Cuisinart.
30. Read entire CO2 charger label before
using. Failure to read and heed
warnings can result in malfunction
resulting in property damage, serious
injury or illness from non-beverage
grade CO2.
31. Improper use, storage or disposal of
CO2 chargers may cause property
damage or serious personal injury.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ..........................2
Parts and Features................................4
Before First Use ...................................4
Operating Instructions ..........................5
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................6
Troubleshooting ................................... 7
Warranty ...............................................8
32. Compressed gas can cause frostbite
when released.
33. Do not breathe in CO2 gas. The gas
can cause increased heart rate and
may cause rapid suffocation.
34. Any alteration or modification of the
product invalidates the warranty.
35. In the event of physical injury, seek
appropriate medical attention
immediately.
36. Use potable water only.
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2. Carbonator head
PARTS AND FEATURES
Uniquely patented to automatically
maintain optimal residual pressure
in the bottle after carbonation to
keep the contents from going flat.
1. Charger chamber with
toggle-closing safety window
Designed to directly carbonate
pre-chilled water using Cuisinart
Single-Use Recyclable CO2
Chargers – Powered by
3. Reusable 1-liter BPA-free
beverage bottle
SodaSparkle™
4. 5 Disposable CO2 chargers
a. Each 8-gram CO charger
carbonates 1 lite2r of
cold water
b. Not refillable, but 100%
recyclable and they
never expire
5. Flavor packets: 10-pack
a. Each flavor packet
flavors 1 8oz. glass of
carbonated water
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Remove all packaging materials and
any promotional labels or stickers
from your Compact Sparkling
Beverage Maker. Be sure all parts
(listed in Parts and Features) of your
new drink maker have been included
before discarding any packaging
materials.
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• You may want to keep the box
and packing materials to use at a
later date.
• Before using your Cuisinart Sparkling
Beverage Maker for the first time,
remove any dust from shipping by
wiping the unit with a damp cloth.
• Thoroughly clean 1-liter beverage
bottle, carbonator head and charger
chamber in warm soapy water
(maximum temperature 122°F/50°C).
Use only regular dish soap for
washing; never use any abrasive
materials or scourers. Never wash
any components in the dishwasher.
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fig. b
fig. d
fig. f
fig. a
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill the beverage bottle with chilled
water up to the indicated “WATER
FIll lINE."
2. Insert the carbonator head into the
bottle and screw down firmly until it
is tightly fitted to the bottle (fig. a).
3. Use the toggle to make sure the
safety window is fully open on the
charger chamber.
4. Insert a disposable CO2 charger into
the open window of the charger
chamber, narrow end facing down
(fig. b), and ensure the charger is
inserted firmly in place by gently
pushing the disposable CO charger
back until you hear a click. 2
fig. c
fig. e
window open using the slider button
and eject the used CO2 charger
through the window by pushing your
index finger through the hole
provided.
NOTE: Only use Cuisinart
CO2 Chargers powered by
Soda Sparkle.
5. Place the correctly filled beverage
bottle with attached carbonator
head in an upright and stable
position on a clean, flat surface.
lower the charger chamber down
onto the carbonator head to engage
the activating thread (fig. c). Screw
the charger chamber clockwise onto
the carbonator head. The safety
window will automatically close and
lock prior to piercing the CO2
charger.
8. Shake the bottle thoroughly for
5 seconds (fig. d) to complete the
carbonation process.
9. Slowly unscrew the carbonator head
and remove, then enjoy your
sparkling water.
NOTE: Once opened, use only the
standard bottle cap to reseal the
bottle. The sparkling nozzle cap
should be used only when
carbonating.
6. Continue to firmly turn the charger
chamber clockwise until you can not
tighten anymore and the CO2
If you would like, you can add a
natural flavor stick to your glass of
sparkling water for a refreshing,
flavored soda (fig. e).
charger is pierced. You will see the
CO2 release into the bottle and hear
a hissing sound and small
associated release of excess CO2
through the carbonator head safety
release valve – a normal part of the
carbonation process.
NOTE: Never pour in flavor
before carbonating.
10. The supplied bottle cap will maintain
a residual pressure and can be
placed on the bottle to keep the
contents from going flat (fig. f).
NOTE: Wait at least 30 seconds
for full carbonation to take place.
For Best Results
7. Slowly unscrew and remove the
charger chamber from the
• Use only chilled water for carbonation.
• Always fill bottle to maximum fill
carbonator head. Slide the safety
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indicator line, never overfill.
Caution
Exposure to heat will likely damage
your beverage bottle. Do not
microwave.
• Never freeze the bottle or its contents.
• Each beverage bottle has an
expiration date. Be sure to discontinue
use and replace the bottle once the
expiration date is reached.
• Do not double-carbonate. Carbonate
only once.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
• Always clean the beverage bottle
immediately after each use. Wash the
bottle with warm water and any liquid
dishwasher detergent; rinse
thoroughly.
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.
• Carbonate cold water only.
• Never store bottle in the freezer.
Maintaining your disposable CO2
chargers
• The Cuisinart Single-Use Recyclable
CO2 Chargers – Powered by
SodaSparkle™ are designed
Maintaining your charger chamber
and carbonator head
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.
• 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.
• Please follow all safety instructions.
Maintaining your beverage bottle
• Never tamper with the CO2 chargers.
Doing so could result in severe injury.
• 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.
• 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 CO2 charger, as it may be cold.
• Do not transport your Compact
Sparkling Beverage Maker while the
CO2 charger is in the unit.
• 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.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight or
temperatures in excess of 122°F
(50°C).
• The beverage bottle and cap are not
dishwasher safe (hand-wash only).
• Do not store near a heat source.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Solution
• A genuine Cuisinart Single-Use Recyclable CO2 Charger
– Powered by SodaSparkle™ has not been used.
• The CO charger has not been pressed firmly into place
until a c2lick is heard, or has been loaded at an angle.
• The carbonator head has not been screwed firmly onto
the bottle.
The CO2 charger
has not been pierced
• The charger chamber has not been screwed firmly
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).
• The beverage bottle has been filled 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.
Water escapes
while carbonating
• The unit has been held at an angle while carbonating.
• More than one CO charger has been used to carbonate
the same bottle co2ntents (double-carbonating).
• The charger chamber and carbonator head have been
unscrewed too soon.
• No CO2 charger has been inserted into the charger
chamber.
• A used (empty) CO2 charger has been used. An empty
CO2 charger will have a hole at the tip where it was
pierced.
The water does
not carbonate or
hardly carbonates
• 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.
• The CO2 charger may be incompatible. Use only
Cuisinart Single-Use Recyclable CO2 Chargers –
Powered by SodaSparkle™.
It is difficult or
impossible to insert
or remove the
• The safety window is not fully open. Use the toggle to
open the safety window completely.
CO2 charger
• The charger chamber is still screwed down onto the
carbonator head. Unscrew and remove completely to
enable insertion or ejection of the CO2 charger.
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BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART PRODUCT
WARRANTY
Limited Three-Year Warranty
If your Cuisinart Compact Sparkling
Beverage Maker – Powered by
SodaSparkle™ should prove to be defective
within the warranty period, we will repair or, if
we think necessary, replace it. To obtain
warranty service, please call our Customer
Service Center toll-free at 1-800- 726-0190
or write to: Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen
Harbor Blvd.Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate
the speed and accuracy of your return,
enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling.
(California residents need only supply a proof
of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190
for shipping instructions.) Please be sure to
include your return address, description of
the product’s defect, product serial number,
and any other information pertinent to the
return. Please pay by check or money order.
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
This warranty is available to consumers only.
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart
Compact Sparkling Beverage Maker –
Powered by SodaSparkle™ 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. We
warrant that your Cuisinart Compact
Sparkling Beverage Maker – Powered by
SodaSparkle™ will be free of defects in
materials and workmanship under normal
home use for 3 years from the date of
original purchase. We recommend that you
fast, efficient way to complete your product
registration. However, product registration
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.
delivered to us. lost and/or damaged
products are not covered under warranty.
Your Cuisinart Compact Sparkling Beverage
Maker – Powered by SodaSparkle™ has
been manufactured to the strictest
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 that sells Cuisinart
products of the same type. The retail store
shall then, according to its preference, 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
neither of the above two options results 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. California residents
may also, according to their preference,
return nonconforming products directly to
Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary,
specifications and has been designed for use
authorized accessories and replacement
parts. This warranty does not cover any
damage caused by accident, misuse,
shipment or other than ordinary household
use. 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. You may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state. 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 to
ensure that the product is still under
warranty.
replacement by calling our Consumer Service
Center toll-free at 800-726-0190. Cuisinart
will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for
such nonconforming products under
warranty.
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