Cuisinart DCC-100 User Manual

DCC-100

Classic 10-cup Coffeemaker

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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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. 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 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 switch to “Off”, 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 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.

20. Avoid contact with moving parts.

21. While brewing, do not remove the carafe
for longer than 30 seconds or hot coffee
may overflow the basket.

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 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.

IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS

Place the box on a large sturdy flat surface. Lift the
topmost cardboard insert from the box. The top of
the coffeemaker will be visible. Turn the box so that
the back side of the coffeemaker is down and slide
the coffeemaker from the box. After the coffeemake

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has been removed, place the box out of the way
and, with one hand on the cardboard insert which
protects the carafe, turn the coffeemaker upright.
Carefully remove the cardboard carafe insert by
placing one hand on the carafe to hold it in place,
and gently sliding the insert away from the
coffeemaker, grasp the carafe by its handle, remove

it from the heater plate and remove the polybag.
Lift the coffeemaker from the cardboard tray, and
remove the polybag covering the coffeemaker. 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2

Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4

Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6

Decalcification of Metal Parts . . . . . . . . .Page 6

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7

THE COFFEE BAR

™

FLAVOR SYSTEM

All coffee has the rich aromatic flavors we
associate with a great cup of coffee, as well as the
acidic, bitter flavors we associate with a bad cup.
Commercial brewers have discovered that the
“good” and “bad” flavors wash out of the grounds
at a different rate, with the good flavors washing out
faster than the bad. The trick is to use only enough
water to wash out the good flavors and leave the
bad behind. The relatively small amount of water
needed to do this leaves a very strong cup of
coffee, so it is necessary to add some water to
bring it to a pleasant strength.

The Coffee Bar™ Flavor System does the work
for you. Using the proportions and grind recom­mended on page 5, simply set the flavor system dial
for the number of cups you intend to brew. The
Coffee Bar™ Flavor System automatically meters
the correct amount of water through the grounds
and directs the rest of the water into the carafe.

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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