Cuisinart Automatic Cold Brew Coffee Maker manual

Automatic Cold Brew Coffeemaker

FEATURES

BEFORE FIRST USE

Before using your Cuisinart® Automatic Cold Brew Coffeemaker for the first
time: Be sure to remove polybags from carafe and coffeemaker. Place carafe back onto base.

During the manufacturing process, dust can get trapped in the coffeemaker.
We recommend rinsing all removable parts before first use. For detailed instructions, see Cleaning and Maintenance section in instruction booklet.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Always keep Coffee Release Lever in the LOCK position when coffeemaker is not in use.
• Use a dark roast, medium-to-coarse grind for optimal flavour.
• For best results, use filtered cold water to fill the water tank.

Recommended Recipe
Ground Coffee	Total Water	Brewed Cups
5½ level scoops	15 oz./470ml	3
9 level scoops	25 oz./790ml	5
13 level scoops	35 oz./1100ml	7

1.  Lift off the coffeemaker lid to access the coffee filter basket. Carefully remove pop-off lid from basket and use measuring scoop to add ground coffee. See Recommended Recipe. Replace pop-off basket lid. NOTE: The coffee filter basket can also be removed to fill. See instruction booklet, page 7.

2. Before filling the water tank, make sure Release Lever is in the LOCK position to prevent water from flowing out. Pour cold water (NEVER FILL WITH HOT WATER) into the tank. Since the coffee filter basket is in the water tank, use WITH COFFEE BASKET indicators on back of the tank to add amount desired. Replace the coffeemaker lid.

3. Insert carafe filter and lid into carafe and place on the base. Plug into an electrical outlet. If coffeemaker remains untouched for 30 minutes, it enters standby mode – all lights will be off. Press any button to wake unit up.

4. The default strength setting is Medium. Press Mild or Bold button to change selection. The LED on selected button will illuminate. NOTE: Brew times vary based on selected strength.
Mild = 25 minutes • Medium = 35 minutes • Bold = 45 minutes

5. Press the Brew button to begin brewing. The brew LED will illuminate. The coffee filter basket will gently spin and pause throughout brew cycle. When the brew cycle is completed, 3 beeps will sound and the brew and strength setting LEDs will flash.

6. Slide the coffee release lever to the RELEASE position. The blue coffee release indicator light will illuminate, coffee will stream into carafe, and the coffee filter basket will go through a final spin cycle. When the release cycle is finished, 5 beeps will sound

7. Slide the Release lever back to LOCK position and your Cuisinart® Cold Brew coffee is ready to serve!

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem	Cause	Solution
Water is pouring out onto the counter	Coffee release lever is not in the lock position	• Slide coffee release lever to the Lock position • Always keep coffee release lever in the Lock position before and after release cycle
The unit will not work
Coffeemaker lid is shaking during brew cycle	Coffee filter basket is not in place	• Press Brew button to pause the brew cycle • Remove coffeemaker lid • Make sure coffee basket filter twist-off lid is screwed on correctly • Push coffee filter basket down until clicked into the water tank • Replace coffeemaker lid and press the Brew button to continue the brew cycle
Coffee filter basket is filled with more water than usual after the release cycle has been completed	Coffee oils build up over time	• Soak coffee filter basket in warm, soapy water for 30 minutes • Soak coffee filter basket regularly to prevent oil build-up
	Coffee is too dark and oily	• When using a very dark, oily bean, coffee may not drain as efficiently as a regular roast or less oily bean
Coffee is weaker than usual	Coffee to water ratio is incorrect	• Adjust coffee-to-water ratio to taste • When using the MAX 16 scoops of coffee, reduce the amount of water
	Strength setting is incorrect	• Check your strength setting — selected strength indicator LED is illuminated • To change your strength setting, press the desired strength button
	Oil build-up in the coffee filter basket can prevent coffee from filtering properly	• Soak coffee filter basket in warm, soapy water for 30 minutes before running next brew cycle • Soak coffee filter basket regularly to prevent oil build-up • Avoid using a very dark, oily bean
The brew cycle has ended but no coffee is in the carafe	Coffee release lever is in the lock position.	• Slide coffee release lever to right so it is in the release position. • The blue release indicator light will illuminate and coffee will begin to stream into the carafe.
The unit will not operate and the button indicator lights are flashing	The coffee filter basket may be jammed or not in the correct position	• Press the brew button once to cancel the cycle • Remove coffeemaker lid • Replace the coffee filter basket back into the water tank making sure it is securely in position • Replace the coffeemaker lid and restart the brew cycle