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IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy flat
surface.
2. Remove the instruction book and any
other 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 left and right packing
inserts.
5. Remove the cardboard insert between
the carafe lid and Brew Pause™
mechanism by sliding it out of the unit.
6. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it
from the resting plate and remove the
polybag.
7. Lift the coffeemaker off the remaining
two inserts and remove the polybag
covering the coffeemaker.
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..
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Programming the Auto On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inserting the Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty............................ 11
INTRODUCTION
Cuisinart introduces a coffeemaker with retro
styling and the latest high tech features,
making it the centrepiece of any kitchen.
The Cuisinart
®
Brew Central™ Thermal
Coffeemaker is reminiscent of the days of
classic styling and durable materials. A
brushed metal exterior with retro-style
controls houses the finest coffeemaking
technology. This coffeemaker even includes
a charcoal water filter. The water filter
ensures great tasting coffee by removing all
of the impurities from the water. Coffee
brews through and pours through a self-
sealing lid into a double-wall insulated
thermal carafe to keep it fresh and hot for
hours. The Brew Central™ Thermal
Coffeemaker also comes with advanced
features such as a programmable digital
clock with 24-hour advanced-brew setting,
an automatic shutoff, a self-cleaning
function, and an audible beep option that
signals the end of the brew cycle, which
makes brewing the best tasting coffee easy.
THE QUEST FOR THE
PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
It is generally agreed that there are four
basic elements critical to the perfect cup of
coffee:
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 Brew Central Thermal
TM
Coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter
removes chlorine, calcium, bad tastes and
odours, for the purest cup of coffee every
time.
Element 2: Coffee
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the
flavour 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 flavour 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 purchasing, and
freeze them in airtight containers. The best
way to maximize freshness is to minimize
exposure to air, light and moisture. So, once
removed from the freezer, beans should be
maintained 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 this can cause the
oils to coagulate, while other experts
disagree. We suggest you experiment and
decide for yourself.
Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical for proper flavour
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 flavours will not be
extracted. We recommend a medium-fine
grind.
Element 4: Proportion
The cups on the Cuisinart
®
coffeemaker are
5 ounces (148 ml). Add the amount of ground
coffee that corresponds to the number of
cups being brewed. Many coffee bars and
the Specialty Coffee Association of America
recommend adding 2 rounded tablespoons
(30 ml) of coffee per 6 ounces (170 ml) of
water. Some coffee manufac-turers
recommend using 1 tablespoon
(15 ml) per cup. We recommend using
1 tablespoon (15 ml) of ground coffee per
cup, but use more or less to suit your taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground
coffee is 15 tablespoons (225 ml) for this
10-cup coffeemaker. Exceeding this
amount may cause overflow if the coffee
is too finely ground.