Cuisinart SS-16 Coffee Center User Manual

Cuisinart SS-16 Coffee Center

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. READ the Cuisinart SS-16 Coffee Center User Manual.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not place the cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids.
4. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
5. Unplug from the outlet when either the appliance or display clock is not in use, and before cleaning. Allow cooling before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, and electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always fill the water reservoir first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, push the BREW/OFF button, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
12. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
13. Snap the lid securely onto the carafe before serving any beverages.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.
15. The glass carafe is designed for use with this appliance only. It must never be used on the range top.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords may be used if care is exercised.

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
2. Remove the instruction book and any other literature.
3. Turn the box so that the back side of the coffeemaker is down, and slide the coffeemaker from the box.
4. After the coffeemaker has been removed, place the box out of the way and lift off the packing material.
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it from the heating plate, and remove the polybag.
6. Remove the polybag covering the coffeemaker.
7. Save all packing materials in case you have to ship the machine in the future. KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE

• ELEMENT 1: WATER
  Hot beverages are made up primarily of water. If water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste good in your drink. Cuisinart includes charcoal water filters in its water reservoirs to remove chlorine, bad tastes, and odors, for the purest flavors every time you brew.
• ELEMENT 2: COFFEE
  The flavor of your beverage comes from the coffee, tea, cocoa — or whatever you’re brewing. To achieve the best taste, always use the best ingredients. Select fresh, high-quality beans or ground coffee, and only the best single-serve capsules.
• ELEMENT 3: GRIND
  The grind of coffee, or the refinement of tea leaves, is critical for proper flavor extraction. Pre-ground ingredients in top-quality single-serve capsules ensure excellent, flavorful results. When using beans or pre-ground coffee to brew into the carafe or use in the HomeBarista® Reusable Filter Cup, the grind is just as critical. If it’s too fine, over-extraction will result in bitterness and may clog the filter. If too coarse, maximum flavor is not extracted. We recommend medium-fine grind.
• ELEMENT 4: PROPORTION
  Coffee that is too strong or too weak is always a disappointment. Follow the recommended portions of ground coffee in the instructions under Brewing Coffee for the drip side or under Brewing with a Reusable Filter Cup for the single-serve side. You can later adjust the amount to suit your taste.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Coffeemaker Reservoir Cover
   Flips back for easy filling.
2. Coffeemaker Water Reservoir (not shown)
   With a water-level indicator window.
3. Showerhead (not shown)
   Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through the grounds.
4. Coffeemaker Control Panel
   See detailed illustration, page 7.
5. Brew PauseTM
   Stops the flow of coffee from the basket when the carafe is removed from the heater plate, so a cup can be poured mid-brew.
6. Carafe
   The easy-pour, no-drip, 12-cup carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings.
7. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
   Holds filter firmly in place.
8. Charcoal Water Filter
   Eliminates chlorine, bad taste, and odors from tap water.
9. Adjustable Heater Plate
   Keeps brewed coffee at the desired temperature. Scratch-resistant with nonstick coating.
10. Filter Basket (not shown)
    Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.
11. Filter Basket Holder (not shown)
12. Ready Tone (not shown)
    Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps.
13. Power Loss Backup System (not shown)
    One-minute protection if a breaker trips, the unit is unplugged, or power fails. Holds all programmed information, including time of day, AUTO ON time, and AUTO OFF time.
14. Brewer Handle
15. Brew Head
16. Brewing Chamber
    Holds Removable Capsule Holder or reusable filter cup.
17. Display
    Displays brew size (4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, or 12 oz) when in POD mode, and the ADD WATER Indicator.
18. Flip-Down Shelf
19. Removable Drip-Tray Plate
20. Removable Drip-Tray
21. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
22. Charcoal Water Filter
23. Reservoir Lid
24. 42-Oz Removable Water Reservoir
25. Removable Capsule Holder
26. HomeBarista® Reusable Filter Cup
27. Power Cord (not shown)
28. Energy-Saving Mode (not shown)
    Unit lights will dim after 30 minutes of being idle. To reactivate, press any button.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL

12-CUP COFFEEMAKER CONTROLS

HR and MIN Buttons
Use to set hours and minutes for time of day, AUTO ON, and AUTO OFF times.

Blue Backlit Display
Displays time of day, AUTO ON, and AUTO OFF times.

Low, Medium, and High (L, M, H) warming plate indicators.

The backlit display can be turned on or off. Press and hold HR and MIN at the same time.

BOLD Cup Setting with Indicator
Use to select bolder coffee flavor strength.

CARAFE TEMP Button

Set the heater plate to Low (L), Medium (M), or High (H) to keep coffee in the carafe at the temperature you prefer.

CLEAN Indicator
Indicates time to clean the coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup.

OVER ICE Button
Adjusts brew process to maximize coffee flavor ideal for making iced coffee.

BREW/OFF Button
Turns the coffeemaker on and off for brewing. Activates and deactivates the AUTO ON feature.

Function Knob

PROG
Select to program AUTO ON time. Coffeemaker brew time can be programmed up to 24 hours in advance.

AUTO ON
Select to automatically start brewing coffee at the time you’ve programmed.

AUTO-OFF
Select to program your coffeemaker to automatically shut off Keep Warm mode up to four hours after brewing. The default time is two hours.

BREW
Select to begin the brew cycle when the BREW/OFF button is pressed.

CARAFE Button

Press to activate Carafe Brew mode.

POD Button
Press once to activate the single-serve side. Use to select the desired size of single-serve brew (4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz.).

OVER ICE Button
Adjusts the brew process to maximize coffee flavor ideal for iced coffee.

Blue Backlit Display
When in POD Brew mode:

Will display the last brew size selected. To change the brew size, press the POD button continuously to scroll through the size options.

The Add Water icon indicates the need to add water to the reservoir.

SINGLE-SERVE COFFEEMAKER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING EXTERNAL PARTS
We recommend regular cleaning of the coffeemaker’s external components.

1. Never immerse the coffeemaker in water or other liquids. The housing and other external components may be cleaned with a soapy, damp, nonabrasive cloth.
2. To remove the drip tray, simply lift it toward you, keeping it level at all times to prevent spills. The drip tray and drip tray plate are dishwasher safe. Do not clean the drip tray with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.

CLEANING THE CAPSULE HOLDER

CAUTION: There are sharp needles that puncture the capsule above and below. To avoid the risk of injury, do not put your fingers in the capsule brewing chamber.

1. The capsule holder is top-shelf
   dishwasher safe (use a low-temperature cycle). To remove, lift the handle to open the brewing chamber. Grasp the top of the capsule holder and pull up.
2. Cleaning the funnel
   To remove the funnel from the capsule holder, hold the funnel in your left hand, twist the bottom away from you slightly, and pull away from the capsule holder to remove it. The funnel is top-rack dishwasher safe.
   NOTE: The funnel may be tight the first few times you remove it; this is normal and will loosen with continued use.
3. Cleaning the exit needle
   The exit needle is located on the inside bottom of the capsule holder assembly.
4. Cleaning the piercing needle
   The piercing needle is located on the inside of the brewing chamber. Should a clog arise because of coffee grounds, it can be cleaned using a paper clip or similar tool. Insert the paper clip to loosen the clog and push it out.

CLEANING THE HOME BARISTA REUSABLE FILTER CUP

Simply dispose of coffee grounds, then hand-wash both the filter cup and filter or clean on the top rack of a dishwasher.

CLEANING THE WATER RESERVOIR

It is normal over time for discoloration, spotting, or staining to appear in the water reservoir. Results will vary depending on the mineral content of the water used, but will not affect the operation of the brewer. However, be sure to clean the water reservoir regularly to minimize buildup. Clean inside the water reservoir with a damp, lint-free cloth as necessary

Step 1: First Vinegar Rinse

1. Fill the water reservoir with 13 oz of white vinegar and 26 oz of water.
2. Place the ceramic mug or container on the drip tray.
3. Press and hold the POD and OVER ICE buttons for 2 seconds to start the descale function.
4. Discard the contents of the mug into the sink.
5. Repeat until the ADD WATER indicator appears on the LCD screen.
6. When the descaling is complete, all LED lights will be off.
7.  Discard any remaining diluted vinegar into the sink.

MAINTENANCE

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

TROUBLESHOOTING

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty is available to U.S. consumers only who purchase products directly from Cuisinart® or an authorized Cuisinart® reseller only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Coffee Center® that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Coffee Center® will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.

We recommend that you visit our website, https://cuisinart.registria.com, for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. If you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.

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