INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
Programmable Stainless Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker
DTC-950
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
Your thermal carafe coffeemaker brews fresh, filtered coffee in minutes.
The thermal carafe contains a vacuum-sealed glass inner liner which
delivers heat retention superior to other containers used with drip
coffeemakers, and helps keep full coffee flavor.
Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface. Lay the box on its side.
Slide the packaged unit out of the box. Remove the foam insert and
the cardboard insert. Now remove the carafe from the coffeemaker.
Remove the carafe from its cardboard packaging. Carefully lift the
coffeemaker from the remaining inserts. Remove the plastic bag from
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.
Reservoir Cover
Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe
Swing-Out Filter Basket
Brew-Through Lid
Water Level Indicator
Pause & Serve
Programmable Control Panel
Carafe Platform
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards
Unpacking Instructions
Introduction
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PREPARATION FOR USE
Before first use, clean the thermal carafe coffeemaker by completing a
brew cycle as described below, without using coffee or coffee filter.
Using the Programming Feature
Coffee Preparation
USING THE PROGRAMMING FEATURE
To Set The Clock
About the Thermal Carafe
Cleaning and Maintenance
Features and Benefits
Warranty
To set the time, press and hold the hour or minute button for two
seconds. “Time set” starts flashing in the upper left hand corner of the
LCD screen.
Press the hour button to advance the clock to the desired time.
The hour numeral moves in one hour increments. When numeral passes
12 am, the “PM” indicator will illuminate in the lower left hand corner of
the
INTRODUCTION
LCD screen.
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The Cuisinart Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker is a coffee lover’s dream.
It delivers the freshest coffee in the world. The secret? The patented lid.
Coffee brews and pours through without ever having to open or turn the
lid. Flavor and heat are sealed in. Now, you can program your
coffeemaker to start brewing when you want. Simply set the desired
brew time, fill the reservoir with water, put in your filter, add ground
coffee and press the “ON” button. In minutes, you’ll have a wonderfully
fresh pot of coffee.
Press the “minute” button to advance the minutes to the desired time.
Minutes move in one second increments.
When complete, press the hour button again, or wait for 15 seconds
and your time change will be accepted.
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We know the Cuisinart Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker will bring you
years of pleasure. Nothing is more satisfying than a rich cup of
your favorite brew.
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Prewarming carafe will help keep coffee warmer, and also
prevent glass liner from being damaged.
To Program the Brew Time
To program the brew time, press and hold the program button for two
seconds. The “prog” symbol starts flashing in the lower right corner
of the LCD screen.
4. Return carafe lid to thermal carafe. To close lid, turn it in direction of
“CLOSE” arrow until it fits tightly on carafe, and “POUR” arrow is
aligned with spout. Return empty thermal carafe to platform.
Be certain thermal carafe lid is in “CLOSED” position and is
securely in place during brew cycle.
Press the hour button to advance the clock to the desired time. The
hour numeral moves in one hour increments. When numeral passes
12 am, the “PM” indicator will illuminate in the lower left hand corner of
the LCD screen.
5. Open filter basket by grasping basket handle and swinging
outward. Insert a filter into filter basket; make sure filter fits snugly
in basket. Use a fresh filter for each carafe of coffee.
Press the “minute” button to advance the minutes to the desired time.
Minutes move in one second increments.
6. After placing 2 level tablespoons per cup of ground coffee into cone
filter, return basket to closed position. To ensure safe operation,
make sure basket is closed securely.
When complete, press the “prog” button, or wait for 15 seconds and
your set time will be accepted.
To Activate the Auto Brew Cycle
7. With thermal carafe and basket securely in place, press “ON”
button; LED will light. CAUTION: Coffeemaker becomes very hot
during brew cycle; handle with extreme care, as hot parts and
escaping steam may cause burns.
To activate the auto brew mode, depress the “auto on” button.
The “auto” symbol will illuminate in the upper right hand corner of the
LCD screen.
The unit will now begin the brewing cycle at the programmed time.
When the programmed time initiates the cycle, the red “ON” indicator
light will show that the brewing cycle has started.
8. The Brew-Through lid allows coffee to drip from coffeemaker
through closed lid. When coffee has completely stopped dripping
into thermal carafe and water level indicator is empty, brew cycle is
complete. When dripping stops, Brew-Through lid will seal so coffee
freshness and temperature are preserved.
NOTE: The unit will continue to attempt to brew at the programmed time, each
day, until the Auto On button is turned off. The red “ON” indicator light will
illuminate each time the attempt to brew is made.
9. An audible “beep” tone will signal when brew cycle is complete.
Coffeemaker will switch off automatically.
If there is no water in the reservoir, the unit will automatically shut off
one minute later.
10. After coffee grounds have cooled, carefully open filter basket and
discard used coffee filter and grounds. To remove filter basket from
coffeemaker (A) grasp basket handle and swing basket outward,
and (B) with basket in far right position, lift up and pull
basket hinge.
COFFEE PREPARATION
1. Place coffeemaker on a solid flat surface.
Plug into 120V outlet.
11. Brew-Through lid allows coffee to be poured with lid in “CLOSED”
position, so coffee freshness and temperature can be preserved.
NEVER POUR LIQUID FROM THERMAL CARAFE UNLESS LID IS
IN “CLOSED” POSITION.
2. Open thermal carafe lid in direction of “OPEN” arrow. Fill thermal
carafe with cold, fresh water. Open hinged water reservoir cover;
pour water into reservoir opening. Markings on water level indica-
tor show amount of water needed to make desired number of cups
of coffee. TO AVOID OVERFLOW, DO NOT FILL ABOVE 8-CUP
MARK. Close reservoir cover.
PAUSE & SERVE
This feature allows a cup of coffee to be poured before brew cycle has
finished. Carefully remove thermal carafe, and the Pause & Serve fea-
ture will be automatically activated, temporarily stopping flow of coffee
into thermal carafe. Return thermal carafe to platform immediately after
pouring coffee, and the brewing process will resume.
3. Before thermal carafe is returned to platform, prewarm carafe by
running warm water through it. If warm water is not run through
carafe, when hot coffee flows into carafe during brewing cycle the
glass liner may crack due to the temperature change.
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IMPORTANT: Carafe must be returned to its position within 30 seconds to
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
prevent filter basket from overflowing.
NOTE: Strength of coffee poured mid-cycle may vary in strength from
finished brew.
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Always unplug coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning. Wash
filter basket in hot, sudsy water. Rinse inside of thermal carafe with
lukewarm water. Wipe coffeemaker and outside of thermal carafe with
damp cloth, then dry. Never put coffeemaker or thermal carafe in water
or in the dishwasher. For hard to remove stains, use a plastic mesh pad
or a cloth dampened in vinegar. Do not use metal cleaning pad or
abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION: During brew cycle, basket must be closed securely since
basket in improper position may cause hot water or coffee to overflow.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not place a cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath coffeemaker.
2. To avoid accidents, make sure thermal carafe lid is in “CLOSED”
position during brewing and while pouring; do not pour in the
direction of people.
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Minerals found in water can clog coffeemaker or reduce its efficiency.
To prevent this, fill thermal carafe with 2 cups vinegar. Add cold water
to top. Pour water/vinegar mixture into reservoir opening. Place empty
thermal carafe (with lid securely closed) on platform and press “ON”
button. After water/vinegar mixture has been cycled through, press
“OFF” button. Rinse by cycling through 2 or 3 more carafes of plain
cold tap water. Do not pour any liquid other than cold tap water or
water/vinegar mixture into reservoir opening when cleaning.
3. When pouring, use thermal carafe handle only.
4. CAUTION: Burns may result from spilled hot liquid and/or contact
with hot parts.
THERMAL CARAFE PRECAUTIONS
Your thermal carafe contains a vacuum-sealed double glass inner liner.
Improper use will damage the liner. Please follow these instructions:
1. Clean inside of carafe with lukewarm water. Turn carafe upside down
to dry.
2. Never clean inside or outside of carafe with a hard implement,
scouring pad or other abrasive cleaners; rinse only with water.
Scratches in the glass may cause glass liner to weaken and break
over time.
3. Never insert your hand into carafe for cleaning. A damaged glass
liner can cut your hand and cause serious injuries.
4. Never stir inside of carafe with a spoon or other utensil.
5. Never fill carafe to the rim. Fill to a maximum of one inch from the
top of liner.
6. Before adding very hot or very cold liquid to carafe, first rinse with
warm or cold water, depending upon what is being prepared.
Otherwise, sudden temperature change could damage glass liner.
7. Never use ice cubes in carafe.
8. Never fill carafe with carbonated beverages.
9. Never drink directly from carafe. Always check beverages for broken
glass before drinking.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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1. Patented Lid:
Allows coffee to brew into and be poured from carafe without
opening or adjusting. Keeps coffee hot and flavorful for hours.
2. Reservoir Cover:
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Simply lift to fill with water. Close cover once water has been added.
3. Filter Basket:
Swings open for easy insertion of coffee filter.
4. Water Window:
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Magnified markings indicate water needed to make corresponding
cups of coffee.
5. Stainless Thermal Insulated Carafe
6. Brew Pause
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Stops flow of water from basket when carafe is removed from heater
plate, so a cup can be poured during brewing cycle.
7. Auto-Brew Cycle
Program time to brew.
8. “ON” Indicator Light
Illuminates when power is on.
9. LCD Readout
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These warranties exclude all incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you.
WARRANTY
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if
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CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
you own a Cuisinart Automatic Brew and Serve Coffeemaker that was
purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as
otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not
available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents
have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the
store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store which sells
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We warrant that your Cuisinart Automatic Brew and Serve Coffeemaker
Cuisinart products of the same type. The retail store shall then,
will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home
use for three years from the date of original purchase.
at its option, 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 either of the above two options does 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 suggest that you complete and return the enclosed warranty
registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original
purchase. However, return of the warranty registration is not a condition
of these warranties.
If your coffeemaker should prove to be defective within the warranty
period, we will repair it (or, if we think it necessary, replace it) without
charge to you. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer
Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to:
California residents may also, according to their preference, 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 nonconforming
products under warranty.
Cuisinart
150 Milford Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please also enclose
$10.00 for shipping and handling of the product (California residents
need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for
shipping instructions). 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 check or
money order.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART® PRODUCT
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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 for servicing. Often, our Consumer Service
Representatives can help solve the problem without having the product
serviced. If servicing is needed, a Representative can confirm whether
the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service
location.
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Your Cuisinart Automatic Brew and Serve Coffeemaker has been
manufactured to strict specifications and designed for use only with the
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Cuisinart Coffeemaker 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.
* 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 to ensure that the problem
is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts
and the product is still under warranty.
These warranties do not cover any damage caused by accident,
misuse, shipment or other than ordinary household use.
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