DeLonghi DC76T - Manual (Page 9)

NOTE: The amount of brewed coffee after the brewing process will
always be slightly less than the amount of water placed into the
coffee maker, since some water is absorbed by the coffee grounds
and filter. Add a little extra water at the beginning so that you have
the exact number of cups desired.
PUTTING IN THE COFFEE
• Swing the filter basket door outward to your left. Lift out removable filter
basket. Insert the permanent filter (a #4 cone-shaped paper filter can
alternatively be used.) Fill the filter with the required amount of coffee.
After brewing cycle, empty the grounds and hnse thoroughly with water.
• Place the desired amount of ground coffee into the filter. According to
coffee industry standards, use one standard coffee measure (2 level
tablespoons) of grounds for each six ounces of water. After using your
coffee maker several times, the amount of coffee may be adjusted to suit
your particular taste by decreasing or increasing the amount of coffee
used.
NOTE: Be sure to use coffee grounds prepared specifically for
automatic drip coffee makers.
• Return the filter basket with the filled filter to the door. Be sure the filter
basket is seated properly in the door. Swing the door closed and snap into
place.
CAUTION: Do not operate your coffee maker if the door does not close
completely. If the door does not close completely, check to see that the
filter basket is properly sealed, and snap door into place.
• Press the Power Select Button. Auto Start Light will go on. Press the
Power Button again, then the On Light will go on indicating that the coffee
maker has begun the brewing cycle. In a few minutes the coffee maker
will complete the brewing cycle and switch over to the warming mode
which will keep the coffee hot for two hours.