Cuisinart CPO-800C Instruction Booklet

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,

always read the instruction book carefully before using.

PurePrecision

TM

Pour-Over Coffee Brewer

CPO-800C

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

®

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be taken to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to
persons, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. 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.

3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.

4. To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water
or other liquids.

5. This appliance should not be used by
or near children or individuals with
certain disabilities.

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 BREW/OFF button, then
remove plug from wall outlet.

12. Do not use appliance for other than its
intended use.

13. Snap lid securely onto carafe before
serving any beverages.

14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle.

15. The glass carafe is designed for use
with this coffee brewer only. It must
never be used on the range top.

16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or
cold surface.

17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
having a loose or weakened handle.

18. Do not clean carafe or heating plate
with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.

19. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
INSIDE. REPAIRS SHOULD BE DONE
ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

20. Do not place cloth beneath coffee
brewer or otherwise restrict airflow.

21. Use only the Cuisinart

®

Laser-Etched
Stainless Steel Filter, a gold tone filter,
or standard #4 cone paper filter with
this unit. OTHER PERMANENT FILTERS
MAY CAUSE THE COFFEE BREWER
TO OVERFLOW.

22. 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.

23. The container is designed for use with
this appliance. It must never be used on
a range top.

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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

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.

Extension cords may be used if care is
exercised in their use.

If an 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 stainless steel filter in conjunction
with a paper filter, or not properly cleaning
coffee grounds from the stainless steel 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, because 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

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

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CONTENTS

Important Safeguards..................3

Important Unpacking Instructions ........5

The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee...5

Features and Benefits .................6

Control Panel ........................7

Before Brewing Your First Pot ...........8

Programming Your Coffee Brewer ........8

Making Coffee .......................9

Brew Pause

™

Feature.................10

Cleaning and Maintenance ............10

Decalcification ......................10

Warranty...........................11

IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the box on a large, sturdy,
flat surface.

2. Remove literature.

3. Turn the box so that the back side of
the coffee brewer is down and slide the
coffee brewer from the box.

4. After the coffee brewer has been
removed, place the box out of the way
and lift off the left and right inserts.

5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove
it from the heating plate, and remove
the polybag.

6. Remove the polybag covering
the coffee brewer.

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 odours
for the purest coffee flavour, every time
you brew.

ELEMENT 2: COFFEE

While coffee is 98% water, all of the
flavour 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 flavour
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
flavour 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 MAKING
COFFEE, and later adjust the amount to
suit your taste.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Coffee Brewer Lid

Opens to access filter basket.

2. Water Reservoir with Water Level
Indicator Window

3. Showerhead (not shown)

Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water passes
through grounds.

4. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
Holds water filter firmly in place.

5. Charcoal Water Filter

Eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odours
from tap water.

6. Filter Basket

Holds a #4 paper filter, a stainless steel
filter, or gold tone filter.

7. Cuisinart

®

Laser-Etched Stainless

Steel Filter

Eliminates the need for paper filters.
NOTE: Some fine grounds may flow
through the filter and appear as sediment in
the carafe.

8. Control Panel

See detailed illustration, page 7.

9. Brew Pause

™

Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed (20 seconds max) from
the heater plate, so a cup can be poured
mid-brew.

10. 8-Cup Glass Carafe

The easy-pour carafe has an ergonomic
handle and brewed coffee markings for
2 to 8 cups.

11. 60-Second Reset (not shown)

One-minute protection in case a breaker
trips, the unit is unplugged, or the power
fails. It holds all programmed information,
including time of day, Auto On time and
Auto Off time.

12. Measuring Scoop

13. BPA Free (not shown)

All parts that come in contact with
coffee or liquids are BPA free.

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8

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1. Brew/Off

Pressing BREW/OFF will start the
brewing cycle. It can also be used
to stop the brew cycle.

2. Menu

Lets you navigate to each function
on the display panel. Press once for
STRENGTH, twice for TEMP, three times
for AUTO OFF, four times for CLOCK
and five times for CLEAN START.

A. Strength

Lets you choose from MILD,

MEDIUM or BOLD coffee flavour.

B. Temp

Choose from HOT or X-HOT

for your temperature preference.

C. Auto Off

Use to select desired amount of

time until keep warm function
shuts off from 0–2 hours.

D. Clock

Navigate here to set the time on

your coffee brewer.

E. Clean Start

CLEAN flashes when you need to

clean coffee brewer.

3. Auto On

Lets you program coffee brewer to
automatically begin brewing up to
24 hours in advance. AUTO ON
illuminates on panel when set.

4.

Arrows

Used to select STRENGTH and TEMP
settings. Also used to set the clock.
( for Hour for Minute)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL

Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 8–10.

C

B

E

D

A

3

1 2 3 4

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BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE

RINSING YOUR COFFEE BREWER:

We recommend flushing out the system before
brewing your first pot of coffee. Simply fill the
reservoir, power on the unit, and follow steps 1,
3 and 5 on page 9 under MAKING COFFEE.

Do not add coffee!

PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEE BREWER

SETTING THE CLOCK

When the coffee brewer is plugged in, 12:00
will flash in the display for 30 seconds,
indicating the unit is in Clock Set mode.
If 12:00 stops flashing, simply press the menu
button 4 times to the clock option and the time
will return to flashing Clock
Set mode.

SETTING HOURS AND MINUTES

Use the up arrow to set hours and the down
arrow

to set minutes. Hold buttons down to
scroll through the digits quickly, or press and
release to advance one digit at a time. Be sure
the PM indicator is on if setting a PM time.
Once time is correct, press MENU to set, or five
seconds after finishing, the unit will
automatically exit Clock Setting mode.

AUTO ON FUNCTION

1. To set AUTO ON brew time:

Press and hold the Auto On button for
2 seconds. The digital display will flash the
default (12:00) or previously selected time
and the AUTO ON button will flash. Follow
directions under SETTING THE CLOCK
(above) to program your start-brew time.
Five seconds after finishing, the unit will
automatically exit Auto On Setup mode.
AUTO ON will appear on the control panel
and the AUTO ON button will illuminate
indicating AUTO ON is activated.

NOTE: To exit Auto On Setup mode, you

can also just press Auto On button again.

2. To reactivate Auto On feature:

To start at the same time on another day,
simply press the AUTO ON button. The time
will appear, release button and AUTO ON
will appear on control panel and AUTO ON
button will be illuminated.

3. To deactivate Auto On:

Press illuminated Auto On button; AUTO
ON will not be displayed on control panel
and AUTO ON button light will turn off.

Charcoal Water Filter

Your coffee brewer comes with a charcoal
water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad
tastes and odours from tap water.

Inserting the Water Filter

• Remove the filter from polybag and soak it,
fully immersed, in cold tap water for
15 minutes.

• Lift the water filter holder out of the
water reservoir.

• Press down on the filter compartment
and pull toward you to open.

• Place filter into the holder and snap it
closed. Be careful – improper placement
can tear the filter skin.

• Flush filter by running cold tap water
through holes in bottom of compartment
for 10 seconds.

• Allow the filter to drain completely.

•

Slide the water filter holder back into the
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, or by
calling Cuisinart Customer
Service, or at
www.cuisinart.ca

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SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME

1. Press the menu button 3 times to get to
the AUTO OFF menu option.

The digital display will flash the
programmed Auto Off default (0:30) or
previously selected time. Follow directions
under SETTING THE CLOCK to program
coffee brewer to shut off from 0 to 2 hours
after brew cycle is finished.

2. To exit/confirm Auto Off time setting:

Auto Off Setup mode will be exited
automatically after 5 seconds.

MAKING COFFEE

First, follow instructions in BEFORE
BREWING YOUR FIRST POT OF COFFEE
(page 8).

1. Fill the water reservoir

Lift the coffee brewer lid to open. Pour the
desired amount of water into the water
reservoir using the water level indicator
located at the front of the coffee brewer.

2. Add the ground coffee

Insert a #4 paper filter, gold tone filter, or
the stainless steel etched filter. If using a
paper 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
1–1½ level scoops (tablespoons) of ground
coffee per cup. Adjust the amount
according to taste.

NOTE:

The maximum capacity for ground
coffee is 11 tablespoons for this coffee
brewer. Exceeding this amount may cause
overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.

3. Position carafe and plug in unit

Place carafe on heating plate and make
sure filter basket is securely in place and lid
is completely closed. Plug coffee brewer
into an electrical outlet.

4. Set preferences

a. Press MENU once to get to strength.

Use up/down arrows to choose mild,
medium or bold. Press MENU again to
set and you will be moved to the
next setting.

b. You are now on TEMP.

Use up/down arrows to select hot or
X-hot. Press Menu to set.

5. Start Brewing

Press the Brew/Off button to begin brewing,
the on button will illuminate.

6. After brewing

When the brew cycle is complete, 5 beeps

will sound.

NOTE: Reservoir cover may be hot during

and directly after brewing. Wait at least 10
minutes before opening.

SCAA COFFEE DOSE
RECOMMENDATIONS

• 66 grams medium grind/1.2 L (11 scoops)

• 55 grams medium grind/1 L (9 scoops)

• 27.5 grams medium grind/.5 L (4.5 scoops)

SCAA APPROVED SETTINGS

• Strength: Medium

• Temperature: Hot

NOTE: This is the default setting of your
pour over coffee brewer, but can be adjusted
according to your preference.

SCAA APPROVED!

Cuisinart’s high standards have passed the
tests of the Specialty Coffee Association of
America. Our Cuisinart

®

PurePrecision™
Pour-Over Coffee Brewer proudly carries their
seal of approval, having met the SCAA’s
rigorous technical requirements for exemplary
home brewers.

For more information on SCAA go to:
http://www.scaa.org

BLOOMING

After coffee grounds are evenly showered
with water heated to the ideal brewing
temperature, the unit pauses to let the
flavor bloom before proceeding with the
brewing process.

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BREW PAUSE™ FEATURE

This feature interrupts the flow of coffee from
the basket to let you pour that first cup
mid-brew. Because the flavour profile of coffee
brewed at the start of a cycle differs from that
brewed toward 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 during brew cycle may cause
filter basket to overflow.

CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

Always turn coffee brewer off and remove
the plug from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.

Lift up the coffee brewer lid. Remove and
discard the paper filter and ground coffee. The
filter basket can be washed in warm, soapy
water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned on the
upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts
after use.

Do not put any water in the unit once
the filter basket has been removed.
Wipe the area under the filter basket
with a damp cloth.

Remove the carafe from the heating plate.
Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe and
lid can be washed in warm, soapy water and
rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher.
The carafe and carafe lid should be placed on
the upper rack only.

Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
cleansers on any part of the coffee brewer.

Never immerse base unit in water or other
liquids. To clean base, simply wipe with a
clean, damp cloth and dry before storing.
Fingerprints and other blemishes on the
housing can be washed off with soap and
water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution. Wait
for heating plate to cool, then wipe with a
clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive
materials or cleansers to clean the heating
plate. Do not dry the inside of the water
reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.

Maintenance

Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative.

Decalcification

Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium
deposits that form over time on the metal parts
of your coffee brewer. The mineral content of
the tap water in your area and the frequency of
use affects the rate of the calcium buildup,
which can affect the functioning of your coffee
brewer and the flavour of your coffee.

For best performance from your PurePrecision

™

Pour-Over Coffee Brewer, we recommend
cleaning it whenever CLEAN is flashing on
your control panel.

NOTE: Before decalcifying your unit, remove
the charcoal water filter from the water
reservoir.

To clean:

1. Fill the water reservoir to capacity with a
mixture of

1

⁄3 white vinegar and 2⁄3 water.

2. Press MENU button 5 times to get to
clean start. Press BREW/OFF to begin
cleaning cycle.

3. When the cycle is completed, 5 beeps will
sound and the coffee brewer will shut off.

4. If CLEAN flashes once more, repeat the
cleaning procedure with a fresh solution of
vinegar and water. NOTE: One cleaning
cycle is usually sufficient.

5. When CLEAN remains off, run one cycle
with a full reservoir of fresh, cold water to
rinse the unit.

6. Return the charcoal water filter to the holder
inside the water reservoir and your coffee
brewer is ready to brew!

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WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY

(U.S. and Canada only)

We warrant that this Cuisinart product will
be free of defects in materials or
workmanship under normal home use for
3 years from the date of original purchase.
This warranty covers manufacturer’s defects
including mechanical and electrical defects.
It does not cover damage from consumer
abuse, unauthorized repairs or
modications, theft, misuse, or damage due
to transportation or environmental
conditions. Products with removed or
altered identication numbers will not be
covered.

This warranty is not available to retailers or
other commercial purchasers or owners. If
your Cuisinart product should prove to be
defective within the warranty period, we will
repair it or replace it if necessary. For
warranty purposes, please register your
product online at www.cuisinart.ca to
facilitate verication of the date of original
purchase and keep your original receipt for
the duration of the limited warranty. This
warranty excludes damage caused by
accident, misuse or abuse, including
damage caused by overheating, and it does
not apply to scratches, stains, discolouration
or other damage to external or internal
surfaces that does not impair the functional
utility of the product. This warranty also
expressly excludes all incidental or
consequential damages.

Your Cuisinart product has been
manufactured to the strictest specications
and has been designed for use only in 120
volt outlets and only with authorized
accessories and replacement parts. This
warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by attempted use of this
unit with a converter, as well as use with
accessories, replacement parts or repair
service other than those authorized by
Cuisinart.

If the appliance should become defective
within the warranty period, do not return the
appliance to the store. Please contact our
Customer Service Centre:

Toll-free phone number:
1-800-472-7606

Address:
Cuisinart Canada
100 Conair Parkway
Woodbridge, ON L4H 0L2

Email:
[e-mail]

Model: CPO-800C

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your
return, please enclose:

• $10.00 for shipping and handling of the

product (cheque or money order)

• Return address and phone number

• Description of the product defect

• Product date code*/copy of original proof

of purchase

• Any other information pertinent to the

product’s return

* Product date code can be found on the

underside of the base of the product. The
product date code is a 4 or 5 digit
number. Example, 90630 would designate
year, month & day (2009, June 30th).

Note: We recommend you use a traceable,
insured delivery service for added
protection.

Cuisinart will not be held responsible for
in-transit damage or for packages that are
not delivered to us. To order replacement
parts or accessories, call our Customer
Service Centre at 1-800-472-7606.

For more information, please visit our
website at www.cuisinart.ca.

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