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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
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™ 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
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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