Cuisinart Coffeemaker DCC 3000 User Manual

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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4d  
4a  
d. Brew  
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The Brew function is used to start the brew  
cycle directly.  
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4c  
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.  
figure 1  
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 DemandCoffeemaker  
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 DemandCoffeemaker 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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