Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-2600C Series Instruction Booklet

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Brew CentralTM 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
DCC-2600C Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or
cold surface.
15. The glass carafe is designed for use with
these appliances only. It must never be
used on the range top.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle.
13. Snap lid securely onto carafe before
serving any beverages.
12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
11. Always fill water reservoir first, then plug
cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
push the Off button, then remove plug from
wall outlet.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surface.
8. Do not use outdoors.
7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by Cuisinart may
cause injuries.
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.
5. This appliance should not be used by or
near children or individuals with certain
disabilities.
4. To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
2. 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.
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
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:
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
22. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance garage,
always unplug the unit from the electrical
outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of
fire, especially if the appliance touches the
walls of the garage or the door touches the
unit as it closes.
21. Use only the Cuisinart® Gold Tone
Commercial Style Filter or standard
basket paper filter with this unit.
OTHER GOLD TONE PERMANENT
FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE
COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW.
20. Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict
airflow beneath coffeemaker.
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.
18. Do not clean carafe or heating plate
with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.
17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
having a loose or weakened handle.
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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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.
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.
OPERATING 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.
NOTICE
WARNING
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.
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
Save all packing materials in case you have
to ship the machine in the future.
Coffee that is too strong or too weak is
always a disappointment. Follow the
recommended portions of ground coffee
in the instructions under MAKING
COFFEE below, and later adjust the
amount to suit your taste.
Element 4: Proportion
6. Remove the polybag covering the
coffeemaker.
4. After the coffeemaker has been
removed, place the box out of the way
and lift off the left and right polyfoam
insert.
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove
it from the heating plate, and remove
the polybag.
Element 3: Grind
While coffee is 98% water, all of the
flavor comes from the beans. To
achieve the same great taste you enjoy
at a coffee bar, you need to use the
same quality of coffee. If you choose to
grind your own beans, buy them fresh
and whole. Buy only about a two-week
supply at a time, because once the
bean is broken, its flavor degrades
quickly.
The grind is critical for proper flavour
extraction. If the grind is too fine, overextraction and bitterness will result. Too
fine a grind may also clog the filter. If
grind is too coarse, the water will pass
through too quickly and the maximum
flavour will not be extracted. When
grinding your own beans, we
recommend a medium-fine grind.
3. Turn the box so that the back side of
the coffeemaker is down and slide the
coffeemaker from the box.
2. Remove the instruction book and any
other literature.
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat
surface.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Brew Pause Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Before Brewing your First Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . .7
Element 2: Coffee
Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that
water is as important as the quality of
your coffee. If water doesn’t taste good
from the tap, it won’t taste good in your
coffee. Cuisinart includes a charcoal
water filter to remove chlorine, bad
tastes and odors, for the purest coffee
flavor, every time you brew.
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Element 1: Water
THE QUEST
FOR THE PERFECT
CUP OF COFFEE
The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee. . . . .4
Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .4
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CONTENTS
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8. Brew Pause
Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed from the heater plate, so a
cup can be poured in mid-brew.
7. Control Panel
See detailed illustration, page 6.
6. Filter Basket Holder
5. Filter Basket
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.
4. Charcoal Water Filter
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, calcium and bad tastes and odors from tap
water.
3. Showerhead
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water
passes through grounds.
2. Water Reservoir with Water Level
Indicator Window
1. Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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15. BPA Free (not shown)
All parts that come in contact with coffee
or liquid are BPA free.
14. Measuring Scoop
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13. Power Loss Back-up System
One-minute protection in case a breaker
trips, the unit is unplugged, or the power
fails. It holds all programmed information,
including time of day, auto on time and
auto off time.
12. Cord Storage
11. Ready Tone
Signals the end of the brew cycle
with five beeps.
10. Adjustable Heater Plate
Allows you to keep brewed coffee at desired
temperature. Scratch-resistant with black,
nonstick coating.
9. Carafe
The easy-pour, no-drip 14-cup carafe has an
ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for two to fourteen cups.
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7. Carafe Temperature Knob
Set the heater plate to Low(L), Medium(M),
or High(H) to keep coffee in the carafe at
the temperature you prefer.
6. Self-Clean Setting
Indicates time to clean coffeemaker to
remove calcium buildup.
5. 1-4 Cup Setting
Improves extraction, flavour and
temperature when brewing fewer than 5
cups.
4. Strength Selector
Regular and Bold buttons let you choose
the intensity of coffee flavour you prefer.
3. Hour and Minute Buttons
Use to set hours and minutes for time
of day, Auto On, and Auto Off time.
2. Clock Display
Displays time of day, Auto On, and
Auto Off times.
1. On/Off Button
Use to turn your coffeemaker on and off.
Works in tandem with the function knob.
f. AUDIBLE TONE (not shown)
A tone sounds 5 times when brew
cycle is complete (coffee may continue
to stream from the filter for a few
seconds after tone).
e. CLOCK
Select to program time of day.
d. BREW
Select to begin brew cycle when ON
button is pressed.
c. AUTO OFF
Select to program your coffeemaker to
automatically shut off up to 4 hours
after brewing.
b. AUTO ON
Select to automatically start brewing
coffee at the time you’ve programmed.
a. PROG
Select to program Auto On time.
Coffeemaker can be programmed to
automatically start brewing up to 24
hours in advance.
8. Function Knob
Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 7 and 8.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL
Turn the Function Knob to AUTO OFF
Follow directions under SETTING THE
CLOCK (above) to program your
coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours
after brew cycle is finished.
SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME
NOTE: To start brew time at the same
time the next day, simply make sure the
Function Knob is on AUTO ON and press
and release ON/OFF button once more.
Green AUTO ON light will go on.
3. Press and release ON/OFF button
A green light indicates that coffeemaker
is in AUTO ON mode. A red light will
come on when brew cycle begins. Both
lights will go off when Keep Warm cycle
ends.
2. Turn the Function knob to AUTO ON
LCD will display the current time.
1. Turn the Function knob to PROG
Follow directions under SETTING THE
CLOCK (above) to program your startbrew time.
When you turn the Function Knob to PROG,
it displays a previously selected auto-on
time, or the default time (12:00pm).
SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME
Turn the Function Knob to CLOCK
Hold down the Hour or Minute button until
the clock begins flashing. Press either
button to select the desired time. Hold
buttons down to scroll through the digits, or
press and release to advance one digit at a
time. When scrolling, the numbers will
advance slowly and then speed up. When
the number displayed approaches the
desired time, press and release to advance
one digit at a time. Be sure the PM
indicator is on if a PM time is desired.
When the coffeemaker is plugged in,
12:00 will appear until you set the time.
SETTING THE CLOCK
PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
4. Add the ground coffee
Remove the filter basket by grasping the
handle and lifting straight up, and then
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 in the basket. It may
help to fold and flatten the seams of a
paper filter beforehand. Add 1 level
scoop of ground coffee per cup. Adjust
the amount according to taste.
*Features will remain at selected settings
until you change them.
c. Turn the Carafe Temperature dial to
low(L), medium(M), or high(H) and heater
plate will keep coffee at the temperature
you select.*
b. Press Regular or Bold button to select
flavour strength.*
3. Set preferences
a. Push the 1-4 cup button if you are
brewing fewer than 5 cups.
2. Fill the water reservoir
Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up.
Pour in the desired amount of water
using the water level indicator located at
the side of the coffeemaker window.
1. Insert charcoal water filter
Follow directions for the preparation and
insertion of the filter on page 8.
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing
Your First Pot of Coffee” above.
MAKING COFFEE
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real
coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at
its best!
During the manufacturing process, dust
can get trapped in your coffeemaker. We
recommend flushing out the system
before brewing your first pot of coffee.
Simply fill the reservoir and power on the
unit. (See steps #2 and #6 in MAKING
COFFEE instructions, below). DO NOT
ADD COFFEE!
BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE
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NOTE: Removing carafe for more than
20 seconds may cause filter basket to
overflow.
This feature interrupts the flow of coffee
from the basket to let you pour that first
cup mid-brew. Because the flavour
profile of coffee brewed at the start of a
cycle differs from that brewed towards
the end, be aware that using this feature
will weaken the flavour strength of the
finished pot.
Brew Pause™ Feature
Note: Reservoir cover may be hot during
and directly after brewing. Wait at least
10 minutes before opening.
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.
7. After brewing
When the brewing cycle has been
completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee
will continue to stream from the filter for
several seconds.
6. Power unit
Turn the Function knob to BREW, press
the ON/OFF button, and the red indicator
light will turn on. Or, set the AUTO ON
function (see page 7) and the green indicator will light.
5. Before brewing coffee
Make sure the glass carafe is in
position on the heating plate and the
top cover is closed. Plug the cord
into an electrical outlet.
Replace the filter basket in the filter basket holder and press firmly on cover to
be sure it closes securely.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for
ground coffee is 17 tablespoons (255 ml)
for this coffeemaker. Exceeding this
amount may cause overflow if the coffee
is too finely ground.
Replacement filters
can be purchased
in stores, by
calling Cuisinart
customer
service, or at
www.
cuisinart.
ca.
NOTE: We recommend changing the
water filter every 60 days
or after
60 uses, and more
often if you have
hard water.
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water for 15 minutes.
Inserting the Water Filter
Your coffeemaker comes with a
charcoal water filter that eliminates
chlorine, bad tastes and odors from
tap water.
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
For best performance from your Brew
CentralTM Coffeemaker, decalcify the base
unit from time to time. The frequency
depends upon the hardness of your tap
water and how often you use the
coffeemaker. The flashing Clean light will
indicate when you should clean your
coffeemaker.
Decalcification
Decalcification refers to the removal of
calcium deposits which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
Maintenance
Any other servicing should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
Never immerse base unit in water or other
liquid. To clean base, simply wipe with a
clean, damp cloth and dry before storing.
Fingerprints and other blemishes on the
housing can be washed off with soap and
water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution.
Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp cloth.
Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean the resting plate. Do not
dry the inside of the water reservoir with a
cloth, as lint may remain.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
Remove the carafe from the heating 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 on the upper rack only.
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.
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.
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove
the plug from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
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Notes on the Clean Function
Pressing the Clean button cancels all other
settings. If it is pressed accidentally, press it
again to return the coffeemaker to all its
previous settings. Pressing On/Off will also
exit the clean mode and turn the
coffeemaker off.
If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn the
coffeemaker off and then run one cycle of
fresh cold water through the unit before
using the unit again to brew coffee.
If the Clean light begins to flash when the
coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you that
the calcium buildup is interfering with the
functioning of your coffeemaker and the
flavour of your coffee. To clean, fill the water
reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 1⁄3
white vinegar and 2⁄3 water. Press the Clean
button. When the self clean light glows, turn
the coffeemaker on by pressing the on/off
button. The Clean light will shine steadily.
The coffeemaker is now in clean mode. One
cycle should be sufficient to adequately
clean the coffeemaker. When the cycle is
completed and the five beeps sound, the
coffeemaker will shut off. Turn the
coffeemaker on to see if the Clean light
continues to flash. If it does, turn it off and
then repeat the cleaning procedure with a
fresh solution of vinegar and water.
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Your Cuisinart product has been manufactured to
the strictest specifications and has been designed
for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with
authorized accessories and replacement parts. This
warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by attempted use of this unit with
a converter, as well as use with accessories,
replacement parts or repair service other than those
authorized by Cuisinart.
Products with removed or altered identification
numbers will not be covered. This warranty is not
available to retailers or other commercial
purchasers or owners. If your Cuisinart product
should prove to be defective within the warranty
period, we will repair it or replace it if necessary.
For warranty purposes, please register your product
online at www.cuisinart.ca to facilitate verification of
the date of original purchase and keep your original
receipt for the duration of the limited warranty. This
warranty excludes damage caused by accident,
misuse or abuse, including damage caused by
overheating, and it does not apply to scratches,
stains, discolouration or other damage to external
or internal surfaces that does not impair the
functional utility of the product. This warranty also
expressly excludes all incidental or consequential
damages.
We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be free of
defects in materials or workmanship under normal
home use for 3 years from the date of original
purchase. This warranty covers manufacturer’s
defects including mechanical and electrical defects.
It does not cover damage from consumer abuse,
unauthorized repairs or modifications, theft, misuse,
or damage due to transportation or environmental
conditions.
WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
Note: We recommend you use a traceable, insured
delivery service for added protection. Cuisinart will
not be held responsible for in-transit damage or for
packages that are not delivered to us. To order
replacement parts or accessories, call our
Customer Service Centre at 1-800-472-7606. For
more information, please visit our website at
www.cuisinart.ca.
* Product date code can be found on the
underside of the base of the product. The
product date code is a 4 or 5 digit number.
Example, 130630 would designate year, month &
day (2013, June 30th).
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please enclose:
Model: DCC-2600C
Email: [email protected]
Address:
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Woodbridge, Ont. L4H 0L2
Toll-free phone number:
1-800-472-7606
If the appliance should become defective within the
warranty period, do not return the appliance to the
store. Please contact our Customer Service Centre:
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