[. . . ] To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet. Do not use the carafe if the glass is cracked or has a loose or weakened handle. Do not clean the carafe with abrasive cleansers, steel wool, or other abrasive material. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. [. . . ] Note: The amount of brewed coffee will always be less than the amount of water placed into Coffeemaker, since about 10% is absorbed by coffee grounds and paper filter. Measure one level tablespoon of drip or regular grind coffee for each cup of coffee desired. For stronger or milder coffee, adjust amount of coffee to suit your taste. If you wish to serve a cup of coffee before brew cycle is completed, simply remove Carafe from Warming Plate. Return Carafe to position on Warming Plate within 20 seconds; dripping will resume. Upon completion of the brew cycle, wait about one minute until the brew dripping from the Removable Cone Filter Basket into the Carafe has stopped. Carafe Lid should be kept in place to facilitate safe serving and help keep coffee at proper serving temperature. Switch Coffeemaker to OFF (O) when Carafe is empty or when unit is not in use. To brew another Carafe of coffee, turn unit OFF and wait 10 minutes to allow heating element to cool. Important: If unit is not allowed to cool before immediate repeated use, water placed in Water Window may become overheated and a spray of steam could be released from opening, creating a risk of burns. Brewing a Second Pot of Coffee As mentioned above, it is recommended that the Coffeemaker should be in OFF (O) position for 10 minutes between cycles, in order to allow unit to cool. While unit is in OFF position, rinse Carafe in water and dispose of coffee grounds and paper filters (if used). â· Finer grinds, such as drip and ADC coffee, promote fuller extraction and provide rich, full-bodied coffee. Regular grind will require slightly more coffee per cup to provide the strength of a finer grind. Once coffee has been opened, keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. â· For optimum coffee, buy whole beans and grind them finely just before brewing. â· Do not re-use coffee grounds since this will greatly impair coffee flavor. â· Small oil droplets on the surface of brewed black coffee are due to the extraction of oil from the coffee grounds. Oiliness may occur more frequently if heavily roasted coffees are used. Overextraction may also cause oiliness, indicating a need to clean your Coffeemaker. [. . . ] You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this manual. One-Year Limited Warranty (Applies only in the United States and Canada) What does it cover? â· Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Applica's liability will not exceed the purchase price of the product. Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished. [. . . ]