Cuisinart DCC-450 Series - Manual (Page 5)

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
This compact Cuisinart ® 4-cup Coffeemaker
includes practical features such as the Brew
Pause ™ , so you can sneak a cup of coffee
before brewing has finished. The carafe is
heat-resistant with an ergonomic handle and
drip-free spout for easy pouring. The newly
designed showerhead controls the spray
of water onto the coffee grounds for even
water distribution and brewing for great
tasting coffee.
1. Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling.
2. Water Reservoir
3. Filter Basket (not shown)
Holds a #2 paper filter or a
permanent filter.
4. Filter Basket Holder
5. Showerhead (not shown)
Designed for even distribution
of water onto coffee and
minimizes temperature loss of
water passing through the grounds.
6. Brew Pause ™
Stops flow of coffee from basket
when carafe is removed (30 seconds
maximum) from heater plate so a cup
can be poured in mid-brew, if desired.
Since the extraction rate varies during
the brew cycle, we recommend
allowing the brewing cycle to finish
before pouring the finished coffee.
7. On/Off Rocker Switch with On
Indicator Light (not shown)
8. Stainless Steel Carafe
The carafe has an ergonomic handle
and knuckle guard for safe and
easy pouring.
9. Warming Plate
Scratch resistant with black,
nonstick coating.
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