5How to Make Coffee1. To ensure best possible taste, beforefirst use cleanthe unit byfollowing stepslisted in “ToClean the Insideof BrewStation.”2. For optional features only:A.) If your model has a water filter,follow steps list-ed in “OptionalFeatures.” Awater filter isnot required tomake coffee inthe BrewStation.B.) If your model has a clock, setclock beforefirst use. Followthe instructionsin “OptionalFeatures.”3. Fill coffee tank with desired amountof cold water.Holding coffeetank level, useWater LevelGuide on insideof coffee tank toensure correctamount of water.Do not exceed water MAX level.4. Pour water from coffee tank intowater reservoir.5. Place coffee tank on Keep WarmPlate. Place filterbasket on coffeetank.6. Place a disposable paper filter in thefilter basket.Use a goodquality cupcake(basket) style fil-ter (8 to 12 cupsize). A perma-nent filter mayalso be used.7. For each cup of coffee being made,neatly place 3⁄4tablespoon ofautomatic dripground coffeeinto filter basket.Do not get anygrounds insidecoffee tank.Close lid; make sure it is fully closed.8. Clock model: press Auto/ON/OFFtwice for coffeenow and lightwill glow. Whenbutton ispressed onlyonce, the lightwill blink slowly.Press buttononce more to brew. To brew later, see“To Program Automatic Brew” in“Optional Features.”Non-clock model: press ON/OFFbutton once forcoffee now andlight will glow.DESCALER840136100 ENv00.qxd 3/29/05 2:00 PM Page 5