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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . .Page 6
Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
Programming the Auto On . . . . . . . .Page 6
Programming the Variable Auto Off .Page 6
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Inserting the Water Filter . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . .Page 8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
INTRODUCTION
Cuisinart introduces a coffeemaker with retro
styling and the latest high tech features,
making it the centerpiece of any kitchen.
The Cuisinart
®
Brew Central
™
Coffeemaker
is reminiscent of the days of classic styling
and durable materials. A brushed stainless
steel exterior with retro-style controls houses
the finest coffeemaking technology. This
coffeemaker even includes a charcoal water
filter. The water filter ensures great tasting
coffee by removing all of the impurities from
the water. The Brew Central
™
Coffeemaker
also comes with advanced features such as
a programmable digital clock with 24-hour
advanced-brew setting, an automatic shutoff,
a self-cleaning function, and an audible beep
that signals the end of the brew cycle, which
makes brewing the best tasting coffee easy.
THE QUEST FOR THE
PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
It is generally agreed that there are four basic
elements critical to the perfect cup:
Element 1: Water
Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the
quality of the water is as important as the
quality of the coffee. A good rule of thumb is
that if your water doesn’t taste good from the
tap, it won’t taste any better in your coffee.
That’s why Cuisinart has added a water filter to
the Brew Central
™
Coffeemaker. The charcoal
water filter removes chlorine, calcium, bad
tastes and odors, for the purest cup of coffee
every time.
Element 2: Coffee
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the
flavor should be from the coffee. To achieve
the same great quality cup of coffee you
receive at a coffee bar, you need to use the
same quality beans. If you choose to grind
your own beans, buy the beans fresh and
whole, only about a two week supply at a time
for maximum freshness. Once the coffee bean
is broken, its flavor degrades very quickly.
If it is not practical to buy small supplies, we
recommend you separate larger amounts of
beans into one to two week portions
immediately after purchasing, and freeze
them in airtight containers. The best way to
maximize freshness is to minimize exposure to
air, light and moisture. So, once removed from
the freezer, beans should be maintained in a
sealed container at room temperature, since
damaging condensation occurs every time
the beans are removed from the freezer or
refrigerator. Note that some coffee experts
advise against freezing dark-roast beans
because this can cause the oils to coagulate,
while other experts disagree. We suggest you
experiment and decide for yourself.
Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction.
If the grind is too fine, overextraction and
bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also
clog your filter. If grind is too coarse, the water
will pass through too quickly and the desired
flavors will not be extracted. We recommend
a medium-fine grind.
Element 4: Proportion
The cups on the Cuisinart
®
coffeemaker are
5 ounces. Add the amount of ground coffee
that corresponds to the number of cups being
brewed. Many coffee bars and the Specialty
Coffee Association of America recommend
adding 2 rounded tablespoons of coffee per
6 ounces of water. Some coffee manufacturers
recommend using one tablespoon per cup.
We recommend using 1 tablespoon of ground
coffee per cup, but use more or less to suit
your taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground
coffee is 15 tablespoons for this 12-cup
coffeemaker. Exceeding these amounts
may cause overflow if the coffee is too
finely ground.
