INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Coffee On Demand™
DCC-3000
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
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 take the
packing material away.
Extension cords may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
If an 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.
5. 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.
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 polar-
ized 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.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee. . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Charcoal Water Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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 cof-
fee, 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 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 the top cover and checking the
filter basket.
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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Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing tem-
perature loss as water passes through grounds.
FEATURES
AND BENEFITS
1. Water reservoir Lid
19. dispenser Light (not shown)
Light comes on when dispensing lever is pressed
and coffee pours into cup.
2. removable Water reservoir
Detaches from unit for easy filling.
20. power Loss Back-up System (not shown)
One-minute protection against losing your
programmed settings in case power fails,
breaker trips or unit is unplugged.
3. drip tray plate
Removable plate which holds the drip tray in place.
4. drip tray
21. ready tone (not shown)
Removable tray with grate to catch any excess
coffee that does not dispense into mug and residu-
al condensation from the brewing process.
Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps.
22. Bpa free (not shown)
All materials that come in contact with liquid are
BPA free.
5. gold-tone Cuisinart Commercial-Style filter
6. filter Basket
Holds our commercial-style permanent filter or a
paper filter. NOTE: FILTER BASKET HOLDER MUST
BE IN PLACE FOR UNIT TO OPERATE CORRECTLY.
Removable for easy cleaning.
7. Coffee reservoir
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Removable double-wall reservoir keeps up to
12 cups of coffee hot for hours.
8. Charcoal Water filter Holder
8a. Charcoal Water filter
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
bad tastes and odors from tap water.
9. Coffee Scoop
10. Coffee gauge™
See detailed drawing, page 5. Displays amount
of brewed coffee remaining in reservoir.
11. Clock display
Displays time of day and set time for
automatic functions.
12. Hour and minute Buttons
Used to set time of day and set time for automatic
functions.
13. function Knob
Used to initiate programming of automatic functions
– Auto On, Auto Off, Program, Clock, and Brew
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14. Clean Setting
Tells you when it's time to clean your coffeemaker.
Remove built-up calcification from the water reser-
voir to help extend the life of your coffeemaker.
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15. 1–4 Cup Setting
Improves extraction, flavor and temperature when
brewing fewer than 5 cups.
16. on/off Button
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off and
program your delayed brew.
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17. dispenser Lever
For dispensing coffee into mug or travel cup.
18. Showerhead (not shown)
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CONTROL PANEL
1. Coffee gauge™
Displays amount of brewed coffee
remaining in unit.
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2. Clock display
Displays time of day and Auto On and Off times.
3. Hour and minute Buttons
For use in setting hour and minute for time
of day, Auto On time, and Auto Off time.
4. function Knob
a. auto on
The Auto On setting programs the coffeemaker
to turn on at the time selected, up to 24 hours in
advance. See “Program” below for instructions
on setting time.
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b. auto off
The Auto Off setting lets you program coffee-
maker to shut off 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle
ends. Holds selected time until you change it.
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c. program
The Program function is used to set the Auto On
time. Select brew start time with hour and min-
ute buttons – LCD displays “PM” for afternoon
and nighttime brew starts. Holds selected time
until you change it.
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d. Brew
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The Brew function is used to start the brew
cycle directly.
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e. Clock
Used to program the time of day.
5. audible tone (not shown)
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An audible tone sounds 5 times when the coffee
has completed brewing.
6. auto on Indicator Light
7. Clean Setting
Indicates time to clean coffeemaker to remove
calcium buildup.
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8. 1–4 Cup Setting
Improves extraction, flavor and temperature when
brewing fewer than 5 cups.
9. on/off Button
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off. Unit
must be on to program functions.
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SETTING UP YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
THE QUEST
FOR THE PERFECT
CUP OF COFFEE
1. Unwrap cord and plug the coffeemaker into a
grounded outlet. Make sure to remove all stickers
and packing materials from the unit.
2. Place a large cup or mug (10 oz. minimum) on the
drip tray.
Element 1: Water
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.
3. Remove lid from water reservoir, then lift reservoir
straight up and away from the coffeemaker. Wash
the reservoir with warm soapy water, and rinse.
4. Fill reservoir with water to the 12-cup line and
return with lid to unit (see figure 1).
Water Reservoir Lid
Water Reservoir
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. Grind only about a two-week supply at a
time, because once the bean is broken, its flavor
degrades quickly.
Element 3: grInd
The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction.
If the grind is too fine, over-extraction and bit-
terness 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
flavor will not be extracted. When grinding your
own beans, we recommend a medium grind.
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CHARCOAL WATER
FILTER
Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter
that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap
water.
Inserting the Water filter
Element 4: proportIon
1. Remove the filter and filter holder from
the polybags.
Add 1 scoop of ground coffee (1 scoop = 1
tablespoon = ~6 grams) per cup (1 cup = 5 fl.
oz.). You may wish to adjust this amount accord-
ing to your personal taste. Do not use more than
16 scoops (16 tablespoons).
2. Soak the filter,
Charcoal Water Filter Holder
fully immersed
in cold tap water,
for 15 minutes.
3. Press down on
the filter com-
partment on the
Charcoal
Water
Filter
bottom of the
filter holder and
pull toward you
to open.
4. Place the filter
into the compart-
figure 2
ment (see figure 2) and snap it closed. Be careful
– improper placement can tear the filter skin.
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5. Flush filter by
running fresh
1 . turn the function knob to prog
Follow directions under SETTING THE CLOCK
(in previous section) to program your start-brew time.
water through the
hole in bottom of
compartment for
10 seconds.
Charcoal Water
Filter
2. turn the function knob to auto on
LCD will display the current time.
3. press and release on/off button
6. Allow the filter to
drain completely.
A green light indicates that the coffeemaker is in
Auto On mode. The blue ON/OFF light will come on
when brew cycle begins. Both lights will go off when
Keep Warm cycle ends.
Water
Reservoir
7. Place the assem-
bled water filter
holder into the
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.
water reservoir,
pushing it down
to fit into place
(see figure 3).
figure 3
SettIng tHe auto off tIme
note: We recommend changing the water filter every
60 days or after 60 uses, and more often if you have
hard water. Replacement filters can be purchased in
stores, by calling Cuisinart Customer Service, or at
turn the function Knob to auto off
The default Auto Off time is set to turn the coffeemaker
off two hours after brewing is complete. Follow
directions under SETTING THE CLOCK (in previous
section) to program your coffeemaker to shut off from 0
to 4 hours after brew cycle is finished.
Before BreWIng Your
fIrSt pot of Coffee
During the manufacturing process, dust can get trapped
in your coffeemaker. We recommend flushing out the
system before brewing your first cups of coffee. Simply
fill the water reservoir and power on the unit. (See steps
#2 and #6 in MAKING COFFEE instructions, below).
do not add Coffee!
MAKING COFFEE
1. Insert charcoal water filter
Follow directions on page 6, for the preparation and
insertion of the filter.
2. fill the water reservoir
a. Remove lid from reservoir, then lift reservoir
straight up and away from the coffeemaker.
b. Fill reservoir with water for the number of cups
you are brewing and return with lid to unit
(see figure 1).
Once you’ve done that, brew your favorite coffee and
get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at its best!
note: If water gets under the coffee tank or water
reservoir, it will end up in the drip tray.
3. Set preferences
Push the 1–4 Cup button if you are brewing fewer
than 5 cups.
PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
4. add the ground coffee
SettIng tHe CLoCK
Insert a #4 paper filter or permanent filter into the
filter basket. 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 scoop (1 tablespoon = ~6 grams) of ground
coffee per cup. Adjust the amount according to taste.
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, so as 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.
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).
figure 4
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note: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is
16 scoops (16 tablespoons) for this coffeemaker.
Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the
coffee is too finely ground.
decalcification
Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium
deposits that form over time on the metal parts of
the coffeemaker.
5. Before brewing coffee
For best performance from your Coffee on Demand™
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.
Make sure the water reservoir is on the unit and the
reservoir lid is on the reservoir. Plug into an electrical
outlet.
6. power unit on
Turn the Function knob to Brew, press the ON/OFF
button, and the blue indicator light will turn on. Or,
set the Auto On function (see above) and the green
indicator will light.
note: Before decalcifying your coffeemaker, remember
to remove the charcoal water filter from the water filter
holder located in the water reservoir.
7. after brewing
When the brewing cycle has completed, five beeps
will sound.
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 flavor of your coffee. To clean, fill the water reservoir
to capacity with a mixture of ¹⁄ white vinegar and ²⁄
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.
NOTE: The dispenser light illuminates the cup area
when you press the lever to pour coffee into your mug.
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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the plug from
the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Lift up the reservoir cover. Remove and discard the filter
and ground coffee.
WARNING
Caution: the coffee reservoir may contain hot coffee.
allow to cool before lifting.
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.
Remove the brew basket, coffee reservoir and drip tray.
These 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 and
coffee reservoir have been removed. Wipe the area under
the reservoir with a damp cloth.
Neither the reservoir lid nor the reservoir should be put
into the dishwasher. Clean them with a damp, soapy,
non-abrasive cloth and rinse thoroughly. 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.
Never immerse base unit in water or other liquids. 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. 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.
maintenance: Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorized service representative.
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This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not
apply to you.
WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a
consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Coffee On Demand™
Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for personal,
family or household use. Except as otherwise required
under applicable law, this warranty is not available to
retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.
CaLIfornIa reSIdentS onLY:
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service,
California residents have the option of returning a noncon-
forming product (A) to the store where it was purchased
or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of
the same type.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, 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 the above two options do
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.
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Coffee On Demand™
Coffeemaker will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from
the date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website,
your product registration. However, product registration
does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain
the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the war-
ranty benefits. 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.
If your Cuisinart® Coffee On Demand™ Coffeemaker
should prove to be defective within the warranty period,
we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To
obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number,
1-800-726-0190, for additional information from our
Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective
product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7811 North
Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.
California residents may also, according to their prefer-
ence, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart
for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by calling our
Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for such products
under warranty.
Before returnIng Your CuISInart produCt
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart
product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service
Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product
to be serviced. If servicing is needed, a representative can
confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct
you to the nearest service location.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please
enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product.
Please pay by check or money order (California residents
need only supply proof of purchase and should call
1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).
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 dam-
aged products are not covered under warranty. Please
be sure to include your return address, daytime phone
number, description of the product defect, product model
number (located on bottom of product), original date
of purchase, and any other information pertinent to the
product’s return.
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 at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the
problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with
the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.
Your Cuisinart® Coffee On Demand™ Coffeemaker has
been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has
been designed for use with the authorized accessories
and replacement parts.
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages
caused by accessories, replacement parts, or repair service
other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart.
This warranty does not cover any damage caused
by accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary
household use.
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