INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Coffee PLUS™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker & Hot Water System CHW-12 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Important Safeguards When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. 3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids. 4. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities. 5.
WARNING: RISK Of FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock to persons.
CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . 4 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Brewing Coffee . .
Coffeemaker FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. Coffeemaker Reservoir Cover Flips back for easy filling. 2. Coffeemaker Water Reservoir (not shown) With water level indicator window. 3. Showerhead (not shown) Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds. 4. Coffeemaker Charcoal Water Filter Holder Holds filter firmly in place. 5. Charcoal Water Filter Eliminates chlorine, calcium and bad tastes and odors from tap water. 6.
Getting to know your Control Panel Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 7 and 8. Coffeemaker Controls 1. On/Off Button 7. Function Knob a. PROG Use to turn your Coffeemaker on and off. Works in tandem with the Function knob. 2. Clock Display Displays time of day, Auto On, and Auto Off times. Select to program Auto On time. Coffeemaker can be programmed to automatically start brewing up to 24 hours in advance. 3. Hour and Minute Buttons b. AUTO ON 4.
Enjoy the 2-in-1 coffee plus™ Your Coffee PLUS™ system is designed to let you use the Coffeemaker and Hot Water System separately, or at the same time. Perfect for every occasion. BEFORE FIRST use We recommend flushing out both the Coffeemaker and Hot Water System before first use. Coffeemaker: Fill the reservoir with cold water and follow the directions for Brewing Coffee. Do not add coffee! Hot Water System: Fill the reservoir to the Max fill line and follow directions for Using the Hot Water System.
Brewing COFFEE Follow instructions in Before First Use on previous page. 1. Insert charcoal water filter Follow directions for the preparation and insertion of the filter on page 7. 2. Fill the water reservoir Open the Coffeemaker reservoir cover by lifting it up. Pour in the desired amount of water using the water level indicator located at the side of the coffeemaker. 3. Set preferences a. Push the 1–4 cup button if you are brewing fewer than 5 cups. b.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 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. The filter basket can be washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts after use. Do not put any water in the unit once the filter basket has been removed. Wipe the area under the filter basket with a damp cloth.
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY We warrant that your Cuisinart® Coffee PLUS™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker and Hot Water System will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase. We recommend that you visit our website, www. cuisinart.com for the fastest, most efficient way to complete your product registration.
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