DeLonghi DC54TC Series User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and/or personal injury.
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1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle on the carafe.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not place cord, plug or coffee maker in
water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. 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 damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the manufacturer.
It may be dangerous and should be avoided.
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 hot gas or electric burner, or in heated oven.
11. Always plug cord into the wall outlet before turning on any controls. To
disconnect turn power OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Always use cold water to make coffee. Warm water or other liquids could
cause damage to the coffee maker.
13. Scalding may occur if the cover is lifted or removed during the brewing cycle.
14. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
15. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
16. Do not place hot carafe on or near paper, cloth or other flammable material.
17. Never use the carafe on a range top or in a microwave oven.
18. Do not allow liquid to evaporate from carafe. Do not heat carafe when empty.
19. Do not move entire unit when carafe contains hot liquid.
20. Use the lid on the thermal carafe while brewing and pouring coffee.
21. Discard carafe if damaged in any manner, or a carafe having a loose or
weakened handle. A chip or crack could result in breakage or contaminate
liquid contents with glass particles.
22. Do not clean carafe with scouring powders, steel wool pads or other abrasive
materials.
23. This carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker only.

A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from entanglement or
tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power supply cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power cord or
extension cord is used (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and (2) the longer cord should
be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table top where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. The electrical rating of the appli-
ance is listed on the bottom of the unit. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the
extension cord should be a grounded type 3 wire cord. This appliance has a polarized
plug. One blade is wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug
will fit in a polarized plug only one way. If the plug does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT RE-
MOVE THE BOTTOM COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REPAIRS
SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE UNIT IN LIQUID.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Place the box on a large, sturdy flat surface. Carefully unpack your coffee maker and
remove all packaging material and literature. Remove any labels or stickers from the
coffee maker. To remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging, you
may wipe the unit with a clean, damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the coffee
maker in water or other liquid. Clean the carafe, carafe lid, filter basket and filter in
warm water with mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaners. (See “Cleaning Your Coffee Maker” section of this manual for
detailed instructions.) Keep all plastic bags away from children.
NOTE: We recommend that prior to brewing your first pot of coffee, operate the coffee
maker once or twice with water only, without ground coffee. This will remove any dust
that may have settled inside the coffee maker, which may affect the flavor of the
coffee. IMPORTANT: Use cold water only. The automatic drip system works best with
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued)
24. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not remove the
bottom cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be performed
by authorized service personnel only. CAUTION: Do not immerse in any liquid.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR COFFEE MAKER
FIGURE 1: DC54TC SERIES
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Filter Basket Door
Water Reservoir Cover
Carafe Lid
Thermal Carafe
Power Switch
Warming Plate
FIGURE 2: DC55TC SERIES
Water Reservoir Cover
Filter Basket Door
Carafe Lid
Thermal Carafe
Digital Timer and
Electronic Control
Warming Plate
Swing-Out
Filter Basket
Water Level Indicator
Water Level Indicator

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KNOW YOUR COFFEE MAKER (continued)
FEATURES:
1. BREW AUTO SHUT-OFF: For safety, this coffee maker is equipped with a brew
auto shut-off feature. The coffee maker shuts off automatically after the
brewing cycle is completed. To restart the coffee maker, simply press the ON-
OFF / TIMER button twice and the ON/OFF light will illuminate for the DC55TC
series or press the ON-OFF button once for the DC54TC series.
2. PAUSE ‘N SERVE: Allows you to interrupt the brewing cycle and pour a cup of
coffee before the entire carafe is finished brewing. To restart the brewing
process, return the carafe to warming plate and coffee will automatically begin
flowing through filter basket. Make sure carafe is placed all the way on the
warming plate. CAUTION: Do not remove carafe for longer than 30 seconds or
the filter basket will overflow.
3. CLOCK / TIMER DIGITAL DISPLAY:(DC55TC Series Only) The 24-hour digital
clock, built into the control panel of the coffee maker, will keep the correct time
even after the unit has been shut off. Timer can be programmed up to 24
hours in advance to automatically begin flowing through the filter basket.
Make sure carafe is placed all the way on the warming plate.
4. SEALED CARAFE: Carafe lip and lid seal help to preserve coffee’s natural
flavor and temperature by preventing excessive evaporation.
5. EASY POUR CARAFE: Uniquely designed carafe with all-around lip and
traditional pour spout allow you to conveniently pour from any side.
6. NON-STICK WARMING PLATE: Makes cleanup quick and easy.
7. CORD STORAGE: Hidden cord storage allows you to hide excess cord for a
neat appearance and for easy storage.
8. FILTER BASKET WITH HANDLE: Cone shaped filter basket enriches flavor and
prevents bitter taste. A permanent, washable filter is included.
9. WATER LEVEL INDICATOR: Large easy-to-read numbers indicate how many
cups of water have been poured into the coffee maker.

10. SWING-AWAY FILTER BASKET: Filter door swings open for convenient filling.
11. GOLD-TONE FILTER (IF INCLUDED): A permanent, washable filter. This durable
filter has a special design that keeps even the finest grounds out of your
coffee.
12. STAINLESS STEEL DOUBLE-WALLTHERMAL CARAFE: Special double-wall
design retains heat, to keep coffee hot for hours.
The thermal carafe lid has three positions:
a) For brewing, turn the lid clockwise to the closed position. Note: Even after
brewing is finished, it is recommended that you keep the lid in the closed
position to retain the heat of the coffee.
b) When the arrow is aligned with the spout, the lid is in the pouring position.
c) To remove the lid, move the arrow towards the “unscrew” position.
FIGURE 3: Carafe Lid
KNOW YOUR COFFEE MAKER (continued)
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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PANEL: (D55TC Series Only)
1. CLOCK / TIMER DIGITAL DISPLAY: Displays the clock and timer settings. See
“Setting the Clock” section of this manual for programming the time.
2. PROG BUTTON: This button allows you to program the coffee maker up to 24
hours before the desired brewing time. See the section on “Setting the Timer”
for details on activating the TIMER function.
3. HOUR AND MIN BUTTONS: These buttons advance the hour and minute display
for the clock and timer. See the section on “Setting the Clock”.
4. TIMER LIGHT: When illuminated, indicates that the TIMER function is being used.
5. ON-OFF / TIMER BUTTON: Activates the ON / OFF (power) and TIMER func-
tions.
6. ON / OFF LIGHT: When the light is illuminated it indicates that the unit has begun
the brewing cycle.
7. AROMA BUTTON: Extracts the best flavor and aroma from your coffee by time-
releasing the water, so that coffee grounds are saturated a little at a time. So
no matter how many cups you brew, your coffee always has a perfect, full-
bodied flavor.
8. : When illuminated, indicates that the AROMA function has been activated.
KNOW YOUR COFFEE MAKER (continued)
To set the correct time of day, first press the HOUR button until the desired hour is
reached. Then, press the MIN button until the desired minutes are reached. Use the
AM / PM indicator on the left side of the digital display when setting the time. NOTE:
Unplugging the unit will reset the clock to 12:00.
SETTING THE CLOCK (DC55TC Series Only)
FIGURE 4
AROMA Light
PROG Button
TIMER LightAROMA Button
MIN Button
HOUR Button
ON/OFF Light
ON/OFF /
TIMER Button

OPERATING YOUR COFFEE MAKER
FIGURE 5
PREPARING COFFEE MAKER FOR BREWING:
1. Place the coffee maker on a flat, level surface away from any edge.
2. Plug the unit into a 120V / 60Hz only outlet.
3. The lid of the carafe must be fitted properly during the brewing process. And
the carafe must be set on the warming plate.
4. The filter basket door must be properly closed
during the brewing process. CAUTION: If the filter
basket door is not completely closed, the Pause ‘N
Serve feature will not function properly. It could
cause hot water or hot coffee to overflow.
FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR: Figure 5
5. Open the hinged water reservoir cover located at the
top of the coffee maker. Fill the carafe with the desired amount of cold water.
Empty the water from the carafe into the water reservoir.
6. Close the hinged lid. Place the carafe with the lid in place on the warming plate.
1. To preset your coffee maker to brew at a later time first verify that the clock is
set to the correct time. (See “Setting the Clock” section of this manual for
details).
2. Press and hold PROG button. While continuing to hold the PROG button, press
the HOUR button until the desired brew time hour is reached. NOTE: Be sure
to check the AM / PM indicator, located on the left side of the digital clock
display. Then press the MIN button until the desired minutes have been
reached. Release the PROG button.
3. Follow the “Operating Your Coffee Maker” steps 1 through 10. Then, press the
ON-OFF / TIMER button only once, the TIMER light will illuminate. Your coffee
maker is now set to start brewing at the programmed time. When the ON / OFF
light illuminates, this indicates that your programmed brew time has now been
activated. NOTE: If you wish to deactivate the TIMER function, press the ON-
OFF / TIMER button repeatedly until the TIMER light is no longer illuminated.
4. NOTE: If you wish to use the AROMA function, press the AROMA button
immediately after TIMER light is illuminated. When the AROMA function is
activated, the indicator will illuminate. NOTE: If the ON-OFF/ TIMER button
is pressed before the PROG button, the TIMER function will not activate.
SETTING THE TIMER (DC55TC Series Only)
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PREPARING THE COFFEE:
7. Swing the filter basket door outward to your left. The included permanent filter
may be used instead of a paper filter. If using paper filters, insert a #4 cone-
shaped filter into the filter basket before filling with coffee grounds.
8. Place the filter (either paper or permanent) into the
filter basket. Then place the desired amount of
ground coffee in the filter. According to coffee
industry standards, use one standard coffee
measure (2 level tablespoons) of coffee grounds
for each six ounces of water. NOTE: We recom-
mend using coffee grounds specifically for
automatic drip coffee makers. After using your drip
coffee maker several times, the coffee may be
adjusted to suit your particular taste by decreasing or increasing the amount of
coffee grounds used.
9. Swing the filter basket door closed and snap into place. CAUTION: Do not
operate your coffee maker if the door does not close completely. If the door
does not close completely, check to see that the filter basket is properly seated
inside the filter basket holder, and snap door into place.
10. Close the hinged water reservoir cover. Place the carafe with the lid in place
on the warming plate.
11. DC55TC Series: Press the ON-OFF / TIMER button and the TIMER light will
illuminate. Press the ON-OFF / TIMER button again, and the ON-OFF light will
illuminate indicating that the coffee maker has begun the brewing cycle.
DC54TC Series: Press the ON-OFF button. The ON-OFF button will illuminate
indicating the coffee maker is “on” and that the brewing process has started.
OPERATING YOUR COFFEE MAKER (continued)
NOTE: The amount of brewed coffee after the brewing process is complete will
always be slightly less than the amount of water placed in the coffee maker’s water
reservoir, since some water is absorbed by the coffee grounds and filter. Add a
little extra water at the beginning so that you have the exact number of cups
desired.
FIGURE 6

PREPARING THE COFFEE:
12. NOTE: If you wish to use the AROMA function, press the AROMA button
immediately after ON-OFF light is illuminated. When the AROMA function is
activated, the indicator will illuminate.
13. NOTE: If you would like a cup of coffee before the full pot is brewed, the
Pause ‘N Serve feature allows you to interrupt the brewing process. The
brewing process does not stop during this period; only the flow of coffee from
the basket. Do not remove the carafe for longer than 30 seconds or the coffee
may overflow from the basket stops. While we offer this feature, we do not
recommend you pour coffee before the cycle has reached completion, since
the coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a flavor which is very
different from the flavor at the end of the cycle. Removing a cup during the
brewing cycle will alter the flavor of the finished pot.
14. Coffee is ready when “bubbling” sound and dripping have completely stopped.
After the brew cycle is completed, the unit will automatically shut itself off.
15. The thermal carafe will keep coffee hot after brewing is complete.
16. Press the ON-OFF / TIMER button (DC55TC Series) or the ON-OFF button
(DC54TC Series) to turn the unit “off” when the carafe is empty or when the
coffee maker is not in use. After the brewing cycle is complete, remove the
filter basket and discard the grounds and rinse the permanent filter (See
“Cleaning Your Coffee Maker” section of this manual for more details). If a
paper filter was used, be sure to discard the paper filter immediately after use.
Use caution when removing the filter basket or paper filter, contents
may be hot. Always unplug the coffee maker from the electrical outlet after
every use.
17. NOTE: Never operate your coffee maker without the carafe lid in place on the
carafe, doing so will cause your coffee maker to overflow.
OPERATING YOUR COFFEE MAKER (continued)
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