Brewing; Hot Water - Cuisinart SS-300 Instruction Booklet

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 holder
into the water reservoir, pushing it down
to fit into place (see figure).
8. Replace the water filter compartment
cover. Turn it clockwise to close tightly.
*Make sure compartment cover is in
place securely and arrows line up in
order for brewer to brew properly.
note: We recommend changing the water
filter every 60 days or after 60 uses, and
more often if you have hard water.
Replacement filters can be purchased in
stores, by calling Cuisinart Customer Service,
or at www.cuisinart.com.

Brewing

1. Press the Power button.
2. Press the Brew button. Add Water and
K-cup ® indicators will illuminate.
3. Lift the reservoir lid.
4. Pour water into the 10-ounce water
reservoir until it reaches the rim of your
desired fill level on the water level guide
(minimum 6 ounces.) Close the lid.
5. Lift the brewer handle. Water starts to
drain from the water reservoir into the
brewer.
6. Place mug on the drip tray. The drip tray
can be removed to accommodate
travel mugs.
7. Select a K-Cup portion pack.
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note: Do not remove the foil lid or
puncture the K-Cup .
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8. Place a K-Cup in the brewing chamber.
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Caution: there are two sharp
needles in the brewing chamber
that puncture the K-Cup , one
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above and one below.
to avoid risk of injury, do not put
your fingers in the K-Cup
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brewing chamber.
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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 the brewer and the brewing
head is closed. The light will now stay on
until heating/brewing is complete.
11. After about 2 minutes, the beverage
starts to dispense.
Caution: there is very hot water
in the K-Cup ® chamber during
the brewing process. to avoid
risk of injury, do not lift the
handle or open the K-Cup ®
chamber during the brewing
process.
12. Lift the handle, then remove and
dispose of the used K-Cup ® . Close the
brewing head.
Caution: K-Cup will be hot.
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13. Enjoy your cup of gourmet coffee! Your
brewer is ready to use again or you can
power it off.

Hot Water

Your brewer is equipped to dispense hot
water to make hot chocolate, tea, soup, and
more.
to make hot water:
14. Press the Power button.
15. Press the Hot Water button. Add Water
indicator will illuminate.
16. Lift the reservoir lid.
17. Pour water into the water reservoir until
it reaches up to the rim of your desired
fill level on the water level guide
(minimum 6 ounces). Close the lid.
18. Lift the brewer handle. Water starts to
drain from the water reservoir into the
brewer.
19. Place mug on the drip tray. The drip
tray can be removed to accommodate
travel mugs.
20. Wait until all the water has drained into
the brewer before lowering the brewer
handle completely.
21. The Hot Water button LED will remain
on, indicating the brewer is heating.
note: If the Hot Water button was not
pressed before you added water to the
water reservoir (Hot Water and Brew LEDs
are still flashing) you can do so after water
has drained into the brewer and the brew
head is closed. The LED will now stay on
until heating/brewing is complete.
22. After about 2 minutes, hot water starts
to dispense.
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