Cuisinart DCC-2400C User Manual 2
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Brew Central ThermalTM Coffeemaker
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DCC-2400C
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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
a 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.
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
The lightning flash with
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
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
COVER (OR BACK)
SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED
with these appliances only. It must never
be used on the range top.
surface.
having a loose or weakened handle.
with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE
ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
15. The thermal carafe is designed for use
16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold
17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
18. Do not clean carafe or warming plate
19. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
BEFORE USING.
and knobs.
not place cord, plug, or base unit in
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and/or injury, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
3. To protect against electric shock, do
water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
any appliance is used by or near
children.
use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
5. Always unplug from outlet when not in
before putting on or taking off parts and
FOR HOUSEHOLD
before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
USE ONLY
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 Centre for examination,
repair, and electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
recommended by Cuisinart may cause
injuries.
7. The use of accessory attachments not
or counter, or touch hot surface.
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
press the “ON/OFF” button to OFF, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
intended use.
serving any beverages.
removed during the brewing cycle.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
11. Always fill water reservoir first, then plug
12. Do not use appliance for other than
13. Turn lid securely onto carafe before
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is
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Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical for proper flavour
extraction. If the grind is too fine,
overextraction and bitterness will result. Too
THE QUEST FOR THE
It is generally agreed that there are four
PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
fine a grind may also clog your filter. If grind
basic elements critical to the perfect cup of
coffeemaker are
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is too coarse, the water will pass through too
quickly and the desired flavours will not be
extracted. We recommend a medium-fine
grind.
Element 4: Proportion
The cups on the Cuisinart
5 ounces (148 ml). 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 (30 ml) of coffee per 6 ounces
(170 ml) of water. Some coffee manufac-
turers recommend using 1 tablespoon
(15 ml) per cup. We recommend using
1 tablespoon (15 ml) of ground coffee per
cup, but use more or less to suit your taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground
coffee is 15 tablespoons (225 ml) for this
12-cup (1.8 L) coffeemaker. Exceeding
this amount may cause overflow if the
coffee is too finely ground.
TM
Coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter
removes chlorine, calcium, bad tastes and
odours, for the purest cup of coffee every
time.
Element 2: Coffee
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the
flavour 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 flavour 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
coffee:
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 Central Thermal
decide for yourself.
Brew
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INTRODUCTION
You’ll love the way your new Cuisinart
Coffeemaker looks on the
TM
counter. The styling is streamlined, with an
elegance that only comes from brushed
Central Thermal
is a
TM
metal. The Brew Central Thermal
statement about how serious you are about
your coffee – and your kitchen. Enjoy full
programmability, extreme ease of use, and
coffee that stays hot for hours in the elegant,
double-wall thermal carafe!
surface.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy flat
other literature.
coffeemaker is down and slide the
coffeemaker from the box.
removed, place the box out of the way
and remove the side two polyfoam
inserts.
from the resting plate and remove the
polybag.
coffeemaker and lift the coffeemaker off
the remaining two inserts.
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.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards...................1
Unpacking Instructions ................. 3
Introduction .......................... 3
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee .................. 4
Features and Benefits .................. 5
Control Panel ......................... 7
Programming Your Coffeemaker ..........8
Making Coffee ........................9
Cleaning and Maintenance ............. 11
2. Remove the instruction book and any
3. Turn the box so that the back side of the
4. After the coffeemaker has been
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it
6. Remove the polybag covering the
Warranty ............................ 12
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