CHARCOAL
WATER FILTER
INSERTING THE WATER FILTER
1. Remove the fi lter from the polybag and soak,
fully immersed, in cold tap water for 15 minutes.
2. Lift the water fi lter holder out of the water
reservoir of the 12-cup coffeemaker side.
3. Press down on the fi lter compartment and pull
toward you to open.
4. Place fi lter into the holder and snap closed.
Be careful – improper placement can tear the
fi lter skin.
5. Flush fi lter by running cold tap water
through holes in bottom of compartment
for 10 seconds.
6. Allow the filter to drain completely.
7. Slide the water fi lter holder back into the chan-
nel in the water reservoir, pushing down to the
base of the unit.
NOTE: Repeat steps 1–7 above on the
single-serve side.
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 Consumer Service, or at
www.cuisinart.com
12-CUP COFFEEMAKER
INITIAL CLEANING
Perform an initial cleaning before making your
first beverage. Follow these instructions, without
adding coffee.
1. Insert charcoal water fi lter if you haven't already.
Instructions on the left.
2. Fill water reservoir.
3. Make sure carafe is in place.
4. If you haven't already, plug the power cord into an
independent outlet. Power on unit by pressing the
ON/OFF button on the control panel.
5. Press Carafe Brew and allow brew cycle
to complete.
6. The one-time cleaning process is complete.
Discard hot water. Your coffeemaker is ready
to use.
PROGRAMMING YOUR
12-CUP COFFEEMAKER
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the coffeemaker is plugged in 12:00 will flash.
Turn the Function knob to CLOCK
Press Hour and Minute buttons to select the desired
time. Hold buttons down to scroll through the digits, or
press and release to advance one digit at a time. When
scrolling, the numbers will advance slowly and then
speed up. When the number displayed approaches the
desired time, press and release to advance one digit at
a time. Be sure the PM indicator is on if a PM time is
desired.
To finish setting the clock, turn the Function knob to
any other setting or simply wait until the numbers stop
blinking.
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