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MAKING COFFEE
Before making the first mug of coffee in your
new Cuisinart
®
Two to Go
®
Coffeemaker, we
recommend operating the coffeemaker once
using only water and a paper filter. This will
remove any dust or residue that remains in the
system from the manufacturing process.
1. Fill the Water Reservoir
Open the flip top lid. Fill the water
reservoir to the appropriate marking
depending on whether you are making
one or two cups. The markings are shown
in ribs on the reservoir wall.
2. Add Ground Coffee
Lift filter basket up from holder to remove.
Insert #2 cone paper into filter basket. Be
sure that the filter is completely open and
fully inserted in the basket. It may help to
fold and flatten the seams of a paper filter
beforehand. Add the desired amount of
ground coffee, corresponding to the number
of cups being brewed. Many coffee bars
and the Specialty Coffee Association of
America recommend adding two table-
spoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water.
Some manufacturers recommend using
one tablespoon per 6 ounces of water.
We recommend using 3 to 4 tablespoons of
ground coffee per mug, but use more or
less to suit your taste. Replace filter basket
in holder. Close lid.
Before Brewing
(A) For best results, rinse inside of
mug(s) with hot water before
brewing to optimize heat of coffee.
(B) Make sure you have your stainless
steel mug(s) in their correct brewing
positions and that the lids are secure.
You can brew coffee into the mugs
without the lids in place, or with the lids
on, in any position, as long as they are
tightly on the mugs.
(C) Make sure you have closed the top cover.
3. Power Unit
Plug cord into electrical outlet. Press ON
switch to turn on. The indicator will light.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Completely clean and dry all parts
after every use.
Always remove the plug from the electrical
outlet before cleaning coff e e m a k e r.
Lift lid of coffeemaker and remove the filter
basket from its holder. Discard the filter paper
and ground coffee. The filter basket can be
washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed
t h o r o u g h l y, or cleaned in the upper rack of
the dishwasher. Once clean, replace the
filter basket.
Stainless steel mugs should be washed in
warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly.
N o t e : We do not recommend using the
d i s h washer to clean the mugs.
Do not use scouring agents or harsh cleaners
on any part of the coffeemaker.
Never immerse base unit in water or other
liquid. To clean base, simply wipe with a
clean, damp cloth and dry before storing.
Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir
with a cloth, as lint may remain.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to the removal of the cal-
cium deposits that form over time on the metal
parts of the coffeemaker. For best performance
from your Two to Go
®
Coffeemaker, decalcify
the base unit from time to time.The frequency
depends upon the hardness of your tap water
and how often you use the coffeemaker.
If the coffeemaker begins to brew more slowly
than usual, or the coffee does not taste the
same, decalcify to clean the interior. To
decalcify, fill the water reservoir to capacity
with a solution of
1
⁄3 white vinegar and
2
⁄3 water.
Plug the unit into electrical outlet. Turn to the
ON position and run until half the amount has
brewed (1 mug). Remove plug from outlet and
allow to sit for 10 minutes. Return the unit to
ON and allow the remainder of the liquid to
brew. Repeat the above procedure as many
times as necessary until a normal brew rate
returns, usually 2-3 times. With each repeated
cycle, use a fresh solution of vinegar and
water. Run one cycle of fresh, cold water
through the unit at the completion of the
decalcification, before using the unit again
to brew coffee.