Cuisinart SS-5, Instruction Booklet

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM : SOLUTION
Brewer does not have
power .
Plug brewer into an independent outlet .
Make sure the brewer is securely plugged in .
Plug into a different outlet .
Reset your home’s circuit breaker .
Confirm the power has been turned on and the On/Off and
brew buttons are illuminated .
Brewer will not brew .
Turn off and unplug the brewer for 30 seconds or more .
When you plug the brewer back in, be sure to turn the
power back on .
If the Add Water indicator is illuminated, check to make sure
the water reservoir is properly filled . If not, add at least 11 oz .
of water . If the Add Water indicator is illuminated even after
adding at least 11 oz . of water to the water reservoir, contact
Consumer Service at 1-800-726-0190 .
The piercing needle and/or exit needle may be clogged
(see page 12) .
Make sure brew head is fully closed .
Chlorine or mineral
taste in coffee . Consider using bottled water, filtered water or replacing the
Cuisinart Charcoal Water Filter .
Brewer doesn’t brew a
full cup . Turn off and unplug the brewer for 30 seconds or more .
When you plug the brewer back in, be sure to turn the
power back on .
The piercing needle and/or exit needle may be clogged
(see page 12) .
Clean the brewing chamber
(refer to Cleaning and Maintenance, page 12) .
De-scale the brewer (refer to page 13) . If you have repeated
the de-scaling procedure two times and it is still brewing
only a partial cup, contact Consumer Service at
1-800-726-0190 .
Coffee is too weak or
watery . Consider brewing a smaller cup size or try an Extra Bold
capsule . It has 30% more ground coffee in each portion
pack .
All lights are flashing in
sequence when turning
on unit . De-scale the brewer (refer to page 13) . If you have repeated
the de-scaling procedure two times and it is still brewing
only a partial cup, contact Consumer Service at
1-800-726-0190 .