User manual CUISINART DCC-450

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION & RECIPE BOOKLET 4-Cup Coffeemaker DCC-450 Series 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. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. [. . . ] Hard water will also accelerate calcium buildup inside the coffeemaker, which slows down brewing, affects the flavor of the coffee and ultimately may shorten the life of your coffeemaker. Element 2: Coffee 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. We recommend a medium-fine grind. 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. We recommend 1 to 1½ tablespoons of ground coffee per cup, but use more or less to suit your taste. While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the flavor should be from the coffee. To achieve the same great quality cup of coffee you receive at a coffee bar, you need to use the same quality beans. If you chose to grind your own beans, buy the beans fresh and whole, only about a two-week supply at a time for maximum freshness. Once the coffee bean is broken, its flavor degrades very quickly. FEATURES AND BENEFITS This compact Cuisinart® 4-cup Coffeemaker includes practical features such as the Brew PauseTM, so you can sneak a cup of coffee before brewing has finished. The carafe is heat-resistant with an ergonomic handle and drip-free spout for easy pouring. The newly designed showerhead controls the spray of water onto the coffee grounds for even water distribution and brewing for great tasting coffee. Reservoir Cover Flips back for easy filling. Filter Basket (not shown) Holds a #2 paper filter or a permanent filter. Showerhead (not shown) Designed for even distribution of water onto coffee and minimizes temperature loss of water passing through the grounds. Brew PauseTM Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed (30 seconds maximum) from heater plate so a cup can be poured in mid-brew, if desired. Since the extraction rate varies during the brew cycle, we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to finish before pouring the finished coffee. On/Off Rocker Switch with On Indicator Light (not shown) 8. Stainless Steel Carafe The carafe has an ergonomic handle and knuckle guard for safe and easy pouring. Warming Plate Scratch resistant with black, nonstick coating. [. . . ] After brewing, the warming plate will keep the coffee at about 180-185°F. Please also be sure to include a return address, description of the product defect, product serial number, and any other information pertinent to the product's return. Your Cuisinart® coffeemaker has been manufactured to strict specifications and has been designed for use with the Cuisinart® coffeemaker authorized accessories and replacement parts for your model. These warranties expressly exclude any defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts or other repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart. [. . . ]