3.Add the ground coffee

Press button on top cover to access the brew basket. Insert a #4 paper filter OR permanent filter. Be sure that the paper fil- ter is completely open and fully inserted in the basket. It may help to fold and flatten the seams of a paper filter beforehand. Add 1 level scoop of ground coffee per cup. Adjust the amount according to taste.

NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 tablespoons for this coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.

4.Before brewing coffee

Make sure the thermal carafe is in position on the resting plate and the top cover is closed. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.

5.Set preferences

a.Press the 1-4 cup button once, if you are brewing fewer than 5 cups. The 1-4 cup setting will be shown in the digital display.

The digital display will show the 1-4 cup setting for 30 seconds.

b.Press the Regular/Bold button to select flavor setting. The digital display will show the flavor setting for 30 seconds.

NOTE: Preferences can also be set after pressing the Brew/Off button.

Press the Brew/Off button once. The digital display will show the latest 1-4 cups and Regular/Bold flavor settings.

To change 1-4 cup setting press the 1-4 cup button once. The 1-4 indicator will appear in the digital display. To change the strength setting press the Regular/

Bold button once. The updated strength indicator will be shown in the LCD display.

*1-4 cup and Regular/Bold settings cannot be changed during brewing.

*Features will remain at selected settings until you change them.

6.Power unit

Once preferences are set, coffeemaker will begin brewing within 5 seconds after last button is pressed.

7.After brewing

When the brewing cycle has been completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue to stream from the filter for several seconds.

Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it before serving to blend the flavors. The coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat stronger than the coffee at the top.

Note: Reservoir cover may be hot during and directly after brewing. Wait at least 10 minutes before opening.

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