Cuisinart SS-10 User manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Premium Single-Serve Coffeemaker
SS-10
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. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children or
individuals with certain disabilities.
5. 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.
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, 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 reservoir first, then plug
cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn
controls to Off, then remove plug from wall
outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than its
intended use.
13. There is very hot water in the capsule
chamber during the brew process. To avoid
risk of injury, do not lift the handle or open
the capsule chamber during the brew
process.
14. 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.
15. Do not clean drip tray with cleansers,
steel wool pads, or other abrasive
materials.
16. 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.
17. 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY.
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.

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
A.
Circuit Grounding
Conductor
Connected
Properly
Grounding
Prong B.
Adapter
Grounding Lug
C.
Cover
Mounting
Screw
Cover of
Grounded
Outlet Box
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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
If you have a
die-cast metal unit,
for your protection
it is equipped with
a 3-conductor cord
set that has
a molded 3-prong
grounding-type
plug, and should
be used in combi-
nation with a prop-
erly connected
grounding-type
outlet as shown
in Figure A.
If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an
adapter, shown in Figure B, may be obtained
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. Open the lid of the box.
3. Remove the instruction book and any
other literature.
4. Take out the coffeemaker along with the
pulp carton and place it on a large, sturdy,
flat surface.
5. Take the top pulp carton off.
6. Take the product out of the bottom pulp
carton and stand it on a large and sturdy,
flat surface.
7. Remove the packaging that covers the
coffeemaker.
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.

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Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Quest for the Perfect Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features and Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set-Up & First Brew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Up Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Brewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hot Water/Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Brewing with a Reusable Filter Cup . . . . . . . . . 12
Stopping the Brew Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adding Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming On/Off Features . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming Brew Temperature . . . . . . . . 16
Programming Your Brew Size . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning & Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning External Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning the Reusable Filter Cup . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning the Capsule Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning the Water Reservoir & Lid . . . . . . 18
De-Scaling Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contents

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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
®
Premium
Single-Serve Coffeemaker has added a charcoal
water filter that removes chlorine, bad tastes and
odors, for the purest cup 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
using the best single-serve coffee capsules, you can
be assured that you’re getting the finest product
with every cup you brew. If you choose to use your
own coffee in the included HomeBarista
™
Reusable
Filter 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 capsule, 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
®
Premium Single-Serve Coffeemaker, working in
conjunction with a capsule, always produces the
perfect cup every time. When grinding your own
coffee and using it in the included HomeBarista
™
Reusable Filter Cup, remember to add the amount
of ground coffee that corresponds to the number of
ounces being brewed, but do not exceed 2½
tablespoons.
The Quest
for the Perfect
Cup of Coffee

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1. Charcoal Filter Holder
1a. Charcoal Water Filter
2. Water Reservoir Lid
Removes for easy filling.
3. Removable 72 oz.
Water Reservoir
Offers large capacity, eliminating the
need for frequent refills.
4. Removable Drip Tray Plate
Allows extra space for travel mugs.
5. Drip Tray
6. Drip Tray Base
7. Removable Capsule Holder
8. Handle
Easy grip prevents slips.
9. Brewing Head
10. Brewing Chamber
Holds HomeBarista
™
Reusable Filter
Cup or the Capsule Holder.
11. Housing
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2
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Features and Benefits
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1a

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12. Control Panel
13. Menu Button
14. Up Button ( )
15. Down Button ( )
16. Brew Button
17. Rinse Button
18. Hot Water Button
19. HomeBarista™Reusable Filter Cup
20. Reusable Filter Cup Compartment
Conveniently stores your HomeBarista
™
.
21. Power Cord
(not shown)
22. Power Switch
(located on right side of Coffeemaker)
23. BPA Free (not shown)
All parts that come in contact with
water or coffee are BPA free.
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figure 1
figure 3
Ready Mode
figure 2
Water Reservoir
Water Reservoir Lid
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Setting Up Your
Coffeemaker
1. Unwrap cord and plug the coffeemaker
into a grounded outlet. Make sure
to remove packing tape, clear plastic
sticker from control panel, and sticker
from water reservoir. Also be sure
to remove the polybag from the
HomeBarista™ Reusable Filter Cup
located in the compartment
on the right side of the coffeemaker.
2. Place a large cup or mug (10 oz. minimum)
on the drip tray.
3. Remove lid from reservoir, then lift
reservoir straight up and away from the
coffeemaker. Wash the reservoir with
warm, soapy water. Rinse well.
4. Fill reservoir with water to the max fill line
and return with lid to unit (see figure 1).
5. Press the power switch located on the
right side of the coffeemaker. The
switch is spring-loaded and will return to
original position automatically.
6. OPEN HEAD and AUTO OFF SET will be
displayed. Open and close the brew head,
READY, AUTO OFF SET and brew-size
icons will now be displayed with the default
size shown as a solid mug (see figure 2).
7. Making sure your mug is in place, press
the Brew button to start a cleansing
cycle (unit will dispense approximately
8 oz. of water). The control panel will
display BREWING, AUTO OFF SET, as
well as the factory default brew size
(see figure 3). When cycle is complete,
dispose of the hot water.
Note: Do not use a capsule for this cycle.
Also Note: The default AUTO OFF
TIME is set to 30 min. You can change
this in settings (See page 14).
The one-time set-up
process is complete.
Setup & First Brew
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to use
your Cuisinart
®
Premium Single-Serve
Coffeemaker until it has been set up for
its first use as outlined below.
NOTE: If coffeemaker has been
exposed to temperatures below
freezing, wait at least two hours for it to
reach room temperature before
brewing. An extremely cold
Coffeemaker will not operate.

figure 4
figure 5
figure 6
Charcoal
Water Filter
holder
Charcoal
Water Filter
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Inserting the Water Filter
1. Remove the filter and filter holder
from the polybags.
2. Soak the filter, fully immersed in cold
tap water, for 15 minutes.
3. Remove lower portion of filter holder
by pulling toward you to disengage
latch. Rinse with fresh water.
4. Insert the charcoal filter into the
upper filter holder, then close (see
figure 4).
5. Flush filter by running fresh water
through lower portion of the filter
holder.
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 5).
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. The control panel will display OPEN
HEAD while in Idle mode.
2. Place a cup or mug on the drip tray.
The drip tray can be removed to
accommodate travel mugs.
3. Lift the handle. The brewing chamber
will open.
4. Select a coffee capsule.
Note: Do not remove the foil lid or
puncture the capsule.
5. Place a capsule in the brewing chamber
(see figure 6).
Charcoal Water Filter
Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal
water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad
tastes and odors from tap water.

Ready Mode
figure 7
figure 8
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Caution: There are two sharp
needles that puncture the
capsule, one above and one
below. To avoid risk of injury,
do not put your fingers in the
capsule brewing chamber.
6. Lower the handle to close the brew
head. When closed completely,
the control panel will indicate READY
(see figure 7). All brew-size icons will be
displayed with the default size shown as
a solid mug. To choose a different size,
use the or buttons. Choose from
4-oz., 6-oz., 8-oz., 10-oz., and 12-oz.
brew sizes.
Note: The 8-oz. serving is the factory-
set default brew size. To program your
favorite brew size, see Programming
Your Brew Size on page 16.
7. Once a size is chosen, press Brew.
Only the Brew button will be lit.
The control panel will now display
BREWING, as well as the serving size
you selected (see figure 8).
Note: There may be a short pause
before the brewing process begins.
The entire brew process lasts
approximately 1–2 minutes, depending
on brew size selected, and ends with
a burst of air to remove all liquid from
the capsule.
Caution: There is very hot water in
the capsule chamber during the
brew process. To avoid risk of injury,
do not lift the handle or open the
capsule chamber during the brew
process.
8. Lift the handle, then remove and
dispose of the used capsule. Close the
brewing head.
Caution: Capsule will be hot.
Following the brew, your coffeemaker will
immediately be ready for your next brew.
Enjoy your cup of gourmet
coffee, tea, or hot cocoa!
Note: If not used within 60 seconds, the
unit will return to Idle mode and OPEN HEAD
will be displayed on the control panel.
To restart the process, open and close
the handle and control panel will display
READY again.