Cuisinart SS-700 SS-700 Manual - Page 13

Brewing with the My K-Cup® Reusable Coffee Filter The Cuisinart® Single Serve Brewing System comes with a My K-Cup® reusable coffee filter, which allows you to use your own ground coffee. The dishwasher-safe, My K-Cup® conveniently stores in the easyopen compartment. 1. Open the storage compartment located on the right side of the Brewer by pressing the finger indent. Remove the My K-Cup® (see figure 13). 7. Remove the K-Cup® holder from the brewing chamber by pulling toward you. (If you would like, store the K-Cup® holder in the My K-Cup® storage compartment.) 8. Drop the assembled My K-Cup® into the brewing chamber. (No need to snap it into place). See figure 15. My K-Cup® Lid Filter Basket Holder figure 13 figure 14 2. Disassemble the My K-Cup® by turning the lid from the holder in a counterclockwise direction. Remove the filter basket from the holder (see figure 14). 3. Wash the My K-Cup® lid, filter basket and holder in warm soapy water prior to use, making sure to rinse and dry thoroughly. All My K-Cup® parts are dishwasher safe. 4. Insert the filter basket into the holder. 5. Fill the filter basket with ground coffee making sure not to fill past the top of the mesh. Adjust the amount to your personal preference. Do not tamp the grinds. Ensure there are no grinds remaining on the upper rim of the filter basket. Turn the lid clockwise to seal. 6. Raise the handle and the brew chamber will open toward you. figure 15 CAUTION: There are two sharp needles that puncture the K-Cup®, one above and one below. To avoid risk of injury, do not put your fingers in the K-Cup® brewing chamber. 9. Follow Brewing instructions on page 10. 10. Following brewing raise the handle and remove the My K-Cup®. Use caution as the My K-Cup® will be hot. 11. Disassemble the My K-Cup® by turning the lid from the holder in a counterclockwise direction. Remove the filter basket from the holder, discard the grounds and rinse out the filter basket and holder. 12. Replace the K-Cup® holder, ensuring the arrow on K-Cup® rim aligns with the arrow on the brewing chamber. Gently push the K-Cup holder to snap into place (see figure 16). figure 16 13