OPERATING YOUR COFFEE MAKER (continued)
5.In a few minutes the coffee maker will complete the brewing cycle and automatically switch over to the warming mode, which will keep the coffee hot for two hours.
6.Press the ON/OFF / TIMER button to turn the unit OFF when the carafe is empty or when the coffee maker is not in use. After brewing cycle is complete, discard the grounds and rinse the permanent filter and filter basket thoroughly with water. (See “Cleaning Your Coffee Maker” section of this manual for more details).
HINTS FOR GREAT TASTING COFFEE
1.A clean coffee maker is essential for making great tasting coffee. Regular cleaning is recommended, as specified in the “Cleaning Your Coffee Maker” section of this manual.
2.Always use fresh, cold water in your coffee maker.
3.Fine grind coffee promotes fuller extraction and provides rich,
4.Store coffee grounds in a cool, dry place. Once coffee has been opened, keep it tightly sealed in refrigerator to maintain freshness.
5.For optimum coffee, buy whole beans and grind them just before brewing.
6.Do not reuse coffee grounds since this will lessen coffee flavor.
7.Reheating coffee is not recommended. Coffee is at its peak flavor immediately after brewing.
8.Small oil droplets on the surface of brewed black coffee are due to the extraction of oil from the coffee grounds. Oiliness may occur more frequently if heavily roasted coffee is used.
CLEANING YOUR COFFEE MAKER
1.CAUTION: Make sure your coffee maker is unplugged before attempting to clean. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in water or other liquid.
2.The outside of your coffee maker can be cleaned by wiping the surface with a damp, soft cloth. CAUTION: Never immerse the coffee maker in water or other
liquid.