Cuisinart DCC-1200C User's Manual
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1. 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 on indicating that the brewing cycle is Starting To turn off Depress the flip switch down and release 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 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 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 flashing2. To disconnect push the flip switch to Off then remove plug from wall outlet Do not use appliance for other than intended use Snap lid securely onto carafe before serving any beverages Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle The glass carafe is designed for use with these appliances only It must never be used on the range top Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle Do not clean carafe or warming plate with cleansers steel wool pads or other abrasive materials 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 BYAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL Avoid contact with moving parts SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY WARNING RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock 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 SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the r
3. the filter basket during the brewing cycle unplug the unit and wait 10 minutes before opening and checking the filter basket IMPORTANT UNPACKING 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 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 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 WARNING RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE ASK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO HOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY 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 Control Pane
4. 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 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 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1 Reservoir Cover Flips back for easy filling 2 Water Reservoir 2S a Showerhead not shown Distributes water evenly over coffee reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds b Water Filter not shown Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine calcium bad tastes and odours from tap water 4 Filter Basket not shown Holds a 4 paper filter or a permanent filter 5 Filter Basket Holder 6 LCD Digital Clock Displays time of day and set time 6 for automatic
5. 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 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 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 6 1 4 Cup Setting The 1 4 cup setting button is used when you make small a
6. at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat stronger than the coffee at the top CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 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 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 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 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 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 WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty supersedes all previous warranties
7. functions 7 Hour and Minute Buttons 7 Used to set time of day and 8b automatic functions 8 Function Knob and Flip Switch Used to initiate programming of automatic functions 8 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 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 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 10 11 12 cycle we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to finish before pouring the coffee Ready Tone not shown Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps Carafe The easy pour no drip carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for two to twelve cups Heating Plate Scratch resistant with black nonstick coating 8c 8a CONTROL PANEL Co Cuiisinarc 1 Clock Display Displays time of day and auto on and off times 2 Function Knob For setting time of day and auto on and auto off times a Auto On The Auto On feature
8. he way down to the base of the unit t Note We recommend changing the water filter every 60 days or 60 uses more often if you have hard water Replacement water filters can be purchased in stores by calling customer service or through the Cuisinart web site 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 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 Replace the filter basket in the filter basket holder and flip the water reservoir lid closed Be sure that i
9. 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 e Clock Set Used to program the time of day f Audible Tone not shown The Brew Central Coffeemaker 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 3 Flip Switch Retro style flip switch is used to turn your coffeemaker on and off and works in tandem with the function knob 4 Heater Plate Control Knob For controlling the temperature of the coffee after brewing It has high medium and low settings 5 Hour and Minute Buttons For use in setting hour and minute for time of day auto on time and auto off time 6 On and Auto On Indicator Lights 7 Self Clean Setting Used for removing calcium buildup 8 1 4 Cup Setting For brewing smaller pots of coffee it provides double heating of the water so coffee is piping hot PROGRAMMING YOUR desc To turn the coffeemaker on and off a Turn on To turn coffeemaker
10. isks 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 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 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
11. l 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 Waranty ss 4 surement Page 9 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 Central Cotfeemaker is reminiscent of the Sr 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 Central Coffeemaker 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 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 uality of the coffee A goo rule of thumb is that if your water doesn t ta
12. mounts 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 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 MAKING COFFEE 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 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 c Hold the water filter holder lengthwise and place thumbs in slots directly under arrows d Pull open in opposite directions with thumbs e Place the filter in the holder recess area at the bottom of the water filter holder NOTE It will only fit c
13. 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 b Turn off Depress the flip switch down and release 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 3 To program the Auto On Turn the function knob to
14. on the Cuisinart Brew Central Coffeemaker This warranty is available to consumers only You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Brew Central 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 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 9 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 m
15. oney 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 These warranties exclude all incidental or consequential damages BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT 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 Cuisinart SAVOR THE GOOD LIFE COFFEE FOOD TOASTERS HAND BLENDERS COOKWARE ICE CREAM MAKERS PROCESSORS MIXERS MAKER Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than 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 Canada 156 Parkshore Drive Brampton Ont L6T 5M1 Consumer Call Centre E mail Consumer_Canada Conair com Printed in China IB 3798A CAN 00CC18107
16. orrectly 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 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 RER ns 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 c Hold the water filter holder lengthwise and place thumbs in slots directly under arrows d Pull open in opposite directions with thumbs e Remove the old filter from the holder and discard 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 Close the water filter holder you will hear a snap indicating it is in place Q r 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 Allow the filter to drain completely Replace the water filter holder in the reservoir area of the coffeemaker pushing it all t
17. ste good from the tap it won t taste any better in your coffee That s why Cuisinart has added a water filter to 3 the Brew Central Coffeemaker The charcoal water filter removes chlorine calcium bad tastes and odours for the purest cup of coffee every time 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 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 Element 3 Grind The grind is critical in proper flavour extraction If the grind is
18. t h O a O O O O jm en O OQO O an Cuisinar 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 Centre 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 to persons A accompanying the appliance 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Always fill water reservoir first then plug cord into the wall outlet
19. t closes securely in place Before brewing coffee 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 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 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 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 Once the coffee has finished brewing stir it before serving to blend the flavours The coffee
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