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MAKING COFFEE
Before you make the first pot of coffee in
your new Cuisinart
®
Brew Central Thermal
TM
Coffeemaker, we recommend operating the
coffeemaker once using only water and a
paper filter. This will remove any dust or
residues that remain in the system from the
manufacturing process..
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 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 reservoir 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
1-800-472-7606, or through the Cuisinart
website, www.cuisinart.ca
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 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 2 rounded tablespoons (30 ml) of
coffee per 6 ounces (170 ml) of water. Some
coffee manufacturers recommend using 1
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
coffeemaker. 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 top cover to be sure
that it closes securely.
Before brewing coffee
Remove thermal carafe lid by turning in the
direction of the “unlock” arrow. Prewarm
carafe by rinsing it out with hot water.
PREWARMING THE CARAFE WILL HELP
KEEP THE COFFEE HOTTER.
Return the carafe lid to the carafe. To lock
the lid, turn in the direction of the “lock”
arrow until it fits tightly on carafe and arrow
lines up in the centre of the pour spout. This
ensures lid is closed and in the proper
position for brewing and pouring.
4. Power unit
Turn the function knob to brew, press the
on/off button, and the red indicator light will
turn on. Or, set the Auto On function and the
green indicator will light.
5. During and after brewing
The Brew Pause
TM
feature allows you to
remove the carafe from the plate during
mid-brew. The brewing process does not
stop during this period – only the flow of
coffee from the basket stops. Do not remove
the carafe for longer than 30 seconds or the
coffee may overflow the basket. While we
offer this feature, we do not recommend that
you pour the coffee before the cycle has
reached completion, since the coffee brewed
at the beginning of the cycle has a flavour
profile which is very different from the flavour
at the end of the cycle. Removing a cup
during the brewing cycle will alter the flavour
of the finished pot.
Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it
before serving to blend the flavours. The
coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be
somewhat stronger than the coffee at the
top.
When the brewing cycle has been
completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee
will continue to stream from the filter for
several seconds.
After brewing, the unit will automatically shut
itself off. The thermal carafe will keep the
coffee hot for hours.
Bottom of thermal carafe is hot to touch
for several minutes after brewing.
Use caution.
The brew-through, pour-through lid allows
coffee to drip from the coffeemaker through
the closed lid. When brewing is complete,
the lid seals itself so air stays out and coffee
freshness and temperature are preserved.
No need to turn or adjust the lid before
pouring.