Cuisinart Coffeemaker DCC 1100 Series User Manual

INSTRUCTION  
BOOKLET  
Cuisinart® Classic 12-Cup  
Programmable Coffeemaker  
DCC-1100 Series  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
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Caution: Never open the reservoir 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 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  
reservoir cover and checking the basket.  
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.  
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.  
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 polarized  
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.  
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 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.  
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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CONTENTS  
THE QUEST  
FOR THE PERFECT  
CUP OF COFFEE  
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  
Charcoal Water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Brewing Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
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.  
IMPORTANT UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
ELEMENT 2: COFFEE  
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat  
surface.  
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.  
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 top and bottom two polyfoam inserts.  
ELEMENT 3: GRIND  
The grind is critical for proper flavor  
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it  
from the heater plate and remove the  
polybag.  
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 flavor will not be  
extracted. When grinding your own beans,  
we recommend a medium-fine grind.  
6. Remove the polybag covering from 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.  
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 Brewing Coffee, and  
later adjust the amount to suit your taste.  
NoTE: The maximum capacity for ground  
coffee is 15 scoops (15 tablespoons) for this  
60-oz. (twelve 5-oz. cups) coffeemaker.  
Exceeding this amount may cause overflow.  
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10. 12-Cup Glass Carafe  
FEATURES AND BENEFITS  
The easy-pour, no-drip 12-cup carafe has  
an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee  
markings for two to twelve cups.  
1. Reservoir Cover  
flips back for easy filling.  
2. Water Reservoir  
With water level indicator window.  
3. Showerhead (not shown)  
Distributes water evenly over coffee,  
reducing temperature loss as water  
passes through grounds.  
4. Charcoal Water Filter Holder  
Holds filter firmly in place.  
5. Charcoal Water Filter (shown on page 8)  
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,  
calcium and bad tastes and odors from  
tap water.  
11. Heating Plate  
Scratch resistant with black, nonstick  
coating.  
12. Ready Tone (not shown)  
Signals the end of the brew cycle with  
five beeps.  
13. Cord Storage (not shown)  
Convenient storage area keeps counters  
clear.  
14. Power Loss Back-up System (not shown)  
one-minute protection if a breaker trips,  
unit is unplugged, or power fails. Holds all  
programmed information, including time of  
day, auto on time and auto off time.  
6. Filter Basket  
Holds a #4 paper filter OR a permanent  
filter.  
15. Measuring Scoop  
7. Filter Basket Holder  
8. Permanent Gold-Tone  
Commercial-Style Filter  
Eliminates the need for paper filters.  
NOTE: Some fine grounds may flow  
through the filter and appear as sediment  
in the carafe.  
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9. Brew Pause™  
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Stops flow of coffee from basket when  
carafe is removed (30 seconds max) from  
the heater plate, so a cup can be poured  
in mid-brew.  
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CONTROL PANEL  
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1. Clock Display  
3. On/Off Button  
Displays time of day and auto on time.  
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off;  
also works in tandem with the function  
knob.  
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 Light  
6. Clean Setting  
Indicates time to clean your coffeemaker to  
remove calcium buildup.  
b. Auto Off  
The Auto off feature is used to shut  
off the coffeemaker at a preset time,  
anywhere from 0 to 4 hours.  
7. 1–4 Cup Setting  
for brewing smaller pots of coffee –  
it provides double heating of the water,  
so coffee is piping hot.  
c. Program Set  
The Program Set feature is used to  
set the time for the Auto on function.  
8. Audible Tone (not shown)  
The Cuisinart Classic12-Cup  
Programmable Coffeemaker is  
equipped with an audible tone that  
will sound 5 times when the coffee  
has completed brewing (coffee will  
continue to stream from the filter  
for a few seconds after tone).  
d. Brew  
The Brew feature is used to start the  
brew cycle directly.  
e. Clock Set  
Used to program the time of day.  
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turn the function knob to any other  
setting or simply wait until the numbers  
stop blinking.  
BEFORE FIRST USE  
We recommend flushing out your coffeemaker  
before first use.  
To Program the Auto On  
(brew start time)  
fill the reservoir with cold water and follow the  
directions for Brewing Coffee. DO NOT ADD COFFEE!  
1. Turn the function knob to Prog.  
once the system flush is complete, your coffeemaker  
is ready to brew so you can enjoy Cuisinart at its best!  
2. Set the time you want coffee to begin  
brewing by using the Minute and Hour  
push-buttons. follow the same instructions  
you used to set the time of day, in the To  
Set the Time section at left.  
PROGRAMMING YOUR  
COFFEEMAKER  
3. Turn the function knob to Auto on. LCD  
TO BREW COFFEE  
will display the current time.  
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 Keep Warm cycle ends.  
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: To program the coffeemaker to shut off  
automatically, see To Program the Variable  
Auto Off instructions at right.  
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 Program the Variable Auto Off  
1. Turn the function knob to Auto off. Press  
and hold the Hour button for 2 seconds.  
The clock display will start blinking.  
To Set the Time  
1. Turn the function knob to Clock.  
2. Program the coffeemaker to shut off from  
zero to four hours after brew cycle is  
finished by using the Hour and Minute  
buttons (see To Set the Time).  
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.  
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.  
NOTE: When the number count passes 12,  
the PM light will be displayed on the LCD.  
To use: When making a smaller amount, press  
the 1–4 button on the control panel after turning  
on the unit.  
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,  
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 information, including time of  
day, auto on time and auto off time.  
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BREWING COFFEE  
Follow instructions in Before First Use  
on previous page.  
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER  
Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water  
filter that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and  
odors from tap water.  
1. Insert charcoal water filter  
follow directions for the preparation and  
insertion of the filter in previous section.  
Inserting the Water Filter  
• Remove the filter from the polybag and soak  
it, fully immersed, in cold tap water for  
15 minutes.  
• Lift the water filter holder out of the water  
reservoir (see diagram, page 5).  
• Press down on the filter compartment and  
pull toward you to open.  
• Place filter into the holder and snap it closed.  
Be careful – improper placement can tear the  
filter skin.  
2. Fill the water reservoir  
open the coffeemaker 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.  
• Flush filter by running cold tap water through  
holes in bottom of compartment for 10  
seconds.  
3. Cup preference  
Push the 1–4 cup button if you are brewing  
fewer than 5 cups.  
• 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.  
4. Add the ground coffee  
Remove the filter basket by grasping the  
handle and lifting straight up. Insert a #4  
paper filter OR permanent filter. Be sure that  
a 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 (1 tablespoon) of ground  
coffee per cup. Adjust the amount according  
to taste.  
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  
NOTE: The maximum capacity for  
ground coffee is 15 scoops (15 table-  
spoons) for this coffeemaker. Exceeding  
this amount may cause overflow if the  
coffee is too finely ground.  
Replace the filter basket in the filter basket  
holder and press firmly on cover to be sure it  
closes securely.  
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.  
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6. Power unit on  
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 glass 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.  
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 Auto on indicator will light.  
7. After brewing is complete  
When the brewing cycle has been completed,  
five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue to  
stream from the filter for several seconds.  
NOTE: Reservoir cover may be hot during  
and directly after brewing. Wait at least 10  
minutes before opening.  
DECALCIFICATION  
Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium  
deposits that form over time on the metal parts  
of the coffeemaker.  
BREW PAUSEFEATURE  
for best performance from your 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.  
This feature interrupts the flow of coffee from the  
basket to let you pour that first cup mid-brew.  
Because the flavor profile of coffee brewed at the  
start of a cycle differs from that brewed toward  
the end, be aware that using this feature will  
weaken the flavor strength of the finished pot.  
NoTE: Removing carafe for more than 20  
seconds may cause filter basket to overflow.  
NOTE: Before decalcifying your  
coffeemaker, remember to remove the  
charcoal water filter from the water filter  
holder located in the water reservoir.  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
To decalcify, fill the water reservoir  
to capacity with a mixture of 1/3 white vinegar  
and 2/3 water. Press the Clean button. When the  
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  
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the  
plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Helpful Hint: Coffee contains oils that can  
build up on your carafe. for best performance,  
wash carafe and wipe pour spout clean after  
each use.  
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh  
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.  
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This warranty does not cover any damage caused by  
accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary  
household use.  
WARRANTY  
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY  
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Classic 12-Cup  
Programmable Coffeemaker will be free of defects in  
materials and workmanship under normal home use  
for 3 years from the date of original purchase.  
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.  
We recommend that you visit our website,  
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:  
www.cuisinart.com for the fastest, most efficient way  
to complete your product registration. However,  
product registration online does not eliminate the need  
for the consumer to maintain the original proof of  
purchase in order to obtain the warranty 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® Classic 12-Cup Programmable  
Coffeemaker unit 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 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 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.  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,  
please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of  
the product.  
California residents may also, according to their  
preference, return nonconforming products directly to  
Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by  
calling our Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-  
726-0190.  
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).  
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair,  
replacement, and shipping and handling for such  
products under warranty.  
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. 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.  
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART  
PRODUCT  
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart  
product, we suggest that you call our Cuisinart  
Customer 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.  
This Cuisinart® Classic 12-Cup Programmable  
Coffeemaker unit has been manufactured to the  
strictest specifications and has been designed for use  
with the authorized accessories and replacement  
parts.  
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  
Customer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure  
that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product  
serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still  
under warranty.  
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.  
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