Cuisinart 12-Cup Programmable User Manual

Decalcification:
Cleaning Your Hot Water System:
Cleaning Your Coffeemaker:
Filter basket, carafe and lid.
Turn unit off and remove plug from outlet.
Wash filter basket, carafe and lid in warm, soapy water and rinse
thoroughly, or clean in upper rack of dishwasher. Dry after use.
Wipe area under the filter basket with a damp cloth. NOTE: DO NOT PUT
ANY WATER IN THE UNIT ONCE FILTER BASKET IS REMOVED.
To clean base, wipe with damp cloth.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleaners on any parts of the
coffeemaker. Never immerse base of unit in water.
A flashing Clean light indicates unit needs to be decalcified. Fill the water reservoir to
capacity with 1/3 cup of white vinegar and 2/3 cup of water. Press the Clean button; when
light comes on, turn Coffeemaker on. Five beeps sound when Clean cycle is complete; unit
will shut off. Turn unit back on and if Clean light flashes, repeat process; if not, run a brew
cycle with water only. Unit is then ready to use
We recommend you decalcify your hot water system twice a year.
Dispense any water in your reservoir until the Add Water light flashes. Add 32 ounces of
white vinegar. Dispense 16 ounces of vinegar and discard; this will fill the inner tank. Let unit
sit for 20 minutes, then turn to Off and allow hot vinegar to cool. Drain internal reservoir over
sink by removing water release tab on bottom of unit. When vinegar has completely drained,
replace tab. Refill reservoir with water and drain water as directed above. Unit is now ready
to use.
PG-27136
Please see reverse side for setup and use instructions.

Cuisinart 12-Cup Programmable Specifications

General

Capacity	12 cups
Programmable	Yes
Brew Strength Control	Yes
Auto Shutoff	Yes
Carafe	Glass
Water Filter	Yes
Brew Pause Feature	Yes
Adjustable Keep Warm Temperature	Yes
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Warming Plate	Yes
Power	1025 watts
Carafe Features	Ergonomic handle

Summary

Cleaning Your Coffeemaker

Filter Basket, Carafe, and Lid Cleaning

Wash filter basket, carafe, and lid in warm soapy water or dishwasher. Wipe unit base with a damp cloth.

Decalcification of Coffeemaker

Decalcification Process

A flashing Clean light indicates the need for decalcification. Use a 1/3 vinegar and 2/3 water solution.

Cleaning Your Hot Water System

Hot Water System Decalcification

Recommend decalcifying the hot water system twice a year using white vinegar and water.

Programming the Coffeemaker

Setting the Clock Time

Turn Function knob to CLOCK, press and hold Hour or Minute button until clock flashes to set time.

Programming Auto On

Turn knob to PROG, set desired brew time, then turn to AUTO ON. Blue indicator light confirms.

Programming Auto Off

Turn Function knob to AUTO OFF to program shut-off 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle.

Coffeemaker Setup and Use

Water Filter Preparation

Immerse charcoal water filter in cold water for 15 minutes, then insert into the water filter holder.

Adding Water and Coffee Grounds

Pour desired water into reservoir. Add 1 scoop of coffee grounds per cup to the filter basket.

Initiating Brewing

Set Carafe Temperature, turn Function knob to BREW, and press the On/Off button to start brewing.

Hot Water System Setup and Use

Hot Water System Filter Preparation

Immerse charcoal filter in cold water for 15 minutes, then insert into the water filter holder.

Filling and Dispensing Hot Water

Fill reservoir to max fill line, press On/Off. Move safety switch to unlock and press lever to dispense.