Cuisinart SS-15 Series - Coffee Center Quick Reference Guide

SETUP

1. Fully immerse and soak the 2 charcoal water filters in cold tap water for 15 minutes. Remove water filter holders from both 12-Cup Coffeemaker and Single-Serve reservoirs.
   
2. Press down and pull forward on filter compartments to open, and place filters in holders. Snap to close, run under water for 10 seconds and drain completely.
   
3. Slide filter holders back into channels in reservoirs.
   

BEFORE FIRST USE

Before using your Cuisinart® Coffee Center™ for the first time:
12-Cup Coffeemaker: Follow steps 1–3 using only water to thoroughly rinse the coffeemaker.
Single-Serve Coffeemaker: Follow steps 1– 4 without a capsule to thoroughly rinse the coffeemaker.
Your unit is now ready to use.

12-CUP CARAFE: BREWING

1. Fill water reservoir to desired level (water level indicator on side of unit). If not already done, press power switch on side of unit to the ON position.
   BREW button will illuminate.
   
2. Insert #4 filter or permanent filter into filter basket and add 1 level scoop of ground coffee per cup. Do not exceed 15 tablespoons.
   Press BOLD button if you prefer bolder taste, and turn Carafe Temperature dial to Low, Medium or High.
   
3. Turn Function knob to BREW, press BREW/ WARM, or set the AUTO ON function. Five beeps will sound when brew cycle is finished.
   

SINGLE SERVE: BREWING

1. Lift off and fill 40-ounce water reservoir, replace on unit.
   
2. If not already done, press power switch on side of unit to the ON position.
   Brew buttons (6, 8 and 10 oz.) will illuminate.
   
3. Place mug on tray, open the brew head and insert capsule.
   
4. Press desired brew button – 6, 8, or 10 ounces.
   Your beverage will start to brew momentarily.
   
5. When beverage has finished dispensing, all lights will illuminate.
   Lift brew head to dispose of capsule
   

USING THE HOMEBARISTA™ REUSABLE FILTER CUP

1. Fill the filter basket inside the reusable capsule with your ground coffee.
   Max fill is 15 grams (2½ scoops)
   
2. Remove the capsule chamber from the brew head and insert reusable filter cup.
   
3. Follow "TO BREW SINGLE SERVE" directions.
   
4. After brewing, replace the capsule holder, ensuring arrow on capsule rim aligns with arrow on brewing chamber. Gently push down to snap into place.