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For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

Cuisinart

Thermal Coffee Center

™

SS-20 Series

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Summary of content (16 pages)

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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Cuisinart® Thermal Coffee Center™ SS-20 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 appliance! Do not put any other liquids or foods in the water reservoir except as instructed in the cleaning instructions in this guide. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1.
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WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK NOTICE This appliance has a polarized 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.
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CONTENTS THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . 4 ELEMENT 1: WATER Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6 Hot beverages are made up primarily of water. If water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste good in your drink.
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10-CUP COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. Coffeemaker Reservoir Cover 8. Resting Plate Flips back for easy filling. Scratch resistant with nonstick coating. 2. Coffeemaker Water Reservoir (not shown) With water level indicator window. 3. Showerhead (not shown) 9. Charcoal Water Filter Eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water. 10. Charcoal Water Filter Holder Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds.
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SINGLE-SERVE COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS 22. Charcoal Water Filter Holder 23. Charcoal Water Filter 24. Reservoir Lid 25. 40-Ounce Water Reservoir 26. Removable Capsule Holder 27. Power Cord (not shown) 28. Energy-Saving Mode (not shown) 15. Brewer Handle 16. Brew Head 17. Brewing Chamber Holds Removable Capsule Holder or reusable filter cup. 18. Control Panel 6 oz. button; 8 oz. button; 10 oz. button; Add Water and Clean indicators. Unit lights will dim after 30 minutes of being idle.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL 10-CUP COFFEEMAKER CONTROLS Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 8–10. 1. Power Switch (not shown) 7. Function Knob a. PROG Located on the right side of your brewer. Use to turn your Coffeemaker on and off. Select to program Auto On time. Coffeemaker can be programmed to automatically start brewing up to 24 hours in advance. 2. Clock Display Displays time of day and Auto On times. 3. Clean Indicator b.
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SETTING UP YOUR 10-CUP COFFEEMAKER CHARCOAL WATER FILTER INITIAL CLEANING INSERTING THE WATER FILTER 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 above. 2. Fill water reservoir. 1. Remove the filter from the polybag and soak, fully immersed, in cold tap water for 15 minutes. 2. Lift the water filter holder out of the water reservoir the 10-Cup Coffeemaker side. 3.
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SETTING THE AUTO-ON TIME 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. Exceeding 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.
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-CUP COFFEEMAKER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE To clean: 1. Fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 1⁄3 white vinegar and 2⁄3 water. 2. Press and hold the CLEAN button. When the CLEAN LED indicator flashes, the coffeemaker is in Clean mode. Release the button. Always turn unit off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Lift up the Coffeemaker reservoir cover. Remove and discard the paper filter and ground coffee.
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SETTING UP YOUR SINGLE-SERVE COFFEEMAKER 6. Place mug on the drip tray. 7. Press the 10 oz. cup button. Light will flash slowly and the hot water will start to dispense momentarily. 8. The one-time cleaning process is complete. Discard hot water. Your brewer is ready to use. INITIAL CLEANING Perform an initial cleaning before making your first beverage. Follow these instructions, without inserting a capsule. 1. Insert charcoal water filter if you haven’t already. Instructions on page 8.
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7. Press the desired brew button (6, 8, or 10 BREWING WITH THE HOMEBARISTA® REUSABLE FILTER CUP NOTE: To cancel brewing, simply press the selected brew size once again and the brewing process will be stopped. The Single-Serve Coffeemaker can be used with a reusable coffee capsule, which allows you to use your own ground coffee. Try the Cuisinart® HomeBarista® Reusable Filter Cup included with your brewer for your favorite coffee or tea. 1.
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2b. Follow brewing instructions on page 11. 2. C leaning the Funnel – To remove funnel from capsule holder, hold funnel in left hand, twist bottom away from you slightly and pull away from capsule holder to remove. The funnel is top-rack dishwasher safe. NOTE: To cancel brewing, simply press the selected brew size once again and the brewing process will be stopped. NOTE: The funnel may be tight the first few times you go to remove it; this is normal and will loosen with continued use.
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CLEANING THE HOMEBARISTA® REUSABLE FILTER CUP 4. Discard contents of mug into the sink. Simply dispose of coffee grounds, then handwash both the filter cup and filter, or clean on top rack of dishwasher. 6. When descaling is complete, all LED lights will be on. 5. Repeat until ADD WATER light comes on. 7. Discard any remaining diluted vinegar into sink. CLEANING THE WATER RESERVOIR Step 2: Fresh Water Rinse 1. Repeat Step 1 three times, using fresh water in place of vinegar.
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LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY (U.S. and Canada only) BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT If your Cuisinart® Thermal Coffee Center™ should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair or, if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.