INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

PurePrecision Pour-Over Thermal Coffee Brewer CPO-850

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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IMPORTANT 15. T
 he thermal carafe is designed for use
with these appliances only. It must never
SAFEGUARDS be used on the range top.
16. D
 o not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
When using electrical appliances, basic
having a loose or weakened handle.
safety precautions should always be taken to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or 17. D
 o not clean carafe or resting plate with
injury to persons, including the following: cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. abrasive materials.
2. A
 lways unplug from outlet when not in 18. W
 ARNING: TO REDUCE THE
use and before cleaning. Allow to cool RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
before putting on or taking off parts DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL.
and before cleaning the appliance. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
INSIDE. REPAIRS SHOULD BE DONE
3. D
 o not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
and knobs.
19. D
 o not place cloth beneath coffee
4. T
 o protect against electric shock, do not
brewer or otherwise restrict airflow.
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids. 20. U
 se only the Cuisinart® Laser-Etched
Stainless Steel Filter, a gold tone filter or
5. T
 his appliance should not be used by
standard #4 cone paper filters with this
or near children or individuals with
unit. OTHER PERMANENT FILTERS MAY
certain disabilities.
CAUSE THE COFFEE BREWER TO
6. D
 o not operate any appliance with a OVERFLOW.
damaged cord or plug, or after the
21. D
 o not operate your appliance in an
appliance malfunctions or has been
appliance garage or under a wall
dropped or damaged in any manner.
cabinet. When storing in an appliance
Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart
garage, always unplug the unit from
Repair Center for examination, repair,
the electrical outlet. Not doing so could
and electrical or mechanical adjustment.
create a risk of fire, especially if the
7. T
 he use of accessory attachments not appliance touches the walls of the
recommended by Cuisinart may cause garage or the door touches the unit as it
injuries. closes.
8. Do not use outdoors. 23. T
 he container is designed for use with
this appliance. It must never be used on
9. D
 o not let cord hang over edge of table a range top.
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. D
 o not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. A
 lways 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. D
 o not use appliance for other than its
intended use.
13. S
 nap lid securely onto carafe before
serving any beverages.
14. S
 calding may occur if the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle.

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SAVE THESE NOTICE
INSTRUCTIONS 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
FOR HOUSEHOLD a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
USE ONLY plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

OPERATING NOTICE
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE Clogging and backing up of water and/or
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK coffee in the filter basket can occur under any
The lightning flash with arrowhead or a combination of any of the following
symbol within an equilateral triangle is conditions: The use of too finely ground coffee,
intended to alert the user to the using two or more paper filters, using the
presence of uninsulated, dangerous stainless steel filter in conjunction with a paper
voltage within the product’s enclosure filter, or not properly cleaning coffee grounds
that may be of sufficient magnitude to from the stainless steel filter, or allowing coffee
constitute a risk of fire or electric grounds to spill over the filter.
shock to persons. Caution: Never open the filter basket during
the brewing cycle, even if no water is draining
from the filter basket, because extremely hot
The exclamation point within an
water/coffee can spill out from the filter basket
equilateral triangle is intended to
and cause injury. If water/coffee is not draining
alert the user to the presence of
from the filter basket during the brewing cycle,
important operating and maintenance
unplug the unit and wait 10 minutes before
(servicing) instructions in the literature
opening and checking the filter basket.
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 WARNING
arranged so that it will not drape over the RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled DO NOT OPEN

on by children or tripped over.

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

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CONTENTS
THE QUEST
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FOR THE PERFECT
Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 5 CUP OF COFFEE
The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . 5 Element 1: Water
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that
water is as important as the quality of
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 your coffee. If water doesn’t taste good
from the tap, it won’t taste good in your
Before Brewing Your First Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
coffee. Cuisinart includes a charcoal
Programming Your Coffee Brewer . . . . . . . . . 8 water filter to remove chlorine, bad
tastes and odors for the purest coffee
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 flavor, every time you brew.

Brew Pause™ Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS 8. Control Panel
See detailed illustration, page 7.
1. Coffeemaker Lid 9. Brew Pause™
Opens to access filter basket. Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe
2. Water Reservoir with Water Level Indicator is removed (20 seconds max) from the heater
Window plate, so a cup can be poured mid-brew.
3. Showerhead (not shown) 10. 8-Cup Thermal Carafe
Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing The double-wall insulated, 8-cup stainless
temperature loss as water passes through steel carafe has an ergonomic handle and
grounds. hands-free lid. A ball built into the lid floats to
let coffee flow in and out without opening or
4. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
turning the lid. Unique design seals out air to
Holds water filter firmly in place.
protect coffee flavor.
5. Charcoal Water Filter
11. 60-Second Reset (not shown)
Eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors
One-minute protection in case a breaker
from tap water.
trips, the unit is unplugged, or the power
6. Filter Basket fails. It holds all programmed information,
Holds a #4 paper filter, stainless including time of day and Auto On time.
steel filter or gold tone filter.
12. Measuring Scoop
7. Cuisinart® Laser-Etched Stainless
13. BPA Free (not shown)
Steel Filter
All parts that come in contact with
Eliminates the need for paper filters.
coffee or liquids are BPA free.
NOTE: Some fine grounds may flow
through the filter and appear as sediment
in the carafe.

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 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL
Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 8–10.

A STRENGTH
STRENGTH MILD
STRENGTH
MILD MEDIUM
MEDIUMMILD BOLD
BOLDMEDIUM BOLD
B TEMP TEMP TEMPHOT HOT X-HOT X-HOT
X-HOT HOT
3 AUTO ONAUTO ONAUTO ON
AUTO OFF AUTO OFF

D
C
CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK
CLEAN START
pm pm pm
CLEAN START CLEAN START

BREW/OFF BREW/OFF
MENU MENU
BREW/OFF AUTO ON AUTO ON
AUTO ON MENU

1 2 3 4

1. Brew/Off 3. Auto On
Pressing BREW/OFF will start the brewing  Lets you program coffee brewer to
cycle. It can also be used to stop the automatically begin brewing up to 24
brew cycle. hours in advance. AUTO ON illuminates
on panel when set.
2. Menu
Lets you navigate to each function on the
4.

 Arrows
Used to select STRENGTH and TEMP
display panel. Press once for STRENGTH,
settings. Also used to set the clock.
twice for TEMP, three times for CLOCK
and four times for CLEAN START. Location
Location 1:1  
( Location
for Hour1:1for Minute)
1:1
A. Strength
Lets you choose from MILD,
MEDIUM, or BOLD coffee flavor.
B. Temp # OF CUPS
# OF CUPS # OF CUPS
Choose from HOT or X-HOT START START START
for your temperature preference. STOP STOP STOP
MANUALMANUALMANUAL
C. Clock
Navigate here to set the time on
your coffee brewer.
D. C
 lean Start
CLEAN flashes when you need to
clean coffee brewer.

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BEFORE BREWING YOUR PROGRAMMING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE COFFEE BREWER
Rinsing your coffee brewer:
SETTING THE CLOCK
We recommend flushing out the system When the coffee brewer is plugged in, 12:00
before brewing your first pot of coffee. will flash in the display for 30 seconds,
Simply fill the reservoir, power on the unit, indicating the unit is in Clock Set mode. If
and follow steps 1, 3 and 5 on page 9 under 12:00 stops flashing, simply press the
MAKING COFFEE. Do not add coffee! MENU button 3 times to the CLOCK option
and the time will return to flashing in Clock
Set mode.
Charcoal Water Filter
Setting Hours and Minutes
Your coffee brewer comes with a charcoal Use the up arrow to set hours and the
water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad down arrow to set minutes. Hold buttons
tastes and odors from tap water. down to scroll through the digits quickly, or
Inserting the Water Filter press and release to advance one digit at a
time. Be sure the PM indicator is on if
• Remove the filter from polybag and soak it,
setting a PM time. Five seconds after
fully immersed, in cold tap water for 15 finishing setting, the unit will automatically
minutes. exit Clock Setting mode.
• Lift the water filter holder out of the water
reservoir. AUTO ON FUNCTION
• Press down on the filter compartment 1. T
 o set AUTO ON brew time:
and pull toward you to open. Press and hold the AUTO ON button for
2 seconds. The digital display will flash
• Place filter into the holder and snap it
the default (12:00) or previously selected
closed. Be careful – improper placement
time and the AUTO ON button will flash.
can tear the filter skin.
Follow directions under SETTING THE
• Flush filter by running cold tap water CLOCK (above) to program your start-
through holes in bottom of compartment brew time. Five seconds after finishing
for 10 seconds. setting, the unit will automatically exit
• Allow the filter to drain completely. Auto On Setup mode. AUTO ON will
• Slide the water filter holder back into appear on the control panel and the
the channel in the water reservoir, pushing AUTO ON button will illuminate indicating
it down to the base of the unit.
AUTO ON is activated.
NOTE: We recommend NOTE: To exit AUTO ON Setup mode, you
changing the water filter can also just press AUTO ON button again.
every 60 days or after 60
2. To reactivate Auto On feature:
uses, and more often if
To start at the same time on another day,
you have hard water.
simply press the AUTO ON button. The
Replacement filters can time will appear, release button and
be purchased in stores, or by AUTO ON will appear on control panel
calling Cuisinart Consumer and AUTO ON button will be illuminated.
Service, or at
www.cuisinart.com 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.

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MAKING COFFEE SCAA Coffee Dose
Follow instructions in BEFORE BREWING Recommendations
YOUR FIRST POT OF COFFEE (page 8).
• 66 grams medium grind/1.2 L (11 scoops)
1. Fill the water reservoir
• 55 grams medium grind/1 L (9 scoops)
Lift the coffee brewer lid to open. Pour the
desired amount of water into the water • 27.5 grams medium grind/.5 L (41/2 scoops)
reservoir using the water level indicator
located at the front of the coffee brewer. SCAA Approved Settings
2. Add the ground coffee • Strength: Medium
Insert a #4 paper filter, the stainless steel • Temperature: Hot
etched filter, or a gold tone filter. If using a
paper filter, be sure that the paper filter is NOTE: This is the default setting of your
completely open and fully inserted in the pour over coffee brewer, but can be adjusted
basket. It may help to fold and flatten the according to your preference.
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 SCAA Approved!

coffee is 11 tablespoons for this coffee brew- Cuisinart’s high standards have passed
er. Exceeding this amount may cause over- the tests of the Specialty Coffee
Association of America. Our Cuisinart®
flow if the coffee is too finely ground. PurePrecision Pour-Over Thermal Coffee
Brewer proudly carries their seal of
3. Position carafe and plug in unit

approval, having met the SCAA’s
Place carafe on resting plate. Make sure rigorous technical requirements for
filter basket is securely in place and lid is exemplary home brewers.
completely closed. Plug coffee brewer
For more information on SCAA go to:
into an electrical outlet.
http://www.scaa.org
4. Set preferences
a. Press MENU once to get to STRENGTH. Blooming
Use up/down arrows to choose MILD, After coffee grounds are evenly
MEDIUM or BOLD. Press MENU again showered with water heated to the ideal
brewing temperature, the unit pauses to
to set and you will be moved to the next
let the flavor bloom before proceeding
setting. with the brewing process.
b. You are now on TEMP. Use up/down
arrows to select HOT or X-HOT. Press
MENU to set.
Brew Pause™ Feature
5. Start brewing This feature interrupts the flow of coffee
Press the BREW/OFF button to begin from the basket to let you pour that first cup
brewing, the button will illuminate. mid-brew. Because the flavor profile of
coffee brewed at the start of a cycle differs
6. After brewing
from that brewed toward the end, be aware
When the brew cycle is complete, 5

that using this feature will weaken the flavor
beeps will sound.
strength of the finished pot.
Note: Reservoir cover may be hot during
and directly after brewing. Wait at least 10 NOTE: Removing the carafe for more than
minutes before opening. 20 seconds during brew cycle may cause
filter basket to overflow.

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

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WARRANTY BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART PRODUCT
Limited Three-Year Warranty
(U.S. and Canada only) If your Cuisinart® PurePrecision Pour-Over
Thermal Coffee Brewer should prove to be
This warranty is available to U.S. consumers defective within the warranty period, we will
only. You are a consumer if you own a repair or, if we think necessary, replace it. To
Cuisinart® PurePrecision Pour-Over Thermal obtain warranty service, please call our
Coffee Brewer that was purchased at retail for Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-
personal, family or household use. Except as 0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen
otherwise required under applicable law, this Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate
warranty is not available to retailers or other the speed and accuracy of your return, please
commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the
that your Cuisinart® PurePrecision Pour-Over product, along with proof of purchase. (California
Thermal Coffee Brewer will be free of defects in residents need only supply proof of purchase and
materials and workmanship under normal home should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping
use for 3 years from the date of original instructions.) Be sure to include your return
purchase. address, phone numbers, description of the
We recommend that you visit our website, product’s defect, product serial number, and any
www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to other information pertinent to the return. Please
complete your product registration. However, pay by check or money order make payable to
product registration does not eliminate the need Cuisinart. NOTE: For added protection and
for the consumer to maintain the original proof secure handling of any Cuisinart product that is
of purchase in order to obtain the warranty being returned, we recommend you use a
benefits. In the event that you do not have traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart
proof of purchase date, the purchase date for cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage
purposes of this warranty will be the date of or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost
manufacture. and/or damaged products are not covered under
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY warranty.
California law provides that for In-Warranty Your Cuisinart® PurePrecision Pour-Over Thermal
Service, California residents have the option of Coffee Brewer has been manufactured to the
returning a nonconforming product (A) to the strictest specifications and has been designed
store where it was purchased or (B) to another for use only in 120-volt outlets and only with
retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the authorized accessories and replacement parts.
same type. The retail store shall then, according This warranty expressly excludes any defects or
to its preference, either repair the product, refer damages caused by attempted use of this unit
the consumer to an independent repair facility, with a converter, as well as use with accessories,
replace the product, or refund the purchase replacement parts or repair service other than
price less the amount directly attributable to the those authorized by Cuisinart. This warranty does
consumer’s prior usage of the product. If neither not cover any damage caused by accident,
of the above two options results in the misuse, shipment or other than ordinary
appropriate relief to the consumer, the household use. This warranty excludes all
consumer may then take the product to an incidental or consequential damages. Some
independent repair facility, if service or repair states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart these damages, so these exclusions may not
and not the consumer will be responsible for the apply to you. You may also have other rights,
reasonable cost of such service, repair, which vary from state to state.
replacement, or refund for nonconforming Important: If the nonconforming product is to be
products under warranty. California residents serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s
may also, according to their preference, return Authorized Service Center, please remind the
nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at
repair or, if necessary, replacement by calling 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is
our Consumer Service Center toll-free at properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with
1-800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible the correct parts, and to ensure that the product
for the cost of the repair, replacement, and is still under warranty.
shipping and handling for such nonconforming
products under warranty.

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