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Important
Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following:
1.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2.Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
3.To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids.
4.This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
5.Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
6.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, and electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7.The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injuries.
8.Do not use outdoors.
9.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surface.
10.Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11.Always fill water reservoir first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, push the Off button, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12.Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13.Snap lid securely onto carafe before serving any beverages.
14.Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.
15.The glass carafe is designed for use with these appliances only. It must never be used on the range top.
16.Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
17.Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.
18.Do not clean carafe or heating plate with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
19.WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
20.Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath coffeemaker.
21.Use only the Cuisinart® Gold Tone Commercial Style Filter or standard basket paper filter with this unit.
OTHER GOLD TONE PERMANENT FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW.