Single-Serve Cleaning And Maintenance - Cuisinart Coffee Center SS-12 Instruction Booklet

2a. Drop the reusable coffee capsule into the
brewing chamber. There is no need to snap it
into place.
2b. Follow brewing instructions on page 11.
Caution: There are two sharp needles in the
brewing chamber that puncture the capsule, one
above and one below. To avoid risk of injury, do
not put your fingers in the brewing chamber.
3. After brewing, raise the handle and remove the
reusable coffee capsule. Use caution, as the
reusable coffee capsule will be hot.
4. Replace the capsule holder, ensuring that the arrow
on capsule rim aligns with the arrow on the brewing
chamber. Gently push the capsule holder to snap
into place.
NOTE: This coffeemaker is compatible with most
reusable coffee capsules.
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 slide 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 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
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 funnel from
capsule holder, hold funnel in left hand, twist bottom
away from you slightly and pull away from capsule
holder. The funnel is top-rack dishwasher safe.
NOTE: The funnel may be tight the first few times
you try to remove it; this is normal and will loosen
with continued use.
3. Cleaning the Exit Needle
– The exit needle is located
on the inside bottom of the
capsule holder assembly.
Should a clog arise because
of coffee grounds, it can be
cleaned using a paper clip or
similar tool. Remove capsule
holder from unit, then remove funnel from capsule
holder and insert the paper clip into exit needle to
loosen the clog and push it out.
Replace funnel onto capsule
holder by lining up tabs in
funnel with notches on cap-
sule holder, twist toward you
until it locks into place. After
cleaning, replace capsule
holder, being sure to align the
arrow on the capsule holder
rim with 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 paper clip to loosen the clog and
push it out.
NOTE: If the POD SIZE & POD BREW buttons are
flashing together, your unit has overheated. Please
follow the instructions above to clean the piercing
needle and resume use.
CLEANING THE WATER RESERVOIR
It is normal over time for discoloration, spotting
or staining to appear in the water reservoir. Results will
vary depending on the mineral content of the water
used, but will not affect the operation of the brewer.
However, be sure to clean the water reservoir regularly
to minimize buildup.
Clean inside the water reservoir with a damp, lint-free
cloth as necessary.
Descaling Your Single-Serve Brewer
Mineral content in water varies from place to place.
Depending on the mineral content of the water in your
area, calcium deposits or scale tend to build up in most
coffeemakers. Though scale is nontoxic, it can hinder
performance from time to time.
Your SS-12 Coffee Center Brew Basics is designed to
keep the internal heating element on the Single Serve
side free from excess water which will limit any calcium
buildup. However, if you feel more comfortable
descaling your coffeemaker, please follow the
following steps.
NOTE: Before descaling your coffeemaker, remember
to remove the charcoal water filter from the water filter
holder located in the water reservoir.
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