Cuisinart SS-15 Owner Manual - Page 13

2b. Follow brewing instructions on page 11. NOTE: To cancel brewing, simply press the selected brew size once again and the brewing process will be stopped. Caution: There are two sharp needles in the brewing chamber that puncture the capsule, one above and one below. To avoid risk of injury, do not put your fingers in the brewing chamber. 3. After brewing, raise the handle and remove the reusable coffee capsule. Use caution as the reusable coffee capsule will be hot. 4. Replace the capsule holder, ensuring that the arrow on capsule rim aligns with the arrow on the brewing chamber. Gently push the capsule holder to snap into place. NOTE: This Coffeemaker is compatible with most reusable coffee capsules. SINGLE-SERVE COFFEEMAKER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 2. Cleaning the Funnel - To remove funnel from capsule holder, hold funnel in left hand, twist bottom away from you slightly and pull away from capsule holder to remove. The funnel is top-rack dishwasher safe. NOTE: The funnel may be tight the first few times you go to 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. Should a clog arise because of coffee grounds, it can be cleaned using a paper clip or similar tool. Remove capsule holder from unit, then remove funnel from capsule holder and insert the paper clip into exit needle to loosen the clog and push it out. 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 slide it toward you, keeping it level at all times in order to prevent spills. The drip tray and drip tray plate are dishwasher safe. Do not clean 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 risk of injury, do not put your fingers in the capsule brewing chamber. 1. The capsule holder is top-shelf dishwasher safe (use low temperature cycle). To remove, lift the handle to open the brewing chamber. Grasp the top of the capsule holder and pull up. Replace funnel onto capsule holder by lining up tabs in funnel with notches on capsule holder, twist toward you until it locks into place. After cleaning, replace capsule holder, being sure to align the arrow on the capsule holder rim with arrow on the brewing chamber. 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 paper clip to loosen the clog and push it out. 13