CHARCOAL
WATER FILTER
INSERTING THE WATER FILTER
1. Remove the filter from the polybag and
soak, fully immersed, in cold tap water
for 15 minutes.
2. Lift the water filter holder out of the water
reservoir the 12-cup coffeemaker side.
3. Press down on the filter compartment and
pull toward you to open.
4. Place the filter into the holder and snap
closed. Be careful: Improper placement can
tear the filter skin.
5. Flush the filter by running cold tap water
through the holes in the bottom of the
compartment for 10 seconds.
6. Allow the filter to drain completely.
7. Slide the water filter holder back into the
channel in the water reservoir, pushing
down to the base of the unit.
NOTE: Repeat steps 1-7 above on the
single-serve side.
NOTE: We recommend changing the water
filter every 60 days or after 60 uses, and more
often if you have hard water.
Replacement filters can be purchased in stores,
by calling Cuisinart Consumer Service, or at
www.cuisinart.com.
SETTING UP YOUR
12-CUP COFFEEMAKER
INITIAL CLEANING
Perform an initial cleaning before making
your first beverage. Follow these
instructions, without adding coffee.
1. Insert charcoal water filter if you haven't
already. Instructions at left.
2. Fill the water reservoir.
3. Make sure the carafe is in place.
4. If you haven't already, plug the power
cord into an independent outlet.
5. Turn the function knob to BREW.
6. Press the BREW/OFF button and allow
brew cycle to run.
7. The one-time cleaning process is
complete. Discard the hot water. Your
coffeemaker is ready to use.
PROGRAMMING YOUR
12-CUP COFFEEMAKER
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will
flash, indicating the unit is in Time Set mode.
If 12:00 stops flashing, simply press and hold
the HR or MIN button to return to flashing
Time Set mode. Hold buttons down to scroll
through the digits, or press and release to
advance one digit at a time. When scrolling, the
numbers will advance slowly and then speed
up. When the number displayed approaches
the desired time, press and release to
advance one digit at a time. Be sure the PM
indicator is on if a PM time is desired.
NOTE: To change the time of day, the function
knob must be on the Brew setting.
To finish setting the clock, turn the function
knob to any other setting or simply wait until
the numbers stop blinking.
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