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the coffeemaker by lifting it out of
the reservoir area with your thumb
and forefinger.
c. Grasp stem in one hand. Using thumb of
other hand, gently press down and pull
toward you. Compartment will flip open.
d. Place the filter in the holder and close the
water filter holder; you will hear a snap
indicating it is in place.
NOTE: Caution must be used when inserting
the charcoal filter. Improper placement in the
holder can cause tearing of the filter skin.
e. 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.
f. Allow the filter to drain completely.
g. Replace the water filter holder in the
reservoir area of the coffeemaker, pushing
it all the way down to the base of the unit,
along the reservoir wall.
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 or by calling customer service or
through the Cuisinart web site.
2. Fill the water reservoir:
When filling the coffeemaker with water,
refer to the water window on the side of the
unit and fill to the desired number of cups.
Be sure to add a small amount of extra
water to account for the amount of water
lost in wetting the grounds and lost as
steam during the brewing process.
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 of coffee
per 6 ounces of water. Some coffee
manufacturers recommend using
1 tablespoon per cup. We recommend
using 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per
cup, but use more or less to suit your taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for
ground coffee is 15 tablespoons for
this 12-cup coffeemaker. Exceeding
this amount may cause overflow if
the coffee is too finely ground.
Replace the filter basket in the filter basket
holder, making sure the coffee reservoir is
in place. Flip the lid closed, and press
firmly to be sure that it closes securely.
4. Power unit:
Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. Turn the
function knob to brew, turn the On/Off knob to
“On” and release. The red indicator light will
turn on. Or, set the Auto On function and the
green indicator will light.
