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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . Page 6
Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
Programming the Auto On . . . . . . . .Page 6
Programming the Variable Auto Off . .Page 7
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . .Page 8
Decalcification of Metal Parts . . . . . .Page 8
Replacing the Water Filter . . . . . . . .Page 8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Cuisinart
®
Programmable Filter Brew
TM
12-cup
Coffeemaker. This model comes with a
charcoal water filter. The water filter ensures
great tasting coffee without all of the impurities.
This Programmable Filter Brew
TM
12-cup
Coffeemaker also comes with advanced
features such as a 24-hour programmable digi-
tal clock with delayed brew, automatic shutoff
and an audible beep that signals the end of the
brew cycle for convenient, great tasting coffee.
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 qual-
ity 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
Programmable Filter Brew
™
12-Cup
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 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 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. 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 dark-roast beans
because it can cause the oils to coagulate,
while others disagree. We suggest you
experiment and decide for yourself.
Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical in proper flavor 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 flavors will not be extracted.
Element 4: Proportion
The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker are
4.5 ounces. 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 one
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 these amounts
may cause overflow if the coffee is too
finely ground.
