Cuisinart CHW-14 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Coffee PLUS® 10-Cup Thermal Programmable Coffeemaker & Hot Water System
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
CHW-14
Important
SafeguardS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids.
4. This appliance should not be used by or near
children or individuals with certain disabilities.
5. Always unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on
or taking off parts and before cleaning the
appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair,
and electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by Cuisinart may
cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always fill water reservoir first, then plug cord
into the wall outlet. To disconnect, push the Off
button, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
13. Screw lid securely onto carafe before serving
any beverages.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle.
15. The thermal carafe is designed for use with this
appliance only. It must never be used on the
range top.
16. Do not use carafe having a loose or weakened
handle.
17. Do not clean carafe or resting plate with
cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive
materials.
18. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR
SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL.
19. Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict
airflow beneath Coffeemaker.
20. Use only the Cuisinart
Style Filter or standard #4 paper filter with this
unit. OTHER GOLD TONE PERMANENT
FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE COFFEEMAKER
TO OVERFLOW.
21. Do not operate your appliance in an 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.
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WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to 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.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying 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 may be used
if care is exercised.
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
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over.
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
the gold tone filter in conjunction with a paper
filter, 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 checking the filter basket.
WARNING
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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards....................2
Unpacking Instructions ..................4
The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee.....4
Features and Benefits ...................5
Control Panel ..........................6
Before First Use ........................7
Programming Your Coffeemaker ...........7
Charcoal Water Filter ....................7
Brewing Coffee.........................8
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Brew Pause
Using Hot Water System .................8
Cleaning and Maintenance ...............9
Warranty .............................10
Feature....................8
UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
2. Remove any literature.
3. Turn the box so that the back side of the
Coffeemaker is down and slide the
Coffeemaker from the box.
4. After the Coffeemaker has been removed,
place the box out of the way and lift off the
packing material.
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it from
the resting plate, and remove the polybag.
6. Remove the polybag covering the Coffeemaker.
Save all packing materials in case you have to
ship the machine in the future.
KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
THE QUEST
FOR THE PERFECT
CUP OF COFFEE
ELEMENT 1: WATER
Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that
water is as important as the quality of your
coffee. If water doesn’t taste good from
the tap, it won’t taste good in your coffee.
Cuisinart includes a charcoal water filter to
remove chlorine, bad tastes and odors, for
the purest coffee flavor, every time you
brew.
ELEMENT 2: COFFEE
While coffee is 98% water, all of the flavor
comes from the beans. To achieve the
same great taste you enjoy at a coffee bar,
you need to use the same quality of
coffee. If you choose to grind your own
beans, buy them fresh and whole. Buy
only about a two-week supply at a time,
because once the bean is broken, its
flavor degrades quickly.
ELEMENT 3: GRIND
The grind is critical for proper
flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine,
over-extraction and bitterness will result.
Too fine a grind may also clog the filter. If
grind is too coarse, the water will pass
through too quickly and the maximum
flavor will not be extracted. When grinding
your own beans, we recommend a
medium-fine grind.
ELEMENT 4: PROPORTION
Coffee that is too strong or too weak is
always a disappointment. Follow the
recommended portions of ground coffee
in the instructions under Brewing Coffee,
and later adjust the amount to suit your
taste.
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Coffeemaker FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Coffeemaker Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling.
2. Coffeemaker Water
Reservoir (not shown)
With water level indicator window.
3. Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water
passes through grounds.
4. Coffeemaker Charcoal
Water Filter Holder
Holds filter firmly in place.
5. Charcoal Water Filter
Eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors
from tap water.
6. Filter Basket (not shown)
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.
7. Filter Basket Holder (not shown)
8. Coffeemaker Control Panel
See detailed illustration, page 6.
9. Cord Storage (not shown)
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10. Brew Pause
Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed from the resting plate,
so a cup can be poured in mid-brew.
11. Thermal Carafe
The easy-pour, no-drip 10-cup carafe has an
ergonomic handle.
12. Resting Plate
Position carafe on plate before brewing.
13. Power Loss Back-up System
(not shown)
One-minute protection if a breaker trips, unit
is unplugged, or power fails. Holds all
programmed information, including time of
day, Auto On time and Auto Off time.
HoT WaTer sysTem FEATURES AND BENEFITS
14. Hot Water Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling.
15. Hot Water Charcoal
Water Filter Holder
Holds filter firmly in place.
16. Charcoal Water Filter
Eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors
from tap water.
17. Hot Water Reservoir (not shown)
With Max fill line
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18. Dispensing Lever
For dispensing hot water.
19. Safety Lock
Prevents hot water from being
dispensed when in the locked position.
20. Drip Tray
Removable tray with grate.
21. Hot Water Release Tab (not shown)
Located underneath the unit.
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BPA-Free: All materials that come in contact with coffee or water are BPA free.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL
Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 7 and 8.
Coffeemaker CONTROLS
1. On/Off Button
Use to turn your Coffeemaker on and off.
Works in tandem with the Function knob.
2. Clock Display
Displays time of day and Auto On time.
3. Hour and Minute Buttons
Use to set hours and minutes for time of day.
Auto On time.
4. 1–4 Cup Setting with Indicator
Improves extraction, flavor and temperature
when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
5. Clean Indicator
Indicates time to clean Coffeemaker
to remove calcium buildup.
6. Ready Tone Option
Turn ON to alert you with 5 beeps when coffee
has finished brewing; turn OFF to silence.
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7. Function Knob
a. PROG
Select to program Auto On time.
Coffeemaker can be programmed to
automatically start brewing up to 24 hours
in advance.
b. AUTO ON
Select to automatically start brewing coffee
at the time you’ve programmed.
c. BREW
Select to begin brew cycle when On button
is pressed.
d. CLOCK
Select to program time of day.
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HoT WaTer sysTem CONTROLS
8. On/Off Button
Use to turn your Hot Water System on and off.
9. Water Ready Indicator
Indicates when water is heated.
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10. Add Water Indicator
Indicates when water should be added.
11. Safety Feature
(Shown in the unlocked position)
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ENJOY THE 2-IN-1 COFFEE PLUS
Your Coffee PLUS® system is designed to
let you use the Coffeemaker and Hot Water
System separately, or at the same time.
Perfect for every occasion.
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BEFORE FIRST USE
We recommend flushing out both the
Coffeemaker and Hot Water System before
first use.
Coffeemaker: Fill the reservoir with cold
water and follow the directions for Brewing
Coffee. DO NOT ADD COFFEE!
Hot Water System: Fill the reservoir to the
Max fill line and follow directions for Using
the Hot Water System.
Once the system flush is complete, your
Coffee PLUS
heat water so you can enjoy Cuisinart at
its best!
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system is ready to brew and
PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the Coffeemaker is plugged in,
12:00 will appear.
Turn the Function knob to CLOCK
Hold down the Hour or Minute button until the
clock begins flashing. Press either button to
select the desired time. Hold buttons down to
scroll through the digits, or press and release to
advance one digit at a time. When scrolling, the
numbers will advance slowly and then speed
up. When the number displayed approaches
the desired time, press and release to advance
one digit at a time. Be sure the PM indicator is
on if a PM time is desired.
To finish setting the clock, turn the Function
knob to any other setting or simply wait until
the numbers stop blinking.
SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME
When you turn the Function knob to PROG,
it displays a previously selected Auto On time,
or the default time (12:00pm).
1. Turn the Function knob to PROG
Use the Hour and Minute buttons as above
to program your start-brew time.
2. Turn the Function knob to AUTO ON
LCD will display the current time.
3.
Press and release On/Off button
A blue light indicates that the Coffeemaker is
in AUTO ON mode. The blue light around On/Off
will come on when brew cycle begins.
Both lights will turn off when the Keep Warm
cycle ends.
NOTE: To start brew time at the same time
the next day, simply make sure the Function knob is
on AUTO ON and press and release On/Off button
once more. The blue Auto On light will turn on.
SETTING THE READY TONE OPTION
Turn dial to ON and unit will alert you with 5 beeps
when coffee has finished brewing. Turn to OFF to
silence the tone.
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
Your Coffeemaker comes with two charcoal
water filters that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes
and odors from tap water.
Inserting the Water Filter
•Removethefiltersfromthepolybagand
soak them, fully immersed, in cold tap water
for 15 minutes.
•Liftthewaterfilterholderoutofthewater
reservoirs from both the Coffeemaker side and
Hot Water System side (see diagram, page 5).
•Pressdownonthefiltercompartmentandpull
toward you to open.
•Placefilterintotheholderandsnap
it closed. Be careful – improper placement can
tear the filter skin.
•Flushfilterbyrunningcoldtapwaterthrough
holes in bottom of compartment for 10
seconds.
•Allowthefiltertodraincompletely.
•Slidethewaterfilterholderbackintothe
channel in the water reservoir, pushing it
down to the base of the unit.
NOTE: We recommend changing
the water filter every 60 days
or after 60 uses, and more often
if you have hard water.
Replacement filters can be
purchased in stores, by calling
Cuisinart Customer Service,
or at www.cuisinart.com.
Hot Water Charcoal
Water Filter
Coffeemaker Charcoal
Water Filter
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BREWING COFFEE
Follow instructions in Before First Use
on previous page.
1. Insert charcoal water filter
Follow directions for the preparation and
insertion of the filter on page 7.
2. Fill the water reservoir
Open the Coffeemaker reservoir cover by lifting
it up. Pour in the desired amount of water using
the water level indicator located at the side of
the coffeemaker.
3. Set preferences
Push the 1–4 cup button if you are brewing
fewer than 5 cups.
4. Add the ground coffee
Remove the filter basket by grasping the handle
and lifting straight up. Insert a #4 paper filter or
permanent filter. Be sure that a 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 1 level scoop of
ground coffee per cup. Adjust the amount
according to taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground
coffee is 15 tablespoons 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 press firmly on cover to be sure it
closes securely.
5. Before brewing coffee
Make sure the thermal carafe is in position on
the resting plate and the top cover is closed.
6. Power unit
Turn the Function knob to BREW, press the
On/Off button, and the blue indicator light will
turn on. Or, set the AUTO ON function (see
page 7) and the Auto On indicator will light.
7. After brewing
When the brewing cycle has been completed,
five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue to
stream from the filter for several seconds.
NOTE: Reservoir cover may be hot during
and directly after brewing. Wait at least 10
minutes before opening.
BREW PAUSE™ FEATURE
This feature interrupts the flow of coffee
from the basket to let you pour that first
cup mid-brew. Because the flavor profile of
coffee brewed at the start of a cycle differs
from that brewed towards the end, be
aware that using this feature will weaken
the flavor strength of the finished pot.
NOTE: Removing carafe for more than 20
seconds may cause filter basket to
overflow.
USING THE HOT
WATER SYSTEM
Follow instructions in Before First Use
on previous page.
1. Insert charcoal water filter
Follow directions for the preparation and
insertion of the filter on page 7.
2. Fill the water reservoir
Open the Hot Water reservoir cover by lifting
it up. Fill the reservoir with water, making sure
not to fill above the Max fill line.
3. Heating
Press the On/Off button on the Hot Water side
of your unit. The blue On indicator around the
On/Off button will light. The Water Ready
indicator will flash while the unit is heating.
Once the unit has heated, the Water Ready
indicator will become solid.
4. Dispensing water
To dispense water, be sure the safety switch,
which is located below the lever, is in the
unlocked position. Simply slide the safety
switch to the left to unlock. Then place a cup
on the drip tray and press the lever down –
the unit dispenses up to 13 ounces of hot
water at a time. If desired, return the safety
lock to the locked position (to the right) after
dispensing water.
NOTE: You can remove the drip tray to
accommodate tall mugs.
5. After dispensing
The heater will immediately begin heating more
water. The Water Ready indicator will again flash
until water reaches serving temperature.
NOTE: The red Add Water indicator will
light if more water is needed.
6. Turning off Hot Water System
To turn off your Hot Water System at any time,
press the On/Off button. The On indicator will
turn off, but the Water Ready indicator will
remain lit until water has cooled below serving
temperature.
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