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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Compact Single Serve SS-300
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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12. Scalding may occur if the water filter Imporant t compartment cover is removed during the brewing cycles. SafeguardS 13. Do not use appliance for other than When using electrical appliances, basic safety intended use. precautions should always be followed to 14. Do not lift handle to open the lid of the reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or brewer while brewing is in progress. injury to persons, including the following: 15. Do not overfill the water reservoir with 1. RE
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If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an SpeCIaL Cord Set adapter, shown in Figure B, may be obtained InStruCtIonS so that a 2-slot wall outlet can be used with A short power-supply cord is provided to a 3-prong plug. As shown in Figure C, the reduce the risks resulting from becoming adapter must be grounded by attaching its entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. grounding lug under the screw of the outlet cover plate. Longer extension cords are available and may be used
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Contents Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . 5 . Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . Buttons and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . Setting Up Your Brewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Element 1 Water the Quest Any hot beverage is made up primarily of water. for the Perfect Often overlooked, the quality of the water is as important as the quality of the coffee, tea or cocoa. Cup of 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 beverage. That’s why the Cuisinart Compact Single Serve has added a charcoal water filter that removes chlorine, bad tastes and odors, for the purest cup of coffee ev
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features and Benefits 1a. Charcoal filter Holder 1b. Charcoal Water filter 2. reservoir Lid 3a. 10-ounce Water reservoir with cup markings at 6, 8, and 10 ounces 4 3b. Water Level Guide 4. Brewer Handle 5. Brewing Head 6. Brewing Chamber ® holds My K-Cup or ® the K-Cup Holder 7. Housing 12 8. removable drip t ray Plate 9. drip t ray 10. drip t ray Base 11. d rip t ray overfill indicator ® 12. removable K-Cup Holder ® 13. My K-Cup reusable Coffee filter ® 14. My K-
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Buttons and indicators Power Button (does not illuminate) Press to turn the Brewer on and off. Brew and Hot Water Buttons When buttons are flashing blue it indicates that a selection (Brew or Hot Water) needs to be made. Once a selection is made button is solid blue, indicating water is heating and dispensing of beverage will begin in approximately 2 minutes. Your next Brew When the brewing process is complete, the Add Water indicator LED will illuminate. At this point you add Wat
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Setting Up Your Brewer initial Cleaning and first Brew Perform an initial cleaning before making your first beverage. follow these instructions but do not insert ® a K-Cup . 1. Plug the power cord into an independent, grounded outlet. Press the Power button to turn the unit on. 6. Wait until all the water has drained into the brewer before lowering the brewer handle completely. 7. Place mug on the drip tray. 8. The Hot Water button LED will remain on, indicating that the water is hea
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Brewing 1. Press the Power button. 2. Press the Brew button. Add Water and ® K-cup indicators will illuminate. 3. Lift the reservoir lid. 4. Pour water into the 10-ounce water reservoir until it reaches the rim of your desired fill level on the water level guide 4. Place the charcoal water filter in the (minimum 6 ounces.) Close the lid. holder and snap the holder cover closed. Be careful – improper placement can tear the filter skin (see figure). 5. Flush the filter and holder by
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9. Wait until all the water has drained into Hot Water the brewer before lowering the brewer Your brewer is equipped to dispense hot handle completely. water to make hot chocolate, tea, soup, and more. to make hot water: 10. The Brew button LED will remain on, indicating the water is heating. note: If Brew button was not pressed 14. Press the Power button. before you added water to the water 15. Press the Hot Water button. Add Water reservoir (Brew and Hot Water LEDs are indic
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® 2. Disassemble the My K-Cup by turning Brewing with the the lid in a counterclockwise direction. ® My K-Cup reusable Remove the filter basket from the Coffee filter holder. ® The Cuisinart Compact Single Serve comes ® 3. Wash the My K-Cup lid, filter basket ® with a My K-Cup reusable coffee filter, and holder in warm soapy water prior which allows you to use your own ground to use, making sure to rinse and dry ® coffee. The dishwasher-safe My K-Cup ® thoroughly. All My K-Cup pa
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® 6b. Drop the assembled My K-Cup Maintenance into the brewing chamber. There Any other servicing should be performed by is no need to snap it into place. an authorized service representative. ® CaUtion: there are two sharp Cleaning the My K-Cup needles in the brewing chamber reusable Coffee filter ® that puncture the K-Cup , one 1. Open the storage compartment located above and one below. to avoid on the right side of the brewer by risk of injury, do not put your pressing the
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de-Scaling your Brewer Mineral content in water varies from place to place. Depending on the mineral content of the water in your area, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your brewer. Though scale is non-toxic, it can hinder brewer performance. De-scaling your brewer will help maintain the heating element and other parts that come in contact with water. For optimal performance, de-scale your brewer every 3 to 6 months. It is possible for calcium deposits to build up faster, makin
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• Once the vinegar is dispensed, discard it into sink. Step 2: Second Vinegar rinse • Pour the remaining 10 ounces of vinegar into the water reservoir. • Place the ceramic mug on the drip tray. • Lift the brewer handle, but do not add ® a K-Cup . • After all the vinegar has drained, lower the brewer handle and press the Hot Water button. • The Hot Water button will illuminate blue, indicating the brewer is heating. • Power the brewer off as it starts to dispense.
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troUBLeSHootinG PROBLEM: SOLUTION: Brewer does not have Plug brewer into an independent outlet . power . Make sure the brewer is securely plugged in . Plug into a different outlet . Reset your home’s circuit breaker . Confirm the power has been turned on and the brew and hot water indicators are flashing . Brewer will not brew . Turn off and unplug the brewer for 30 seconds or more . When you plug the brewer back in, be sure to turn the power back on . If the Add Water indic
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BEFORE RETURNING yOUR LIMITED THREE-yEAR CUISINART PRODUCT ® wARRANTy If your Cuisinart Compact Single Serve should prove to be defective within the warranty period, This warranty is available to consumers only. ® we will repair or, if we think necessary, replace You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Compact Single Serve that was purchased Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726- at retail for personal, family or household u
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