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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . .Page 6
Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
Programming the Auto On . . . . . . . .Page 6
Programming the Variable Auto Off .Page 6
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Changing the Water Filter . . . . . . . .Page 7
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . .Page 8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
INTRODUCTION
Cuisinart introduces retro styling and the
latest high tech features in a coffeemaker
that will be the centrepiece of any kitchen.
The Cuisinart
®
Brew Central
™
Coffeemaker
is reminiscent of the days of classic styling
and durable materials. A brushed stainless
steel exterior with retro style controls houses
the finest coffeemaking technology. This
coffeemaker even includes a charcoal water
filter. The water filter ensures great tasting
coffee by removing all of the impurities from
the water. The Brew Central
™
Coffeemaker
also comes with advanced features such as a
programmable digital clock with 24-hour
advanced-brew setting, an automatic shutoff,
self-cleaning function, and an audible beep
that signals the end of the brew cycle, which
makes brewing the best tasting coffee easy.
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 Brew Central
™
Coffeemaker. The charcoal
water filter removes chlorine, calcium, bad
tastes and odours, 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, maintain the beans
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 in 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 (142 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
(25 ml) of coffee per 6 ounces (175 ml) of
water. Some coffee manufacturers recommend
using one 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
coffee is 15 tablespoons (225 ml) for this 12
cup coffeemaker. Exceeding these amounts
may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely
ground.
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