MAKING COFFEE
Before you make the first pot of coffee in your new Cuisinart® Brew Central ThermalTM Coffeemaker, we recommend operating the coffeemaker once using only water and a paper filter. This will remove any dust or residues that remain in the system from the manufacturing process..
1.Insert the Water Filter
a.Remove the filter from polybag and soak in cold tap water for 15 minutes.
b.Remove the water filter holder from the coffeemaker by lifting it out of the reservoir area with your thumb and forefinger.
c.Hold the water filter holder lengthwise and place thumbs in slots directly under arrows.
d.Pull open in opposite directions with thumbs.
e.Place the filter in the holder recess area at the bottom of the water filter holder.
NOTE: Caution must be used when inserting the charcoal filter. Improper placement in the holder can cause tearing of the filter skin.
f.Close the water filter holder; you will hear a snap indicating it is in place.
g.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.
h.Allow the filter to drain completely.
i.Replace the water filter holder in the reservoir area of the coffeemaker, pushing it all the way down to the base of the unit.
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, by calling customer service at
1-800-472-7606, or through the Cuisinart website, www.cuisinart.ca
2. Fill the water reservoir
Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up. Pour the desired amount of water in the reservoir using the step water level indicator located at the rear of the reservoir.
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 (30 ml) of coffee per 6 ounces (170 ml) of water. Some coffee manufacturers 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 coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.
Replace the filter basket in the filter basket holder and flip the water reservoir cover closed. Press firmly on top cover to be sure that it closes securely.
Before brewing coffee
Remove thermal carafe lid by turning in the direction of the “unlock” arrow. Prewarm carafe by rinsing it out with hot water.
PREWARMING THE CARAFE WILL HELP KEEP THE COFFEE HOTTER.
Return the carafe lid to the carafe. To lock the lid, turn in the direction of the “lock” arrow until it fits tightly on carafe and arrow lines up in the centre of the pour spout. This ensures lid is closed and in the proper position for brewing and pouring.
4. Power unit
Turn the function knob to brew, press the on/off button, and the red indicator light will turn on. Or, set the Auto On function and the green indicator will light.
5. During and after brewing
The Brew PauseTM feature allows you to remove the carafe from the plate during mid-brew. The brewing process does not stop during this period – only the flow of coffee from the basket stops. Do not remove the carafe for longer than 30 seconds or the coffee may overflow the basket. While we offer this feature, we do not recommend that you pour the coffee before the cycle has reached completion, since the coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a flavour profile which is very different from the flavour at the end of the cycle. Removing a cup during the brewing cycle will alter the flavour of the finished pot.
Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it before serving to blend the flavours. The coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat stronger than the coffee at the top.
When the brewing cycle has been completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue to stream from the filter for several seconds.
After brewing, the unit will automatically shut itself off. The thermal carafe will keep the coffee hot for hours.
Bottom of thermal carafe is hot to touch for several minutes after brewing.
Use caution.
The brew-through, pour-through lid allows coffee to drip from the coffeemaker through the closed lid. When brewing is complete, the lid seals itself so air stays out and coffee freshness and temperature are preserved. No need to turn or adjust the lid before pouring.
