User Manual Cuisinart SS-5P1 Single Serve 40 Ounce Coffeemaker, Stainless Steel

• User Manual - (English, Spanish)

Table of contents

• Features and Benefits
• Buttons and Indicators
• Setting Up Your Brewer
• Charcoal Water Filter
• Brewing
• Brewing with a Reusable Coffee Capsule
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• TROUBLESHOOTING

Owner's Guide Coffee Maker

Features and Benefits

1. a. Charcoal Filter Holder
   b. Charcoal Water Filter
2. Reservoir Lid
3. 40-ounce Water Reservoir
4. Brewer Handle
5. Brew Head
6. Brewing Chamber
   holds Removable Capsule holder or reusable coffee capsule (not included)
7. Housing
8. Removable Drip Tray Plate
9. Drip Tray
10. Drip Tray Base
11. Removable Capsule Holder
12. Add Water Indicator
13. Power Button
14. Brew Buttons
    6 oz . button; 8 oz . button; 10 oz . button
15. Power Cord (not shown)
16. Auto-off Function (not shown)
    Unit will automatically turn off after 30 minutes of being idle . To reactivate, press the Power button .
17. BPA Free (not shown)
    All materials that come in contact with water or coffee are BPA free

Buttons and Indicators

Power Button
Press to turn the brewer on and off.

Add Water Indicator LED
Indicator will illuminate blue and flash when water level is low. Fill the water reservoir with cold water up to 40 oz.

Brew Buttons
When all buttons are illuminated blue it indicates that a selection needs to be made. Once selected, button flashes blue, indicating water is heating, and dispensing of beverage will begin within seconds.

Your Next Brew
When the brewing process is complete, all buttons illuminate blue indicating you can begin making the next beverage, or you can power off.

Automatic Shut-Off
As a safety feature, your brewer will automatically shut off when it is idle for longer than 30 minutes. Press the Power button to restart.

Setting Up Your Brewer

Initial Cleaning

Perform an initial cleaning before making your first beverage. Follow these instructions, without inserting a capsule.

1. Remove water reservoir from the unit.
2. Fill the reservoir in sink and put back on unit.
   
3. Plug the power cord into an independent outlet. Press the Power button to turn the unit on.
   
4. Open and close the brew head. Do not add a capsule.
   
5. Place mug on the drip tray.
6. Press the 10 oz. cup button. Light will start flashing and the hot water will start to dispense momentarily.
7. The one-time cleaning process is complete.
   Discard hot water. Your brewer is ready to use.

Charcoal Water Filter

Your brewer comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water.

Inserting the Water Filter

1. Remove the filter and filter holder from the polybag.
2. Soak the filter, fully immersed in cold tap water, for 15 minutes.
3. 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 below).
   
4. Flush the filter and holder by running fresh water through the hole in the bottom of the compartment for 10 seconds.
5. Allow the filter to drain completely.
6. Place the assembled water filter holder into the water reservoir, pushing it down to fit into place.
   

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, or by calling Cuisinart Consumer Service.

Brewing

1. Remove water reservoir to fill.
   
2. Add water into the 40-ounce water reservoir. Replace on unit.
3. Press the Power button.
4. The Power and Brew buttons will illuminate.
5. Place mug on the drip tray. The drip tray can be removed to accommodate travel mugs.
6. Select a capsule.
   Note: Do not remove the foil lid or puncture the capsule.
7. Open the brew head and place a capsule in the brewing chamber.
   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 capsule brewing chamber.
   
8. Press the desired brew button (6, 8, or 10 oz.). The beverage will start to dispense momentarily. Selected brew button will flash while brewing.
   Note: To cancel brewing, simply press the selected brew size once again and the brewing process will be stopped.
   Caution: There is very hot water in the capsule chamber during the brewing process. To avoid risk of injury, do not lift the handle or open the capsule chamber during the brewing process.
   
9. Once fully dispensed, all lights will illuminate. Lift the handle, then remove and dispose of the used capsule. Close the brewing head.
   Caution: Capsule will be hot.
   
10. Enjoy your cup of coffee! Your brewer is ready to use again or you can power it off.
    Note: When Add Water LED starts to flash, no brewing can be done. Once you refill the reservoir, your unit is ready to brew.

Brewing with a Reusable Coffee Capsule

The Cuisinart ® Compact Single-Serve Brewer can be used with a reusable coffee capsule (not included), which allows you to use your own ground coffee.
(MAX 2.5 scoops or 15 g.)

Try our Cuisinart HomeBarista ™ Reusable Filter Cup for your favorite coffee or tea. Available in stores.

1. Fill the filter basket within the reusable capsule with ground coffee, making sure not to fill past the max indicator. Adjust the amount to your personal preference. Do not tamp the grounds. Make sure there are no grounds remaining on the upper rim of the filter basket. Close lid.
2. Remove the capsule holder from the brewing chamber by pulling toward you.
   
   
   Drop the reusable coffee capsule into the brewing chamber. There is no need to snap it into place.
   Follow brewing instructions on page 10.
   Note: To cancel brewing, simply press the selected brew size once again and the brewing process will be stopped.
   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.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning External Parts

We recommend regular cleaning of the brewer’s external components.

1. Never immerse the brewer in water or other liquids. The housing and other external components may be cleaned with a soapy, damp, non-abrasive 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 cycles). 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 to remove. The funnel is top-rack dishwasher safe.
   Note: The funnel may be tight the first few times you go 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 capsule 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.

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.

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.

Maintenance

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

De-Scaling Your 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 may build up in your brewer. Though scale is non-toxic, it can hinder brewer performance. De-scaling your brewer will help maintain the heating element and other parts that come in contact with water.

For optimal performance, de-scale your brewer every 3 to 6 months. It is possible for calcium deposits to build up faster, making it necessary to de-scale more often. When all the lights flash in sequence upon turning the unit on, this indicates the need to de-scale.

Note: Before de-scaling your brewer, remember to remove the charcoal water filter from the water filter holder located in the water reservoir.

To begin, you will need the following:

• 13 oz. of distilled white vinegar
• 26 oz. of water
• 16 oz. ceramic mug or container (do not use paper cup)
• Access to a sink

Step 1: First Vinegar Rinse

• Fill water reservoir with 13 oz. of white vinegar and 26 oz. of water.
• Place the ceramic mug or container on the drip tray.
• Press and hold Power and 6 oz. buttons for 2 seconds to start de-scale function.
• Discard contents of mug into the sink.
• Repeat until ADD WATER light comes on.
• When de-scaling is complete, all LED lights will be on.
• Discard any remaining diluted vinegar into sink.

Step 2: Fresh Water Rinse

• Repeat Step 1 three times, using fresh water in place of vinegar.
• This will clean the brewer plumbing and remove any residual vinegar taste. The brewer is now ready for normal use.

TROUBLESHOOTING