DCC-5 Series
5-Cup Coeemaker Instruction Booklet
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, especially when
children are present, basic safety precautions
should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including
the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from outlet when either the
appliance or display clock is not in use,
and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning the appliance.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
4. To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids.
5. This appliance should not be used by or near
children or individuals with certain disabilities.
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 result in fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
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
BREW/CANCEL button, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than its
intended use.
13. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle.
14. The glass carafe is designed for use with this
coffeemaker only. It must never be used on
the range top.
15. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold
surface.
16. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
with a loose or weakened handle.
17. Do not clean carafe or heating plate
with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.
18. 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.
19. Do not place cloth beneath coffeemaker or
otherwise restrict airflow.
20. Use only the Cuisinart commercial-style filter
or standard basket paper filter with this unit.
OTHER PERMANENT FILTERS MAY CAUSE
THE COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW.
21. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance
garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing
in an appliance garage, always unplug the
unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing
so could create a risk of fire, especially if the
appliance touches the walls of the garage or
the door touches the unit as it closes.
22. Snap lid securely onto carafe before serving
any beverages.
23. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
24. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
25. The heating element is subject to residual heat
after use.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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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 to persons.
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.
Extension cords may be used if care is exercised
in their use.
If an 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 into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into 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 nylon filter in conjunction
with a paper filter; not properly cleaning coffee
grounds from the nylon 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, because 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.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
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THE QUEST FOR
THE PERFECT CUP
OF COFFEE
Element 1: Water
Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that
water is as important as the quality of your
coffee. If water doesn’t taste good from
the tap, it won’t taste good in your coffee.
Cuisinart includes a charcoal water filter to
remove chlorine, bad tastes, and odors for
the purest coffee flavor every time you brew.
Element 2: Coffee
While coffee is 98% water, all of the flavor
comes from the beans. To achieve the same
great taste you enjoy at a coffee bar, you
need to use the same quality of coffee. If you
choose to grind your own beans, buy them
fresh and whole. Buy only about a two-week
supply at a time, because once the bean is
broken, its flavor degrades quickly.
Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction.
If the grind is too fine, overextraction and
bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may
also clog the filter. If the grind is too coarse,
the water will pass through too quickly and
the maximum flavor will not be extracted.
When grinding your own beans, we
recommend a medium-fine grind.
Element 4: Proportion
Coffee that is too strong or too weak
is always a disappointment. Follow the
recommended portions of ground coffee in
the instructions under Brewing Coffee, and
later adjust the amount to suit your taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground
coffee is 5 scoops (5 tablespoons) for this
25 oz. (five 5 oz. cups) coffeemaker.
Exceeding this amount may cause overflow.
NOTE: For this coffeemaker, a cup of coffee
is 5 oz.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards.....................2–3
Important Unpacking Instructions .............4
The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee........4
Features and Benefits ......................5
Charcoal Water Filter .......................6
Before Brewing Your First Pot of Coffee ........6
Brewing Coffee.......................... 6–7
Brew Pause™ Feature ......................7
Brewing Over Ice ..........................7
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................8
Decalcification ............................8
Warranty .................................9
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
packing material.
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it from
the heating plate, and remove the polybag.
6. Remove the polybag covering from the
coffeemaker and lift the coffeemaker off the
remaining inserts.
Save all packing materials in case you have to
ship the machine in the future.
KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY
FROM CHILDREN.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Removable Water Reservoir
Removable 26 oz. water reservoir for
easy filling.
2. Water Reservoir Baffle
Built-in baffle reduces splashing from sink to
machine with markings to show hot and iced
coffee measurements.
3. Measuring Scoop
4. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
Holds filter firmly in place.
5. Charcoal Water Filter
Eliminates chlorine, calcium, and bad tastes
and odors from tap water.
6. Removable Filter Basket Holder
7. Filter Basket
Holds a #2 paper filter or the permanent
nylon filter.
8. Permanent Basket Nylon Filter
Commercial-style filter eliminates the need for
paper filters. NOTE: Some fine grounds may
flow through the filter and appear as sediment
in the carafe.
9. Brew Pause™
Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe
is removed (20 seconds max) from the heater
plate, so a cup can be poured mid-brew.
10. 5-Cup Glass Carafe
The easy-pour, no-drip, 5-cup carafe has
an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee
markings for 2 to 5 cups.
11. Heating Plate
Scratch resistant with black, nonstick coating.
12. BREW/CANCEL Button
13. Integrated Cord Storage (not shown)
Conveniently holds cord for easy storage.
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BREWING COFFEE
Before your first brew, please follow
instructions above BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE.
1. Insert charcoal water filter
Follow directions for the preparation and
insertion of the filter on this page.
2. Fill the water reservoir
Remove the coffeemaker reservoir by lifting it
up. Pour in the desired amount of water, using
the water level indicator located on the baffle
inside of reservoir. Replace lid and place
reservoir back onto the unit.
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal
water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad
tastes, and odors from tap water.
Inserting the Water Filter
• Remove the filter from the polybag and
soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap water
for 15 minutes.
• Lift the water filter holder out of the water
reservoir (see diagram, step 1).
• Press down on the filter compartment and
then pull apart to open to open.
• Place filter into the holder and snap it
closed. Be careful – improper placement
can tear the filter skin.
• Flush filter by running cold tap water
through holes in bottom of compartment
for 10 seconds.
• Allow the filter to drain completely.
• Slide the water filter holder back into the
channel in the water reservoir, pushing it
down to the slot in the reservoir.
NOTE: We recommend changing the water
filter every 60 days or after 60 uses, and
more often if you have hard water.
Replacement filters
can be purchased in
stores, by calling Cuisinart
Consumer Service, or at
www.cuisinart.com.
BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE
We recommend flushing out the system
before brewing your first pot of coffee.
Simply fill the reservoir and power on
the unit, following steps #2, #4, #5, and #6
in BREWING COFFEE below.
DO NOT ADD COFFEE!
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of coffee
and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at its best!
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3. Insert filter and add the ground coffee
Remove the filter basket by grasping the
handle and pulling it out. Insert a #2 paper
filter or permanent nylon filter. Be sure that
a paper filter is completely open and fully
inserted in the basket. Add 1 level scoop
(1 tablespoon) of ground coffee per cup.
Adjust the amount according to taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground
coffee is 5 scoops (5 tablespoons) for
this coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount
may cause overflow if the coffee is too
finely ground.
Replace the filter basket in the unit.
4. Before brewing coffee
Make sure the carafe is in position on the
heating plate and the top cover is closed.
5. Begin brewing
Press the BREW/CANCEL button, and the
indicator light will turn on. While brewing, the
indicator light will flash slowly.
NOTE: Press and release the BREW/CANCEL
button again to turn off brewing at any time.
6. When the brewing cycle is complete, the
indicator light will stop flashing and remain on.
Coffee will continue to stream from the filter
for several seconds.
7. After brewing cycle is complete, coffeemaker
will enter Keep Warm function. The heating
plate will keep carafe warm for up to 30
minutes. The indicator light will turn off after
Keep Warm is complete.
NOTE: Reservoir cover may be hot during
and directly after brewing. Wait at least 10
minutes before opening.
BREWING OVER ICE
When brewing iced coffee, add ice cubes
directly to the carafe prior to brewing. Follow the
recommended recipe below and adjust according
to taste.
1. Fill the water reservoir
Open the water reservoir cover by lifting it up.
Pour in the desired amount of water, using
the water level indicator located on the baffle
inside of reservoir.
2. Add ice
Fill the carafe with ice. Make sure the carafe
is in position on the heating plate and the top
cover is closed.
NOTE: Adjust amount of ice based on
personal preference. Adding too much ice
could impact the overall flavor of the coffee.
3. Brewing
Follow steps 3 through 5 in Brewing Coffee
to complete over ice brewing.
BREW PAUSE
™
FEATURE
This feature interrupts the flow of coffee from the
basket to let you pour that first cup mid-brew.
Because the flavor profile of coffee brewed at
the start of a cycle differs from that brewed
toward the end, be aware that using this feature
will weaken the flavor strength of the finished pot.
NOTE: Removing carafe for more than 20
seconds may cause filter basket to overflow.
Brewed Coffee 5 cups
Water 3 cups (15oz.)
Coffee 5 scoops (30g)
Ice 15 cubes
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4. After brewing
After brewing cycle is complete,
coffeemaker will enter Keep Warm function.
To shut the Keep Warm cycle off, press the
BREW/CANCEL button and the heating plate
will automatically shut off. Pour coffee over ice
and enjoy!
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the plug
from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
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
should be placed on the upper rack. If hand-
washing the carafe, carefully hand-dry or air-dry
carafe in an upright position.
Never immerse base unit in water or other liquids.
To clean base, simply wipe with a clean, damp
cloth and dry before storing. Fingerprints and
other blemishes on the housing can be washed
off with soap and water or a nonabrasive
cleaning solution.
Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp cloth.
Never use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers
to clean the heating plate or any part of the
coffeemaker.
The nylon filter may have some discoloration after
a few uses even if rinsed thoroughly. This will not
impact taste and quality of coffee.
CLEANING THE WATER RESERVOIR
It is normal over time for discoloration, spotting, or
staining to appear in the water reservoir. Results
will vary depending on the mineral content of the
water used, but will not affect the operation of
the brewer. However, be sure to clean the water
reservoir regularly to minimize buildup. Clean
inside the water reservoir with a damp, lint-free
cloth as necessary.
MAINTENANCE
Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium
deposits that form over time on the metal parts of
the coffeemaker.
For best performance from your 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.
NOTE: Before decalcifying your coffeemaker,
remove the charcoal water filter from the water
filter holder located in the water reservoir.
Turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the
BREW/CANCEL button. To decalcify, fill the water
reservoir to capacity with a mixture of ¹⁄
³
white
vinegar and ²⁄
³
water.
One cycle should be sufficient to adequately clean
the coffeemaker. When the cycle is complete,
the coffeemaker will enter Keep Warm mode.
Press the BREW/CANCEL button to turn off your
coffeemaker.
If your coffeemaker begins to brew slowly or there
is residual water left over in the reservoir after
a brew cycle, be sure to use the decalcification
process above.
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WARRANTY
Limited Three-Year Warranty
This warranty is available only to U.S. consumers
who purchase products directly from Cuisinart
or an authorized Cuisinart
®
reseller. You are a
consumer if you own a Cuisinart Soho™
5-Cup
Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for
personal, family, or household use. Except as
otherwise required under applicable law, this
warranty is not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners or consumers
who purchase from unauthorized Cuisinart
®
resellers. We warrant that your Cuisinart Soho™
5-Cup Coffeemaker will be free of defects in
materials and workmanship under normal home
use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website,
https://cuisinart.registria.com, for a fast,
efficient way to complete your product
registration. However, product registration does
not eliminate the need for the consumer to
maintain the original proof of purchase in order to
obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you
do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase
date for purposes of this warranty will be the date
of manufacture.
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 that sells Cuisinart products of the same
type. The retail store shall then, according to its
preference, either repair the product, refer the
consumer to an independent repair facility,
replace the product, or refund the purchase
price less the amount directly attributable to
the consumer’s prior usage of the product.
If neither of the above two options results 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, according
to their preference, return nonconforming
products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if
necessary, replacement by calling our Consumer
Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the
repair, replacement, and shipping and handling
for such nonconforming products under warranty.
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
Your ultimate satisfaction in Cuisinart products
is our goal, so if your Cuisinart Soho™
5-Cup
Coffeemaker should fail within the generous
warranty period, we will repair it or, if necessary,
replace it at no cost to you. To obtain a return
shipping label, visit us at https://www.cuisinart.
com/customer-care/product-assistance/
product-inquiry/. Or call our toll-free Consumer
Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to speak with
a representative.
Your Cuisinart Soho™
5-Cup Coffeemaker has
been manufactured to the strictest specifications
and has been designed for use only in 120-volt
outlets and only with authorized accessories and
replacement parts. This warranty expressly
excludes any defects or damages caused by
attempted use of this unit with a converter, as
well as use with accessories, replacement parts,
or repair service other than those authorized by
Cuisinart. This warranty does not cover any
damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment,
or other than ordinary household use. This
warranty excludes all incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of these damages, so these
exclusions may not apply to you. You may also
have other rights, which vary from state to state.
IMPORTANT: If the nonconforming product is to
be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s
Authorized Service Center, please remind the
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at
1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is
properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with
the correct parts, and the product is still under
warranty.
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