Cuisinart Coffeemaker TTG 500 User Manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
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Caution: Never open the top cover during the  
brewing cycle, even if no water is draining from  
the filter basket, since 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 the top cover and checking the filter  
basket.  
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, 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.  
IMPORTANTUNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Open outer and inner box flaps.  
2. Remove use and care booklet and  
warranty card.  
3. Turn the box on its side and slide the unit  
out of the box.  
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 in a polarized  
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully  
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not  
fit, contact a qualified electrician.  
4. Stand the unit upright and remove the  
cardboard sleeve between the top of the  
mugs and the filter basket by pulling.  
5. Remove the mug packing assembly from  
the coffeemaker housing.  
6. Open the polybags to remove each mug and  
the coffeemaker housing and then replace  
mugs in unit.  
Do not modify the plug in any way.  
7. Keep all packing contents for storage at a  
later time, if needed.  
We suggest you save all packing materials in  
the event that future shipping of the machine is  
needed.  
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 gold  
filter in conjunction with a paper filter or not  
properly cleaning coffee grounds from the gold  
filter, or allowing coffee grounds to spill over  
the filter.  
Keep all plastic bags away from children.  
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Element 2: Coffee  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the  
flavor should be in the coffee. 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.  
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1  
Unpacking Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3  
The Quest for the  
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4  
Making Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . Page 5  
Decalcification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6  
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. The best way to maximize  
freshness is to minimize exposure to air, light  
and moisture. So, once removed from the  
freezer, the beans should be maintained in a  
sealed container at room temperature, since  
damaging condensation occurs every time  
the beans are removed from the freezer or  
refrigerator. Note that while some coffee  
experts advise against freezing dark-roast  
beans because it can cause the oils to coagu-  
late, others disagree. We suggest you experi-  
ment and decide for yourself.  
INTRODUCTION  
Congratulations on your purchase of the  
Two to Go® Coffeemaker from Cuisinart.  
Now you can brew your coffee ‘to go’. Brew  
your favorite coffee into one or two of your  
new stainless steel mugs and you’re ready to  
leave the house. Your new coffeemaker has  
single and double cup brewing positions, a  
one touch ‘On’ switch, and automatically shuts  
itself off after brewing is complete. It’s easy to  
clean and easy to use.  
THE QUEST FOR  
THE PERFECT CUP  
OF COFFEE  
Element 3: Grind  
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 the grounds are too  
coarse, the water will pass through too quickly  
and the desired flavors will not be extracted.  
We recommend a medium-fine grind.  
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.  
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.  
For hard water areas, we recommend using  
bottled water. 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. Calcium buildup slows  
down brewing, affects the flavor of the  
coffee, and ultimately may shorten the life  
of your coffeemaker.  
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1. Reservoir Cover  
Flips back for easy filling.  
2. Water Reservoir  
FEATURES  
AND BENEFITS  
3. Filter Basket (not shown)  
Holds #2 paper cone filter.  
4. Filter Basket Holder  
5. Showerhead (not shown)  
Distributes water evenly over coffee,  
reducing temperature loss as water  
passes through grounds.  
6. Stainless Steel Mugs  
Brushed stainless steel mugs with  
slip-free grip hold 14 ounces of fresh  
brewed coffee.  
We designed the Cuisinart® Two to Go®  
Coffeemaker for consumers who are always on  
the go. Our coffeemaker allows you to brew  
your favorite coffee directly into one or two  
travel mugs. We made it easy for you with a  
single-touch ‘On’ switch, ‘On’ indicator light,  
and an automatic shutoff feature that turns the  
machine off after brewing so you don’t have to.  
The 14-ounce brushed stainless steel mugs  
have tightfitting lids, a comfortable, slip-free  
grip and fit most car cup holders. There’s no  
need to rush; you can take your coffee with  
you.  
7. Mug Covers  
Tightfitting lids lock into place and  
prevent liquid from escaping except  
through spout opening.  
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8. ‘On’ Switch  
9. One and Two Cup Positioning  
Lets you choose between brewing  
1 or 2 cups of coffee.  
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9 – two cups  
9 – one cup  
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Always remove the plug from the electrical  
outlet before cleaning coffeemaker.  
MAKING COFFEE  
Before making the first mug of coffee in your  
new Cuisinart® Two to Go® Coffeemaker, we  
recommend operating the coffeemaker once  
using only water and a paper filter. This will  
remove any dust or residue that remains in the  
system from the manufacturing process.  
Lift lid of coffeemaker and remove the filter  
basket from its holder. Discard the filter paper  
and ground coffee. The filter basket can be  
washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed  
thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper rack of  
the dishwasher. Once clean, replace the  
filter basket.  
1. Fill the Water Reservoir  
Open the flip top lid. Fill the water  
reservoir to the appropriate marking  
depending on whether you are making  
one or two cups. The markings are shown  
in ribs on the reservoir wall.  
Stainless steel mugs should be washed in  
warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly.  
Note: We do not recommend using the  
dishwasher to clean the mugs.  
2. Add Ground Coffee  
Do not use scouring agents or harsh cleaners  
on any part of the coffeemaker.  
Lift filter basket up from holder to remove.  
Insert #2 cone paper into filter basket. Be  
sure that the 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 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 two table-  
spoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water.  
Some manufacturers recommend using  
one tablespoon per 6 ounces of water.  
We recommend using 3 to 4 tablespoons of  
ground coffee per mug, but use more or  
less to suit your taste. Replace filter basket  
in holder. Close lid.  
Never immerse base unit in water or other  
liquid. 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 the removal of the cal-  
cium deposits that form over time on the metal  
parts of the coffeemaker. For best performance  
from your Two to Go® 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.  
Before Brewing  
(A) For best results, rinse inside of  
mug(s) with hot water before  
If the coffeemaker begins to brew more slowly  
than usual, or the coffee does not taste the  
same, decalcify to clean the interior. To  
decalcify, fill the water reservoir to capacity  
brewing to optimize heat of coffee.  
(B) Make sure you have your stainless  
steel mug(s) in their correct brewing  
positions and that the lids are secure.  
You can brew coffee into the mugs  
without the lids in place, or with the lids  
on, in any position, as long as they are  
tightly on the mugs.  
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with a solution of 3 white vinegar and ⁄ water.  
Plug the unit into electrical outlet. Turn to the  
ON position and run until half the amount has  
brewed (1 mug). Remove plug from outlet and  
allow to sit for 10 minutes. Return the unit to  
ON and allow the remainder of the liquid to  
brew. Repeat the above procedure as many  
times as necessary until a normal brew rate  
returns, usually 2-3 times. With each repeated  
cycle, use a fresh solution of vinegar and  
water. Run one cycle of fresh, cold water  
through the unit at the completion of the  
decalcification, before using the unit again  
to brew coffee.  
(C) Make sure you have closed the top cover.  
3. Power Unit  
Plug cord into electrical outlet. Press ON  
switch to turn on. The indicator will light.  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
Completely clean and dry all parts  
after every use.  
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replacement parts for your model. These  
warranties expressly exclude any defects or  
damages caused by accessories, replacement  
parts or repair service other than those that  
have been authorized by Cuisinart. These war-  
ranties exclude all incidental or consequential  
damages. Some states do not allow the exclu-  
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, so the foregoing limitation or exclu-  
sion may not apply to you.  
WARRANTY  
LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY  
This warranty supersedes all previous  
warranties on the Cuisinart® Two to Go®  
Coffeemaker.  
This warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®  
Two to Go® Coffeemaker that was purchased  
at retail for personal, family or household use.  
Except as otherwise required under applicable  
state law, this warranty is not available to  
retailers or other commercial purchasers  
or owners.  
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY  
California law provides that for In-Warranty  
Service, California residents have the option of  
returning a nonconforming product (A) to the  
store where it was purchased or (B) to another  
retail store that sells Cuisinart® products of the  
same type. The retail store shall then, accord-  
ing to its preference, either repair the product,  
refer the consumer to an independent repair  
facility, replace the product, or refund the pur-  
chase price less the amount directly attribut-  
able to the consumers prior usage of the prod-  
uct. If either of the above two options does not  
result in the appropriate relief to the consumer,  
the consumer may then take the product to an  
independent repair facility if service or repair  
can be economically accomplished.* Cuisinart  
and not the consumer will be responsible for  
the reasonable cost of such service, repair,  
replacement, or refund for nonconforming  
products under warranty.  
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Two to Go®  
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 pur-  
chase. However, return of the warranty regis-  
tration 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. To obtain warranty  
service, please call our Consumer Service  
Center toll-free at 800-726-0190 or write to:  
California residents may also, according to  
their preference, return nonconforming prod-  
ucts directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if neces-  
sary, replacement by calling our Consumer  
Service Center toll-free at 800-726-0190.  
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the  
repair, replacement, and shipping and handling  
for such nonconforming products under war-  
ranty.  
Cuisinart  
150 Milford Road  
East Windsor, NJ 08520  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your  
return, please also enclose $10.00 for  
shipping and handling of the product  
(California residents need only supply proof of  
purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for  
shipping instructions). 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. Please pay by check or money order.  
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR  
CUISINART® PRODUCT  
* Important: If the nonconforming product is to  
be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s  
Authorized Service Center, please remind the  
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center  
to ensure that the problem is properly  
diagnosed, the product is serviced with the  
correct parts, and to ensure that the product  
is still under warranty.  
The Cuisinart® Two to Go® Coffeemaker has  
been manufactured to strict specifications and  
has been designed for use with the Cuisinart  
coffeemaker authorized accessories and  
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