Cuisinart SS-16 User Manual - Page 15

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 in order 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 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. 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. Should a clog arise because of coffee grounds, it can be cleaned using a paper clip or similar tool. Remove the capsule holder from the unit, then remove the funnel from the capsule holder and insert the paper clip into the exit needle to loosen the clog and push it out. Replace the funnel onto the capsule holder by lining up the tabs in the funnel with the notches on the capsule holder, and then twist toward you until the funnel locks into place. After cleaning, replace the capsule holder, being sure to align the arrow on the capsule holder rim with the 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 the paper clip to loosen the clog and push it out. CLEANING THE HOMEBARISTA® 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. 3. Cleaning the exit needle The exit needle is located on the inside bottom of the capsule holder assembly. 15