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Instruction
Booklet
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always
read the instruction book carefully before using.
Cold Brew & Coffee
Concentrate Maker
CC-1 Series
CONCENTRA
™
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Contents
Important Safeguards 2
Quick Start Guide 4
Unpacking Instructions 5
Cold Brew Coffee: The Perfect Balance 5
Parts and Features 6
Getting to Know Your Control Panel 7
Inserting the Water Filter 8
Before Brewing 8
Two Ways to Brew 8
Cold Brew Concentrate Mode 8
Auto-Dilute Cold Brew Mode 9
Cleaning and Maintenance 9
Troubleshooting 10
Warranty 11
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be taken to reduce the
risk of re, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
3. To protect against re, electric shock, and injury
to persons, do not place cord, plug, or base unit
in water or other liquids.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
5. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance. Close
supervision is necessary when any appliance
is used by or near children.
6. Turn appliance OFF, then unplug from the
outlet when not in use, before assembling
or disassembling parts, and before cleaning.
To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the
outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
Cuisinart
®
Repair Center for examination, repair,
or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may cause re,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
12. Always ll water reservoir rst, then plug cord
into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn power
o, then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
14. Do not overll the water reservoir. Use only
water in this appliance! Do not put any other
liquids or foods in the water reservoir except
as instructed in the cleaning instructions in
this guide.
15. Do not clean drip tray with harsh cleaners,
steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
16. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE
PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
17. Avoid contact with moving parts.
18. Do not place a cloth or otherwise restrict
airow beneath coee maker.
19. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance
garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in
an appliance garage, always unplug the unit
from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could
create a risk of re, especially if the appliance
touches the walls of the garage or the door
touches the unit as it closes.
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
Warning: Risk of Fire
or Electric Shock
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of
dangerous uninsulated voltage within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sucient magnitude to constitute a risk
of re or electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
Notice
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this plug will t into a polarized outlet only one way.
If it does not t, reverse the plug. If it still does not t,
contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature.
Special Cord
Set Instructions
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risks resulting from entanglement or tripping. Longer
extension cords may be used if care is exercised and
the electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to
or greater than that of the appliance.
Caution
• Do not immerse base in water.
• Do not disassemble the base; it contains no
user-serviceable parts.
• Never clean with scouring powders or hard
implements.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE
PERSONNEL ONLY
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Quick Start Guide
Step 1
Fill water reservoir to MAX line with
fresh, cold water (see full instructions
on how to prepare and add the charcoal
water filter).
Step 2
Add around 1½–2 scoops of fine-to-
medium grind coffee to the brew
basket, do not exceed the MAX fill line.
Gently tap on the counter to ensure
even distribution.
Step 3
Attach the brew basket by twisting into
the lock position.
Step 4
Place concentrate storage container or
cup under brew outlets.
Step 5
Press the desired cold brew
concentrate or auto-dilute cold brew
button. The selected option will flash.
Step 6
Press the BREW/CANCEL button to
begin brewing – serve as desired &
enjoy!
For more in-depth instructions
and detailed guidance on safety
precautions, cleaning, and
troubleshooting,
see the full user
manual following
these steps. A
quick start video
can also be found
here:
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Serving Suggestions
Cold brew concentrate can be enjoyed in dierent
types of drinks and applications.
Here are our favorite ways to enjoy cold brew
concentrate:
• Pour directly over ice for an intense sipper. Use large
cubes for a slower dilution of the concentrate or
choose crushed ice if a more refreshing beverage
is desired.
• Dilute with cream, milk, plant-based beverages, or
creamers to create your own barista-style
concoctions.
• Dilute with hot or cold milk and then top with cold
or hot foam for a cold brew cappuccino or latte.
• Dilute with hot or cold water for a smooth, low-acid
alternative to espresso-based americano.
• Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze. Pop them out
to dilute with future batches of cold brew for an
intense iced beverage.
• Use in place of espresso when preparing cocktails
and mocktails.
• Cold brew aogato? Yes, please! Pour directly over
your favorite ice cream or gelato and serve.
• Rev up your morning by adding to your favorite
smoothie or protein shake.
• Add concentrate to hot water to make a quick
coee.
• Need to sweeten up your ready-to-drink cold brew?
Use maple syrup for a rich avor, or simple syrup
for a milder sweetener. To prepare simple syrup,
bring equal parts granulated sugar and water to a
boil and then simmer until the sugar is dissolved.
Cool completely and then store syrup in an airtight
container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Unpacking Instructions
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, at surface.
2. Remove any literature.
3. Turn the box so that the back side of the coee
maker is down and slide the coee maker from
the box.
4. After removing the coee maker, move the box
out of the way and place the inserts back into
the box.
5. Remove the polybag covering the coee maker.
We suggest you save all packing materials in the
event that future shipping of the machine is
needed.
Keep all plastic bags away from children.
Cold Brew Coffee:
The Perfect Balance
Element 1: Water
Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that water
is as important as the quality of your coffee.
If water doesn’t taste good from the tap,
it won’t taste good in your coffee. Use filtered
water to achieve the purest coffee flavor
every time you brew. This brewer features
a charcoal water filter to help achieve
the best flavor.
Element 2: Temperature
The cold brew process never exposes coffee
to high temperatures. Instead, coffee is brewed
using unheated water, which extracts less of
the acidic oils that can cause bitterness. The
result of cold brewing is a naturally smooth,
perfectly balanced cup of coffee.
Element 3: Coffee
While coffee is 98% water, all of the flavor
comes from the coffee grounds. Once the
bean is broken, its flavor degrades quickly.
To achieve the same great taste you enjoy
at a coffee bar, buy only a two-week supply
of fresh coffee at a time. We recommend a
fine-to-medium grind coffee.
Element 4: Proportion
Coffee that is too strong or too weak is always
a disappointment. We recommend 11/2-2 scoops
(33.5g) of coffee for every 2oz of concentrate.
Adjust the amount to your taste.
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Parts and Features
1. Removable Water Reservoir
Holds 27 oz of water for brewing cold brew
concentrate and ready-to-drink cold brew.
Removable for easy lling and cleaning.
2. Charcoal Water Filter and Holder
Removes impurities and odors from water.
3. Touch Control Panel
See detailed image on page 6.
4. Brew Basket with Stainless Steel Filter
Designed specically for cold brew extraction,
to help deliver smooth, balanced avor.
5. Concentrate Outlet
Dispenses cold brew concentrate directly into
your storage container, glass or travel mug.
6. Water Outlet
Dispenses water directly into your glass or travel
mug, to dilute the brewed concentrate based
on the selected ready-to-drink cup size.
7. Cold Brew Concentrate Storage Container
with Lid
Leakproof for easy storage.
8. Multi-Position Drip Tray
Drip tray can be repositioned to accommodate
a variety of cup sizes, or removed to t travel
cups up to 7 inches tall.
9. Coee Scoop
Integrated for easy storage.
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Getting to Know Your
Control Panel
1. ADD WATER Indicator
Illuminates red when water reservoir runs out
of water during brewing.
2. Cold Brew Concentrate Button
Touch to brew 2 oz of cold brew concentrate.
Button will ash to indicate unit is ready to brew.
3. Auto-Dilute Cold Brew Buttons
Touch the desired button to choose your size
of ready-to-drink cold brew: 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz.
or 16 oz. Button will ash to indicate unit is
ready to brew.
4. BREW/CANCEL Button
Press to start or cancel brewing cycle.
Also used to wake the unit from Sleep Mode.
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Inserting the
Water Filter
Your coee maker comes with a charcoal
water lter that eliminates chlorine, bad
tastes, and odors from tap water.
• Remove the lter from the polybag and
soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap water
for 15 minutes.
• Lift the water lter holder out of the
water reservoir.
• Press down on the lter compartment
and pull toward you to open.
• Place the lter into the holder and then snap
it closed. Be careful — improper placement
can tear the lter skin.
• Flush the lter by running cold tap water
through the holes in the bottom of the
compartment for 10 seconds.
• Allow the lter to drain completely.
• Slide the water lter holder back into the
channel in the water reservoir, pushing it
down to the base of the unit.
NOTE: We recommend changing the
water lter every 60 days or after 60 uses, and
more often if you have hard water.
Replacement lters can be purchased in
stores, by calling Cuisinart Consumer Service,
or at www.cuisinart.com.
Charcoal water filter
and holder
Before Brewing
Before brewing your rst cup, we recommend running
a cleaning cycle without coee.
1. Remove the water reservoir and ll it to the
MAX level with fresh, cold water.
2. Replace the reservoir securely in the unit.
3. Place a cup or container on the drip tray.
4. Select any brew size (do not select
Concentrate).
5. Press the BREW/CANCEL button to start
the cycle.
6. When complete, discard the water.
Your Cold Brew & Concentrate
Coee Maker is now ready to use.
Two Ways to Brew
Coffee Recommendation
Use ne-to-medium grind coee and dark roast
for best results. Finer grinds result in a stronger cup,
while coarser grinds result in a weaker avor.
Cold Brew Concentrate Mode
Coee concentrate is ideal for customizing drinks or
enjoying stronger coee avor.
1. Make sure the water reservoir is full.
2. Add ne-to-medium ground coee to the brew
basket, making sure grounds are evenly
distributed. For best results gently tap the brew
basket on the counter, to ensure even
distribution. Do not exceed the max ll line.
3. Attach the brew basket by twisting it in the lock
position, then place the concentrate storage
container or a cup under the brew outlets.
4. Press the Cold Brew Concentrate button.
The button will ash.
5. Press the BREW/CANCEL button to begin
brewing.
6. When brewing is complete, the unit will return
to standby mode. All buttons will illuminate
indicating the brewing process is done
Storage Guidelines
For the best taste and avor, we recommend storing
your cold brew concentrate in the provided
Concentrate Storage Container, covered, in the
refrigerator for up to one week.
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Auto-Dilute Cold Brew Mode
In this mode, each cycle brews some cold brew
concentrate, then automatically adds water to reach
your selected brew size.
1. Make sure the water reservoir is full.
2. Add ne-to-medium ground coee to the brew
basket, making sure grounds are evenly
distributed. For best results gently tap the brew
basket on the counter, to ensure even
distribution. Do not exceed the max ll line.
3. Attach the brew basket by twisting it in the lock
position, then place a glass or travel mug under
the brew outlets.
4. Press the desired Auto-Dilute Cold Brew button:
8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz., or 16 oz. The selected size
will ash.
5. Press the BREW/CANCEL button to begin
brewing.
6. Once complete, the unit will return to standby
mode. All buttons will illuminate indicating the
brewing process is done.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Daily Cleaning
• Discard used coee grounds after each brew.
• Rinse brew basket and drip tray with warm water.
• Wipe exterior with a soft, damp cloth.
Weekly Cleaning
• Wash brew basket and drip tray in warm, soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Clean the brew outlet area to prevent buildup.
Periodically running a program with only water
can help ush any residue.
Descaling
Because this brewer does not use a traditional heating
element, mineral scale buildup inside the brewer is
minimal. However, depending on water hardness, white
calcium deposits may occasionally appear in the water
reservoir or on parts where water comes into contact
with the unit.
If you notice mineral buildup, we recommend running a
vinegar and water rinse to help remove deposits and
keep your brewer performing at its best.
To remove buildup:
1. Fill the water reservoir with a mixture of ¼
white vinegar and ¾ water.
2. Place a large container under the brew outlets.
3. Run a full brew cycle without coee.
4. Discard the water-vinegar mixture.
5. Run 2–3 additional cycles using fresh water only
to rinse thoroughly.
Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit will not brew No water in reservoir
Fill reservoir above
minimum level
ADD WATER light is on
Reservoir ran out of
water during brewing
Rell the reservoir and press
the BREW/CANCEL button to
resume the cycle
Brewing stops midcycle
Water ran out during
brewing
Add water and press the
BREW/CANCEL button
to continue
Buttons not responding Unit in sleep mode
Press the BREW/CANCEL
button to wake the unit
Coee tastes too weak
Grind too coarse or too
little coee in brew
basket
Use ne-to-medium grind
and adjust coee amount
Brew basket overows
Ultra-ne grounds used.
Grounds are tamped or
packed down too hard.
Overlled brew basket.
Use ne-to-medium grounds.
Gently tap the brew basket to
evenly distribute the grounds.
Do not tamp or pack down the
grounds. Do not exceed the
MAX ll line.
Coee volume below selected size
Ultra-ne coee grounds
used.
Use ne-to-medium grounds.
Do not tamp or pack down
the grounds.
Troubleshooting
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Limited Warranty
Subject to the exclusions and limitations contained
herein, Conair LLC dba Cuisinart (“Cuisinart”) warrants
that the Cuisinart Concentra™ Cold Brew & Coee
Concentrate Maker ("Product") will be free from
material defects in materials and workmanship under
normal, home-use conditions for a period of THREE
(3) years beginning on the date the Product was
purchased in its original, sealed packaging, unless
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herein as purchasers at retail for personal, family, or
household use) who originally purchase the Product
from Cuisinart. or an authorized Cuisinart
®
reseller (if
you are unsure whether a retailer or other point of sale
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contact Cuisinart).
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