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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 resting 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 heater plate with a clean, damp 

cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials 

or cleansers to clean the heater 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 

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 flavor 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.

Summary of Contents for CBC-1600 Series

Page 1: ...For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using Cuisinart FlavorBrew 10 Cup Coffeemaker CBC 1600 Series INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ...

Page 2: ...inart may cause injuries 8 Do not use outdoors 9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch any hot surface 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 11 Always fill water reservoir first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect turn controls to Off then remove plug from wall outlet 12 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 13 Tu...

Page 3: ... Do not modify the plug in any way OPERATING NOTICE Clogging and backing up of water and or coffee in the filter basket can occur under any or a combination of any of the following conditions The use of too finely ground coffee using two or more paper filters using the permanent filter in conjunction with a paper filter or not properly cleaning coffee grounds from the permanent filter or allowing ...

Page 4: ...er The quality of that water is as important as the quality of your coffee If water doesn t taste good from the tap it won t taste good in your coffee Cuisinart includes a charcoal water filter to remove chlorine bad tastes and odors for the purest coffee flavor every time you brew Element 2 Coffee While coffee is 98 water all of the flavor comes from the beans To achieve the same great taste you ...

Page 5: ...rew Pause Feature Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed 30 seconds max from the heater plate so a cup can be poured mid brew Since the flavor extraction rate varies during the brew cycle we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to finish before pouring the coffee 9 Thermal Carafe with Hands Free Lid The dripless double wall insulated 10 cup thermal carafe keeps coffee hot Coffee d...

Page 6: ...ewing up to 24 hours in advance 4 Self Clean Button Indicates time to clean coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup 5 Hour Button Use to program clock and Auto On function 6 Minute Button Use to program clock and Auto On function 7 1 to 4 Cup Setting Improves extraction flavor and temperature when brewing fewer than 5 cups GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL Detailed programming and use instructions ...

Page 7: ...e Auto On function is on NOTE To start brew time at the same time the next day simply press PROG When green indicator light comes on brewing will start at the time you ve selected 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 ...

Page 8: ...ly inserted in the basket It may help to fold and flatten the seams of a paper filter beforehand Add one level scoop of ground coffee per cup Adjust the amount according to taste Replace the filter basket in the filter basket holder and press firmly on cover to be sure it closes securely NOTE The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 tablespoons for this coffeemaker Exceeding this amount may ca...

Page 9: ...r time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker For best performance from your 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 ...

Page 10: ...ker has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use with the authorized accessories and replacement parts 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 This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident misuse shipment or other ordi...

Page 11: ...11 NOTES ...

Page 12: ...ood Life www cuisinart com 2009 Conair Corporation Cuisinart is a registered trademark of the Conair Corporation Any trademarks or service marks of third parties used herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 08520 Printed in China 09CE13063 IB 9166 Coffeemakers Food Processors Toasters Blenders Cookware Ice Cream Makers ...

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