Cuisinart DCC-1200BW, DCC-1200BCH, DCC-1200MR User Manual

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Cuisinart DCC-1200BW, DCC-1200BCH, DCC-1200MR User Manual

Brew CentralCoffeemaker

DCC-1200 Series

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

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,

or 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, turn controls 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 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.

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.

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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.

Caution: Never open the top cover 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 the top cover and checking the filter basket.

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 top two polyfoam inserts.

5.Remove the cardboard insert between the carafe lid and Brew Pausemechanism by sliding it out of the unit.

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.

6.Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it from the heater plate and remove the polybag.

7.Lift the coffeemaker off the remaining two inserts 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.

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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1 Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 The Quest for the

Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5 Programming Your Coffeemaker . . .Page 6 Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6 Programming the Auto On . . . . . . . .Page 6 Programming the Variable Auto Off .Page 6 Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7 Inserting the Water Filter . . . . . . . . .Page 7 Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . .Page 8 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9

INTRODUCTION

Cuisinart introduces a coffeemaker with retro styling and the latest high tech features, making it the centerpiece of any kitchen. The Cuisinart® Brew CentralCoffeemaker is reminiscent of the days of classic styling and durable materials. A brushed stainless steel exterior with retro-style controls houses the finest coffeemaking technology. This coffeemaker even includes a charcoal water filter. The water filter ensures great tasting coffee by removing all of the impurities from the water. The Brew CentralCoffeemaker also comes with advanced features such as a programmable digital clock with 24-hour advanced-brew setting, an automatic shutoff, a self-cleaning function, and an audible beep that signals the end of the brew cycle, which makes brewing the best tasting coffee easy.

THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE

It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements critical to the perfect cup:

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 CentralCoffeemaker. The charcoal water filter removes chlorine, calcium, bad tastes and odors, for the purest cup of coffee every time.

Element 2: Coffee

While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the flavor 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 flavor 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 flavor 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 flavors will not be extracted. We recommend a medium-fine grind.

Element 4: Proportion

The cups on the Cuisinart® coffeemaker are 5 ounces. 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 of coffee per

6 ounces of water. Some coffee manufacturers recommend using one tablespoon per cup. We recommend using 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup, but use more or less to suit your taste.

NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 tablespoons for this 12-cup coffeemaker. Exceeding these amounts may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.

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