Cuisinart DCC-400 User's Manual
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1. 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 counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over 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 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 Caution Never open the top cover during the brewing cycle even if no water is draining from the filter basket since extremely hot water coffee can spill out from the spreader and cause injury If water coffee is not draining from the filter basket during the brewing cycle unplug the unit and wait 10 minutes2. ever Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware and Savor the Good Life www cuisinart com 2001 Cuisinart Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 08520 Printed in China IB 3767A 00CU13500
3. Cuisinart Cuisinart 4 cup Coffeemaker DCC 400 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and or injury to persons including the following 1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 2 Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles and knobs 3 To protect against electric shock do not place cord plug or base unit in water or other liquids 4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 5 Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination repair and electrical or mechanical adjustment 7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may Cause injuries 8 Do not use outdoors 9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surface 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 11 Always fill water reservoir first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect push the rocker switch to Off then remove plug from wall outlet 12 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 13 Snap li
4. EATURES AND BENEFITS This compact Cuisinart 4 cup Coffeemaker includes practical features such as the Brew Pause so you can sneak a cup of coffee before brewing has finished The carafe is heat resistant with an ergonomic handle 1 and drip free spout for easy pouring The newly designed showerhead controls the spray of water onto the coffee grounds for even water distribution and brewing for pen m great tasting coffee T The coffeemaker will automatically shut off after 30 minutes if you do not so after brewing 1 Reservoir Cover Cuisinart i Flips back for easy filling 2 Water Reservoir 3 Filter Basket not shown i Holds a 2 paper filter or a permanent filter 4 Filter Basket Holder 5 Showerhead not shown Designed for even distribution of water onto coffee and minimizes temperature loss of water passing through the grounds 6 Brew Pause Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed 30 seconds max from heater plate so a cup can be poured in mid brew if desired Since the extraction rate varies during the brew cycle we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to finish before pouring the finished coffee 7 7 On Off Rocker Switch with On Indicator Light 8 Carafe The easy pour carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for two to four cups 9 Warming Plate Scratch resistant with black non stick coating MAKING COFFEE Before making t
5. before Opening the top cover and checking the filter basket IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Place the box on a large sturdy flat surface Lay the box on its side 2 Remove the instruction book and any other literature 3 Slide the packaged unit out of the box 4 Remove the cardboard insert Now remove the carafe from the coffee maker 5 Carefully lift the coffeemaker from the remaining inserts We suggest you save all the packing materials in the event that future shipping of the machine is needed Keep all plastic bags away from children 70 REUE HE ES OP AR OA ELECTENC SHOCK SO EE REEF E COVES DH EALER HO LES A PEAS Je PART tee SEE AR GACULD BE DOME ET A RR De BEAN ICE PERSONAL TALT TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards Page 1 Unpacking Instructions Page 2 Introduction Page 3 The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee Page 3 Features and Benefits Page 4 Making Coffee Page 5 Cleaning and Maintenance Page 5 Decalcification of Metal Parts Page 5 Waranty see na eb bee mi Page 6 INTRODUCTION Whether you re short on counter space an occasional coffee drinker or the only coffee drinker in your home you ll find that Cuisinar s 4 cup Coffeemaker fits your size needs as well as your desire for a stylish appliance with high end features This compact coffeemaker is small enough to sto
6. by pressing the On rocker switch One cycle should be sufficient to adequately clean the coffeemaker 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 WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on the Cuisinart 4 cup Coffeemaker This warranty is available to consumers only You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart 4 cup Coffeemaker 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 4 cup 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 Center toll free at 800 726 0190 or write to Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 08520 To facilitate the speed and accu
7. d securely onto carafe before serving any beverages 14 Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle 15 The glass carafe is designed for use with these appliances only It must never be used on the range top 16 Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface 17 Do not use cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle 18 Do not clean carafe or warming plate with cleansers steel wool pads or other abrasive materials 19 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL 20 Avoid contact with moving parts SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY WARNING RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK tric shock to persons The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the prod uct s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or elec The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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
8. f it is not practical to buy small supplies we recommend you separate larger amounts of beans into one to two week portions immediately after purchase 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 it can cause the oils to coagulate while others disagree We suggest you experiment and decide for yourself Element 3 Grind The grind is critical in proper flavor extraction If the grind is too fine overextraction and bitterness will result Too fine a grind may also clog your filter If too coarse the water will pass through too quickly and the desired flavors will not be extracted We recommend a medium fine grind Element 4 Proportion The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker are 5 ounces 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 of coffee per 6 ounces of water Some coffee manufacturers recommend using one tablespoon per cup We recommend 1 to 1 tablespoons of ground coffee per cup but use more or less to suit your taste F
9. he first pot of coffee In your new Cuisinart 4 cup Coffeemaker we recommend operating the coffeemaker once using only water and a filter paper This will remove any dust or residues in the system which remain from the manufacturing process 1 Fill the water reservoir Remove the carafe from the warming plate Open the carafe cover and fill with cold water to just over the amount of coffee you are making Close the carafe cover Lift the water reservoir lid and pour the water from the carafe into it Replace the carafe on the warming plate 2 Add the ground coffee Remove the filter basket by grasping the handle and lifting straight up and place it on the counter top Insert a 2 paper filter or permanent filter Be sure that the paper filter is completely open and fully inserted into 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 of coffee per 6 ounces of water Some coffee manufacturers recommend using one tablespoon per cup We recommend 1 to 11 tablespoons of ground coffee per cup but use more or less to suit your taste 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 Make sure you ha
10. racy of your return please also enclose 10 00 for shipping and handling of the product California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1 800 726 0190 for shipping instructions Please also be sure to include a return address description of the product defect product serial number and any other information pertinent to the produc s return Please pay by check 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 other repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart These warranties exclude all incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the foregoing limitation or exclusion may not apply to you CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY California law provides that for In Warranty Service California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product A to the store where it was purchased or B to another retail store which sells Cuisinart products of the same type The retail store shall then at its choice either repair the product refer the consumer to an independent repair facility replace the product or refund the purcha
11. re easily or leave on your counter and it comes with practical features such as Brew Pause and automatic shutoff With the convenience of this handy coffeemaker you ll look forward to the morning coffee ritual 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 If you filter your drinking water filter the water for your coffeemaker 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 For hard water areas we recommend using bottled water The calcium in the water and the softeners used to combat it have a major impact on the extraction of the coffee Hard water will also accelerate calcium buildup 3 inside the coffeemaker which slows down brewing affects the flavor of the coffee and ultimately may shorten the life of your coffeemaker Element 2 Coffee While the bulk of the liquid is water all of the flavor 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 If you chose to grind your own beans buy the beans fresh and whole only about two week supply at a time for maximum freshness Once the coffee bean is broken its flavor degrades very quickly I
12. rvoir 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 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 Remove the carafe from the warming 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 Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker Never immerse base unit in water or other liquid To clean base simply wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry before storing 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 DECALCIFICATION Decalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker For best performance from your Cuisinart coffeemaker decalcify the base unit from time to time The freguency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the coffeemaker To decalcify fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of white vinegar and water Turn the coffeemaker on
13. se price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer s prior usage of the product If either of the above two options does not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if Service or repair can be economically accomplished Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service repair replacement or refund for nonconforming products under warranty California residents may also at their preference return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or if necessary replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll free at 800 726 0190 Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair replacement and shipping and handling for such nonconforming products under warranty BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT Important If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart s Authorized Service Center please remind the ser vicer to call our Consumer Service Center to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed the product is serviced with the correct parts and to ensure that the product is still under warranty uisinart 5 A V OO R THE GOOD LIFE COFFEE FOOD TOASTERS HAND BLENDERS COOKWARE ICE CREAM MAKERS PROCESSORS MIXERS MAKERS Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than
14. ve replaced the glass carafe in its position on the warming plate and closed the top cover Plug the cord into an electrical outlet 3 Power unit Push the rocker switch to on The indicator will light 4 During and after brewing The Brew Pause feature allows you to remove the carafe from the warming 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 you pour the coffee before the cycle has reached completion since the coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a flavor profile which is very different from the flavor at the end of the cycle Removing a cup during the brewing cycle will alter the flavor of the finished pot Once the coffee has finished brewing stir it before serving to blend the flavors The coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat stronger than the coffee at the top After brewing the warming plate will keep the coffee at about 180 185 F We recommend transferring the coffee to a thermal carafe preheated with hot water if the coffee is not going to be consumed within 20 minutes CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY ALL PARTS AFTER EVERY USE Always turn the coffeemaker OFF and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning it Lift up the rese
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