Cuisinart BREW CENTRAL THERMAL DCC-2400C - Manual (Page 10)

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MAKING COFFEE
Before you make the first pot of coffee in
your new Cuisinart ® Brew Central Thermal TM
Coffeemaker, we recommend operating the
coffeemaker once using only water and a
paper filter. This will remove any dust or
residues that remain in the system from the
manufacturing process..
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. Hold the water filter holder
lengthwise and place thumbs in
slots directly under arrows.
d. Pull open in opposite directions
with thumbs.
e. Place the filter in the holder recess
area at the bottom of the water filter
holder.
NOTE: Caution must be used when inserting
the charcoal filter. Improper placement in the
holder can cause tearing of the filter skin.
f. Close the water filter holder; you
will hear a snap indicating it is in
place.
g. Hold the filter under cold running
tap water for 10 seconds to flush.
You should place the hole openings
in the side of the unit directly under
the water stream.
h. Allow the filter to drain completely.
i. Replace the water filter holder in
the reservoir area of the
coffeemaker, pushing it all the way
down to the base of the unit.
NOTE: We recommend changing the water
filter every 60 days or 60 uses – more often if
you have hard water.
Replacement water filters can be purchased
in stores, by calling customer service at
1-800-472-7606, or through the Cuisinart
website, www.cuisinart.ca
2. Fill the water reservoir
Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up. Pour
the desired amount of water in the reservoir
using the step water level indicator located
at the rear of the reservoir.
3. Add the ground coffee
Remove the filter basket by grasping the
handle and lifting straight up, and then place
it on the countertop. Insert a #4 paper filter
or permanent filter. Be sure that the paper
filter is completely open and fully inserted in
the basket. It may help to fold and flatten the
seams of a paper filter beforehand. Add the
desired amount of ground coffee,
corresponding 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 1
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.