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1.Insert the Water Filter
a. Remove the filter from polybag and soak
in cold tap water for 15 minutes.
b. Remove the water filter holder from the
coffeemaker by lifting it out of the reservoir
area with your thumb and forefinger.
c. Hold the water filter holder lengthwise and
place thumbs in slots directly under arrows.
d. Pull open in opposite directions with
thumbs.
e. Place the filter in the holder recess area at
the bottom of the water filter holder.
NOTE: Caution must be used when inserting
the charcoal water filter. Improper placement
in the holder can cause tearing of the filter
skin.
f. Close the water filter holder; you will hear a
snap indicating it is in place.
g. Hold the filter under cold running tap water
for 10 seconds to flush. You should place
the hole openings in the side of the unit
directly under the water stream.
h. Allow the filter to drain completely.
i. Replace the water filter holder in the reser-
voir area of the coffeemaker, pushing it all
the way down to the base of the unit.
NOTE: We recommend changing the water
filter every 60 days or 60 uses – more often
if you have hard water.
Replacement water filters can be purchased
in stores, by calling customer service at
1-800-726-0190, or through the Cuisinart
website, www.cuisinart.com.
2. Fill the water reservoir
Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up. Pour
the desired amount of water in the reservoir
using the step water level indicator located at
the rear of the reservoir.
3. Add the ground coffee
Remove the filter basket by grasping the
handle and lifting straight up, and then place it
on the countertop. Insert a #4 paper filter or
permanent filter. Be sure that the paper filter is
completely open and fully inserted in the bas-
ket. 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 2 rounded
tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water.
Some coffee manufacturers recommend using
1 tablespoon per cup. We recommend using
1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup, but
use more or less to suit your taste.
NOTE:
The maximum capacity for ground
coffee is 17 tablespoons for this cof-
feemaker. Exceeding this amount may
cause overflow if the coffee is too finely
ground.
Replace the filter basket in the filter basket
holder and flip the water reservoir cover
closed. Press firmly on cover to be sure that it
closes securely.
Before brewing coffee
Make sure you have replaced the glass carafe
in its position on the heating plate and closed
the top cover. Plug the cord into an electrical
outlet.
4. Power unit
Turn the function knob to brew, press the
on/off button, and the red indicator light will
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