5. Close the Lid.
6. In order to turn unit on, press the ON/OFF Button. The Red “ON” light will
illuminate and the word “ON” will appear in the upper right hand corner of the
LCD indicating that the brewing cycle has begun. Hot water will be dispensed
gently and evenly through the coffee grounds.
Note:
If you prefer to use the Timer to pre-set the Coffeemaker, see the Using
the Timer Control section.
7. To pour a cup of coffee before the brew cycle is complete, simply remove the
Carafe from the Warming Plate and pour (see “Drip Stop Feature”). Brewing
will continue but dripping will automatically pause. Return the Carafe to the
Warming Plate within 1 minute; dripping will resume.
CAUTION:
To prevent injury when utilizing Drip Stop feature, replace Carafe
within 1 minute of removing during brewing process.
8. Upon completion of the brew cycle, wait until dripping has stopped before
removing the Carafe. The Carafe Lid should be kept in place to facilitate safe
serving.
9. To brew another Carafe of coffee, turn unit OFF and wait 10 minutes to allow
heating element to cool.
Important: If the unit is not allowed to cool before immediate repeated use,
water placed in Water Reservoir may become overheated and a spray of
steam may be released from the opening, creating a risk of burns.
10. When not in use, unplug the Base from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to cool
completely before cleaning (see User Maintenance Instructions).
Drip Stop Feature
The Drip Stop Feature lets you pour a cup of coffee before brewing is complete.
There is an automatic drip stop that allows you to sneak a cup without the brew
basket leaking. Simply remove the Carafe from the Warming Plate. Always keep
the Carafe Lid on the Carafe when pouring the coffee.
Important:
When using the Drip Stop Feature while the coffee maker is still
brewing, the Carafe with Lid must be replaced on the Warming Plate, under the
Filter Basket within 1 minute to prevent the Filter Basket from overflowing.
CAUTION:
Do not pull out the Filter Basket when using this feature as it is filled
with hot coffee. Be sure the Carafe is placed all the way back into the unit to
continue brewing after sneaking a cup.
Brewing A Second Pot Of Coffee
As mentioned above, it is recommended that the Coffeemaker should be OFF for
10 minutes between cycles, in order to allow unit to cool. While the unit is OFF,
dispose of the used coffee filter and rinse the Carafe and the Removable Filter
Basket in water. Place a fresh filter in the basket. Then repeat the brewing
procedure.
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