Cuisinart IB-7294, DCC-1150, GHI0316IB-1-1 User Manual

INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET

Cuisinart

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Classic Thermal 10-Cup

DCC-1150 Series

Programmable Coffeemaker

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 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 any 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
appliance base 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.

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.

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 reservoir 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 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
reservoir cover and checking the 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 remove
the top and bottom two polyfoam inserts.

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

6. Remove the polybag covering from the
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.

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COV ER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

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CONTENTS

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

Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .3

The Quest for the

Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Cuisinart
Programmable Coffeemaker! Please take a few
moments to discover the features of your new
coffeemaker, including the double-wall thermal
carafe, and the programmable brew functions.
Classic Cuisinart style means you’ll enjoy every
cup for years to come.

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Classic Thermal 10-Cup

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 Cuisinart
Programmable Coffeemaker. 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

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Classic Thermal 10-Cup

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

Add the amount of ground coffee that
corresponds to the number of cups being
brewed. Use 1 level teaspoon per cup, but use
more or less to suit your taste.

NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground
coffee is 15 tablespoons for this 10-cup
(5 oz. cups) coffeemaker. Exceeding this
amount may cause overflow if the coffee is
too finely ground.

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