Cuisinart SS-1 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET

Cup-O-Matic

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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Coffeemaker SS-1

IMPORTANT

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch any hot surface.

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.

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

4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.

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, or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.

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,
turn off, then remove plug from wall outlet.

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

13. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

14. Avoid contact with moving parts.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY

7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may cause
injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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.

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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 longer 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 in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.

SPECIAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use only cold water in the water reservoir.
Do not use any other liquid.

2. Never use the machine without water in it.

NOTE: For safety reasons it is recommended
you plug your Cuisinart appliance directly into
the power outlet. Use in conjunction with a
power strip or extension cord is not
recommended.

IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS

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

2. Remove the instruction book, any other
literature and your ten free Lavazza pods.

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. Remove the
top and bottom polyfoam.

5. Take out the polyfoam accessories insert
and remove the polybag covering from the
coffeemaker.

6. Remove the coffee scoop, brew cup, and
brew basket from polyfoam accessories
insert.

7. Remove charcoal water filter starter pack
from the water reservoir.

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.

3. Ensure the brew cup is firmly secured when
using the machine.

WARNING

RISK OF F IRE OR E LECT RIC SHO CK

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

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USE R-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

DO NO T OPEN

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CONTENTS

Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Quest for the

Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting Up Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

INTRODUCTION

Get ready for the ideal cup of coffee with your
new Cuisinart® Cup-O-Matic™ Single Serve
Coffeemaker! The simple controls make it
easier than ever and the patented brewing
method prepares a single serving that has
never tasted better. Choose the type of coffee,
flavor, size, even the cup – and the Cup-O­Matic™ brews it just the way you like it every
time you make it!

THE QUEST FOR
THE PERFECT CUP
OF COFFEE

It is generally agreed that there are four basic
elements critical to the perfect cup:

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 Cup-O-Matic™ Coffeemaker. The charcoal
water filter removes chlorine, bad tastes and
odors, for the purest cup of coffee every time.

Element 2: Coffee

While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the
flavor 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 coffee,
we suggest that you buy the beans fresh and
whole, only about two weeks’ supply at a time
for maximum freshness.

Once the coffee bean is broken, its flavor
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 purchase,
and freeze them in airtight containers. The best
way to maximize freshness is to minimize
exposure to air, light and moisture. So, once
beans have been removed from the freezer,
maintain them 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 dark­roast beans, because freezing can cause the
oils to coagulate. Other experts disagree. We
suggest you experiment and decide for
yourself.

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 desired
flavors will not be extracted. We recommend a
medium-fine grind.

Element 4: Proportion

The Cup-O-Matic™ takes pods or ground
coffee to make single-serve (4-12oz.) cups
of coffee.

Using Ground Coffee

Many coffee bars and the Specialty Coffee
Association of America recommend adding 2
rounded tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of
water. Adjust recipe to your taste.

NOTE: Do not exceed the max fill line. Too
much coffee will limit the unit’s ability to
tamp and seal; the unit will not operate if
the brew cup has been over-filled.

Using Pod Coffee:

Use one pod per each 6 oz. cup (two pods for
12 oz.) you make. Do not reuse pods. To adjust
the taste, change your cup size and/or strength
selections.

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