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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

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 centrepiece of any kitchen.

The Cuisinart

Brew Central Thermal

™

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. Coffee brews

through and pours through a self-sealing lid

into a double-wall insulated thermal carafe to

keep it fresh and hot for hours. The Brew

Central Thermal

™

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 option 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 Thermal

™

Coffeemaker. The

charcoal water filter removes chlorine, calcium

and bad tastes and odours, for the purest cup

of coffee every time.

Element 2: Coffee

While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the

flavour 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 flavour 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 flavour extrac-

tion. 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

flavours will not be extracted. We recommend

a medium-fine grind.

Element 4: Proportion

The cups on the Cuisinart

coffeemaker are

5 ounces (148 ml). 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

(30 ml) of coffee per 6 ounces (170 ml) of

water. Some coffee manufacturers recommend

using one tablespoon (15 ml) per cup. We

recommend using 1 tablespoon (15 ml) 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 10-cup

(1.5 L) coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount

may cause overflow if the coffee is too

finely ground.

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