Cuisinart SS-780PC User manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Single Serve Brewing System
SS-780PC
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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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. 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.
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
intended use.
13. Do not lift handle to open the lid of the
brewer while brewing is in progress.
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.
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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Warning: Changes or modifications to this
unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user authority to operate the equipment.
Notes: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio / TV technician for help.
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
diecast 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.

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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. Remove the instruction book and any
other literature.
3. Turn the box so that the backside of the
Brewer is down and slide the
coffeemaker from the box.
4. After the Brewer has been removed,
place the box out of the way and take
the packing materials.
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.
Contents
Important Safeguards ................................2
Important Unpacking Instructions..............4
The Quest for the Perfect Cup ..................5
Features and Benefits................................6
Set-Up & First Brew ...................................8
Setting Up Your Brewer .............................8
Charcoal Water Filter .................................9
Brewing .................................................... 10
Hot Water/Rinse....................................... 12
Brewing with the My K-Cup®Accessory . 13
Stopping the Brew Process ..................... 14
Adding Water ........................................... 14
Purging the Brewer .................................. 14
Programming ........................................... 15
Setting the Clock ................................ 15
Programming On/Off Features........... 15
Programming Brew Temperature .......17
Programming Your Brew Size ............ 18
Cleaning & Maintenance.......................... 18
Cleaning External Parts ...................... 18
Cleaning the My K-Cup®Filter............ 18
Cleaning the K-Cup®Holder............... 19
Cleaning the Water Reservoir and Lid 19
De-Scaling Your Brewer .....................20
Troubleshooting........................................ 21
Warranty...................................................22

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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®Single
Serve Brewing System 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 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
®
Single Serve Brewing System, 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.
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 80-oz.
Water Reservoir
Offers extra-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 K-Cup
®
Holder
8. Handle
Easy grip prevents slips.
9. Brewing Head
10. Brewing Chamber
Holds My K-Cup®or the K-Cup®Holder.
11. Housing
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Features and Benefits
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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. My K-Cup
®
Compartment
Conveniently stores My K-Cup
®
.
20. My K-Cup®Reusable
Coffee Filter
21. Power Cord
(not shown)
22. Power Switch
(located rear side of Brewer)
23. Coffee Scoop
24. BPA Free (not shown)
All parts that come in contact
with water or coffee are BPA free.
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Ready Mode
Idle Mode
figure 4
figure 3
Heating Mode
figure 2
Water Reservoir Lid
figure 1
Water Reservoir
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Setting Up Your Brewer
1. Unwrap cord and plug the Brewer 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 My
K-Cup
®
located in the compartment
on the right side of the brewer.
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
Brewer. Wash the reservoir with warm
soapy water.
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
rear right side of the Brewer. The switch
is spring-loaded and will return to original
position automatically.
6. The Brewer will automatically fill the
internal tank with water and heating
will begin. This will take approximately
4 minutes. During the heating period,
NOT READY will be displayed on the
control panel (see figure 2).
Note: It is normal to see small amounts
of water dripping into the water
reservoir during this and subsequent
heatings.
Once the water is heated, OPEN HEAD
will be displayed.
7. When the control panel displays
OPEN HEAD (see figure 3), open and
close the brewing chamber. READY and
brew size icons will be displayed with
the default size shown as a solid mug
(see figure 4).
Set-Up & First Brew
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to use
your Cuisinart®Single Serve Brewing
System until it has been set up for its
first use as outlined below.
NOTE: If Brewer has been exposed
to temperatures below freezing, wait
at least two hours for Brewer to reach
room temperature before brewing. An
extremely cold Brewer will not operate.

figure 5
figure 6
Charcoal Water Filter
Charcoal Water Filter
holder
figure 7
Water Reservoir Lid
Charcoal
Water Filter
Water
Reservoir
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8. 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, as well as the factory
default brew size (see figure 5). When
cycle is complete, dispose of the hot
water.
Note: Do not use a K-Cup
®
for this
cycle.
The one-time set-up
process is complete.
Charcoal Water Filter
Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal
water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad
tastes and odors from tap water.
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. Press down on the filter compartment
and pull toward you to open.
4. Place the filter into the holder and
snap it closed. Be careful – improper
placement can tear the filter skin
(see figure 6).
5. Flush the filter 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 7).
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.

figure 8
figure 9
K-Cup
Portion Pack
Ready Mode
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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 toward you.
4. Select a K-Cup
®Portion Pack®
.
Note: Do not remove the foil lid or
puncture the K-Cup
®
.
5. Place a K-Cup
®
in the brewing chamber
(see figure 8).
Caution: There are two sharp
needles 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.
6. Lower the handle to close the brewing
chamber. When closed completely, the
control panel will indicate READY (see
figure 9).
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.
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. (iced
beverage), 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 18.
a. 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 10).