User manual VORWERK TM21

[. . . ] Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance. 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, and electrical or mechanical adjustment. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injuries. [. . . ] So, once removed from the freezer, maintain the beans in a sealed container at room temperature, since damaging condensation occurs every time the beans are removed from the freezer or refrigerator. Note that some coffee experts advise against freezing dark-roast beans because it can cause the oils to coagulate, while others disagree. We suggest you experiment and decide for yourself. Element 3: Grind The grind is critical in proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, overextraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog your filter. If too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly and the desired flavors will not be extracted. Element 4: Proportion The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker are 5 ounces. Add the desired amount of ground coffee, corresponding to the number of cups being brewed. Many coffee bars and the Specialty Coffee Association of America recommend adding 2 rounded tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water. Some coffee manufacturers recommend using one tablespoon per cup. Open the carafe cover and fill with cold water to just over the amount of coffee you are making. Lift the water reservoir lid and pour the water from the carafe into it. Replace the carafe on the warming plate. Add the ground coffee: Remove the filter basket by grasping the handle and lifting straight up, and place it on the counter top. Insert a #2 paper filter or permanent filter. Be sure that the paper filter is completely open and fully inserted into the basket. It may help to fold and flatten the seams of a paper filter beforehand. Add the desired amount of ground coffee, corresponding to the number of cups being brewed. Many coffee bars and the Specialty Coffee Association of America recommend adding 2 rounded tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water. Some coffee manufacturers recommend using one tablespoon per cup. We recommend 1 to 11/ 2 tablespoons of ground coffee per cup, but use more or less to suit your taste. [. . . ] The filter basket can be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Do not put any water in the unit once the filter basket has been removed. Wipe the area under the filter basket with a damp cloth. Remove the carafe from the warming plate. [. . . ]