Cuisinart SS-300 manual

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    For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book car efully before using. Compact Single Serve SS-300 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET[...]

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    2 Impor t ant SafeguardS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fir e, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. 3. T o protect against electric shock and inju - ry to persons, do[...]

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    3 SpeCIaL Cord Set InStruCtIonS A short power -supply cor d is provided to reduce the risks r esulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords ar e available and may be used if care is exer cised in their use. If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at le[...]

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    4 Important Safeguards ..................... 2 Important Unpacking Instructions ............ 3 The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee ...... 5 Features and Benefits ..................... 6 Buttons and Indicators .................... 8 Setting Up Y our Brewer ................... 9 Charcoal Water Filter ..................... 9 Brewing ..............[...]

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    5 Element 1 WA TER Any hot beverage is made up primarily of water . Often overlooked, the quality of the water is as important as the quality of the coffee, tea or cocoa. A good rule of thumb is that if your water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste any better in your beverage. That’ s why the Cuisinart ® Compact Single Serve has[...]

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    Features and Benefits 8 9 12 11 4 6 1a. Charcoal Filter Holder 1b. Charcoal W ater Filter 2. Reservoir Lid 3a. 10-ounce W ater Reservoir with cup markings at 6, 8, and 10 ounces 3b. W ater Level Guide 4. Brewer Handle 5. Brewing Head 6. Brewing Chamber holds My K-Cup ® or the K-Cup ® Holder 7. Housing 8. Removable Drip T ray Plate 9. Drip T ray 1[...]

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    1a 16 15 a 15 c 15 b 2 17 18 3a 7 13 10 14 5 1b 6 3b 7[...]

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    8 Buttons and Indicators Power Button (does not illuminate) Press to turn the Brewer on and off. Add W ater Indicator LED Indicator will illuminate blue – Fill the water reservoir with cold water until it reaches just under the rim of the desired level – 6, 8, or 10 ounces on the Water Level Guide. K-cup ® Indicator LED Indicator will illumina[...]

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    9 Setting Up Y our Brewer Initial Cleaning and First Brew Perform an initial cleaning before making your first beverage. Follow these instructions but do not insert a K-Cup ® . 1. Plug the power cord into an independent, grounded outlet. Press the Power button to turn the unit on. 2. Press the Hot Water button. The Add Water indicator will illumin[...]

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    10 4. Place the charcoal water filter in the holder and snap the holder cover closed. Be careful – improper placement can tear the filter skin (see figure). 5. Flush the filter and holder by running fresh water through the hole in bottom of compartment for 10 seconds. 6. Allow the filter to drain completely . 7. Place the assembled water filter h[...]

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    11 9. Wait until all the water has drained into the brewer before lowering the brewer handle completely . 10. The Brew button LED will remain on, indicating the water is heating. Note: If Brew button was not pressed before you added water to the water reservoir (Brew and Hot Water LEDs are still flashing) you can do so after water has drained into [...]

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    12 Brewing with the My K-Cup ® Reusable Coffee Filter The Cuisinart ® Compact Single Serve 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 easy-open compartment. 1. Before using the My K-Cup ® Reusable Coffee Filter for the first time: o[...]

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    13 6b. Drop the assembled My K-Cup ® into the brewing chamber . There is no need to snap it into place. CAUTION: There are two sharp needles in the brewing chamber that puncture the K-Cup ® , one above and one below . T o avoid risk of injury , do not put your fingers in the K-Cup ® brewing chamber . 7. After brewing raise the handle and remove [...]

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    14 3. Cleaning the Exit Needle – The exit needle is located on the inside bottom of the K-Cup ® holder assembly . Should a clog arise because of coffee grounds, it can be cleaned using a paper clip or similar tool. Remove K-Cup ® holder and insert the paper clip to loosen the clog and push it out. CAUTION: There are sharp needles that puncture [...]

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    15  • Once the vinegar is dispensed, discard it into sink. Step 2: Second Vinegar Rinse  • Pour the remaining 10 ounces of vinegar into the water reservoir .  • Place the ceramic mug on the drip tray .  • Lift the brewer handle, but do not add a K-Cup ® .  • After all the vinegar has drained, lower the brewe[...]

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    16 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM : SOLUTION: Brewer does not have power . Plug brewer into an independent outlet. Make sure the brewer is securely plugged in. Plug into a different outlet. Reset your home’ s circuit breaker . Confirm the power has been turned on and the brew and hot water indicators are flashing. Brewer will not brew . T urn off and un[...]

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    17 LIMITED THREE-YEAR W ARRANTY This warranty is available to consumers only . Y ou are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ® Compact Single Serve that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise requir ed under applicable law , this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial pur chasers or owne[...]

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    18 NOTES:[...]

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    ©2011 Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor , NJ 08520 Printed in China 11CE125546 IB-11021 Any trademarks or service marks of third parties used her ein are the trademarks or service marks of their r espective owners. Keurig, the Cup and Star Design, Keurig Brewed, and K-Cup ar e trademarks of Keurig, Incorporated, used with permission. For use[...]