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IMPORTANT 

SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety 
precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk 
of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including 
the following:

 1. 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

 2.   Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles  

and knobs.

 3.   To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, 

plug, or base unit in water or other liquids.

 4.   This appliance should not be used by or near chil-

dren or individuals with certain disabilities.

 5.   Always unplug from outlet when not in use and 

before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or 
taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

 6.   Do not operate any appliance with a  

damaged cord or plug or after the appliance mal-
functions or has been dropped or damaged in any 
manner. Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart 
Repair Center for examination, repair, and electrical 
or mechanical adjustment.

 7.   The use of accessory attachments not  

recommended by Cuisinart may cause injuries.

 8.  Do not use outdoors.

 9.   Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, 

or touch hot surfaces.

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, push the OFF button, 
then remove plug from wall outlet.

12.  Do not use appliance for other than its intended use.

13.  Snap lid securely onto carafe before serving any 

beverages.

14.  Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the 

brewing cycle.

15.  The glass carafe is designed for use with this appli-

ance only. It must never be used on the  
range top.

16.  Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.

17.   Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a 

loose or weakened handle.

18.  Do not lift handle to open the lid of the coffeemaker 

while brewing is in progress.

19.  Do not overfill the water reservoir with water.  

Use 

ONLY WATER

 in this appliance! Do not put  

any other liquids or foods in the water reservoir 
except as instructed in the cleaning instructions in 
this guide.

20.  Do not clean carafe, heating plate or single-serve 

drip tray with harsh cleansers, steel wool pads,  
or other abrasive materials.

21.  

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE 
PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE 
INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY 
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

22.  Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict airflow 

beneath coffeemaker.

23.  Use only the Cuisinart

®

 Gold-Tone Commercial-

Style Filter or standard cone-shaped paper filter 
with this unit. OTHER GOLD-TONE PERMANENT 
FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE COFFEEMAKER TO 
OVERFLOW.

24.  Do not operate your appliance in an appliance 

garage or under a wall cabinet. 

When storing in an 

appliance garage, always unplug the unit from 
the electrical outlet.

 Not doing so could create a 

risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the 
walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as  
it closes.

25.  Only use capsules intended for this appliance. If the 

capsule does not fit, do not force the capsule into 
the appliance.

26.  WARNING: To avoid the risk of injury, do not open 

the brew chamber during the brew process.

SAVE THESE  

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD  

USE ONLY

Summary of Contents for Coffee Center SS-12

Page 1: ...For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using Cuisinart Coffee Center Brew Basics SS 12 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ...

Page 2: ...cle 15 The glass carafe is designed for use with this appli ance only It must never be used on the range top 16 Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface 17 Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle 18 Do not lift handle to open the lid of the coffeemaker while brewing is in progress 19 Do not overfill the water reservoir with water Use ONLY WATER in this app...

Page 3: ...d plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician 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 c...

Page 4: ...r 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 e...

Page 5: ... coffee markings 7 Charcoal Water Filter Holder Holds filter firmly in place 8 Charcoal Water Filter Eliminates chlorine bad tastes and odors from tap water 9 Heater Plate Keeps coffee warm after brewing Scratch resistant with nonstick coating 10 Filter Basket not shown Holds a 4 paper filter or a permanent filter 11 Filter Basket Holder not shown 12 Ready Tone not shown Signals the end of the bre...

Page 6: ...ovable Drip Tray 19 Charcoal Water Filter Holder 20 Charcoal Water Filter 21 Reservoir Lid not shown 22 40 Ounce Water Reservoir not shown 23 Power Cord not shown 24 Energy Saving Mode not shown Unit lights will dim after 30 minutes of being idle To reactivate press any button To turn off completely turn power switch to the OFF position All materials that come in contact with coffee or water are B...

Page 7: ... On time coffeemaker can be programmed to automatically start brewing up to 24 hours in advance b AUTO ON Select to automatically start brewing coffee at the time programmed under PROG function c AUTO OFF Select to program your coffeemaker to automatically shut off Keep Warm mode up to 4 hours after brewing d CLEAN Select to set your coffeemaker to CLEAN mode e CLOCK Select to set time of day GETT...

Page 8: ... Perform an initial cleaning before making your first beverage Follow these instructions without adding coffee 1 Insert charcoal water filter if you haven t already Instructions on the left 2 Fill water reservoir 3 Make sure carafe is in place 4 If you haven t already plug the power cord into an independent outlet Power on unit by pressing the ON OFF button on the control panel 5 Press Carafe Brew...

Page 9: ...wing Make sure the glass carafe is in position on the heater plate and the top cover is closed Plug the cord into an electrical outlet 4 Add the ground coffee Remove the filter basket by grasping the handle and lifting straight up Insert a 4 paper filter or permanent filter Be sure that a paper filter is completely open and fully inserted in the basket It may help to fold and flatten the seams of ...

Page 10: ...ontact with water For optimal performance descale coffeemaker every 3 to 6 months If calcium deposits build up faster the CLEAN light will illuminate indicating 12 cup coffeemaker should be descaled To clean 1 Fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 3 white vinegar and 2 3 water 2 Rotate the Function knob to CLEAN and press the CARAFE BREW button once The cleaning process will start...

Page 11: ...te except POD SIZE Lift the handle then remove and dispose of the used capsule Close the brew head Caution Capsule will be hot 9 Enjoy your cup of coffee Your brewer is ready to use again 10 To brew another cup press POD BREW once and the LCD display will show the last brewing size At this point cup size can be changed by pressing POD SIZE or to simply repeat previous selection press POD BREW agai...

Page 12: ...ng the Exit Needle The exit needle is located on the inside bottom of the capsule holder assembly Should a clog arise because of coffee grounds it can be cleaned using a paper clip or similar tool Remove capsule holder from unit then remove funnel from capsule holder and insert the paper clip into exit needle to loosen the clog and push it out Replace funnel onto capsule holder by lining up tabs i...

Page 13: ...il 12 oz is selected Press the POD BREW button to start 4 Discard contents of mug into the sink 5 Repeat until ADD WATER light comes on 6 When descaling is complete all LED lights will be on except POD SIZE button 7 Discard any remaining diluted vinegar into sink Step 2 Fresh Water Rinse 1 Repeat point 1 4 for step 1 three times using fresh water in place of vinegar 2 This will clean the coffeemak...

Page 14: ...r 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 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 ...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES ...

Page 16: ...IB 16845 ESP 2020 Cuisinart East Windsor NJ 08520 Printed in China 20CE073688 ...

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