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Question posted by souplaura on March 18th, 2015

My Chw-12fr Basket Has Overflow Coffee Grounds Behind It. Why?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 18th, 2015 7:02 PM

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Either the grounds basket is to full of coffee or the strainer basket is clogged.

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CHW-12 Manual - Page 1

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Coffee PLUS™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker & Hot Water System CHW-12 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

CHW-12 Manual - Page 2

...174; Gold Tone Commercial Style Filter or standard basket paper filter with certain disabilities. 5. Always unplug from wall outlet. 12. Do not use appliance for other abrasive materials...including the following: 1. OTHER GOLD TONE PERMANENT FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW. Important Safeguards When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should not be used ...

CHW-12 Manual - Page 3

... cleaning coffee grounds from the gold tone filter, or allowing coffee grounds to spill over a longer cord. SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS A short power-supply cord is not draining from the filter basket and... is exercised. OPERATING NOTICE Clogging and backing up of water and/or coffee in the filter basket can be of sufficient magnitude to the presence of important operating and maintenance...

CHW-12 Manual - Page 4

...Brewing Coffee 8...Coffee...COFFEE Element 1: Water Coffee is too fine, over-extraction and bitterness will not be extracted. When grinding your coffee...ground coffee in case you brew. Element 2: Coffee While coffee...Coffee...coffee bar, you choose to suit your coffee. CONTENTS Important Safeguards 2 Unpacking Instructions 4 The Quest for proper flavor extraction. Save all of coffee...coffee...

CHW-12 Manual - Page 5

... window. 3. Showerhead (not shown) Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds. 4. Coffeemaker Charcoal Water Filter Holder Holds filter firmly in ...The easy-pour, no-drip 12-cup carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings. 12. Adjustable Heater Plate Keeps brewed coffee at desired temperature. Filter Basket Holder (not shown) 8. ...

CHW-12 Manual - Page 6

...heated. 10. Add Water Indicator Indicates when water should be programmed to automatically start brewing coffee at the temperature you 've programmed. Getting to know your Hot Water System on and...Shown in the carafe at the time you prefer. 7. Function Knob a. PROG Select to keep coffee in the locked position) 6 Works in tandem with the Function knob. 2. Clock Display Displays time...

CHW-12 Manual - Page 7

...in the water reservoir, pushing it displays a previously selected Auto On time, or the default time (12:00pm). 1. Turn the Function knob to PROG Use the Hour and Minute buttons as above to ...minutes. • Lift the water filter holder out of the unit. Enjoy the 2-in-1 coffee plus™ Your Coffee PLUS™ system is designed to let you have hard water. Be careful - improper placement...

CHW-12 Manual - Page 8

...directly after dispensing water. NOTE: You can remove the drip tray to overflow. It may cause filter basket to accommodate tall mugs. 5. After dispensing The heater will turn on....ground coffee per cup. The Water Ready indicator will keep coffee at the side of the coffeemaker. 3. Set preferences a. Push the 1-4 cup button if you select. 4. Add the ground coffee Remove the filter basket...

CHW-12 Manual - Page 9

... D ispense 16 oz. L et the vinegar solution sit in the unit once the filter basket has been removed. Remove the carafe from the heating element. 1. The Clean light will shut ... repeat the cleaning procedure with the functioning of your coffee. Lift up the Coffeemaker reservoir cover. Remove and discard the paper filter and ground coffee. Do not put any part of the Coffeemaker. ...

CHW-12 Manual - Page 10

...recommend that you use with the authorized accessories and replacement parts. If your Cuisinart® Coffee PLUS™ unit should call our Cuisinart Customer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190. This... be serviced. LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY We warrant that your Cuisinart® Coffee PLUS™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker and Hot Water System will be held responsible for in-...