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Using the Regular and Bold Settings
•This unit uses ground coffee ONLY. It is NOT intended for use with coffee “pods.”
•Use the BOLD setting when a stronger cup of coffee is desired.
Use the BOLD setting for flavored, decaf, finely ground, and premium brand ground coffees such as Starbucks® and Dunkin’ Donuts®.
Starbucks® is a registered trademark of Starbucks U.S. Brands, LLC. Dunkin’ Donuts® is a registered trademark of DD IP Holder LLC.
•When using whole bean coffee, a standard automatic drip coffee grind will yield best results. Be careful not to overgrind, since very finely ground coffee can cause overflow in this unit.
•If overflow occurs, first try switching the unit to the BOLD setting, OR use slightly less grounds. The BOLD setting dispenses water at a slower rate, allowing more contact time and better coffee extraction from the coffee.
Tips for Best-Tasting Coffee
•All coffees are made from either arabica beans or robusta beans, or some combination of both. Arabica beans are slightly more expensive, but tend to produce
•Ground coffee will become stale much faster than whole beans. If buying preground coffee, choose a package with the latest expiration date or a smaller quantity.
•Try to use freshly ground coffee within about a week of grinding.
•Using a water filter, filtered water, or bottled water will yield
•Make sure your coffeemaker is clean. See “Care and Cleaning” section.
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