NOTE: The maximum capacity for
ground coffee is 17 tablespoons (255 ml)
for this coffeemaker. Exceeding this
amount may cause overflow if the coffee
is too finely ground.
Replace the filter basket in the filter bas-
ket holder and press firmly on cover to
be sure it closes securely.
5.
Before brewing coffee
Make sure the glass carafe is in
position on the heating plate and the
top cover is closed. Plug the cord
into an electrical outlet.
6.
Power unit
Turn the Function knob to BREW, press
the ON/OFF button, and the red indicator
light will turn on. Or, set the AUTO ON
function (see page 7) and the green indi-
cator will light.
7.
After brewing
When the brewing cycle has been
completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee
will continue to stream from the filter for
several seconds.
Once the coffee has finished brewing,
stir it before serving to blend the flavors.
The coffee at the bottom of the carafe
will be somewhat stronger than the
coffee at the top.
Note: Reservoir cover may be hot during
and directly after brewing. Wait at least
10 minutes before opening.
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
Your coffeemaker comes with a
charcoal water filter that eliminates
chlorine, bad tastes and odors from
tap water.
Inserting the Water Filter
• Remove the filter from polybag and
soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap
water for 15 minutes.
• Lift the water filter holder out of the
water reservoir (see diagram, page 5).
• Press down on the filter compartment
and pull toward you to open.
• Place filter into the holder and snap
it closed. Be careful – improper
placement can tear the filter skin.
• Flush filter by running cold tap water
through holes in bottom of
compartment for 10 seconds.
• Allow the filter to drain completely.
• Slide the water filter holder back
into the channel in the water
reservoir, pushing it down to
the base of the unit.
NOTE: We recommend changing the
water filter every 60 days
or after
60 uses, and more
often if you have
hard water.
Replacement filters
can be purchased
in stores, by
calling Cuisinart
customer
service, or at
www.
cuisinart.
ca.
Brew Pause™ Feature
This feature interrupts the flow of coffee
from the basket to let you pour that first
cup mid-brew. Because the flavour
profile of coffee brewed at the start of a
cycle differs from that brewed towards
the end, be aware that using this feature
will weaken the flavour strength of the
finished pot.
NOTE: Removing carafe for more than
20 seconds may cause filter basket to
overflow.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove
the plug from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
Lift up the reservoir cover. Remove and
discard the paper filter and ground coffee.
The filter basket can be washed in warm,
soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or
cleaned in the upper rack of the dishwasher.
Dry all parts after use.
Do not put any water in the unit
once the filter basket has been removed.
Wipe the area under the filter basket
with a damp cloth.
Remove the carafe from the heating plate.
Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe
and lid can be washed in warm, soapy water
and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a
dishwasher. The carafe and carafe lid should
be placed on the upper rack only.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
Never immerse base unit in water or other
liquid. To clean base, simply wipe with a
clean, damp cloth and dry before storing.
Fingerprints and other blemishes on the
housing can be washed off with soap and
water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution.
Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp cloth.
Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean the resting plate. Do not
dry the inside of the water reservoir with a
cloth, as lint may remain.
Decalcification
Decalcification refers to the removal of
calcium deposits which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
For best performance from your Brew
Central
®
Coffeemaker, decalcify the base unit
from time to time. The frequency depends
upon the hardness of your tap water and
how often you use the coffeemaker. The
flashing Clean light will indicate when you
should clean your coffeemaker.
If the Clean light begins to flash when the
coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you that
the calcium buildup is interfering with the
functioning of your coffeemaker and the
flavour of your coffee. To clean, fill the water
reservoir to capacity with a mixture of ¹⁄³
white vinegar and ²⁄³ water. Press the Clean
button. When the self clean light glows, turn
the coffeemaker on by pressing the on/off
button. The Clean light will shine steadily.
The coffeemaker is now in clean mode. One
cycle should be sufficient to adequately
clean the coffeemaker. When the cycle is
completed and the five beeps sound, the
coffeemaker will shut off. Turn the
coffeemaker on to see if the Clean light
continues to flash. If it does, turn it off and
then repeat the cleaning procedure with a
fresh solution of vinegar and water.
If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn the
coffeemaker off and then run one cycle of
fresh cold water through the unit before
using the unit again to brew coffee.
Notes on the Clean Function
Pressing the Clean button cancels all other
settings. If it is pressed accidentally, press it
again to return the coffeemaker to all its
previous settings. Pressing On/Off will also
exit the clean mode and turn the
coffeemaker off.
