Cuisinart BREW CENTRAL THERMAL DCC-2400C Service manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Brew Central ThermalTM Coffeemaker DCC-2400C
INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET
IB-6294-CAN

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and/or injury, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING.
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.
11. Always fill water reservoir first, then plug
cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
press the “ON/OFF” button to OFF, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
13. Turn lid securely onto carafe before
serving any beverages.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is
removed during the brewing cycle.
15. The thermal 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 a 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.
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.
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 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
a 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 the filter basket
during the brewing cycle, unplug the unit and
wait 10 minutes before opening and
checking the filter basket.
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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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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 remove the side two polyfoam
inserts.
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it
from the resting plate and remove the
polybag.
6. Remove the polybag covering the
coffeemaker and lift the coffeemaker off
the remaining two inserts.
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.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . 8
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
INTRODUCTION
You’ll love the way your new Cuisinart® Brew
Central ThermalTM Coffeemaker looks on the
counter. The styling is streamlined, with an
elegance that only comes from stainless
steel. The Brew Central ThermalTM is a
statement about how serious you are about
your coffee – and your kitchen. Enjoy full
programmability, extreme ease of use, and
coffee that stays hot for hours in the elegant,
double-wall thermal carafe!

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THE QUEST FOR THE
PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
It is generally agreed that there are four
basic elements critical to the perfect cup of
coffee:
Element 1: Water
Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the
quality of the water is as important as the
quality of the coffee. 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. That’s why Cuisinart has added a
water filter to the Brew Central ThermalTM
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, beans should be
maintained 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 for proper flavour
extraction. If the grind is 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 (148 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 (30 ml) of coffee per 6 ounces
(170 ml) of water. Some coffee manufac-
turers recommend using 1 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 (1.8 L) coffeemaker. Exceeding
this amount may cause overflow if the
coffee is too finely ground.

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FEATURES AND
BENEFITS
1. Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling.
2. Water Reservoir
3. Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water
passes through grounds.
4. Water Filter (not shown)
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
calcium and bad tastes and odours from
tap water.
5. Filter Basket (not shown)
6. Filter Basket Holder (not shown)
7. LCD Digital Clock
Displays time of day and set time for
automatic functions.
8. Hour and Minute Buttons
Used to set time of day and automatic
functions.
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9. Function Knob
Used to initiate programming of
automatic functions – Auto On,
Program, Clock, and Brew.
10. On/Off Button
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and
off and program your delayed brew
11. 1-4 Cup Setting
For brewing smaller pots of coffee. It
provides double heating of the water,
so coffee is piping hot
12. 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.
13. Brew PauseTM
Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed (30 seconds max)
from the resting plate, so a cup can be
poured in mid-brew. Since the flavour
extraction rate varies during the brew
cycle, we recommend allowing the
brewing cycle to finish before pouring
the coffee.
14. Thermal Carafe with Hands-Free Lid
An easy-pour, no drip double-wall
insulated 12-cup (1.8 L) stainless steel
thermal carafe. Coffee brews through
and pours through a unique lid that
seals air out to provide fresh flavour. No
need to turn or adjust lid.
15. Resting Plate
Scratch resistant with black, nonstick
coating.
16. Ready Tone (not shown)
Signals the end of the brew cycle with
five beeps.
17. Cord Storage (not shown)
18. Power Loss Back-up System
(not shown)
One-minute protection in case power
fails, breaker trips, or unit is unplugged.
19. Measuring Scoop (not shown)

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CONTROL PANEL
1. Clock Display
Displays time of day and auto on time.
2. Function Knob
For setting time of day, and auto on
time.
a. Auto On
The Auto On feature 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. Program Set
The Program Set function is used to set
the time for the Auto On function.
c. Brew
The Brew function is used to start the
brew cycle directly.
d. Clock Set
Used to program the time of day.
e. Audible Tone (not shown)
The Brew Central ThermalTM
Coffeemaker is equipped with an
audible tone which will sound 5 times
when the coffee has completed brewing
(coffee will continue to stream from the
filter for a few seconds after tone).
3. On/Off Button
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and
off and works in tandem with the
function knob.
4. Hour and minute Buttons
For use in setting hour and minute for
time of day, and auto on time.
5. On/Off and Auto On Indicator Lights
6. Clean Setting
Used to indicate time to clean your
coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup.
7. 1-4 Cup Setting
For brewing smaller pots of coffee – it
provides double heating of the water, so
coffee is piping hot.

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PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
TO BREW COFFEE
1. Turn the function knob to “Brew.”
2. Press the On/Off button and release. The
red “On” indicator light will illuminate and
brew cycle will begin.
TO TURN THE COFFEEMAKER OFF
Press the On/Off button and release.
Note: This coffeemaker shuts off
automatically after brewing is complete.
PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER FOR DELAYED
BREW TIME
To set the time:
1. Turn the function knob to “Clock.”
a. Set Hour: Press and hold the “Hour”
button to scroll through numbers
quickly. When number displayed
approaches the desired setting, press
and release (pulse) the button to
advance one digit at a time. After setting
the correct hour, the default will be the
last time set unless power is shut off.
Note: When the number count passes 12,
the PM light will be displayed on the LCD.
b. Set Minutes: Press and hold the
“Minute” button to scroll through
numbers quickly. When number
displayed approaches the desired
setting, press and release (pulse) the
button to advance one digit at a time.
After setting the correct minute, the
default will be the last time set unless
power is shut off. To finish setting time,
turn the FUNCTION KNOB to any other
setting or simply wait until the numbers
stop blinking.
To program the Auto On (brew start time)
1. Turn the function knob to “Prog.”
2. Set the time you want coffee to begin
brewing by using the minute and hour
push-buttons. Follow the same
instructions you used to set the time of
day, in the To set the time section
above.
3. Turn the function knob to “Auto On.” LCD
will display the current time.
4. Press the On/Off button and release. The
green indicator light will come on to
remind you that the programming
function is in use. At the programmed
time, the red indicator will come on as
well, indicating that the brew cycle is
starting. Both lights will go off when the
brew cycle is complete.
NOTE: To reactivate the auto-on feature to
start brew cycle at the same time another
day, simply press the On/Off button and
release. The green “auto-on” light will
illuminate.
1 - 4 Cup Setting
The 1-4 cup setting button is used when you
make small amounts of coffee. The 1-4 cup
setting basically ‘double heats’ the water,
making your smaller amount piping hot.
To use: When making a smaller amount,
press the 1-4 button on the control panel
after turning on the unit.
Power Loss Back-up
One-minute protection in case a breaker
trips, the unit is unplugged, or the power
fails. It holds all programmed information,
including time of day, auto on time and auto
off time.

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MAKING COFFEE
Before you make the first pot of coffee in
your new Cuisinart® Brew Central ThermalTM
Coffeemaker, we recommend operating the
coffeemaker once using only water and a
paper filter. 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 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. Place the filter in the holder recess
area at the bottom of the water filter
holder.
NOTE: Caution must be used when inserting
the charcoal filter. Improper placement in the
holder can cause tearing of the filter skin.
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.
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 at
1-800-472-7606, or through the Cuisinart
website, www.cuisinart.ca
2. Fill the water reservoir
Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up. Pour
the desired amount of water in the reservoir
using the step water level indicator located
at the rear of the reservoir.
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 (30 ml) of
coffee per 6 ounces (170 ml) of water. Some
coffee manufacturers recommend using 1
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.