INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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Brew CentralTM Thermal Coffeemaker
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce the
risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
OPERATING NOTICE
Clogging and backing up of water and/or
coffee in the filter basket can occur under
any or a combination of any of the following
conditions: The use of too finely ground
coffee, using two or more paper filters, using
a gold tone filter in conjunction with a paper
filter or not properly cleaning coffee grounds
from the gold tone filter, or allowing coffee
grounds to spill over the filter.
Caution: Never open the filter basket during
the brewing cycle, even if no water is
draining from the filter basket, since
extremely hot water/coffee can spill out from
the filter basket and cause injury. If water/
coffee is not draining from the filter basket
during the brewing cycle, unplug the unit and
wait 10 minutes before opening and
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over.
checking the filter basket.
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
ntended to alert the user to
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is
the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of fire or
electric shock to persons.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
The exclamation point within
ntended to alert the user to
an equilateral triangle is
iterature accompanying the
the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
appliance.
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a long extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord must
be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance, and the longer cord should be
COVER (OR BACK)
SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED
surface.
having a loose or weakened handle.
with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE
ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold
17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
18. Do not clean carafe or warming plate
19. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
BEFORE USING.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and/or injury, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
20. Avoid contact with moving parts.
in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off
parts and before cleaning the
2. Always unplug from outlet when not
appliance garage or under a wall
cabinet. When storing in an appliance
garage, always unplug the unit from
the electrical outlet. Not doing so
could create a risk of fire, especially if
the appliance touches the walls of the
garage or the door touches the unit as
it closes.
21. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance.
and knobs.
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
4. To protect against electric shock, do not
5. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
7. The use of accessory attachments not
FOR HOUSEHOLD
recommended by Cuisinart may cause
injuries.
USE ONLY
or counter, or touch hot surface.
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
turn to “OFF”, then remove plug from
wall outlet.
intended use.
serving any beverages.
during the brewing cycle.
with these appliances only. It must never
be used on the range top.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
11. Always fill water reservoir first, then plug
12. Do not use appliance for other than
13. Fasten lid securely onto carafe before
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed
15. The thermal carafe is designed for use
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Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical for proper flavour
coffeemaker are
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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
5 ounces (148 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
(30 ml) of coffee per 6 ounces (170 ml) of
water. Some coffee manufac-turers
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
10-cup coffeemaker. Exceeding this
amount may cause overflow if the coffee
is too finely ground.
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PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
THE QUEST FOR THE
It is generally agreed that there are four
basic elements critical to the perfect cup of
INTRODUCTION
Cuisinart introduces a coffeemaker with retro
styling and the latest high tech features,
making it the centrepiece of any kitchen.
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, beans should be
maintained 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
coffee:
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 Thermal
Brew Central™ Thermal
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Coffeemaker is reminiscent of the days of
classic styling and durable materials. A
brushed metal 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. Coffee
brews through and pours through a self-
sealing lid into a double-wall insulated
thermal carafe to keep it fresh and hot for
hours. The Brew Central™ Thermal
Coffeemaker also comes with advanced
features such as a programmable digital
clock with 24-hour advanced-brew setting,
an automatic shutoff, a self-cleaning
function, and an audible beep option that
signals the end of the brew cycle, which
The Cuisinart
makes brewing the best tasting coffee easy.
decide for yourself.
surface.
other literature.
coffeemaker is down and slide the
coffeemaker from the box.
removed, place the box out of the way
and lift off the left and right packing
inserts.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy flat
2. Remove the instruction book and any
3. Turn the box so that the back side of the
4. After the coffeemaker has been
5. Remove the cardboard insert between
the carafe lid and Brew Pause™
mechanism by sliding it out of the unit.
6. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it
from the resting plate and remove the
polybag.
two inserts and remove the polybag
covering the coffeemaker.
7. Lift the coffeemaker off the remaining
We suggest you save all packing materials in
the event that future shipping of the machine
is needed. Keep all plastic bags away from
children..
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards...................1
Unpacking Instructions ................. 3
Introduction .......................... 3
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee .................. 4
Features and Benefits .................. 5
Control Panel ......................... 6
Programming Your Coffeemaker ..........7
Setting the Time ....................... 7
Programming the Auto On ............... 7
Making Coffee ........................8
Inserting the Water Filter ................ 8
Cleaning and Maintenance ............. 10
Warranty ............................ 11
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