User Guide Coffee On Demand™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
1. Water Reservoir Lid
2. Removable Water Reservoir Detaches from unit for easy filling.
3. Drip Tray Grate Holds cup in place.
4. Drip Tray Removable tray to catch any excess coffee that does not dispense into mug and residual condensation from the brewing process.
5. Gold-Tone Cuisinart Commercial-Style Filter
6. Filter Basket Holds our commercial-style permanent filter or a paper filter. NOTE: FILTER BASKET HOLDER MUST BE IN PLACE FOR UNIT TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. Removable for easy cleaning.
7. Coffee Reservoir Removable double-wall reservoir keeps up to 12 cups of coffee hot for hours.
8. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
8A. Charcoal Water Filter Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water.
9. Coffee Scoop
10. Coffee Gauge™ See detailed drawing. Displays amount of brewed coffee remaining in reservoir.
11. Clock Display Displays time of day and set time for automatic functions.
12. Hour and Minute Buttons Used to set time of day and set time for automatic functions.
13. Function Knob Used to initiate programming of automatic functions – Auto On, Auto Off, Program, Clock, and Brew.
14. Clean Setting Tells you when it's time to clean your coffeemaker. Remove built-up calcification from the water reservoir to help extend the life of your coffeemaker.
15. 1–4 Cup Setting Improves extraction, flavor and temperature when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
16. ON/OFF Button Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off and set your delayed brew.
17. Dispenser Lever For dispensing coffee into mug or travel cup.
18. Showerhead (not shown) Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds.
19. Dispenser Light (not shown) Light comes on when dispensing lever is pressed and coffee pours into cup.
20. Power Loss Back-up System (not shown) One-minute protection against losing your programmed settings in case power fails, breaker trips or unit is unplugged.
21. Ready Tone (not shown) Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps.
22. BPA Free (not shown) All materials that come in contact with liquid are BPA free.
1. Coffee Gauge™ Displays amount of brewed coffee remaining in unit.
2. Clock Display Displays time of day and Auto On and Off times.
3. Hour and Minute Buttons For use in setting hour and minute for time of day, Auto On time, and Auto Off time.
4. Function Knob
5. Audible Tone (not shown) An audible tone sounds 5 times when the coffee has completed brewing.
6. Auto On Indicator Light
7. Clean Setting Indicates time to clean coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup.
8. 1–4 Cup Setting Improves extraction, flavor and temperature when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
9. ON/OFF Button Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off. Unit must be on to program functions.
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. Grind 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, over-extraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog the filter. If 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 grind.
Element 4: PROPORTION
Add 1 scoop of ground coffee (1 scoop = 1 tablespoon = ~6 grams) per cup (1 cup = 5 fl. oz.). You may wish to adjust this amount according to your personal taste. Do not use more than 14 scoops (14 tablespoons).
Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water.
Inserting the Water Filter
1. Remove the filter and filter holder from the polybags.
2. Soak the filter, fully immersed in cold tap water, for 15 minutes.
3. Press down on the filter compartment on the bottom of the filter holder and pull toward you to open.
4. Place the filter into the compartment (see figure 2) and snap it closed. Be careful – improper placement can tear the filter skin.
5. Flush filter by running fresh water through the hole in bottom of compartment for 10 seconds.
6. Allow the filter to drain completely.
7. Place the assembled water filter holder into the water reservoir, pushing it down to fit into place (see figure 3).
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 Customer Service, or at www.cuisinart.com.
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will appear until you set the time.
Turn the Function knob to CLOCK
Hold down the Hour or Minute button until the clock begins flashing. Press either button to select the desired time. Hold buttons down to scroll through the digits, or press and release to advance one digit at a time. When scrolling, the numbers will advance slowly and then speed up, so as number displayed approaches the desired time, press and release to advance one digit at a time. Be sure the PM indicator is on if a PM time is desired.
SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME
When you turn the Function knob to PROG, it displays a previously selected Auto On time or the default time (12:00pm).
NOTE: To start brew time at the same time the next day, simply make sure the Function knob is on Auto On and press and release ON/OFF button once more. Green Auto On light will go on.
SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME
Turn the Function Knob to AUTO OFF The default Auto Off time is set to turn the coffeemaker off two hours after brewing is complete. Follow directions under SETTING THE CLOCK (in previous section) to program your coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle is finished.
1. Insert charcoal water filter Follow directions on page 6 for the preparation and insertion of the filter.
2. Fill the water reservoir
NOTE: If water gets under the coffee tank or water reservoir, it will end up in the drip tray.
3. Set preferences Push the 1–4 Cup button if you are brewing fewer than 5 cups.
4. Add the ground coffee Insert a #4 paper filter OR permanent filter into the filter basket. Be sure that the paper filter is completely open and fully inserted in the basket. Add 1 scoop (1 tablespoon = ~6 grams) of ground coffee per cup. Adjust the amount according to taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 14 scoops (14 tablespoons) for this coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.
5. Before brewing coffee Make sure the water reservoir is on the unit and the reservoir lid is on the reservoir. Plug into an electrical outlet.
6. Power unit on Turn the Function knob to Brew, press the ON/OFF button, and the blue indicator light will turn on. Or, set the Auto On function and the green indicator will light.
7. After brewing When the brewing cycle has completed, five beeps will sound.
NOTE: The dispenser light illuminates the cup area when you press the lever to pour coffee into your mug.
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Lift up the reservoir cover. Remove and discard the filter and ground coffee.
Caution: The coffee reservoir may contain hot coffee. Allow to cool before lifting.
Remove the filter basket, coffee reservoir and drip tray. These 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 and coffee reservoir have been removed. Wipe the area under the reservoir with a damp cloth.
Neither the reservoir lid nor the reservoir should be put into the dishwasher. Clean them with a damp, soapy, non-abrasive cloth and rinse thoroughly.
Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain. Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
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. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
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 Coffee on Demand™ 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 Clean light will indicate when you should clean your coffeemaker.
NOTE: Before decalcifying your coffeemaker, remember to remove the charcoal water filter from the water filter holder located in the water reservoir.
If the 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 flavor 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 Clean button. When the self-clean light glows, turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the ON/OFF button. The Clean light will shine steadily. The coffeemaker is now in 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 Clean light continues to flash. If it does, turn it off and then repeat the cleaning procedure with a fresh solution of vinegar and water.
If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn the coffeemaker off and then run one cycle of fresh cold water through the unit before using the unit again to brew coffee.
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:
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 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 goldtone 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 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 the top cover and checking the filter basket.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Reference file: Cuisinart DCC-3000P1 Coffee On Demand™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
Additionally, the document applies to other Cuisinart models: DCC-3000
