5. Remove cardboard insert from carafe handle. 6. Remove the cardboard insert between the carafe lid and Brew Pause™ mechanism by sliding it out of the unit. 7. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it from the heating plate, and remove the polybag. 8. 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. THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE It is generally a