Cuisinart Extreme Brew DCC-2650C Series User manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Extreme Brew™12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
DCC-2650C 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 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 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 BY
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL
ONLY.
20. Do not place cloth beneath coffeemaker
or otherwise restrict airflow.
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

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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 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
Before Brewing Your First Pot ..............7
Programming Your Coffeemaker ............7
Making Coffee ..........................7
Brew Pause
™
Feature.....................8
Charcoal Water Filter .....................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 two pulp inserts.
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 odours, for the purest coffee
flavor, every time you brew.
Element 2: Coffee
While coffee is 98% water, all of the
flavour 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 flavour 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 [15 ml]=
~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 15 scoops
(15 tablespoons).

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Extreme Brew
™
(not shown)
Our re-engineered brewing technology lets
you enjoy hot, fresh coffee up to 25% faster!
2. Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling.
3. Water Reservoir with Water Level
Indicator Window (not shown)
4. Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water passes
through grounds.
5. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
Holds filter firmly in place.
6. Charcoal Water Filter (see page 8)
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
bad tastes and odours from tap water.
7. Filter Basket
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.
8. Filter Basket Holder
9. Permanent Gold Tone
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.
10. Control Panel
See detailed illustration, page 6.
11. Ready Tone (not shown)
Signals the end of the brew cycle with
five beeps.
12. 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.
13. 12-Cup Glass Carafe
The easy-pour, no-drip 12-cup carafe has
an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee
markings for two to twelve cups.
14. Adjustable Temperature Control
Allows you to keep brewed coffee at desired
temperature.
15.
Heating Plate
Scratch resistant with black, nonstick
coating.
16. Cord Storage (not shown)
17. Power Loss Back-up System (not shown)
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.
18. Measuring Scoop
19. BPA-Free (not shown)
All parts that come in contact with coffee
or liquid are BPA-free.
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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 times.
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 programmed time.
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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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” in previous
section and get ready to start enjoying
your coffee up to 25% faster.
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 knob to
Low (L), Medium (M), or High (H) and
heater plate will keep coffee at the
temperature you select.*
* Features will remain at selected settings
until you change them.
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!

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CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal
water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad
tastes and odours from tap water.
Inserting the Water Filter
• Remove the filter from polybag and
soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap water
for 15 minutes.
• Lift the water filter holder out of the
water reservoir.
• Press down on the filter compartment
and pull toward you 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 base of the unit.
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.
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 scoop of
ground coffee per cup. Adjust the amount
according to taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for
ground coffee is 15 scoops
(15 tablespoons) for this coffeemaker.
Exceeding this amount may cause over-
flow if the coffee is too finely ground.
Replace the filter basket in the filter
basket 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 on
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
indicator 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 flavours. 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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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 toward 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 heating plate. Do not dry the inside of the
water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
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 Extreme
Brew™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 flavour
of your coffee. To clean, fill the water reservoir
to capacity with a mixture of ¹⁄³white vinegar
and ²⁄³water. Press the Clean button. When the
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 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.
Maintenance:
Any other servicing should be performed by
an authorized service representative.

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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 dam-
age 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-2650C
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of
your return, please enclose:
• $10.00 for shipping and handling of
the product (cheque or money order)
• Return address and phone number
• Description of the product defect
• Product date code*/copy of original
proof of purchase
• Any other information pertinent to
the product’s return
* 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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