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SETTING THE AUTO-ON TIME

When you turn the Function knob to PROG, the 
previously selected AUTO ON time, or the default time 
(12:00) will flash.

 1.   Turn the Function knob to PROG.

 Use the Hour 

and Minute buttons as above to program your start-
brew time.

 2.   Turn the Function knob to AUTO ON.

 Press the 

CARAFE BREW button to activate the program. 
When you press CARAFE BREW, the AUTO ON 
white light will illuminate, indicating the AUTO ON 
function has been activated. LCD will display the 
current time. 

 3.   AUTO ON brew cycle begins.

 The white light 

around CARAFE BREW will flash slowly when the 
brew cycle begins at the time you have selected. 
When the brew cycle ends, the blue light around  
CARAFE BREW will illuminate, indicating Keep 
Warm cycle. The blue light around CARAFE  
BREW will change to white when the Keep Warm 
cycle ends. 

     NOTE: To start brew time at the same time the 

next day, simply make sure the Function knob 
is at AUTO ON and press and release CARAFE 
BREW button once more. The white AUTO ON 
light will turn on. 

SETTING THE AUTO-OFF TIME

Turn the Function knob to AUTO OFF 

Use the Hour and Minute buttons as above to program 
your coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours after 
brew cycle is finished.

BREWING COFFEE

Follow instructions in Setting Up Your 12-Cup 
Coffeemaker on page 8.

 1.   Insert charcoal water filter 

Follow directions for the preparation and insertion of 
the filter on page 8.

 2.   Fill the water reservoir 

Open the coffeemaker reservoir cover by  
lifting it up. Pour in the desired amount of water, 
using the water level indicator located at the side of 
the coffeemaker. 

  3.   Before  brewing 

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 a paper 
filter beforehand. Add 1 level scoop of ground coffee 

per cup. Adjust the amount according to taste.

     NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee 

is 15 tablespoons for this coffeemaker. Exceed-
ing this amount may cause overflow if the coffee 
is too finely ground.

     Replace the filter basket in the filter basket  

holder and press firmly on cover to be sure it  
closes securely.

  5.   Brewing  coffee 

The Function knob must be set at PROG, CLOCK,  
or AUTO OFF position to initiate instant brewing.  
Press CARAFE BREW to start brewing. The white 
light around CARAFE BREW will start flashing.  
Alternatively, set the Function knob to AUTO ON  
to activate the PROG function and then press  
CARAFE BREW.

  6.   After  brewing 

When the brewing cycle is complete, coffee will con-
tinue to stream from the filter for several seconds. 
When streaming completely stops, five beeps will 
sound and you can now enjoy your coffee.

   

NOTE: Reservoir cover may be hot during and 
directly after brewing. Wait at least 10 minutes 
before opening.

BREW PAUSE

 FEATURE

This feature interrupts the flow of coffee 
from the basket to let you pour that first cup 
mid-brew. Because the flavor profile of 
coffee brewed at the start of a cycle differs 
from that brewed toward the end, be aware 
that using this feature will weaken the flavor 
strength of the finished pot.

NOTE:

 Removing carafe for more than 20 

seconds may cause filter basket to overflow.

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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