INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET
Brew Central ThermalTM Coffeemaker
DCC-2400C
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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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
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is
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.
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.
Do not modify the plug in any way
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.
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.
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.
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
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED
SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
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IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
You’ll love the way your new Cuisinart® Brew
Central ThermalTM Coffeemaker looks on the
counter. The styling is streamlined, with an
elegance that only comes from stainless
steel. The Brew Central ThermalTM is a
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!
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 side two polyfoam
inserts.
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it
from the resting plate and remove the
polybag.
6. Remove the polybag covering 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.
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
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Element 3: Grind
THE QUEST FOR THE
The grind is critical for proper flavour
extraction. If the grind is too fine,
PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
It is generally agreed that there are four
basic elements critical to the perfect cup of
coffee:
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 flavours will not be
extracted. We recommend a medium-fine
grind.
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 ThermalTM
Coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter
removes chlorine, calcium, bad tastes and
odours, for the purest cup of coffee every
time.
Element 4: Proportion
The cups on the Cuisinart® coffeemaker are
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.
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
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.
disagree. We suggest you experiment and
decide for yourself.
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FEATURES AND
BENEFITS
1. Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling.
5. Filter Basket (not shown)
6. Filter Basket Holder (not shown)
2. Water Reservoir
7. LCD Digital Clock
Displays time of day and set time for
automatic functions.
3. Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water
passes through grounds.
8. Hour and Minute Buttons
Used to set time of day and automatic
functions.
4. Water Filter (not shown)
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
calcium and bad tastes and odours from
tap water.
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9. Function Knob
16. Ready Tone (not shown)
Signals the end of the brew cycle with
five beeps.
Used to initiate programming of
automatic functions – Auto On,
Program, Clock, and Brew.
17. Cord Storage (not shown)
10. On/Off Button
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and
off and program your delayed brew
18. Power Loss Back-up System
(not shown)
One-minute protection in case power
fails, breaker trips, or unit is unplugged.
11. 1-4 Cup Setting
For brewing smaller pots of coffee. It
provides double heating of the water,
so coffee is piping hot
19. Measuring Scoop (not shown)
12. Clean Setting
Tells you when it’s time to clean your
coffeemaker. Remove built-up
calcification from the water reservoir, to
help extend the life of your coffeemaker.
13. Brew PauseTM
Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed (30 seconds max)
from the resting plate, so a cup can be
poured in mid-brew. Since the flavour
extraction rate varies during the brew
cycle, we recommend allowing the
brewing cycle to finish before pouring
the coffee.
14. Thermal Carafe with Hands-Free Lid
An easy-pour, no drip double-wall
insulated 12-cup (1.8 L) stainless steel
thermal carafe. Coffee brews through
and pours through a unique lid that
seals air out to provide fresh flavour. No
need to turn or adjust lid.
15. Resting Plate
Scratch resistant with black, nonstick
coating.
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CONTROL PANEL
3. On/Off Button
1. Clock Display
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and
off and works in tandem with the
function knob.
Displays time of day and auto on time.
2. Function Knob
For setting time of day, and auto on
time.
4. Hour and minute Buttons
For use in setting hour and minute for
time of day, and auto on time.
a. 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,
day or night. The PM indicator is
displayed on the LCD for nighttime
program times.
5. On/Off and Auto On Indicator Lights
6. Clean Setting
Used to indicate time to clean your
coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup.
b. Program Set
The Program Set function is used to set
the time for the Auto On function.
c. Brew
7. 1-4 Cup Setting
For brewing smaller pots of coffee – it
provides double heating of the water, so
coffee is piping hot.
The Brew function is used to start the
brew cycle directly.
d. Clock Set
Used to program the time of day.
e. Audible Tone (not shown)
The Brew Central ThermalTM
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 a few seconds after tone).
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instructions you used to set the time of
day, in the To set the time section
above.
PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
3. Turn the function knob to “Auto On.” LCD
will display the current time.
TO BREW COFFEE
1. Turn the function knob to “Brew.”
4. Press the On/Off button and release. The
green indicator light will come on to
remind you that the programming
function is in use. At the programmed
time, the red indicator will come on as
well, indicating that the brew cycle is
starting. Both lights will go off when the
brew cycle is complete.
2. Press the On/Off button and release. The
red “On” indicator light will illuminate and
brew cycle will begin.
TO TURN THE COFFEEMAKER OFF
Press the On/Off button and release.
Note: This coffeemaker shuts off
automatically after brewing is complete.
NOTE: To reactivate the auto-on feature to
start brew cycle at the same time another
day, simply press the On/Off button and
release. The green “auto-on” light will
illuminate.
PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER FOR DELAYED
BREW TIME
To set the time:
1. Turn the function knob to “Clock.”
1 - 4 Cup Setting
The 1-4 cup setting button is used when you
make small amounts of coffee. The 1-4 cup
setting basically ‘double heats’ the water,
making your smaller amount piping hot.
a. Set Hour: Press and hold the “Hour”
button to scroll through numbers
quickly. When number displayed
approaches the desired setting, press
and release (pulse) the button to
advance one digit at a time. After setting
the correct hour, the default will be the
last time set unless power is shut off.
To use: When making a smaller amount,
press the 1-4 button on the control panel
after turning on the unit.
Power Loss Back-up
Note: When the number count passes 12,
the PM light will be displayed on the LCD.
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.
b. Set Minutes: Press and hold the
“Minute” button to scroll through
numbers quickly. When number
displayed approaches the desired
setting, press and release (pulse) the
button to advance one digit at a time.
After setting the correct minute, the
default will be the last time set unless
power is shut off. To finish setting time,
turn the FUNCTION KNOB to any other
setting or simply wait until the numbers
stop blinking.
To program the Auto On (brew start time)
1. Turn the function knob to “Prog.”
2. Set the time you want coffee to begin
brewing by using the minute and hour
push-buttons. Follow the same
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f. Close the water filter holder; you
will hear a snap indicating it is in
place.
MAKING COFFEE
Before you make the first pot of coffee in
your new Cuisinart® Brew Central ThermalTM
Coffeemaker, we recommend operating the
coffeemaker once using only water and a
paper filter. This will remove any dust or
residues that remain in the system from the
manufacturing process..
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.
1. Insert the Water Filter
i. Replace the water filter holder in
the reservoir area of the
a. Remove the filter from polybag
and soak in cold tap water for
15 minutes.
coffeemaker, pushing it all the way
down to the base of the unit.
b. Remove the water filter holder from
the coffeemaker by lifting it out of
the reservoir area with your thumb
and forefinger.
NOTE: We recommend changing the water
filter every 60 days or 60 uses – more often if
you have hard water.
Replacement water filters can be purchased
in stores, by calling customer service at
1-800-472-7606, or through the Cuisinart
c. Hold the water filter holder
lengthwise and place thumbs in
slots directly under arrows.
d. Pull open in opposite directions
with thumbs.
2. Fill the water reservoir
Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up. Pour
the desired amount of water in the reservoir
using the step water level indicator located
at the rear of the reservoir.
e. Place the filter in the holder recess
area at the bottom of the water filter
holder.
NOTE: Caution must be used when inserting
the charcoal filter. Improper placement in the
holder can cause tearing of the filter skin.
3. 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 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 (30 ml) of
coffee per 6 ounces (170 ml) of water. Some
coffee manufacturers 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.
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Note: The maximum capacity for ground
coffee is 15 tablespoons (225 ml) for this
coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may
cause overflow if the coffee is too finely
ground.
When the brewing cycle has been
completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee
will continue to stream from the filter for
several seconds.
After brewing, the unit will automatically shut
itself off. The thermal carafe will keep the
coffee hot for hours.
Replace the filter basket in the filter basket
holder and flip the water reservoir cover
closed. Press firmly on top cover to be sure
that it closes securely.
Bottom of thermal carafe is hot to touch
for several minutes after brewing.
Use caution.
Before brewing coffee
Remove thermal carafe lid by turning in the
direction of the “unlock” arrow. Prewarm
carafe by rinsing it out with hot water.
PREWARMING THE CARAFE WILL HELP
KEEP THE COFFEE HOTTER.
The brew-through, pour-through lid allows
coffee to drip from the coffeemaker through
the closed lid. When brewing is complete,
the lid seals itself so air stays out and coffee
freshness and temperature are preserved.
No need to turn or adjust the lid before
pouring.
Return the carafe lid to the carafe. To lock
the lid, turn in the direction of the “lock”
arrow until it fits tightly on carafe and arrow
lines up in the centre of the pour spout. This
ensures lid is closed and in the proper
position for brewing and pouring.
4. 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 and the
green indicator will light.
5. During and after brewing
The Brew PauseTM feature allows you to
remove the carafe from the plate during
mid-brew. The brewing process does not
stop during this period – only the flow of
coffee from the basket stops. Do not remove
the carafe for longer than 30 seconds or the
coffee may overflow the basket. While we
offer this feature, we do not recommend that
you pour the coffee before the cycle has
reached completion, since the coffee brewed
at the beginning of the cycle has a flavour
profile which is very different from the flavour
at the end of the cycle. Removing a cup
during the brewing cycle will alter the flavour
of the finished pot.
Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it
before serving to blend the flavours. The
coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be
somewhat stronger than the coffee at the
top.
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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to the removal of
calcium deposits which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove
the plug from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
For best performance from your Brew
Central ThermalTM 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.
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.
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
Remove the carafe from the resting 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 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.
Fingerprints and other blemishes on the
stainless steel housing can be washed off
with soap and water or a nonabrasive
cleaning solution. Wipe resting 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.
coffeemaker ON to see if the Clean light
continues to flash.
If it does, turn it to OFF and then repeat the
cleaning procedure with a fresh solution of
vinegar and water. If the Clean light no
longer flashes, turn the coffeemaker to OFF
and then run one cycle of fresh cold water
through the unit before using the unit again
to brew coffee.
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.
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WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
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.
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.
NOTE: For added protection and secure
handling of any Cuisinart® product that is
being returned, we recommend you use a
traceable, insured delivery service.
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.
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.
For warranty purposes, we would like to
suggest that you register your product on-
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.
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.
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:
DCC-2400C. The manufacturing date code is
a 4 or 5 digit number. Example, 70630 would
designate year, month & day (2007, 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:
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART PRODUCT
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.
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