Page 3 - WA R N I N G
3 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 electri...
Page 4 - ELEMENT 4: PROPORTION; CONTENTS; remove
4 THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE ELEMENT 1: WATER Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that water is as important as the quality of your coffee. If water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste good in your coffee. Cuisinart includes a charcoal water filter to remove chlorine, bad ta...
Page 5 - FEATURES AND BENEFITS
5 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. Reservoir Cover Flips back for easy filling. 2. Water Reservoir With water level indicator window. 3. Showerhead (not shown) Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds. 4. Charcoal Water Filter Holder Holds filter firmly...
Page 6 - CONTROL PANEL
6 1. Clock Display Displays time of day and auto on time. 2. Hour and Minute Buttons For use in setting hour and minute for time of day and auto on time. 3. Brew/Off and Auto Off Button with Indicator Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off and set the Auto Off time. 4. Clean Button with Indicator ...
Page 8 - BREWING COFFEE; CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
8 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 in previous section. 2. Fill the water reservoir Open the coffeemaker reservoir cover by lifting it up. Pour in the desired amou...
Page 9 - BREW PAUSE
9 4. Before brewing coffee Make sure the glass carafe is in position on the heating plate and the top cover is closed. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. 5. Cup preference Push the 1–4 cup button if you are brewing fewer than 5 cups. 6. Begin Brewing Press the Brew/Off button, and the red indi...
Page 10 - DECALCIFICATION; Notes on the Clean Function
10 DECALCIFICATION Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker. For best performance from your coffeemaker, decalcify the base unit from time to time. The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you u...
Page 11 - WARRANTY; Limited Three-Year Warranty
11 WARRANTY Limited Three-Year Warranty This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ® 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is no...