Cuisinart DCC-1150 DCC-1150 Manual - Page 8

NOTE: Caution must be used when inserting the charcoal water filter. Improper placement in the holder can cause tearing of the filter skin. f. Close the water filter holder; you will hear a snap indicating it is in place. g. Hold the filter under cold running tap water for 10 seconds to flush. You should place the hole openings in the side of the unit directly under the water stream. h. Allow the filter to drain completely. i. Replace the water filter holder in the reservoir area of the coffeemaker, pushing it all the way down to the base of the unit. NOTE: We recommend changing the water filter every 60 days or 60 uses - more often if you have hard water. Replacement water filters can be purchased in stores, by calling customer service at 1-800-726-0190, or through the Cuisinart website, www.cuisinart.com. 2. Fill the water reservoir Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up. Pour the desired amount of water in the reservoir using the step water level indicator located at the rear of the reservoir. 3. Add the ground coffee Remove the filter basket by grasping the handle and lifting straight up, and then place it on the countertop. Insert a #4 paper filter or permanent filter. Be sure that 8 the paper filter is completely open and fully inserted in the basket. It may help to fold and flatten the seams of a paper filter beforehand. Add the desired amount of ground coffee, corresponding to the number of cups being brewed. Many coffee bars and the Specialty Coffee Association of America recommend adding 2 rounded tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water. Some coffee manufacturers recommend using 1 tablespoon per cup. We recommend using 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup, but use more or less to suit your taste. NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 tablespoons for this coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground. Replace the filter basket in the filter basket holder and flip the water reservoir cover closed. Press firmly on cover to be sure that it closes securely. Before brewing coffee Make sure you have replaced the glass carafe in its position on the heating plate and closed the top cover. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. 4. Power unit Turn the function knob to brew, press the on/off button, and the red indicator light will turn on. Or, set the Auto On function and the green indicator will light. 5. During and after brewing The Brew Pause™ feature allows you to remove the carafe from the plate 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 do not recommend that you pour the 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 flavor at the end of the cycle. Removing a cup during the brewing cycle will alter the flavor of the finished pot.