Cuisinart Coffeemaker DCC 1200C User Manual

 
Caution: Never open the filter basket 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 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. Place the box on a large, sturdy flat surface.  
2. Remove the instruction book and any other  
literature.  
3. Turn the box so that the back side of the  
coffeemaker is down and slide the  
coffeemaker from 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.  
Do not modify the plug in any way.  
4. After the coffeemaker has been removed,  
place the box out of the way and lift off the  
top two polyfoam inserts.  
5. Remove the cardboard insert between the  
carafe lid and Brew Pause™ mechanism by  
sliding it out of the unit.  
6. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it  
from the heater plate and remove the  
polybag.  
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  
tone filter in conjunction with a paper filter or  
not properly cleaning coffee grounds from the  
gold tone filter, or allowing coffee grounds to  
spill over the filter.  
7. Lift the coffeemaker off the remaining two  
inserts and remove the polybag covering  
the coffeemaker.  
We suggest you save all packing materials  
in the event that future shipping of the  
machine is needed. Keep all plastic bags  
away from children.  
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the Brew CentralCoffeemaker. The charcoal  
water filter removes chlorine, calcium, bad  
tastes and odours, for the purest cup of coffee  
every time.  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1  
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .Page 2  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3  
Element 2: Coffee  
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the  
flavour should be from the coffee. To achieve  
the same great quality cup of coffee you  
receive at a coffee bar, you need to use the  
same quality beans.  
The Quest for the  
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4  
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5  
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . .Page 6  
Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6  
Programming the Auto On . . . . . . . .Page 6  
Programming the Variable Auto Off .Page 6  
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7  
Changing the Water Filter . . . . . . . .Page 7  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . .Page 8  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9  
If you choose to grind your own beans, buy the  
beans fresh and whole, only about a two week  
supply at a time for maximum freshness. Once  
the coffee bean is broken, its flavour degrades  
very quickly. 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 purchasing 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, maintain the beans  
in a sealed container at room temperature,  
since damaging condensation occurs every  
time the beans are removed from the freezer  
or refrigerator. Note that some coffee experts  
advise against freezing dark-roast beans  
because this can cause the oils to coagulate,  
while other experts disagree. We suggest you  
experiment and decide for yourself.  
INTRODUCTION  
Cuisinart introduces retro styling and the  
latest high tech features in a coffeemaker  
that will be the centrepiece of any kitchen.  
The Cuisinart® Brew CentralCoffeemaker  
is reminiscent of the days of classic styling  
and durable materials. A brushed stainless  
steel exterior with retro style controls houses  
the finest coffeemaking technology. This  
coffeemaker even includes a charcoal water  
filter. The water filter ensures great tasting  
coffee by removing all of the impurities from  
the water. The Brew CentralCoffeemaker  
also comes with advanced features such as a  
programmable digital clock with 24-hour  
advanced-brew setting, an automatic shutoff,  
self-cleaning function, and an audible beep  
that signals the end of the brew cycle, which  
makes brewing the best tasting coffee easy.  
Element 3: Grind  
The grind is critical in proper flavour extraction.  
If the grind is too fine, overextraction and  
bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also  
clog your filter. If grind is too coarse, the water  
will pass through too quickly and the desired  
flavours will not be extracted. We recommend  
a medium-fine grind.  
Element 4: Proportion  
The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker are  
5 ounces (142 ml). Add the amount of ground  
coffee that corresponds to the number of cups  
being brewed. Many coffee bars and the  
Specialty Coffee Association of America  
recommend adding 2 rounded tablespoons  
(25 ml) of coffee per 6 ounces (175 ml) of  
water. Some coffee manufacturers recommend  
using one tablespoon (15 ml) per cup. We  
recommend using 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of  
ground coffee per cup, but use more or less to  
suit your taste.  
THE QUEST FOR  
THE PERFECT CUP  
OF COFFEE  
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. 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.  
That’s why Cuisinart has added a water filter to  
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground  
coffee is 15 tablespoons (225 ml) for this 12  
cup coffeemaker. Exceeding these amounts  
may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely  
ground.  
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cycle, we recommend allowing the  
brewing cycle to finish before pouring  
the coffee.  
FEATURES  
AND BENEFITS  
10. Ready Tone (not shown)  
Signals the end of the brew cycle with  
five beeps.  
1.Reservoir Cover  
Flips back for easy filling.  
2. Water Reservoir  
11. Carafe  
3 a. Showerhead (not shown)  
Distributes water evenly over coffee,  
reducing temperature loss as water  
passes through grounds.  
The easy pour, no drip carafe has an  
ergonomic handle and brewed coffee  
markings for two to twelve cups.  
12. Heating Plate  
b. Water Filter (not shown)  
Charcoal water filter eliminates  
chlorine, calcium, bad tastes and  
odours from tap water.  
Scratch resistant with black,  
nonstick coating.  
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4. Filter Basket (not shown)  
Holds a #4 paper filter or a  
permanent filter.  
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5. Filter Basket Holder  
6. LCD Digital Clock  
Displays time of day and set time  
for automatic functions.  
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7. Hour and Minute Buttons  
Used to set time of day and  
automatic functions.  
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8b  
8a  
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8. Function Knob and Flip Switch  
Used to initiate programming of  
automatic functions.  
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a. Heater Plate Control Knob  
For controlling the temperature  
of the coffee after brewing. It has  
three temperature settings.  
b. 1-4 Cup Setting  
For brewing smaller pots of coffee.  
It provides ‘double’ heating of the  
water so coffee is piping hot.  
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c. Self-Clean Setting  
Tells you when it’s time to clean  
your coffeemaker. Remove built-  
up calcification from the water  
reservoir, helping to extend the life of  
your coffeemaker.  
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9. Brew Pause™  
Stops flow of coffee from basket when  
carafe is removed (30 seconds max)  
from the heater plate, so a cup can  
be poured in mid-brew. Since the  
extraction rate varies during the brew  
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e. Clock Set  
Used to program the time of day.  
CONTROL PANEL  
f. Audible Tone (not shown)  
The Brew CentralCoffeemaker is  
equipped with an audible tone which will  
sound 5 times when the coffee has com-  
pleted brewing (coffee will continue to  
stream from the filter for a few seconds  
after tone).  
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3. Flip Switch  
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Retro style flip switch is used to turn your  
coffeemaker on and off and works in tandem  
with the function knob.  
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2e  
2a  
4. Heater Plate Control Knob  
For controlling the temperature of the coffee  
after brewing. It has high, medium and low  
settings.  
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2d  
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5. Hour and Minute Buttons  
2c  
2b  
For use in setting hour and minute for time  
of day, auto on time, and auto off time.  
1. Clock Display  
Displays time of day and auto on and off  
times.  
6. On and Auto On Indicator Lights  
7. Self Clean Setting  
Used for removing calcium buildup.  
2. Function Knob  
For setting time of day, and auto on and auto  
off times.  
8. 1-4 Cup Setting  
For brewing smaller pots of coffee –  
it provides ‘double’ heating of the water, so  
coffee is piping hot.  
a. Auto On  
The Auto On feature is used to program the  
start time of the brew cycle. The auto on  
time can be set for any time, day or night.  
The “PM” indicator is displayed on the LCD  
for nighttime program times.  
b. Auto Off  
The Auto Off feature is used to shut off the  
coffeemaker at a preset time, anywhere  
from 0 to 4 hours.  
c. Program Set  
The Program Set function is used to set the  
time for the Auto On function.  
d. Brew  
The brew function is used to start the brew  
cycle directly.  
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on, indicating that the brewing cycle  
is starting.  
PROGRAMMING YOUR  
COFFEEMAKER  
To turn off: Depress the flip switch down  
and release.  
1. To turn the coffeemaker on and off:  
a. Turn on: To turn coffeemaker on, turn  
the function knob to the “Brew” position.  
Lift the flip switch up and release. The red  
“on” indicator light illuminates and brewing  
cycle starts.  
Note: To activate the auto-on feature again  
for brewing the next day, you must lift and  
release the flip switch; the green auto-on  
light will turn on.  
b. Turn off: Depress the flip switch down  
and release.  
4. To program the Variable Auto Off:  
Turn the function knob to the “Auto Off”  
position. Press and hold the “Hour” button  
for two seconds, until the clock display starts  
blinking. To change the hour and minutes, use  
the pushbuttons as you would to set the time  
of day. The Auto Off time can be set from  
zero to four hours.  
2. To set the time:  
Turn the function knob to “Clock”. Push and  
hold or pulse the “Hour” or “Minute” buttons to  
set the time of day. Turn the function knob to  
any other setting to begin time, or simply wait  
until the numerals stop blinking.  
a. “Hour” Button: To change the hour,  
press the “Hour” pushbutton. Pressing and  
holding the pushbutton will cause hours to  
increase more rapidly. Pulse the pushbutton  
to increase hour more slowly. When  
the number count passes 12, the PM light  
activates and will be displayed on the LCD.  
After setting the time, the default hour is the  
last time set unless power is lost.  
b. “Minute” Button: To change the minute,  
press the “Minute” pushbutton. Pressing  
and holding the pushbutton will cause  
minutes to increase more rapidly. Pulse the  
pushbutton to increase minutes more slow-  
ly. After setting the time, the default minute  
is the last time set, unless power is lost.  
Note: As you scroll, the numbers will  
advance slowly at first and then speed up  
to the rate of about three per second. When  
the number displayed approaches the  
desired setting, release the button and  
press repeatedly to advance one digit at  
a time.  
5. Decalcification:  
Decalcification refers to removing calcium  
deposits which form on the metal parts of the  
coffeemaker over time.  
For best performance from your Brew  
Central™ 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. The flashing  
Self Clean light will indicate when you should  
clean your coffeemaker.  
Self Cleaning  
If the Self Clean light begins to flash when  
the coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you  
that the calcium buildup is interfering with the  
functioning of your coffeemaker and the flavour  
of your coffee. To clean, fill the water reservoir  
to capacity with a mixture of 1/3 white vinegar  
and 2/3 water. Press the Self Clean button.  
When the self clean light glows, turn the  
coffeemaker on by pressing the ON button.  
The self clean light will shine steadily. The  
coffeemaker is now in Self Clean mode. One  
cycle should be sufficient to adequately clean  
the coffeemaker. When the cycle is completed  
and the five beeps sound, the coffeemaker will  
shut off. Turn the coffeemaker ON to see if the  
Self Clean light continues to flash. If it does,  
turn it to OFF and then repeat the cleaning  
procedure with a fresh solution of vinegar  
and water.  
3. To program the Auto On: Turn the function  
knob to “Program” to set the desired time  
to engage the Auto On. Change the auto  
on time in the program setting using the  
minute and hour pushbuttons, as you would  
to set the time of day. Then turn the function  
knob to “Auto On”. The LCD will display the  
current time. Lift and release the flip switch.  
The green light comes on to signal that the  
programming function is in use, and the  
brewing cycle will begin at the programmed  
time. At the programmed time, the green  
light will go off and the red light will come  
If the Self Clean light no longer flashes, turn  
the coffeemaker to OFF and then run one  
cycle of fresh cold water through the unit  
before using the unit again to brew coffee.  
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Notes on the Self Clean Function  
Pressing the Self Clean button cancels all  
other settings. If it is pressed accidentally,  
press it again to return the coffeemaker to all  
its previous settings. Pressing ON/OFF will  
also exit the Self Clean Mode and turn the  
coffeemaker OFF.  
NOTE: It will only fit correctly in one end  
of this unit.  
f. Close the water filter holder; you will hear  
a snap indicating it is in place.  
g.Hold the filter under cold running tap  
water for 10 seconds to flush. You should  
place the hole openings in the side of the  
unit directly under the water stream.  
6. 1-4 Cup Setting:  
The 1-4 cup setting button is used when  
you make small amounts of coffee. Normal  
coffeemakers will produce a colder batch of  
coffee when smaller amounts are made,  
because the heater doesn't have enough time  
to properly ‘warm up’ to heat a small amount.  
h.Allow the filter to drain completely.  
i. Replace the water filter holder in the  
reservoir area of the coffeemaker, pushing  
it all the way down to the base of the unit.  
The 1-4 setting basically ‘double heats’ the  
water, making your smaller amount as piping  
hot as a full pot would be.  
To use: When making a smaller amount, press  
the 1-4 button on the control panel after  
turning on the unit.  
7. Heater Plate ‘Keep Warm’ Control:  
The knob on the right of the control panel  
is the heater plate control setting for after  
brewing temperature. You can choose one of  
three heat settings to keep your coffee warm:  
low, medium, or high.  
2. Changing the Water Filter  
a.Remove the new filter from polybag and  
soak in cold tap water for 15 minutes.  
b.Remove the water filter holder from the  
coffeemaker by lifting it out of the reservoir  
area with your thumb and forefinger.  
MAKING COFFEE  
c.Hold the water filter holder lengthwise  
and place thumbs in slots directly  
under arrows.  
Before you make the first pot of coffee  
in your new Cuisinart® Brew Central™  
Coffeemaker, we recommend operating  
the coffeemaker once using only water and  
a filter paper. This will remove any dust or  
residues that remain in the system from the  
manufacturing process.  
d.Pull open in opposite directions  
with thumbs.  
e.Remove the old filter from the holder  
and discard.  
f. Place the new filter in the holder recess  
area at the bottom of the water filter  
holder. NOTE: Filter will only fit correctly  
in one end of this unit.  
1. Insert the Water Filter  
a.Remove the filter from polybag and soak  
in cold tap water for 15 minutes.  
b.Remove the water filter holder from the  
coffeemaker by lifting it out of the reser-  
voir area with your thumb and forefinger.  
g.Close the water filter holder; you will hear  
a snap indicating it is in place.  
h.Hold the filter under cold running tap  
water for 10 seconds to flush. You should  
place the hole openings in the side of the  
unit directly under the water stream.  
c. Hold the water filter holder lengthwise  
and place thumbs in slots directly  
under arrows.  
d.Pull open in opposite directions  
with thumbs.  
i. Allow the filter to drain completely.  
j. Replace the water filter holder in the  
reservoir area of the coffeemaker, pushing  
it all the way down to the base of the unit.  
e.Place the filter in the holder recess area  
at the bottom of the water filter holder.  
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Note: We recommend changing the water filter  
every 60 days or 60 uses, more often if you  
have hard water.  
a small amount of extra water to account for  
the amount of water lost in wetting the  
grounds and lost as steam during the  
brewing process.  
Replacement water filters can be purchased in  
stores by calling customer service or through  
the Cuisinart web site.  
6. During and after brewing:  
The Brew Pause™ feature allows you to  
remove the carafe from the plate during  
mid-brew. The brewing process does not  
stop during this period – only the flow of  
coffee from the basket stops. Do not remove  
the carafe for longer than 30 seconds or the  
coffee may overflow the basket. While we  
offer this feature, we do not recommend that  
you pour the coffee before the cycle has  
reached completion, since the coffee  
brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a  
flavour profile which is very different from the  
flavour at the end of the cycle. Removing a  
cup during the brewing cycle will alter the  
flavour of the finished pot.  
NOTE: Caution must be used when inserting  
the charcoal filter. Improper placement in the  
holder can cause tearing of the filter skin.  
3. Add the ground coffee:  
Remove the filter basket by grasping the  
handle and lifting straight up, and then place  
it on the countertop. Insert a #4 paper filter  
or permanent filter. Be sure that the paper  
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 2 rounded tablespoons (25 ml) of  
coffee per 6 ounces (175 ml) of water. Some  
coffee manufacturers recommend using one  
tablespoon (15 ml) per cup. We recommend  
using 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of ground coffee  
per cup, but use more or less to suit your  
taste.  
Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir  
it before serving to blend the flavours. The  
coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be  
somewhat stronger than the coffee at  
the top.  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground  
coffee is 15 tablespoons (225 ml) for this  
12 cup coffeemaker. Exceeding these  
amounts may cause overflow if the coffee  
is too finely ground.  
Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove the  
plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.  
Lift up the reservoir cover. Remove and  
discard the paper filter 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. Dry all  
parts after use.  
Replace the filter basket in the filter basket  
holder and flip the water reservoir lid closed.  
Be sure that it closes securely  
in place.  
Before brewing coffee:  
Do not put any water in the unit once the  
filter basket has been removed. Wipe the  
area under the filter basket with a damp  
cloth.  
Make sure you have replaced the glass carafe in  
its position on the warning plate and closed the  
top cover. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.  
4. Power unit:  
Remove the carafe from the heating plate.  
Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe and  
lid can be washed in warm, soapy water and  
rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher.  
The carafe and carafe lid should be placed  
on the upper rack only.  
Turn the function knob to brew, lift flip  
switch up to “On” position, and the red  
indicator light will turn on. Or, set the Auto  
On function and the green indicator will light.  
5. Fill the Water Reservoir:  
When filling the coffeemaker with water,  
refer to the carafe height markings and fill to  
the desired number of cups. Be sure to add  
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh  
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.  
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Never immerse base unit in water or other  
liquid. To clean base, simply wipe with a  
clean, damp cloth and dry before storing.  
Fingerprints and other blemishes on the  
stainless steel housing can be washed off  
with soap and water or a nonabrasive cleaning  
solution. Wipe warming plate with a clean,  
damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive  
materials or cleansers to clean the warming  
plate. Do not dry the inside of the water  
reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.  
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 cheque or money order.  
Your Cuisinart® coffeemaker has been  
manufactured to strict specifications and has  
been designed for use with the Cuisinart®  
coffeemaker authorized accessories and  
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.  
WARRANTY  
These warranties exclude all incidental or  
consequential damages.  
THREE-YEAR  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR  
CUISINART PRODUCT  
This warranty supersedes all previous  
warranties on the Cuisinart® Brew Central™  
Coffeemaker.  
Important: If the nonconforming product is  
to be serviced by someone other than  
Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Centre, please  
remind the servicer to call our Consumer  
Service Centre to ensure that the problem  
is properly diagnosed, the product serviced  
with the correct parts, and to ensure that the  
product is still under warranty.  
This warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®  
Brew CentralCoffeemaker 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.  
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Brew Central™  
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  
purchase. However, return of the warranty  
registration 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  
Centre toll-free at 1-800-472-7606 or write to:  
Cuisinart Canada  
156 Parkshore Drive  
Brampton, Ont. L6T 5M1  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your  
return, please also enclose $10.00 for shipping  
and handling of the product. Please also be  
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