Cuisinart DCC-2600C Series User manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Brew CentralTM 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
DCC-2600C Series
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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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. 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.
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 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 Off button, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
13. Snap lid 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 a cracked carafe or a carafe
having a loose or weakened handle.
18. Do not clean carafe or heating 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. Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict
airflow beneath coffeemaker.
21. Use only the Cuisinart®Gold Tone
Commercial Style Filter or standard basket paper filter with this unit. OTHER GOLD TONE PERMANENT FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW.
22. 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.
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 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 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 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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CONTENTS Important Safeguards....................2 Important Unpacking Instructions ..........4 The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee.....4 Features and Benefits ...................5 Control Panel ..........................6 Programming Your Coffeemaker ...........7 Before Brewing your First Pot .............7 Charcoal Water Filter ....................8 Brew Pause Feature .....................8 Cleaning and Maintenance ...............9 Warranty .............................10 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 left and right polyfoam insert.
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove
it from the heating plate, and remove the polybag.
6. Remove the polybag covering the
coffeemaker.
Save all packing materials in case you have to ship the machine in the future. KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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 flavour 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 flavour 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 MAKING COFFEE below, and later adjust the amount to suit your taste.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1.
Reservoir Cover Flips back for easy filling.
2. Water Reservoir with Water Level
Indicator Window
3. Showerhead
Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds.
4. Charcoal Water Filter
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, cal- cium and bad tastes and odors from tap water.
5. Filter Basket
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.
6. Filter Basket Holder 7. Control Panel
See detailed illustration, page 6.
8. Brew Pause
Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed from the heater plate, so a cup can be poured in mid-brew.
9. Carafe
The easy-pour, no-drip 14-cup carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee mark- ings for two to fourteen cups.
10. Adjustable Heater Plate
Allows you to keep brewed coffee at desired temperature. Scratch-resistant with black, nonstick coating.
11. Ready Tone
Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps.
12. Cord Storage 13. Power Loss Back-up System
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.
14. Measuring Scoop 15. BPA Free (not shown)
All parts that come in contact with coffee or liquid are BPA free.
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PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER 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. When the 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). 1. Turn the Function knob to PROG
Follow directions under SETTING THE CLOCK (above) to program your start- brew time.
2. Turn the Function knob to AUTO ON
LCD will display the current time.
3. Press and release ON/OFF button
A green light indicates that coffeemaker is in AUTO ON mode. A red light will come on when brew cycle begins. Both lights will go off when Keep Warm cycle ends.
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
Follow directions under SETTING THE CLOCK (above) to program your coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle is finished.
MAKING COFFEE Follow instructions in “Before Brewing Your First Pot of Coffee” above. 1.
Insert charcoal water filter Follow directions for the preparation and insertion of the filter on page 8.
2.
Fill the water reservoir Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up. Pour in the desired amount of water using the water level indicator located at the side of the coffeemaker window.
3.
Set preferences a.
Push the 1-4 cup button if you are brewing fewer than 5 cups.
b.
Press Regular or Bold button to select flavour strength.*
c.
Turn the Carafe Temperature dial to low(L), medium(M), or high(H) and heater plate will keep coffee at the temperature you select.*
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Features will remain at selected settings until you change them.
4.
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 1 level scoop of ground coffee per cup. Adjust the amount according to taste.
BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE
During the manufacturing process, dust can get trapped in your coffeemaker. We recommend flushing out the system before brewing your first pot of coffee. Simply fill the reservoir and power on the unit. (See steps #2 and #6 in MAKING COFFEE instructions, below). DO NOT ADD COFFEE! Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at its best!
1.
On/Off Button Use to turn your coffeemaker on and off. Works in tandem with the function knob.
2.
Clock Display Displays time of day, Auto On, and Auto Off times.
3.
Hour and Minute Buttons Use to set hours and minutes for time of day, Auto On, and Auto Off time.
4.
Strength Selector Regular and Bold buttons let you choose the intensity of coffee flavour you prefer.
5.
1-4 Cup Setting Improves extraction, flavour and temperature when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
6.
Self-Clean Setting Indicates time to clean coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup.
7.
Carafe Temperature Knob Set the heater plate to Low(L), Medium(M), or High(H) to keep coffee in the carafe at the temperature you prefer.
8.
Function Knob
a.
PROG Select to program Auto On time. Coffeemaker can be programmed to automatically start brewing up to 24 hours in advance.
b.
AUTO ON Select to automatically start brewing coffee at the time you’ve programmed.
c.
AUTO OFF Select to program your coffeemaker to automatically shut off up to 4 hours after brewing.
d.
BREW Select to begin brew cycle when ON button is pressed.
e.
CLOCK Select to program time of day.
f. AUDIBLE TONE (not shown) A tone sounds 5 times when brew cycle is complete (coffee may continue to stream from the filter for a few seconds after tone).
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 7 and 8.

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NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 17 tablespoons (255 ml) for this coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground. Replace the filter basket in the filter bas- ket holder and press firmly on cover to be sure it closes securely.
5.
Before brewing coffee Make sure the glass carafe is in position on the heating plate and the top cover is closed. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
6.
Power unit Turn the Function knob to BREW, press the ON/OFF button, and the red indicator light will turn on. Or, set the AUTO ON function (see page 7) and the green indi- cator will light.
7.
After brewing
When the brewing cycle has been completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue to stream from the filter for several seconds. 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. Note: Reservoir cover may be hot during and directly after brewing. Wait at least 10 minutes before opening.
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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. ca.
Brew Pause™ Feature
This feature interrupts the flow of coffee from the basket to let you pour that first cup mid-brew. Because the flavour profile of coffee brewed at the start of a cycle differs from that brewed towards the end, be aware that using this feature will weaken the flavour strength of the finished pot. NOTE: Removing carafe for more than 20 seconds may cause filter basket to overflow.
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 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 resting plate. 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 which form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker. For best performance from your Brew CentralTM 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.
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 flavour of your coffee. To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of ⁄ white vinegar and ⁄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.
Notes on the Clean Function Pressing the 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 clean mode and turn the coffeemaker off.

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WARRANTY LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be free of defects in materials or workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase. This warranty covers manufacturer’s defects including mechanical and electrical defects. It does not cover damage from consumer abuse, unauthorized repairs or modifications, theft, misuse, or damage due to transportation or environmental conditions. Products with removed or altered identification numbers will not be covered. This warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. If your Cuisinart product should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it or replace it if necessary. For warranty purposes, please register your product online at www.cuisinart.ca to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase and keep your original receipt for the duration of the limited warranty. This warranty excludes damage caused by accident, misuse or abuse, including damage caused by overheating, and it does not apply to scratches, stains, discolouration or other damage to external or internal surfaces that does not impair the functional utility of the product. This warranty also expressly excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Your Cuisinart product 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.
If the appliance should become defective within the warranty period, do not return the appliance to the store. Please contact our Customer Service Centre: Toll-free phone number: 1-800-472-7606 Address: Cuisinart Canada 100 Conair Parkway Woodbridge, Ont. L4H 0L2 Email: [e-mail] Model: DCC-2600C To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose: r GPSTIJQQJOHBOEIBOEMJOHPGUIFQSPEVDU
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* Product date code can be found on the
underside of the base of the product. The product date code is a 4 or 5 digit number. Example, 130630 would designate year, month & day (2013, June 30th).
Note: We recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service for added protection. Cuisinart will not be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. To order replacement parts or accessories, call our Customer Service Centre at 1-800-472-7606. For more information, please visit our website at www.cuisinart.ca.
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