Cuisinart SS-1 - Manual (Page 7)

SETTING UP YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
Note: For first time use or if the machine has
not been used for some time, you must prime
the boiler prior to making coffee.
a. Place the coffee machine on a dry, stable
countertop or other surface where you will
be using the machine.
b. Remove the water reservoir from the unit by
lifting (or by flipping the cover back and
lifting the reservoir by the handle.) Rinse the
reservoir to remove any dust or residue that
may remain in the system from the
manufacturing process.
c. Fill the water reservoir with fresh cold water.
Do not exceed the max fill line. Replace
reservoir.
d. Insert the power cord into a power outlet.
Press the Power button.
NOTE: The Pod and Brew buttons will flash
indicating that you have not yet primed your
boiler.
Priming your Coffeemaker
e. Before priming the boiler, be sure that the
brew cup is in place. Do not place brew
basket in brew cup; inserting brew basket
during priming may cause overflow. Position
a large cup (min. 12oz capacity) under the
brew cup, as water will drip out during the
priming process.
f. Prime the boiler by holding down the POD
and BREW buttons simultaneously (approx. 2
seconds). The piston will lower and the unit
will pump water for 60 seconds. The power
button will be illuminated.
NOTE: Be sure not to press the BREW
button first, as this may initiate the brewing
mode.
NOTE: If the brew cup is partially inserted,
the unit will beep and the power button will
fast flash. Fully insert the brew cup and
press Pod and Brew again.
g. When the boiler has been primed the unit
will automatically begin heating. The Power
button will flash and the Default/Last-
selected setting buttons will be illuminated.
When the unit is heated the Power button and
Default/Last-selected buttons will be
illuminated. The unit is now in standby mode.
From standby you can change settings, or
initiate brewing or cleaning modes.
MAKING COFFEE
1. Insert the water filter.
a. Remove the filter from
polybag and soak in
cold tap water for 15
minutes.
b. Remove the water filter
holder from the
coffeemaker by lifting it
out of the reservoir area
with your thumb and
forefinger.
c. Grasp the stem in one
hand. Using the thumb
of the other hand,
gently press down and pull towards you.
Compartment will flip open.
d. Place the filter in the holder and close the
water filter holder; you will hear a snap
indicating filter is in place.
NOTE: Caution must be used when inserting
the charcoal filter. Improper placement in
the holder can cause tearing of the filter
skin.
e. Hold the filter under cold running tap water
for 10 seconds to flush. You should place
the hole openings in the side of the holder
directly under the water stream.
f. Allow the filter to drain completely.
g. Replace the water filter holder in the
reservoir area of the coffeemaker, pushing
it all the way down to the base of the unit,
along the reservoir wall.
NOTE: We recommend changing the water
filter every 60 days or more often if you have
hard water.
Replacement water filters can be purchased in
stores or by calling customer service or
through the Cuisinart website.