Keurig Coffeemaker SS-300C User's Manual
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1. uisinart INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ad AKATI Compact Single Serve SS 300C For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and or injury to persons including the following 1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 2 Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance 3 Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles and knobs 4 To protect against electric shock and injury to persons do not place cord plug or base unit in water or other liquids 5 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 6 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 Centre for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment 7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injuries fire electric shock or injury to persons 8 Do not use outdoors 9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 11 Always fill water reserv2. e Lift the brewer handle but do not add a K Cup After all the vinegar has drained lower the brewer handle and press the Hot Water button e The Hot Water button will illuminate blue indicating the brewer is heating e Once the vinegar is dispensed discard it into sink Step 2 Second Vinegar Rinse e Pour the remaining 10 ounces of vinegar into the water reservoir Place the ceramic mug on the drip tray e Lift the brewer handle but do not add a K Cup After all the vinegar has drained lower the brewer handle and press the Hot Water button e The Hot Water button will illuminate blue indicating the brewer is heating Power the brewer off as it starts to dispense Allow brewer to sit for 30 minutes Power on the brewer lift and lower brewer handle then press the Brew button e Once the vinegar is dispensed discard hot contents into sink Step 3 Fresh Water Rinse e Repeat step 1 three times using freshwater in place of vinegar e This will clean the brewer plumbing and remove any residual vinegar taste The brewer is now ready for normal use 15 TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION hot water indicators are flashing Turn off and unplug the brewer for 30 seconds or more When you plug the brewer back in be sure to turn the power back on PROBLEM Brewer does not have power Brewer will not brew If the Add Water indicator is illuminated check to make sure the
3. Benefits 6 Buttons and Indicators 8 Setting Up Your Brewer 00000 0 ee 9 Charcoal Water Filter 0 9 SICWING ras pea ee e a ee ne bee eae 10 FIOU Wall esep os bee te os eee Re Se eS ESA 11 Brewing with the My K Cup Reusable Filter 12 Cleaning and Maintenance 13 Cleaning External Parts 5 13 Cleaning the My K Cup Reusable Filter 13 Cleaning the K Cup Holder 13 Cleaning the Water Reservoir 14 Emptying the Internal Water Tank 14 De Scaling Your Brewer 14 Troubleshooting 00 0 2 ee eee 16 VOWS ga eed bee ee ea PG eee ee 17 4 The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee Element 1 WATER Any hot beverage is made up primarily of water Often overlooked the quality of the water is as important as the quality of the coffee tea or cocoa A good rule of thumb is that if your water doesn t taste good from the tap it won t taste any better in your beverage That s why the Cuisinart Compact Single Serve has added a charcoal water filter that removes chlorine bad tastes and odors for the purest Cup of coffee every time Element 2 COFFEE While the bulk of the liquid is water all of the flavor should be from the coffee tea or cocoa To achieve the same great quality you receive at coffee bars you need to use the same quality ingredients By usi
4. Cup It has 30 more ground coffee in each portion pack WARRANTY LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be free of defects in materials or workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase This warranty covers manufacturer s defects including mechanical and electrical defects It does not cover damage from consumer abuse unauthorized repairs or modifications theft misuse or damage due to transportation or environmental conditions Products with removed or altered identification numbers will not be covered This warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners If your Cuisinart product should prove to be defective within the warranty period we will repair it or replace it if necessary For warranty purposes please register your product online at www cuisinart ca to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase and keep your original receipt for the duration of the limited warranty This warranty excludes damage caused by accident misuse or abuse including damage caused by overheating and it does not apply to scratches stains discolouration or other damage to external or internal surfaces that does not impair the functional utility of the product This warranty also expressly excludes all incidental or consequential damages Your Cuisinart product has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been d
5. of gourmet coffee Your brewer is ready to use again or you can power it off Hot Water Your brewer is equipped to dispense hot water to make hot chocolate tea soup and more To make hot water 14 Press the Power button 15 Press the Hot Water button Add Water indicator will illuminate 16 Lift the reservotr lid 17 Pour water into the water reservoir until it reaches up to the rim of your desired fill level on the water level guide minimum 6 ounces Close the lid 18 Lift the brewer handle Water starts to drain from the water reservoir into the brewer 19 Place mug on the drip tray The drip tray can be removed to accommodate travel mugs 20 Wait until all the water has drained into the brewer before lowering the brewer handle completely 21 The Hot Water button LED will remain on indicating the brewer is heating Note If the Hot Water button was not pressed before you added water to the water reservoir Hot Water and Brew LEDs are still flashing you can do so after water has drained into the brewer and the brew head is closed The LED will now stay on until heating brewing is complete 22 After about 2 minutes hot water starts to dispense Brewing with the 2 Disassemble the My K Cup by turning T the lid in a counterclockwise direction My K Cup Reusable Remove the filter basket from the Coffee Filter holder The Cuisinart Compact Single Serve comes 3 Wash the My K Cup
6. 6 ounces Close the lid 5 Lift the brewer handle Water starts to drain from the water reservoir into the brewer 6 Place mug on the drip tray The drip tray can be removed to accommodate travel mugs 7 Select a K Cup portion pack Note Do not remove the foil lid or puncture the K Cup 8 Place a K Cup in the brewing chamber Caution There are two sharp needles in the brewing chamber that puncture the K Cup one above and one below To avoid risk of injury do not put your fingers in the K Cup brewing chamber 9 Wait until all the water has drained into the brewer before lowering the brewer handle completely 1 d gt eh p 10 The Brew button LED will remain on indicating the water is heating Note If Brew button was not pressed before you added water to the water reservoir Brew and Hot Water LEDs are still flashing you can do so after water has drained into the brewer and the brewing head is closed The light will now stay on until heating brewing is complete 11 After about 2 minutes the beverage starts to dispense Caution there is very hot water in the K Cup chamber during the brewing process To avoid risk of injury do not lift the handle or open the K Cup chamber during the brewing process 12 Lift the handle then remove and dispose of the used K Cup Close the brewing head Caution K Cup will be hot 13 Enjoy your cup
7. ained so that a 2 slot wall outlet can be used with a 3 prong plug As shown in Figure C the adapter must be grounded by attaching its grounding lug under the screw of the outlet cover plate NOTE Do not remove the grounding prong CAUTION Before using an adapter it must be determined that the outlet cover plate screw is properly grounded If in doubt consult a licensed electrician Never use an adapter unless you are sure it is properly grounded Note Use of an adapter is not permitted in Canada IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Place the box on a large sturdy flat surface 2 Remove the instruction book and any other literature 3 Turn the box so that the back side of the brewer is down and slide the coffeemaker from the box 4 After removing the brewer place the box out of the way and take the side pulp molded inserts away 5 Remove the polybag covering the brewer 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 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 Contents Important Safeguards 005 2 Important Unpacking Instructions 3 The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee 5 Features and
8. e K Cup Holder My K Cup Reusable Coffee Filter My K Cup Compartment conveniently stores My K Cup LED Display Add Water Indicator K cup Indicator Brew Button Hot Water Button Power Button Power Cord not shown BPA Free not shown all materials that come in contact with water or coffee are BPA free Buttons and Indicators Power Button does not illuminate Press to turn the Brewer on and off Add Water Indicator LED Indicator will illuminate blue Fill the water reservoir with cold water until it reaches just under the rim of the desired level 6 8 or 10 ounces 180 235 or 300 mL on the Water Level Guide K cup Indicator LED Indicator will illuminate blue The blue light flashes to indicate that the brewing head needs to be opened and a K Cup or My K Cup needs to be inserted The light will continue stay on until you lift the brewer handle Brew and Hot Water Buttons When buttons are flashing blue it indicates that a selection Brew or Hot Water needs to be made Once a selection is made button is solid blue indicating water is heating and dispensing of beverage will begin in approximately 2 minutes Your Next Brew When the brewing process is complete the Add Water indicator LED will illuminate At this point 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 at any sta
9. e at 1 800 472 7606 For more information please visit our website at www cuisinart ca ni Ter f 3 Food Blenders Griddlers Cookware Processors Cuisinart f at Tools and Gadgets Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever Try some of our other countertop appliances cookware tools and gadgets www cuisinart ca Any trademarks or service marks of third parties used herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners Keurig the Cup and Star Design Keurig Brewed and K Cup are trademarks of Keurig Incorporated used with permission For use and or licensed under U S Pat No 7 165 488 and other U S and foreign patents pending 2011 Cuisinart Canada 100 Conair Parkway Woodbridge Ontario L4H OL2 Printed in China 1200129218 IB 11021 CAN
10. e brewer However be sure to clean the water reservoir regularly to minimize build up Clean inside the water reservoir with a damp lint free cloth as necessary Emptying the Internal Water Tank Brewer must be powered off but plugged in 1 Lower the reservoir lid 2 Place a mug on the drip tray 3 Press and hold down the Brew button and continue to hold until all the water is dispensed into the mug There will oe a 3 to 5 second delay before water begins to dispense 14 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 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 e 20 ounces of distilled white vinegar e 12 ounce ceramic mug do not use paper Cup e Access to a sink Step 1 First Vinegar Rinse e Fill water reservoir with 10 ounces of undiluted white vinegar Place the ceramic mug on the drip tray
11. esigned for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter as well as use with accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart 17 If the appliance should become defective within the warranty period do not return the appliance to the store Please contact our Customer Service Centre Toll free phone number 1 800 472 7606 Address Cuisinart Canada 100 Conair Parkway Woodbridge Ont L4H OL2 Email consumer_Canada conair com Model SS 300C To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return please enclose e 10 00 for shipping and handling of the product cheque or money order e Return address and phone number e Description of the product defect e Product date code copy of original proof of purchase e Any other information pertinent to the product s return Product date code can be found on the underside of the base of the product The product date code is a 4 or 5 digit number Example 90630 would designate year month amp day 2009 June 30th Note We recommend you use a traceable insured delivery service for added protection Cuisinart will not be held responsible for in transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us To order replacement parts or accessories call our Customer Service Centr
12. ge when it is idle for longer than 90 seconds Press the power button to restart If it shuts off while the Brew button LED was flashing blue lift and lower brewer hancle to reset Drip Tray Overfill Indicator Will pop up when excess coffee that does not dispense into mug or residual condensation from the brewing process fill the drip tray Setting Up Your Brewer Initial Cleaning and First Brew Perform an initial cleaning before making your first beverage Follow these instructions but do not insert a K Cup 1 Plug the power cord into an independent grounded outlet Press the Power button to turn the unit on 2 Press the Hot Water button The Add Water indicator will illuminate 3 Lift the reservoir lid 4 Pour water into the water reservoir until it reaches the 10 oz rim on the water level guide Close the lid 5 Lift the brewer handle but do not add a K cup Water starts to drain from the water reservoir into the brewer 6 Wait until all the water has drained into the brewer before lowering the brewer handle completely 7 Place mug on the drip tray 8 The Hot Water button LED will remain on indicating that the water is heating After about 2 minutes the water starts to dispense 9 The one time cleaning process is complete Discard hot water Your brewer is ready to use Charcoal Water Filter Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine bad
13. ing raise the handle and remove the My K Cup Use caution as the My K Cup will be hot 8 Disassemble the My K Cup by turning the lid from the holder in a counterclockwise direction Remove the filter basket from the holder discard the grounds and rinse out the filter basket and holder 9 Replace the K Cup holder ensuring that the arrow on K Cup rim aligns with the arrow on the brewing chamber Gently push the K Cup holder to snap into place 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 13 Maintenance Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative Cleaning the My K Cup Reusable Coffee Filter 1 Open the storage compartment located on the right side of the brewer by pressing the finger indent Remove the My K Cup Disassemble the My K Cup by turning the lid in a counterclockwise direction Remove the filter basket from the holder Wash the My K Cup lid filter basket and h
14. lid filter basket with a My K Cup reusable coffee filter and holder in warm soapy water prior which allows you to use your own ground to use making sure to rinse and dry coffee The dishwasher safe My K Cup thoroughly All My K Cup parts are conveniently stores in the easy open dishwasher safe compartment 4 Re insert the filter basket into the holder 5 Fill the filter basket with ground coffee making sure not to fill past the top of the mesh 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 Turn the lid clockwise to seal 6 Follow brewing instructions on page 10 but instead of adding a K cup place the My K cup in the brewing chamber 1 Before using the My K Cup Reusable Coffee Filter for the first time open the storage compartment located on the right side of the brewer by pressing the finger indent Remove the My K Cup 6a Remove the K Cup holder from the brewing chamber by pulling toward you If you like store the K Cup holder in the My K Cup storage compartment 12 6b Drop the assembled My K Cup into the brewing chamber There IS NO need to snap it into place CAUTION There are two sharp needles in the brewing chamber that puncture the K Cup one above and one below To avoid risk of injury do not put your fingers in the K Cup brewing chamber 7 After brew
15. ng the K Cup brought to you by some of the most premium brands on the market you can be assured that you re getting the finest freshest gourmet product with every cup you brew If you choose to use your own coffee in the included My K Cup make sure all your ingredients are at their freshest Element 3 GRIND The grind of coffee and cocoa or the refinement of your tea leaves Is critical for proper flavor extraction With the pre measured pre ground ingredients found in every K Cup you can rest easy knowing that it ll brew perfectly each and every time locking in maximum flavor and freshness Element 4 PROPORTION No matter which cup size you choose the Cuisinart Compact Single Serve working in conjunction with K Cup always produces the perfect cup every time When grinding your own coffee and using it in the included My K Cup remember to add the amount of ground coffee that corresponds to the number of ounces being brewed Features and Benefits 1a 1b 2 3a 3b Charcoal Filter Holder Charcoal Water Filter Reservoir Lid 10 ounce Water Reservoir with cup markings at 6 8 and 10 ounces Water Level Guide 4 Brewer Handle 5 Brewing Head 6 Brewing Chamber holds My K Cup or the K Cup Holder 7 Housing 8 Removable Drip Tray Plate 9 Drip Tray 10 11 12 13 14 15a 15b 15c 16 17 18 19 20 Drip Tray Base Drip Tray Overfill Indicator Removabl
16. oir first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect turn controls to Off then remove plug from wall outlet 12 Scalding may occur if the water filter compartment cover is removed during the brewing cycles 13 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 14 Do not lift handle to open the lid of the brewer while brewing is in progress 15 Do not overfill the water reservoir with water 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 16 Do not clean drip tray with cleansers steel wool pads or other abrasive materials 17 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 18 Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabi net When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet Not doing so could create a risk of fire especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY WARNING RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire The lightning flash wi
17. older in warm soapy water making sure to rinse and dry thoroughly All My K Cup parts are dishwasher safe Cleaning the K Cup Holder 1 The K Cup holder is top shelf dishwasher safe use low temperature cycles in the dishwasher To remove lift the handle to open the brewing chamber Grasp the top of the K Cup holder and pull toward you After cleaning replace the K Cup holder being sure to align the arrow on the K Cup holder rim with the arrow on the brewing chamber Cleaning the Funnel The funnel can be removed from the K Cup holder by pulling on it until it pops off See figure The funnel is top rack dishwasher safe To replace it just snap it back onto the K Cup holder assembly _ ess LJ 3 Cleaning the Exit Needle The exit needle is located on the inside bottom of the K Cup holder assembly Should a clog arise because of coffee grounds it can be cleaned using a paper clip or similar tool Remove K Cup holder and insert the paper clip to loosen the clog and push it out CAUTION There are sharp needles that puncture the K Cup above and below To avoid risk of injury do not put your fingers in the K Cup Assembly Housing 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 bottled or filtered water used but will not affect the operation of th
18. 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 Rotate the water filter compartment cover counterclockwise to remove the charcoal water filter holder 4 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 5 Flush the filter and holder by running fresh water through the hole in bottom of compartment for 10 seconds 6 Allow the filter to drain completely 7 Place the assembled water filter holder into the water reservoir pushing it down to fit into place see figure 8 Replace the water filter compartment cover Turn it clockwise to close tightly Make sure compartment cover is in place securely and arrows line up in order for brewer to brew properly 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 Customer Service or at www cuisinart com Brewing 1 Press the Power button 2 Press the Brew button Add Water and K cup indicators will illuminate 3 Lift the reservoir lid 4 Pour water into the 10 ounce water reservoir until it reaches the rim of your desired fill level on the water level guide minimum
19. th arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended or electric shock to persons the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to literature accompanying the appliance 2 SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If a long extension cord is used the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The extension cord should be a grounding type 3 wire cord and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over NOTICE A If you have a Circuit Grounding diecast metal unit pea 11 for your protection Properly it is equipped with y a 3 conductor cord e set that has Grounding a molded 3 prong Prong grounding type plug and should Adapter a be used in combi nation with a prop erly connected Grounding Lug gt os grounding type Cover outlet as shown Mounting in Figure A Screw Cover of Grounded Outlet Box If a grounding type outlet is not available an adapter shown in Figure B may be obt
20. water reservoir is properly filled If not add desired amount of water 6 to 10 ounces Make sure water has fully drained from the water reservoir into the brewer by lifting the brewing head Make sure the water filter compartment cover is securely in place by turning clockwise to close tightly The exit needle may be clogged see page 14 If the Add Water indicator is illuminated even after adding 6 to 10 ounces of water to the water reservoir and water has fully drained into the brewer contact Customer Service at 1 800 472 7606 Chlorine or mineral Consider using bottled water filtered water or the Cuisinart taste in coffee Charcoal Water Filer Doesn t brew a full cup Water may not have fully drained from the water reservoir into the brewer Check to see if there is water remaining in the reservoir If there is lift the brewing head to drain water into the brewer Turn off and unplug the brewer for 30 seconds or more When you plug the brewer back in be sure to turn the power back on The exit needle may be clogged see page 14 Clean the K Cup holder brewing chamber refer to Cleaning amp Maintenance page 13 De scale the brewer refer to page 14 If you have repeated the de scaling procedure two times and it is still brewing only a partial cup contact Customer Service at 1 800 472 7606 Coffee is too weak or watery Consider brewing a smaller cup size or try an Extra Bold K
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