Cuisinart DCC 590 Use and Care Manual - Page 6

MAKING COFFEE Before you make the first pot of coffee in your new Cuisinart® Grind & Brew ThermalAutomatic coffeemaker, we recommend operating the coffeemaker once, using only water and a paper filter. This will remove any dust or residues which remain in the system from the manufacturing process. 1. Fill the Water Reservoir Open the reservoir lid by pushing the release button and lifting up. Pour the desired amount of water in the reservoir using the step water indicator located at the rear of the reservoir. 2. Add Beans Lift the grinder basket lid, using the recess on either side. Fill the basket with the desired quantity of beans. Maximum capacity is 14 level scoops. Do not overfill or the grinder could malfunction and/or the coffeemaker may overflow. Our suggested recipe (adjust the recipe to taste): Use 1 level scoop of whole beans per cup. For 1 to 4 cups, use 11/2 level scoops per cup. 3. Open Filter Door Place a #4 basket paper filter or commercial style permanent filter in the basket. Note: When using a commercial style permanent filter, be sure that the filter handle is facing away from the grinder basket. If you do not do so, the handle may interfere with the flow of ground coffee into the filter basket. Also note: A commercial style permanent filter may allow some ground coffee to flow into carafe. The filter holder will help to keep the filter open, but when using a paper filter, be sure that the filter is completely open while touching the side walls and bottom of the basket. Place filter basket lid in place. Close filter door. 4. Close the Reservoir Lid Press down to lock. The Grind & Brew' Automatic Coffeemaker is equipped with a Safety Interlock System. The Grind & Brew- will not operate if the cover of the unit is open or the grinder cover is left out. Because grinder blades spin during operation, the Grind & Brew- will not operate if the cover of the unit is open. If you try to turn the unit on with the cover open, the unit will beep continuously until the missing parts are installed and you close the lid. The unit will also beep if you open the lid during the brewing process. The grinder will stop grinding or, if brewing, the brewing will stop. Once the missing parts are installed and the cover is closed, the beeping stops. The brewing process can be restarted by turning and releasing the On/Off dial in a clockwise position. Restarting the process will not affect coffee results. If you do not want the grinder to come on again, press the Grind Off button before rotating the On dial. Once the lid is closed, the beeping will stop, and the grind and brew process will start again from the beginning. 6. Before Brewing Coffee Remove thermal carafe lid by turning in the direction of the "unlock" arrow. Prewarm carafe by rinsing it out with hot water. PREWARMING THE CARAFE WILL HELP KEEP THE COFFEE HOTTER. Return the carafe lid to the carafe. To lock the lid, turn in the direction of the "lock" arrow until it fits tightly on carafe and arrow lines up in the center of the pour spout. This ensures lid is closed and in the proper position for brewing and pouring. Make sure you have replaced the thermal carafe in its position on the resting plate and have placed a filter in the filter basket. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. "12:00" will appear until you set the time. This will not interfere with the operation of the coffeemaker. To set clock, see the "Programming Your Coffeemaker" section, page 8. 5. Power Unit a) Immediate grinding and brewing: Rotate the On/Off dial clockwise to the On/Off position and release. The indicator will light and the process will begin. b) Programmed Brewing: Rotate the Program Dial clockwise to the Program Set position and release. The indicator will light and the display will show the programmed time. See Programming Your Coffeemaker on page 8. 7. Select Cups Setting The 1-4 cup setting button is used when you make small amounts of coffee. Normal coffeemakers will produce a colder batch of coffee when smaller amounts are made, because the heater doesn't have enough time to properly warm up to heat a small amount. The 1-4 setting double heats the water, making your smaller amount as piping hot as a full pot would be. To use: When making a smaller amount, press the 1-4 button on the control panel after turning on the unit. The indicator light will illuminate. Note that the 1-4 button can be set at any time. 8. During and After Brewing The Brew Pause" feature allows you to remove the carafe during mid-brew. The brewing process does not stop during this period; only the flow of coffee from the basket stops. Do not remove the carafe for longer than 30 seconds or the coffee may overflow the basket. While we offer this feature, we recommend that you do not pour coffee before the cycle has reached completion, since the coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a flavor profile which is very different from the coffee made at the end of the cycle. Removing a cup during the brewing cycle will alter the flavor of the finished pot. Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it before serving to blend the flavors. The coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat stronger than the coffee at the top. When the brewing cycle has been completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue to stream from the filter for several seconds. After brewing, the unit will automatically shut itself off. The thermal carafe will keep the coffee hot for hours. Bottom of Thermal Carafe is hot to touch for several minutes after brewing. Use caution. The brew-through, pour-through lid allows coffee to drip from coffeemaker through the closed lid. When brewing is complete, the lid seals itself so air stays out and coffee freshness and temperature are preserved. No need to turn or adjust the lid before pouring. TO MAKE COFFEE WITH PRE-GROUND BEANS 1. Fill the Water Reservoir Open the reservoir lid by pushing the release button and lifting up. Pour the desired amount of water in the reservoir using the water indicator located at the rear of the reservoir. 2. Open filter door. Add ground coffee to a commercial style permanent gold tone filter or #4 basket paper filter. NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 16 level scoops, using either a paper or commercial style permanent filter. Exceeding that amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground. Our recipe suggestion: Use 1 level scoop of ground coffee per cup. Adjust the recipe according to your individual taste. 3. Place filter basket lid in place. Close filter door. 4. Follow instructions 4 through 8 from the "Making Coffee" section. 5. Press the Grind Off button. When this function is activated, an amber LED will be illuminated. Then rotate and release the On/Off button clockwise to the On/Off position. 10