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coffee is 15 tablespoons (225 ml) for this
12-cup (1.8 L) coffeemaker. Exceeding this
amount may cause overflow if the coffee is
too finely ground.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling.
2. Water Reservoir
3. Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water
passes through grounds.
4. Water Filter (not shown)
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
calcium and bad tastes and odours from
tap water.
5. Filter Basket (not shown)
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.
6. Filter Basket Holder (not shown)
7. LCD Digital Clock
Displays time of day and set time for
automatic functions.
8. Hour and Minute Buttons
Used to set time of day and automatic
functions.
9. Function Knob
Used to initiate programming of
automatic functions – Auto On, Auto Off,
Program, Clock, and Brew.
10. On/Off Button
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and
off and program your delayed brew.
11. 1-4 Cup Setting
For brewing smaller pots of coffee.
It provides double heating of the
water, so coffee is piping hot.
12. Clean Setting
Tells you when it’s time to clean your
coffeemaker. Remove built-up calcification
from the water reservoir, to help extend the
life of your coffeemaker.
13. Brew Pause
™
Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed (30 seconds max) from
the heater plate, so a cup can be poured
in mid-brew. Since the flavour extraction
rate varies during the brew cycle, we
recommend allowing the brewing cycle
to finish before pouring the coffee.
14. Carafe
The easy-pour, no-drip 12-cup (1.8 L)
carafe has an ergonomic handle and
brewed coffee markings for two to twelve
cups.
15. Heating Plate
Scratch resistant with black, nonstick
coating.
16. Ready Tone (not shown)
Signals the end of the brew cycle
with five beeps.
17. Cord Storage (not shown)
18. Power Loss Back-up System (not
shown)
One-minute protection in case power fails,
breaker trips, or unit is unplugged.
19. Measuring Scoop (not shown)
6. Remove the polybag covering from the
coffeemaker and lift the coffeemaker off the
remaining two inserts.
We suggest you save all packing materials in
the event that future shipping of the machine
is needed. Keep all plastic bags away from
children.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . .7
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
INTRODUCTION
You’ll love the way your new Cuisinart Classic
™
12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker looks on
your counter, as it’s brewing 12 cups (1.8 L) of
fabulous coffee. The Cuisinart Classic
™
12-Cup
(1.8 L) Programmable Coffeemaker is a
statement about how serious you are about your
coffee – and your kitchen. Enjoy the full
programmability, extreme ease of use, and
great tasting coffee.
THE QUEST FOR
THE PERFECT CUP
OF COFFEE
It is generally agreed that there are four basic
elements critical to the perfect cup:
Element 1: Water
Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the
quality of the water is as important as the
quality of the coffee. A good rule of thumb is
that if your water doesn’t taste good from the
tap, it won’t taste any better in your coffee.
That’s why Cuisinart has added a water filter
to the Cuisinart Classic
™
12-Cup (1.8 L)
Programmable Coffeemaker. The charcoal water
filter removes chlorine, calcium, bad tastes and
odors, for the purest cup of coffee every time.
Element 2: Coffee
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the
flavour should be from the coffee. To achieve
the same great quality cup of coffee you receive
at a coffee bar, you need to use the same
quality beans. If you choose to grind your own
beans, buy the beans fresh and whole, only
about a two-week supply at a time for maximum
freshness. Once the coffee bean is broken,
its flavour degrades very quickly. If it is not
practical to buy small supplies, we recommend
you separate larger amounts of beans into
one- to two-week portions immediately
after purchasing, and freeze them in airtight
containers. The best way to maximize
freshness is to minimize exposure to air,
light and moisture. So, once removed from
the freezer, beans should be maintained
in a sealed container at room temperature,
since damaging condensation occurs every
time the beans are removed from the freezer
or refrigerator. Note that some coffee experts
advise against freezing dark-roast beans
because this can cause the oils to coagulate,
while other experts disagree. We suggest you
experiment and decide for yourself.
Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical for proper flavour extraction.
If the grind is too fine, overextraction and
bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also
clog your filter. If grind is too coarse, the water
will pass through too quickly and the desired
flavours will not be extracted. We recommend
a medium-fine grind.
Element 4: Proportion
The cups on the Cuisinart
®
coffeemaker are
5 ounces (148 ml). Add the amount of ground
coffee that corresponds to the number of cups
being brewed. Many coffee bars and the
Specialty Coffee Association of America
recommend adding 2 rounded tablespoons
(30 ml) of coffee per 6 ounces (170 ml) of water.
Some coffee manufacturers recommend using
1 tablespoon (15 ml) per cup. We recommend
using 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of ground coffee per
cup, but use more or less to suit your taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground
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