Brewing with the My K-Cup®Reusable Coffee Filter
The Cuisinart® Compact Single Serve comes with a My K-Cup®reusable coffee filter, which allows you to use your own ground coffee. The dishwasher-safe My K-Cup®conveniently stores in the easy-open compartment.
1.Before using the My K-Cup®Reusable Coffee Filter for the first time: open the storage compartment located on the right side of the brewer by pressing the finger indent. Remove the My K-Cup®.
2.Disassemble the My K-Cup®by turning the lid in a counterclockwise direction. Remove the filter basket from the holder.
3.Wash the My K-Cup®lid, filter basket and holder in warm soapy water prior to use, making sure to rinse and dry thoroughly. All My K-Cup®parts are dishwasher safe.
4.Re-insert the filter basket into the holder.
5.Fill the filter basket with ground coffee, making sure not to fill past the top of the mesh. Adjust the amount to your personal preference. Do not tamp the grounds. Make sure there are no grounds remaining on the upper rim of the filter basket. Turn the lid clockwise to seal.
6.Follow brewing instructions on page 10, but instead of adding a K-cup®place the My K-cup®in the brewing chamber.
6a. Remove the K-Cup®holder from the brewing chamber by pulling toward you. (If you like, store the K-Cup®holder in the My K-Cup®storage compartment.)
6b. Drop the assembled My K-Cup®into the brewing chamber. There is no need to snap it into place.
Caution: There are two sharp needles in the brewing chamber that puncture the K-Cup®, one above and one below. To avoid risk of injury, do not put your fingers in the K-Cup®brewing chamber.
7.After brewing raise the handle and remove the My K-Cup®. Use caution as the My K-Cup®will be hot.
8.Disassemble the My K-Cup®by turning the lid from the holder in a counterclockwise direction.
Remove the filter basket from the holder, discard the grounds and rinse out the filter basket and holder.
9.Replace the K-Cup®holder, ensuring that the arrow on K-Cup®rim aligns with the arrow on the brewing chamber. Gently push the K-Cup®holder to snap into place.
Cleaning and
Maintenance
Cleaning External Parts
We recommend regular cleaning of the brewer’s external components.
1.Never immerse the brewer in water or other liquids. The housing and other external components may be cleaned with a soapy, damp, non-abrasive cloth.
2.To remove the drip tray, simply slide it toward you, keeping it level at all times in order to prevent spills. The drip tray and drip tray plate are dishwasher safe. Do not clean drip tray with cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials.
Maintenance
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
Cleaning the My K-Cup®Reusable Coffee Filter
1.Open the storage compartment located on the right side of the brewer by pressing the finger indent. Remove the My K-Cup®.
2.Disassemble the My K-Cup®by turning the lid in a counterclockwise direction. Remove the filter basket from the holder.
3.Wash the My K-Cup®lid, filter basket and holder in warm soapy water making sure to rinse and dry thoroughly. All My K-Cup®parts are dishwasher safe.
Cleaning the K-Cup®Holder
1.The K-Cup®holder is top-shelf dishwasher safe (use low temperature cycles in the dishwasher). To remove, lift the handle to open the brewing chamber. Grasp the top of the K-Cup®holder and pull toward you. After cleaning, replace the K-Cup®holder, being sure to align the arrow on the K-Cup®holder rim with the arrow on the brewing chamber.
2.Cleaning the Funnel – The funnel can be removed from the K-Cup®holder by pulling on it until it pops off (see figure). The funnel is top-rack dishwasher safe. To replace it, just snap it back onto the K-Cup®holder assembly.
