INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Cuisinart® FlavorBrew® 12-Cup Coffeemaker
DCC-750 Series
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SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
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
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords are available
and may be used if care is exercised
in their use.
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.
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 arranged so that it
will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over.
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.
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.
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
Element 1: Water
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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.
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . 7
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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. Buy only about
a two-week supply at a time, because
once the bean is broken, its flavor
degrades quickly.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
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 top and bottom two
polyfoam inserts.
Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical for proper flavor
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.
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle,
remove it from the resting plate
and remove the polybag.
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
MAKING COFFEE (page 8), and later
adjust the amount to suit your taste.
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10. Heating Plate
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Scratch resistant with black, nonstick
coating.
1. Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling.
11. Ready Tone
Signals the end of the brew cycle
with five beeps.
2. Water Reservoir with Water Level
Indicator Window
12. Cord Storage (not shown)
Convenient storage area keeps
counters clear.
3. Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water
passes through grounds.
13. Power Loss Back-up System
(not shown)
4. Charcoal Water Filter (not shown)
Eliminates chlorine, calcium and bad
tastes and odors from water.
One-minute protection in case power
fails, breaker trips, or unit is unplugged.
14. Measuring Scoop (not shown)
5. Filter Basket (not shown)
Holds paper or Cuisinart® permanent
gold-tone filters.
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6. Filter Basket Holder
7. Permanent Gold-Tone
Commercial-Style Filter (not shown)
Eliminates the need for paper filters.
Always position the filter handle toward
the front of unit so it doesn’t interfere
with the flow of coffee into the filter
basket. NOTE: Some fine grounds may
flow through the filter and appear as
sediment in the carafe.
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8. Brew Pause™
Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed (30 seconds max)
from the heater plate, so a cup can be
poured mid-brew. Since the flavor
extraction rate varies during the brew
cycle, we recommend allowing the
brewing cycle to finish before pouring
the coffee.
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9. Carafe
The easy-pour, no drip 12-cup carafe
has an ergonomic handle and brewed
coffee markings for two to twelve
cups.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL
Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 7 and 8.
Clock/ LCD Display
Displays time of day and Auto On and Auto
Off times.
Hour Button
Use to program clock and Auto On
and Auto Off functions.
On/Off, Auto-Off Button
with LED Indicator
Turns coffeemaker on and off; use to
program coffeemaker to automatically shut off
up to 4 hours after brewing.
Minute Button
Use to program clock and Auto On
and Auto Off functions.
PROG (program) Button
1-4 Cup Setting
Improves extraction, flavor and temperature
when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
Select to program Auto On time. Coffeemaker
can be programmed to automatically start
brewing up to 24 hours in advance.
Self Clean Button
Indicates time to clean coffeemaker
to remove calcium buildup.
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PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
Your coffeemaker comes with a
charcoal water filter that eliminates
chlorine, bad tastes and odors from
tap water.
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the coffeemaker is plugged in,
12:00 will appear until you set the time.
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. When
the number displayed approaches the
desired time, press and release to advance
one digit at a time. Be sure the PM
Inserting the Water Filter
• Remove the filter from 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.
indicator is on if a PM time is desired.
SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME
• Flush filter by running cold tap water
through holes in bottom of
compartment for 10 seconds.
1. Press and hold the Program (PROG)
button until the display flashes. You
are now in program set mode.
• Allow the filter to drain completely.
2. Follow directions under SETTING
THE CLOCK (above) to program your
start-brew time.
• Slide the water filter holder back into
the channel in the water reservoir,
pushing it down to the base of the
unit.
3. Press the start button to exit program
set mode. Mode will be exited
automatically if no button is pushed.
The green indicator light should be
illuminated to indicate that the Auto
On function is on.
NOTE: We recommend
changing the water filter
every 60 days or after
60 uses, and more
often if you have
hard water.
NOTE: To start brew time at the same time
the next day, simply press PROG. When
green indicator light comes on, brewing will
start at the time you’ve selected.
Replacement filters
can be purchased in
stores, by calling
Cuisinart®
Customer
SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME
Service, or at
com.
1. Press and release the AUTO-OFF
button until the display flashes.
2. Follow directions under SETTING
THE CLOCK (above) to program your
coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4
hours after brew cycle is finished.
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5. Before brewing coffee
BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE
Make sure the carafe is in position
on the heating plate and the top cover
is on. Plug the cord into an electrical
outlet.
During the manufacturing process, dust
can get trapped in your coffeemaker. We
recommend flushing out the system
before brewing your first pot of coffee.
Simply fill the reservoir and power on the
unit. (See steps #2, #5 and #6 in MAKING
COFFEE instructions, below). DO NOT
ADD COFFEE!
6. Power unit
Press the On/Off button, and the red
indicator light will turn on. Or, press the
PROG button and the green indicator
will light, and the delayed start time
you’ve selected will appear in the
LCD display.
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real
coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at
its best!
7. After brewing is complete
Coffee will continue to stream from the
filter for several seconds.
MAKING COFFEE
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing
Your First Pot of Coffee” above.
Brew Pause™ Feature
1. Insert charcoal water filter
Follow directions for the preparation and
insertion of the filter on page 7.
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 towards
the end, be aware that using this feature
will weaken the flavor strength of the
finished pot.
2. Fill the water reservoir
Open the reservoir cover by lifting it
up. Pour in the desired amount of
water using the side water level
indicator window located at the side
of the coffeemaker.
NOTE: Removing carafe for more than
20 seconds may cause filter basket to
overflow.
3. Set cup preference
Push the 1-4 cup button if you are
brewing fewer than 5 cups.
4. 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 one
level scoop of ground coffee per cup.
Adjust the amount according to taste.
Replace the filter basket in the filter
basket holder and press firmly on
cover to be sure it closes securely.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for
ground coffee is 15 tablespoons for
this coffeemaker. Exceeding this
amount may cause overflow if the
coffee is too finely ground.
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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.
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 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
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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.
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.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
Notes on the Clean Function
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
housing can be washed off with soap and
water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution.
Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp
cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials
or cleansers to clean the heating plate.
Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir
with a cloth, as lint may remain.
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.
Decalcification
Decalcification refers to the removal of
calcium deposits which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
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.
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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.
WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
This warranty does not cover any damage caused
by accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary
household use.
This warranty is available to consumers only.
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®
Flavor Brew® 12-Cup Programmable 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.
This warranty excludes all incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so
they may not apply to you.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Flavor Brew®
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.
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 Cuisinart® products of the same type.
We suggest you complete and return the enclosed
product registration card promptly to facilitate
verification of the date of original purchase.
However, return of the product registration card
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.
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
If your Cuisinart® Flavor Brew® 12-Cup
Programmable 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,
150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520.
reasonable cost of such service, repair,
replacement, or refund for nonconforming products
under warranty.
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.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of
the product.
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
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).
If you are experiencing problems with your
Cuisinart® product, we suggest that you call our
Cuisinart® Service Center at 1-800-726-0190
before returning 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.
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.
Your Cuisinart® Flavor Brew® 12-Cup
Programmable Coffeemaker 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 Consumer 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.
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