Cuisinart CPO-850 User manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
PurePrecision Pour-Over Thermal Coffee Brewer
CPO-850
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be taken 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, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids.
5. This appliance should not be used by
or near children or individuals with
certain disabilities.
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 Center for examination, repair,
and electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may cause
injuries.
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 reservoir first, then plug
cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
push the BREW/OFF button, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than its
intended use.
13. Snap lid securely onto carafe before
serving any beverages.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle.
15. The thermal carafe is designed for use
with these appliances only. It must never
be used on the range top.
16. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
having a loose or weakened handle.
17. Do not clean carafe or resting plate with
cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.
18. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
INSIDE. REPAIRS SHOULD BE DONE
ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
19. Do not place cloth beneath coffee
brewer or otherwise restrict airflow.
20. Use only the Cuisinart®Laser-Etched
Stainless Steel Filter, a gold tone filter or
standard #4 cone paper filters with this
unit. OTHER PERMANENT FILTERS MAY
CAUSE THE COFFEE BREWER TO
OVERFLOW.
21. 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 fire, especially if the
appliance touches the walls of the
garage or the door touches the unit as it
closes.
23. The container is designed for use with
this appliance. It must never be used on
a range top.

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WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended 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 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.
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.
Extension cords may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
If an 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, 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
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
OPERATING NOTICE
Clogging and backing up of water and/or
coffee in the filter basket can occur under any
or a combination of any of the following
conditions: The use of too finely ground coffee,
using two or more paper filters, using the
stainless steel filter in conjunction with a paper
filter, or not properly cleaning coffee grounds
from the stainless steel filter, or allowing coffee
grounds to spill over the filter.
Caution: Never open the filter basket during
the brewing cycle, even if no water is draining
from the filter basket, because extremely hot
water/coffee can spill out from the filter basket
and cause injury. If water/coffee is not draining
from the filter basket during the brewing cycle,
unplug the unit and wait 10 minutes before
opening and checking the filter basket.
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
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards....................3
Important Unpacking Instructions ..........5
The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee.....5
Features and Benefits ...................6
Control Panel ..........................7
Before Brewing Your First Pot .............8
Programming Your Coffee Brewer ..........8
Making Coffee .........................9
Brew Pause
™
Feature....................9
Cleaning and Maintenance ..............10
Decalcification ........................10
Warranty .............................11
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy,
flat surface.
2. Remove literature.
3. Turn the box so that the back side of
the coffee brewer is down and slide the
coffee brewer from the box.
4. After the coffee brewer has been
removed, place the box out of the way
and lift off the left and right inserts.
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove
it from the resting plate, and remove
the polybag.
6. Remove the polybag covering
the coffee brewer.
Save all packing materials in case you have
to ship the machine in the future.
KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY
FROM CHILDREN.
THE QUEST
FOR THE PERFECT
CUP OF COFFEE
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. Cuisinart includes a charcoal
water filter to remove chlorine, bad
tastes and odors for the purest coffee
flavor, every time you brew.
Element 2: Coffee
While coffee is 98% water, all of the
flavor comes from the beans. To achieve
the same great taste you enjoy at a
coffee bar, you need to use the same
quality of coffee. If you choose to grind
your own beans, buy them fresh and
whole. Buy only about a two-week
supply at a time, because once the bean
is broken, its flavor degrades quickly.
Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical for proper flavor
extraction. If the grind is too fine, over-
extraction and bitterness will result. Too
fine a grind may also clog the filter. If
grind is too coarse, the water will pass
through too quickly and the maximum
flavor will not be extracted. When
grinding your own beans, we
recommend a medium-fine grind.
Element 4: Proportion
Coffee that is too strong or too weak is
always a disappointment. Follow the
recommended portions of ground coffee
in the instructions under MAKING
COFFEE, and later adjust the amount to
suit your taste.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Coffeemaker Lid
Opens to access filter basket .
2. Water Reservoir with Water Level Indicator
Window
3. Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing
temperature loss as water passes through
grounds.
4. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
Holds water filter firmly in place.
5. Charcoal Water Filter
Eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors
from tap water.
6. Filter Basket
Holds a #4 paper filter, stainless
steel filter or gold tone filter.
7. Cuisinart®Laser-Etched Stainless
Steel Filter
Eliminates the need for paper filters.
NOTE: Some fine grounds may flow
through the filter and appear as sediment
in the carafe.
8. Control Panel
See detailed illustration, page 7.
9. Brew Pause
™
Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe
is removed (20 seconds max) from the heater
plate, so a cup can be poured mid-brew.
10. 8-Cup Thermal Carafe
The double-wall insulated, 8-cup stainless
steel carafe has an ergonomic handle and
hands-free lid. A ball built into the lid floats to
let coffee flow in and out without opening or
turning the lid. Unique design seals out air to
protect coffee flavor.
11. 60-Second Reset (not shown)
One-minute protection in case a breaker
trips, the unit is unplugged, or the power
fails. It holds all programmed information,
including time of day and Auto On time.
12. Measuring Scoop
13. BPA Free (not shown)
All parts that come in contact with
coffee or liquids are BPA free.
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1. Brew/Off
Pressing BREW/OFF will start the brewing
cycle. It can also be used to stop the
brew cycle.
2. Menu
Lets you navigate to each function on the
display panel. Press once for STRENGTH,
twice for TEMP, three times for CLOCK
and four times for CLEAN START.
A. Strength
Lets you choose from MILD,
MEDIUM, or BOLD coffee flavor.
B. Temp
Choose from HOT or X-HOT
for your temperature preference.
C. Clock
Navigate here to set the time on
your coffee brewer.
D. Clean Start
CLEAN flashes when you need to
clean coffee brewer .
3. Auto On
Lets you program coffee brewer to
automatically begin brewing up to 24
hours in advance. AUTO ON illuminates
on panel when set.
4.

Arrows
Used to select STRENGTH and TEMP
settings. Also used to set the clock.
(

for Hour

for Minute)
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL
Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 8–10.
START
STOP
# OF CUPS
MANUAL
Location 1:1
STRENGTH MEDIUMMILD
X-HOTTEMP
AUTO ON
pm
CLOCK
CLEAN START
AUTO ONMENUBREW/OFF
BOLD
HOT
START
STOP
# OF CUPS
MANUAL
Location 1:1
STRENGTH MEDIUMMILD
X-HOTTEMP
pm
AUTO ON
AUTO OFF
CLOCK
CLEAN START
AUTO ONMENUBREW/OFF
BOLD
HOT
START
STOP
# OF CUPS
MANUAL
Location 1:1
STRENGTH MEDIUMMILD
X-HOTTEMP
pm
AUTO ON
AUTO OFF
CLOCK
CLEAN START
AUTO ONMENUBREW/OFF
BOLD
HOT
1 2 3 4
3
B
C
D
A

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BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE
Rinsing your coffee brewer:
We recommend flushing out the system
before brewing your first pot of coffee.
Simply fill the reservoir, power on the unit,
and follow steps 1, 3 and 5 on page 9 under
MAKING COFFEE. Do not add coffee!
PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEE BREWER
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the coffee brewer is plugged in, 12:00
will flash in the display for 30 seconds,
indicating the unit is in Clock Set mode. If
12:00 stops flashing, simply press the
MENU button 3 times to the CLOCK option
and the time will return to flashing in Clock
Set mode.
Setting Hours and Minutes
Use the up arrow to set hours and the
down arrow to set minutes. Hold buttons
down to scroll through the digits quickly, or
press and release to advance one digit at a
time. Be sure the PM indicator is on if
setting a PM time. Five seconds after
finishing setting, the unit will automatically
exit Clock Setting mode.
AUTO ON FUNCTION
1. To set AUTO ON brew time:
Press and hold the AUTO ON button for
2 seconds. The digital display will flash
the default (12:00) or previously selected
time and the AUTO ON button will flash.
Follow directions under SETTING THE
CLOCK (above) to program your start-
brew time. Five seconds after finishing
setting, the unit will automatically exit
Auto On Setup mode. AUTO ON will
appear on the control panel and the
AUTO ON button will illuminate indicating
AUTO ON is activated.
NOTE: To exit AUTO ON Setup mode, you
can also just press AUTO ON button again.
2. To reactivate Auto On feature:
To start at the same time on another day,
simply press the AUTO ON button. The
time will appear, release button and
AUTO ON will appear on control panel
and AUTO ON button will be illuminated.
3. To deactivate AUTO ON:
Press illuminated AUTO ON button;
AUTO ON will not be displayed on
control panel and AUTO ON button light
will turn off.
Charcoal Water Filter
Your coffee brewer comes with a charcoal
water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad
tastes and odors from tap water.
Inserting the Water Filter
• Remove the filter from polybag and soak it,
fully immersed, in cold tap water for 15
minutes.
• Lift the water filter holder out of the water
reservoir.
• Press down on the filter compartment
and pull toward you to open.
• Place filter into the holder and snap it
closed. Be careful – improper placement
can tear the filter skin.
• Flush filter by running cold tap water
through holes in bottom of compartment
for 10 seconds.
• Allow the filter to drain completely.
•
Slide the water filter holder back into
the channel in the water reservoir, pushing
it down to the base of the unit.
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, or at
www.cuisinart.com

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MAKING COFFEE
Follow instructions in BEFORE BREWING
YOUR FIRST POT OF COFFEE (page 8).
1. Fill the water reservoir
Lift the coffee brewer lid to open. Pour the
desired amount of water into the water
reservoir using the water level indicator
located at the front of the coffee brewer.
2. Add the ground coffee
Insert a #4 paper filter, the stainless steel
etched filter, or a gold tone filter. If using a
paper filter, be sure that the paper filter is
completely open and fully inserted in the
basket. It may help to fold and flatten the
seams of a paper filter beforehand. Add
1–1½ level scoops (tablespoons) of
ground coffee per cup. Adjust the amount
according to taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground
coffee is 11 tablespoons for this coffee brew-
er. Exceeding this amount may cause over-
flow if the coffee is too finely ground.
3. Position carafe and plug in unit
Place carafe on resting plate. Make sure
filter basket is securely in place and lid is
completely closed. Plug coffee brewer
into an electrical outlet.
4. Set preferences
a. Press MENU once to get to STRENGTH.
Use up/down arrows to choose MILD,
MEDIUM or BOLD. Press MENU again
to set and you will be moved to the next
setting.
b. You are now on TEMP. Use up/down
arrows to select HOT or X-HOT. Press
MENU to set.
5. Start brewing
Press the BREW/OFF button to begin
brewing, the button will illuminate.
6. After brewing
When the brew cycle is complete, 5
beeps will sound.
Note: Reservoir cover may be hot during
and directly after brewing. Wait at least 10
minutes before opening.
SCAA Coffee Dose
Recommendations
• 66 grams medium grind/1.2 L (11 scoops)
• 55 grams medium grind/1 L (9 scoops)
•
27.5 grams medium grind/.5 L (4½ scoops)
SCAA Approved Settings
• Strength: Medium
• Temperature: Hot
NOTE: This is the default setting of your
pour over coffee brewer, but can be adjusted
according to your preference.
SCAA Approved!
Cuisinart’s high standards have passed
the tests of the Specialty Coffee
Association of America. Our Cuisinart®
PurePrecision Pour-Over Thermal Coffee
Brewer proudly carries their seal of
approval, having met the SCAA’s
rigorous technical requirements for
exemplary home brewers.
For more information on SCAA go to:
http://www.scaa.org
Blooming
After coffee grounds are evenly
showered with water heated to the ideal
brewing temperature, the unit pauses to
let the flavor bloom before proceeding
with the brewing process.
Brew Pause
™
Feature
This feature interrupts the flow of coffee
from the basket to let you pour that first cup
mid-brew. Because the flavor profile of
coffee brewed at the start of a cycle differs
from that brewed toward the end, be aware
that using this feature will weaken the flavor
strength of the finished pot.
NOTE: Removing the carafe for more than
20 seconds during brew cycle may cause
filter basket to overflow.

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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always turn coffee brewer off and
remove the plug from the electrical outlet
before cleaning.
Lift up the coffee brewer lid. Remove and
discard the paper filter and ground coffee.
The filter basket can be washed in warm,
soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or
cleaned on the upper rack of the dishwasher.
Dry all parts after use.
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 resting plate.
Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe and
lid can be washed in warm, soapy water and
rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher.
The carafe and carafe lid should be placed
on the upper rack only.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
cleansers on any part of the coffee brewer.
Never immerse base unit in water or other
liquids. To clean base, simply wipe with a
clean, damp cloth and dry before storing.
Fingerprints and other blemishes on the
housing can be washed off with soap and
water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution.
Wipe resting plate with a clean, damp cloth.
Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean the heating plate. Do not
dry the inside of the water reservoir with a
cloth, as lint may remain.
Maintenance
Any other servicing should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to the removal of
calcium deposits that form over time on
the metal parts of your coffee brewer. The
mineral content of the tap water in your area
and the frequency of use affects the rate of
the calcium buildup, which can affect the
functioning of your coffee brewer and the
flavor of your coffee.
For best performance from your PurePrecis ion
Pour-
Over Thermal Coffee Brewer, we
recommend cleaning it whenever CLEAN is
flashing on your control panel.
NOTE: Before decalcifying your unit,
remove the charcoal water filter from the
water reservoir.
To clean:
1. Fill the water reservoir to capacity with a
mixture of 1⁄3white vinegar and 2⁄3water.
2. Press MENU button 4 times to get to
CLEAN START. Press BREW/OFF to begin
cleaning cycle.
3. When the cycle is completed, 5 beeps will
sound and the coffee brewer will shut off.
4. If CLEAN flashes once more, repeat the
cleaning procedure with a fresh solution
of vinegar and water. NOTE: One cleaning
cycle is usually sufficient.
5. When CLEAN remains off, run one cycle
with a full reservoir of fresh, cold water to
rinse the unit.
6. Return the charcoal water filter to the
holder inside the water reservoir and your
coffee brewer is ready to brew!