Cuisinart Filter Brew DCC-1000, DCC-1000R - Programmable 12 Cup Coffee Maker, DCC1000BK - Coffeemaker Instructions Manual

Programmable Filter Brew™ 12-Cup Coffeemaker

DCC-1000

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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,
turn the function knob 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

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.

WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

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 table top, 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.

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 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 spreader
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 Pause mechanism by
slding it out of the unit.

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.

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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 6

Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . Page 6

Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6

Programming the Auto On . . . . . . . .Page 6

Programming the Variable Auto Off . .Page 7

Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . .Page 8

Decalcification of Metal Parts . . . . . .Page 8

Replacing the Water Filter . . . . . . . .Page 8

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the
Cuisinart

®

Programmable Filter BrewTM12-cup
Coffeemaker. This model comes with a
charcoal water filter. The water filter ensures
great tasting coffee without all of the impurities.
This Programmable Filter Brew

TM

12-cup
Coffeemaker also comes with advanced
features such as a 24-hour programmable digi­tal clock with delayed brew, automatic shutoff
and an audible beep that signals the end of the
brew cycle for convenient, great tasting coffee.

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. Agood 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
Programmable Filter Brew

™

12-Cup
Coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter
removes chlorine, 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 purchase and freeze
them in airtight containers. The best way to
maximize freshness is to minimize exposure
to air, light and moisture. Once beans have
been removed from the freezer, maintain them
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 it can cause the oils to coagulate,
while others disagree. We suggest you
experiment and decide for yourself.

Element 3: Grind

The grind is critical in 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.

Element 4: Proportion

The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker are

4.5 ounces. Add the desired amount of ground
coffee, corresponding 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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FEATURES
AND BENEFITS

The Programmable FilterBrew™ 12-cup
Coffeemaker is designed to produce great coffee
and, at the same time, remain easy to use and
easy to clean. Aflip top cover allows for easy
access to the water reservoir, filter basket, and
water filter. We made a water reservoir with a
large fill area for easy filling from both the front
and sides of the unit to minimize spills. Our
unique showerhead minimizes temperature
loss by evenly distributing the water onto the
grounds. Awater filter guarantees the purest
coffee, and the handgrip on the filter holder
makes holder easy to insert and remove. The
carafe is heat resistant with a comfortable grip,
knuckle guard to prevent accidental burns, and
a dripless spout to make pouring safe and easy.
This deluxe model also has programmable
capabilities for auto on and off times, so your
coffee is fresh whenever you want it, any time
day or night.

1. Reservoir Cover

Flips back for easy filling.

2. Water Reservoir

3. Showerhead (not shown)

Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water
passes through grounds.

4. Water Window

Markings indicate amount of water
needed to make corresponding cups
of brewed coffee.

5. Water Filter (not shown)
Charcoal water filter eliminates
chlorine, calcium, bad tastes and odors
from tap water.

6. Filter Basket (not shown)
Holds a #4 paper filter or a
permanent filter.

7. Filter Basket Holder

8. LCD Digital Clock

Displays time of day and set time for
automatic functions.

9. Hour and Minute Buttons

Used to set time of day for
automatic functions.

10. Function Knob

Used to initiate programming of
automatic functions.

11. Brew Pause™ Feature

Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed (30 seconds max.)
from heater plate, so a cup can be
poured in mid-brew if desired. Since the
extraction rate varies during the brew
cycle, we recommend allowing the
brewing cycle to finish before pouring
the finished coffee.

12. Ready Tone (not shown)
Signals the end of the brew cycle with
five beeps.

13. Carafe

The easy pour, no drip carafe has an
ergonomic handle and brewed coffee
markings for two to twelve cups.

14. Heating Plate

Scratch resistant with black,
nonstick coating.

15. Cord Storage (not shown)

Unused cord is easily pushed into
the back of the coffeemaker to keep
counters neat.

16. Grounds Scoop (not shown)

17. Gold Tone Filter (not shown)

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CONTROL PANEL

1. Clock Display

Displays time of day and auto
on/off times.

2. Function Knob

For use in turning coffeemaker on and off,
setting time of day, and setting auto on and
auto off times.

a. On: The On function starts the brew
cycle.
b. Off: The Off function ends the brew
cycle.
c. Auto On: The Auto On feature is used to
program the start time of the brew cycle.
The auto on time can be set for any time of
day or night. The “PM” indicator is displayed
on the LCD for nighttime program times.
d. Auto Off: The Auto Off function is used
to shut off the coffeemaker at a pre-set time,
anywhere from 0 to 4 hours. .
e. Program Set: The Program Set
function is used to set the time for the
Auto On function.
f. Clock Set: The Clock Set function is
used to set the time of day.
g. Audible Tone (not shown): The
Programmable Filter Brew

™

12-Cup
Coffeemaker is equipped with an audible
tone which will sound 5 times when the
coffee has completed brewing (coffee will
continue to stream from the filter for several
seconds thereafter).

3. Hour and Minute Buttons

For use in setting hour and minutes for time

of day, auto on time and auto off time.

4. On and Auto On Indicator Lights

PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER

1. To turn the coffeemaker on and off:

a. Turn on: To turn coffeemaker on, turn

the function knob to the “On” position.
The red “On” indicator light illuminates and
brewing cycle starts.
b. Turn off: Turn the function knob to
the off position.

2. To set the time:

Turn the function knob to “Clock”. The
numerals start to blink. Push and hold or
pulse the “Hour” or “Minute” buttons to set
the time of day.

Turn the function knob to any other
setting to begin time, or simply wait until
the numerals stop blinking.

a. “Hour” Button: To change the hour,
press the “Hour” pushbutton. Pressing and
holding the pushbutton will cause hours to
increase more rapidly. Pulse the pushbutton
to increase hour more slowly. When the
number count passes 12, the PM light acti­vates and will be displayed on the LCD. b.
“Minute” Button: To change the minute,
press the “Minute” pushbutton. Pressing
and holding the pushbutton will cause min­utes to increase more rapidly. Pulse the
pushbutton to increase minutes more slowly.

Note: As you scroll, the numbers will advance
slowly at first and then speed up to the rate
of about three per second. When the number
displayed approaches the desired setting,
release the button and press repeatedly to
advance one digit at a time.

3. To program the Auto On:

Turn the function knob to “Program” to
set the desired time to engage the Auto
On. Change the auto on time with the
program setting using the minute and hour
pushbuttons, as you would to set the time of
day. Then turn the function knob to “Auto
On”. The LCD will display the current time.
The green light comes on to signal that

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the programming function is in use, and
the brewing cycle will begin at the
programmed time. At the programmed
time, the red light will come on with green
light, indicating that the brewing cycle is
starting. Both lights will go off after keep
warm cycle.

NOTE: if you leave the control knob in the
auto-on position and let the auto-off function
turn off the unit, it will not function again in
auto-on mode.

To activate auto-on again, you must turn
the knob to any other position, then back to
auto-on.

4. To program the Variable Auto Off:

Turn the function knob to the “Auto Off”
position. Press and hold the “Hour” button
for five seconds, until the clock display
starts blinking.

To change the hour and minutes, use the
pushbuttons as you would to set the time
of day. The Auto Off time can be set from
zero to four hours in minute increments. At
the end of the keep warm cycle, two beeps
will sound. If no auto off time is set, the
coffeemaker will turn off after two hours.

MAKING COFFEE

Before making the first pot of coffee in
your new Cuisinart

®

Filter Brew™Deluxe
Coffeemaker, we recommend operating
the coffeemaker once using only water
and a filter paper. This will remove any dust
or residues in the system that remain from
the manufacturing process.

1. Insert the Water Filter

a. Remove the filter from polybag and soak

in cold tap water for 15 minutes.

b. Remove the water filter holder from the

coffeemaker by lifting it out of the reser­voir area with your thumb and forefinger.

c. Hold the water filter holder lengthwise

and place thumbs in slots directly under
arrows.

d. Pull open in opposite directions with

thumbs.

e. Place the filter in the holder recess area

at the bottom of the water filter holder.
NOTE: It will only fit correctly in one end
of this unit.

f. Close the water filter holder; you will hear

a snap indicating it is in place.

g. Hold the filter under cold running tap

water for 10 seconds to flush. You should
place the hole openings in the side of the

unit directly under the water stream.
h. Allow the filter to drain completely.
i. Replace the water filter holder in the

reservoir area of the coffeemaker, push-

ing it all the way down to the base of the

unit.

2. Fill the water reservoir:

Remove the carafe from the heating plate.
Open the carafe cover and fill with cold water
to just over the amount of coffee you are
making. This is to account for the amount of
water lost in wetting the grounds and lost as
steam during the brewing process. Close the
carafe cover. Lift the lid of the water reservoir
and pour the water from the carafe into it.
Replace the carafe on the heating plate.

3. Add the ground coffee:

Remove the filter basket by grasping the
handle and lifting straight up, and 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 into the
basket. It may help to fold and flatten the
seams of a paper filter beforehand. Add the
desired amount of ground coffee,
corresponding 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.

Replace the filter basket in the filter basket
holder and flip the water
reservoir lid closed. Be sure that it closes
securely in place.

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Before brewing coffee:

Make sure you have replaced the glass carafe in
its position on the warming plate and closed the
top cover. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.

4. Power unit:

Turn the function knob to the “On” position and
the red indicator will light. Or set the Auto On
function, and the green indicator will light.

5. During and after brewing:

The Brew Pause™ feature allows you to
remove the carafe from the heater before brew
cycle is finished. 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 the coffee before the cycle has reached
completion, since the coffee brewed at the
beginning of the cycle has a flavor profile
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.

Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it
before serving to blend the flavors. The coffee
at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat
stronger than the coffee at the top.

CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

Completely clean and dry all parts after
every use.

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 warming 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 in
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.
Wipe warming plate with a clean, damp
cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials
or cleansers to clean the warming plate.
Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir
with a cloth, as lint may remain.

DECALCIFICATION

Decalcification refers to removing the calcium
deposits that form on the metal parts of the
coffeemaker over time.

For best performance from your Cuisinart
coffeemaker, decalcify the base unit every
so often. The frequency depends upon the
hardness of your tap water and how often
you use the coffeemaker.

To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity
with a mixture of

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⁄3 white vinegar and 2⁄3 water.

Turn the function knob to on. One cycle should
be sufficient to adequately clean the coffee­maker. When the cycle is completed, the five
beeps will sound. Then run one cycle of fresh
cold water through the unit before using the
unit again to brew coffee.

REPLACING THE
WATER FILTER

a. Remove the new filter from polybag and

soak in cold tap water for 15 minutes.

b. Remove the water filter holder from the

coffeemaker by lifting it out of the reservoir
area with your thumb and forefinger.

c. Hold the water filter holder lengthwise and

place thumbs in slots directly under arrows.

d.

Pull open in opposite directions with thumbs.

e. Remove the old filter from the holder and

discard.

f. Place the new filter in the holder recess

area at the bottom of the water filter holder.
NOTE: It will only fit correctly in one end of
this unit.

g. Close the water filter holder; you will hear a

snap indicating it is in place.

h. Hold the filter under cold running tap water

for 10 seconds to flush. You should place
the hole openings in the side of the unit
directly under the water stream.

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i. Allow the filter to drain completely.
j. Replace the water filter holder in the

reservoir area of the coffeemaker, pushing
it all the way down to the base of the unit.

WARRANTY

THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty supersedes all previous
warranties on the Cuisinart

®

Programmable

Filter Brew™12-Cup Coffeemaker.
This warranty is available to consumers only.

You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart

®

Programmable Filter Brew™12-Cup
Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for
personal, family or household use. Except as
otherwise required under applicable state law,
this warranty is not available to retailers or
other commercial purchasers or owners.

We warrant that your Cuisinart

®

Programmable

Filter Brew

™

12-Cup Coffeemaker will be free
of defects in material or workmanship under
normal home use for three years from the date
of original purchase.

We suggest that you complete and return the
enclosed warranty registration card promptly
to facilitate verification of the date of original
purchase. However, return of the warranty
registration is not a condition of these
warranties.

If your coffeemaker should prove to be
defective within the warranty period, we will
repair it (or, if we think it necessary, replace
it) without charge to you. To obtain warranty
service, please call our Consumer Service
Center toll-free at 800-726-0190 or write to:

Cuisinart
150 Milford Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your
return, please also enclose $10.00 for shipping
and handling of the product (California resi­dents need only supply proof of purchase and
should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping
instructions). Please also be sure to include a
return address, description of the product
defect, product serial number, and any other
information pertinent to the product’s return.
Please pay by check or money order.

Your Cuisinart coffeemaker has been

manufactured to strict specifications and
has been designed for use with the Cuisinart
coffeemaker authorized accessories and
replacement parts for your model. These
warranties expressly exclude any defects or
damages caused by accessories, replacement
parts or repair service other than those that
have been authorized by Cuisinart.

These warranties exclude all incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the foregoing limi­tation or exclusion may not apply to you.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

California law provides that for In-Warranty
Service, California residents have the option
of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the
store where it was purchased or (B) to another
retail store which sells Cuisinart® products of
the same type. The retail store shall then, at
its choice, either repair the product, refer the
consumer to an independent repair facility,
replace the product, or refund the purchase
price less the amount directly attributable to
the consumer’s prior usage of the product.
If either of the above two options does not
result in the appropriate relief to the consumer,
the consumer may then take the product to an
independent repair facility if service or repair
can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart
and not the consumer will be responsible for
the reasonable cost of such service, repair,
replacement, or refund for nonconforming
products under warranty.

California residents may also, at their
preference, return nonconforming products
directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary,
replacement by calling our Consumer Service
Center toll-free at 800-726-0190. Cuisinart
will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for
such nonconforming products under warranty.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART

®

PRODUCT

Important: If the nonconforming product

is to be serviced by someone other than
Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center,
please remind the servicer to call our
Consumer Service Center to ensure that
the problem is properly diagnosed, the product
serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure
that the product is still under warranty.

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