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PREPARING THE COFFEE:
7.
Swing the filter basket door outward to your left. The included permanent filter
may be used instead of a paper filter. If using paper filters, insert a #4 cone-
shaped filter into the filter basket before filling with coffee grounds.
8.
Place the filter (either paper or permanent) into the
filter basket. Then place the desired amount of
ground coffee in the filter. According to coffee
industry standards, use one standard coffee
measure (2 level tablespoons) of coffee grounds
for each six ounces of water.
NOTE:
We recom-
mend using coffee grounds specifically for
automatic drip coffee makers. After using your drip
coffee maker several times, the coffee may be
adjusted to suit your particular taste by decreasing or increasing the amount of
coffee grounds used.
9.
Swing the filter basket door closed and snap into place.
CAUTION:
Do not
operate your coffee maker if the door does not close completely. If the door
does not close completely, check to see that the filter basket is properly seated
inside the filter basket holder, and snap door into place.
10. Close the hinged water reservoir cover. Place the carafe with the lid in place
on the warming plate.
11.
DC55TC Series:
Press the ON-OFF / TIMER button and the TIMER light will
illuminate. Press the ON-OFF / TIMER button again, and the ON-OFF light will
illuminate indicating that the coffee maker has begun the brewing cycle.
DC54TC Series:
Press the ON-OFF button. The ON-OFF button will illuminate
indicating the coffee maker is “on” and that the brewing process has started.
OPERATING YOUR COFFEE MAKER
(continued)
NOTE:
The amount of brewed coffee after the brewing process is complete will
always be slightly less than the amount of water placed in the coffee maker’s water
reservoir, since some water is absorbed by the coffee grounds and filter. Add a
little extra water at the beginning so that you have the exact number of cups
desired.
FIGURE 6
