Cuisinart DCC-900 manual Table of Contents, Introduction

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

Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . .Page 7

Decalcification of Metal Parts . . . . . .Page 7

Replacing the Water Filter . . . . . . . .Page 7

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart® Filter BrewTM Coffeemaker. This easy to use coffeemaker has a top of the line brewing system with a charcoal filter that makes pure, great tasting coffee possible every time. You decide how many cups you want to make without altering the flavor of the brew. Or if you choose, the Brew Pause™ feature will let you sneak a cup before the brewing cycle is complete. We also included an automatic shutoff feature that turns the machine off after 2 hours in case you forget. Your Filter Brew™ is easy to use, easy to clean and looks great on any kitchen counter top.

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 is why Cuisinart has added a built-in water filter to the Filter Brew™ . The charcoal water filter removes chlorine, bad tastes, odors and scale 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 in the coffee. Don’t expect to achieve the same quality cup of coffee you’re accustomed to drinking at a coffee bar if you don’t use the same quality beans or grounds. If you choose to grind your own beans before brewing be sure to buy them fresh, ideally no more than a two week supply at a time, and buy them whole. Once the bean is broken, its flavor degrades very quickly, so coffee should be ground just prior to brewing. 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 fresh- ness is to minimize exposure to air, light and moisture. So, once removed from the freezer, maintain the beans in a sealed container at room temperature since damaging condensa- tion 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 too coarse, the water will pass too quickly and the desired flavors will not be extracted. We recommend a medium- fine grind.

Element 4: Proportion

The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker are

4.5ounces. 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.

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