INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Brew Central® 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
DCC-2600C Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
having a loose or weakened handle.
Important
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
NOTICE
18. Do not clean carafe or heating plate
with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.
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.
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:
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
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.
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
20. Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict
airflow beneath coffeemaker.
constitute a risk of fire or electric
shock to persons.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids.
OPERATING NOTICE
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
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.
4. This appliance should not be used by or
near children or individuals with certain
disabilities.
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.
COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW.
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.
SaVe tHeSe
InStruCtIonS
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.
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.
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.
for HouSeHoLd
uSe onLY
7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by Cuisinart may
cause injuries.
Longer extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their
use.
8. Do not use outdoors.
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.
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,
push the Off button, then remove plug from
wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
WARNING
rISK of fIre or eLeCtrIC SHoCK
do not open
13. Snap lid securely onto carafe before
serving any beverages.
WarnIng: to reduCe tHe rISK of fIre or eLeCtrIC SHoCK,
do not remoVe CoVer (or BaCK)
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.
no uSer-SerVICeaBLe partS InSIde
repaIr SHouLd Be done BY autHorIZed SerVICe perSonneL onLY
16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or
cold surface.
ꢀ
ꢁ
CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
THE QUEST
9. Carafe
The easy-pour, no-drip 14-cup carafe has
an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee
markings for two to fourteen cups.
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .4
The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee. . . . .4
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . .7
Before Brewing your First Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Brew Pause Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1. Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling.
FOR THE PERFECT
CUP OF COFFEE
2. Water Reservoir with Water Level
Indicator Window
Element 1: Water
10. Adjustable Heater Plate
Allows you to keep brewed coffee at
desired temperature. Scratch-resistant with
black, nonstick coating.
3. Showerhead
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.
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water
passes through grounds.
11. Ready Tone
Signals the end of the brew cycle
with five beeps.
4. Charcoal Water Filter
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
calcium and bad tastes and odors from tap
water.
12. Cord Storage
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 informa-
tion, including time of day, auto on time
and auto off time.
5. Filter Basket
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.
Element 2: Coffee
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.
6. Filter Basket Holder
7. Control Panel
See detailed illustration, page 6.
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
14. Measuring Scoop
8. Brew Pause
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat
surface.
Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed from the heater plate, so
a cup can be poured in mid-brew.
2. Remove the instruction book and any
other literature.
1
Element 3: Grind
3. Turn the box so that the back side of
the coffeemaker is down and slide the
coffeemaker from the box.
The grind is critical for proper flavour
extraction. If the grind is too fine, over-
extraction 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
7
4. After the coffeemaker has been
removed, place the box out of the way
and lift off the left and right polyfoam
insert.
8
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove
it from the heating plate, and remove
the polybag.
recommend a medium-fine grind.
6. Remove the polybag covering the
coffeemaker.
Element 4: Proportion
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.
Save all packing materials in case you have
to ship the machine in the future.
9
KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
10
ꢂ
ꢃ
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL
PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE
Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 7 and 8.
SETTING THE CLOCK
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!
When the coffeemaker is plugged in,
12:00 will appear until you set the 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
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real
coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at
its best!
MAKING COFFEE
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing
Your First Pot of Coffee” above.
indicator is on if a PM time is desired.
1. Insert charcoal water filter
Follow directions for the preparation and
insertion of the filter on page 8.
SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME
When you turn the Function Knob to PROG,
it displays a previously selected auto-on
time, or the default time (12:00pm).
1. On/Off Button
8. Function Knob
a. PROG
Use to turn your coffeemaker on and off.
Works in tandem with the function knob.
2. Fill the water reservoir
Select to program Auto On time.
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. ꢆTurn the Function knob to PROG
Follow directions under SETTING THE
CLOCK (above) to program your start-
brew time.
Coffeemaker can be programmed to
automatically start brewing up to 24
hours in advance.
2. Clock Display
Displays time of day, Auto On, and Auto
Off times.
b. AUTO ON
Select to automatically start brewing
coffee at the time you’ve programmed.
3. Set preferences
a. Push the 1-4 cup button if you are
brewing fewer than 5 cups.
2. Turn the Function knob to AUTO ON
3. Hour and Minute Buttons
LCD will display the current time.
Use to set hours and minutes for time
of day, Auto On, and Auto Off time.
c. AUTO OFF
3. ꢆPress 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.
Select to program your coffeemaker to
automatically shut off up to 4 hours
after brewing.
b. Press Regular or Bold button to select
flavour strength.*
4. Strength Selector
Regular and Bold buttons let you choose
the intensity of coffee flavour you prefer.
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.*
d. BREW
Select to begin brew cycle when ON
button is pressed.
5. 1-4 Cup Setting
Improves extraction, flavour and
temperature when brewing fewer than 5
cups.
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.
e. CLOCK
*Features will remain at selected settings
until you change them.
Select to program time of day.
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).
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.
6. Self-Clean Setting
Indicates time to clean coffeemaker to
remove calcium buildup.
SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME
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.
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.
ꢄ
ꢅ
flavour of your coffee. To clean, fill the water
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.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 1⁄
3
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
white vinegar and 2⁄ water. Press the Clean
3
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove
the plug from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
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
Your coffeemaker comes with a
charcoal water filter that eliminates
chlorine, bad tastes and odors from
tap water.
Replace the filter basket in the filter bas-
ket holder and press firmly on cover to
be sure it closes securely.
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.
Inserting the Water Filter
• Remove the filter from polybag and
soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap
water for 15 minutes.
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.
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.
• Lift the water filter holder out of the
water reservoir (see diagram, page 5).
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.
• Press down on the filter compartment
and pull toward you to open.
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.
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 indi-
cator will light.
• Place filter into the holder and snap
it closed. Be careful – improper
placement can tear the filter skin.
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.
Notes on the Clean Function
• Flush filter by running cold tap water
through holes in bottom of
compartment for 10 seconds.
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.
7. After brewing
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
When the brewing cycle has been
completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee
will continue to stream from the filter for
several seconds.
• Allow the filter to drain completely.
• Slide the water filter holder back
into the channel in the water
reservoir, pushing it down to
the base of the unit.
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.
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.
NOTE: We recommend changing the
water filter every 60 days
or after
60 uses, and more
often if you have
Note: Reservoir cover may be hot during
and directly after brewing. Wait at least
10 minutes before opening.
hard water.
Replacement filters
can be purchased
in stores, by
calling Cuisinart
customer
service, or at
www.
cuisinart.
Decalcification
Decalcification refers to the removal of
calcium deposits which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
Brew Pause™ Feature
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.
For best performance from your Brew
Central® 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.
ca.
NOTE: Removing carafe for more than
20 seconds may cause filter basket to
overflow.
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
ꢇ
ꢈ
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART® PRODUCT
NOTES
WARRANTY
IMPORTANT: If the nonconforming product is to be
serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized
Service Centre, please remind the servicer to call our
Consumer Service Centre 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.
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on
this Cuisinart® product. This warranty is available to
consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a
Cuisinart® product that was purchased at retail for
personal, family or household use. This warranty is not
available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or
owners.
We warrant that this Cuisinart® product will be free of
defects in material or workmanship under normal home
use for three years from the date of original purchase.
For warranty purposes, we would like to suggest that
to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase.
However, should you not wish to register on-line we
recommend the consumer to maintain original receipt
indicating proof of purchase. In the event that you do
not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for
purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.
When calling our Authorized Service Centre for in warranty
service please make reference to your model number and
the manufacturing date code. This information can be
found in the rating area on the body or underneath the
base of your unit. The model number will follow the word
Model: DCC2600CC. The manufacturing date code is a 4
or 5 digit number. Example, 90630 would designate year,
month & day (2009, June 30th).
If your Cuisinart® product should prove to be defective
within the warranty period, we will repair it or, if we think
it necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, please
call our Consumer Service Centre toll-free at 1-800-472-
7606 or write to:
Cuisinart Canada
100 Conair Parkway
Woodbridge, Ont. L4H 0L2
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please
also enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the
product. 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 cheque or money order.
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any
Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we recommend
you use a traceable, insured delivery service.
Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in transit damage
or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or
damaged products are not covered under warranty.
Your Cuisinart® product has been manufactured to
strict specifications and has been designed for use with
Cuisinart® 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.
10
11
Toasters
Blenders
IceꢆCreamꢆ
Makers
Food
Processors
Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the
kitchen easier than ever. Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware,
®
and Savor the Good Life .
©2009 Cuisinart
®
Cuisinart is a registered
trademark of Cuisinart
100 Conair Parkway,
Woodbridge, Ont
L4H 0L2
Printed in China
ConsumerꢆCallꢆCentreꢆE-mail:ꢆ
Consumer_Canada@Conair.com
08CC11063
Any trademarks or service marks of third parties
used herein are the trademarks or service marks of
their respective owners.
IB-8519-CAN
1ꢀ
|