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Using Your Coffeemaker
How To Make Coffee
1. Plug in coffeemaker and set clock if
clock model. See "To Set the Clock
and Program Automatic Brew."
2. Before first use, wash carafe. See
"To Clean The Coffeemaker Parts."
Then run one full carafe of clean
water through a complete cycle by
following steps 6 through 10.
3. To make coffee, swing open remov-
able filter basket. Place disposable
paper filter in filter basket. Use a
good quality cupcake (basket) style
filter, 8 to 12 cup size. A permanent
filter may also be used.
4. For each cup of coffee being made,
place one level measuring tablespoon
of ground coffee into filter.
5. Close filter basket, making sure it is
securely snapped closed.
To Set the Clock and Program Automatic Brew
(clock models only)
1. Plug in coffeemaker. The numbers
on the clock will flash until the time
is set or the coffeemaker is turned on.
2. Press the H button until the current
hour is displayed. A red dot will glow
to indicate PM. Press the M button
until the current minute is displayed.
The clock is now set.
3. To program coffeemaker to automati-
cally begin brewing, press and hold
the Prog button while pressing the
Tips to Brew Good Coffee
Quality coffee comes from quality
ingredients. For the best coffee, you
should start with freshly ground coffee
from freshly roasted beans. The beans
can be purchased and stored in an
airtight container. Just prior to brewing,
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6. Fill carafe with the desired amount of
cold water. Flip open reservoir cover
and pour into reservoir. Flip reservoir
cover down to close.
7. Place carafe with carafe lid attached
on Keep-Hot
Plate. Select
Mild to Strong
coffee by turn-
ing the Brew
Select Knob
to desired
setting.
Mild Strong
8. Turn coffeemaker ON.
9. If clock or auto shutoff model, the
coffeemaker will shut off in 2 hours.
10. When finished, turn OFF and
unplug.
H button to set hours and then press
the M button to set minutes until the
desired brew time is displayed.
4. To have coffeemaker automatically
begin brewing, move the switch from
Off to Auto. A red dot will glow in
the lower left corner to indicate
the coffeemaker is ready to begin
automatic brewing.
5. The coffeemaker will shut off two
hours after brewing begins.
remove the amount needed and grind
the beans. Once the bean is broken, the
intense, rich flavor begins to deteriorate.
The amount of coffee to water depends
upon personal preference. One tablespoon
of ground coffee per cup is recommended.