Cuisinart SS-300 Setting Up Your Brewer, Charcoal Water Filter, Initial Cleaning and First Brew

Setting Up Your Brewer

Initial Cleaning and First Brew

Perform an initial cleaning before making your first beverage. Follow these instructions but do not insert

aK-Cup®.

1.Plug the power cord into an independent, grounded outlet. Press the Power button to turn the unit on.

2.Press the Hot Water button. The Add Water indicator will illuminate.

3.Lift the reservoir lid.

4.Pour water into the water reservoir until it reaches the 10 oz. rim on the water level guide. Close the lid.

6.Wait until all the water has drained into the brewer before lowering the brewer handle completely.

7.Place mug on the drip tray.

8.The Hot Water button LED will remain on, indicating that the water is heating. After about 2 minutes, the water starts to dispense.

9.The one-time cleaning process is complete. Discard hot water. Your brewer is ready to use.

Charcoal Water Filter

Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water.

Inserting the Water Filter

1. Remove the filter and filter holder from the polybag.

2. Soak the filter, fully immersed in cold tap water, for 15 minutes.

3. Rotate the water filter compartment cover counterclockwise to remove the charcoal water filter holder.

5.Lift the brewer handle but do not add a K-cup®. Water starts to drain from the water reservoir into the brewer.

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