User manual ZOJIRUSHI CD-WBC30

[. . . ] Don't expect to achieve the same quality cup of coffee you're accustomed to drinking at a coffee bar if you don't use the same quality beans or grounds. If you choose to grind your own beans before brewing be sure to buy them fresh, ideally no more than a two week supply at a time, and buy them whole. Once the bean is broken, its flavor degrades very quickly, so coffee should be ground just prior to brewing. If it is not practical to buy small supplies, we recommend you separate larger amounts of beans into one to two week portions immediately after purchase and freeze them in airtight containers. [. . . ] If too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly and the desired flavors will not be extracted. Element 4: Proportion Your stainless steel mugs hold 14 ounces of coffee. Add the desired amount of ground coffee corresponding to the number of cups you are making ­ one or two mugs. 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 6 ounces of water. We recommend 3 to 4 tablespoons of ground coffee per mug, but use more or less to suit your taste. THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements critical to the perfect cup: Element 1: Water Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the quality of the water is as important as the quality of the coffee. If you filter your drinking water, filter the water for your coffeemaker. 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 coffee. The calcium in the water and the softeners used to combat it have a major impact on the extraction of coffee. 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. 3 FEATURES AND BENEFITS We designed the Cuisinart® Two to GoTM Coffeemaker for our consumers who are always on the go. Do not use scouring agents or harsh cleaners on any part of the coffeemaker. To clean base, simply wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry before storing. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth as lint may remain. DECALCIFICATION Decalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker. For best performance from your Two to GoTM Coffeemaker, decalcify the base unit from time to time. The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the coffeemaker. If the coffeemaker begins to brew more slowly than usual, or the coffee does not taste the same, use the decalcification feature to clean the interior. To decalcify, use a solution of 1 /3 white vinegar and 2/3 water, filling the water reservoir to capacity. Turn to the ON position and run until half the amount has brewed (1 mug). Repeat the above procedure as many times as necessary until a normal brew rate returns, usually 2-3 times. Run one cycle of fresh, cold water through the unit at the completion of the decalcification before using the unit again to brew coffee. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Completely clean and dry all parts after every use 5 WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on the Cuisinart® Two to GoTM Coffeemaker. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Two to GoTM Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. [. . . ] We warrant that your Cuisinart® Two to GoTM Coffeemaker will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for three years from the date of original purchase. We suggest that you complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However, return of the warranty registration is not a condition of these warranties. If your coffeemaker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it (or, if we think it necessary, replace it) without charge to you. [. . . ]