Cuisinart CHW-16 Quick Reference

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 cleaning.

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 scouring pads 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 a mixture

of ¹⁄

³

white vinegar and ²⁄

³

water. Press and hold 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 displays on LCD. 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 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.

4.

The BREW/OFF/AUTO OFF indicator light

will come on when brew cycle begins. The

indicator light will turn off when the Keep

Warm cycle ends. To deactivate brew start time:

Press illuminated PROG button; light will go off,

indicating mode is turned off.

3.

To activate Brew start time using

previously selected time:

Press the PROG

button. Previously set time will appear and

indicator will light up. Display will return to

clock setting.

5.

To Program the Auto Off:

Press and hold

the BREW/OFF/AUTO OFF button for 2

seconds. The LED indicator and digital

display will flash the programmed Auto Off default

(2:00) or previously selected time. Program the

desired time, using the HR and MIN buttons.

1.

To Set the Time:

Setting Hours and

Minutes: Press either button to select the

desired time. Hold buttons down to scroll

through the digits quickly, or press and release to

advance one digit at a time. Be sure the PM indicator

is on if setting a PM time.

PROGRAMMING

12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

& Hot Water System

Please see reverse side for setup and use instructions.