Cuisinart Coffeemaker DCC 2900 User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET  
PerfecTemp12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker  
DCC-2900  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
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WARNING: RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK  
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  
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the  
plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse  
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a  
qualified electrician. Do not modify the  
plug in any way.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead  
symbol within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert the  
user to the presence of uninsulated  
dangerous voltage within the  
product’s enclosure that may be  
of sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of fire or electric  
shock to persons.  
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.  
The exclamation point within an  
equilateral triangle is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of  
important operating and  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
SPECIAL CORD SET  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Caution: Never open the filter basket during  
the brewing cycle, even if no water is  
draining from the filter basket, because  
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  
and checking the filter basket.  
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.  
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  
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3  
Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .4  
The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee. . . . .4  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Before Brewing your First Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Brew Pause Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
FOR THE PERFECT  
CUP OF COFFEE  
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.  
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.  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
IMPORTANT UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy,  
flat surface.  
2. Remove the instruction book and any  
other literature.  
Element 3: Grind  
3. Turn the box so that the back side of  
the coffeemaker is down and slide the  
coffeemaker from the box.  
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  
4. After the coffeemaker has been  
removed, place the box out of the  
way and lift off the left and right  
packing inserts.  
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove  
it from the resting plate, and remove  
the polybag.  
recommend a medium-fine grind.  
6. Remove the polybag covering  
the coffeemaker.  
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, and later adjust the amount to  
suit your taste.  
7. Remove protective label from digital  
display before fist use.  
Save all packing materials in case you have  
to ship the machine in the future.  
KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY  
FROM CHILDREN.  
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11. 12-Cup Thermal Carafe  
FEATURES AND BENEFITS  
Easy-pour, no-drip double-wall  
insulated 12-cup thermal carafe with  
ergonomic handle. Unique brew-through/  
pour-through lid allows coffee to drip from  
coffeemaker through closed lid. When  
brewing is complete, the lid seals itself to  
keep air out and preserve fresh coffee flavor  
and temperature. No need to turn or adjust  
it to pour.  
1. Reservoir Cover  
Press-button cover flips back  
for easy filling.  
2. Water Reservoir with Water Level  
Indicator Window (not shown)  
3. Showerhead (not shown)  
Distributes water evenly over coffee,  
reducing temperature loss as water  
passes through grounds.  
12. Ready Tone (not shown)  
Signals the end of the brew cycle  
with five beeps.  
4. Charcoal Water Filter Holder  
Holds water filter firmly in place.  
13. Cord Storage (not shown)  
5. Charcoal Water Filter  
14. Power Loss Back-up System (not shown)  
One-minute protection in case a breaker  
trips, the unit is unplugged, or the power  
fails. It holds all programmed informa-  
tion, including time of day, Auto On time  
and Auto Off time.  
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,  
calcium and bad tastes and odors from  
tap water.  
6. Filter Basket  
Holds a #4 paper filter OR a permanent filter.  
7. Filter Basket Holder (not shown)  
15. Measuring Scoop  
8. Cuisinart Permanent Gold-Tone  
Commercial-Style Filter  
Eliminates the need for paper filters.  
NOTE: Some fine grounds may flow  
through the filter and appear as sedi-  
ment in the carafe.  
16. BPA Free (not shown)  
All parts that come in contact with  
coffee or liquids are BPA free.  
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9. Control Panel  
See detailed illustration, page 6.  
10. Brew Pause™  
Stops flow of coffee from basket when  
carafe is removed (20 seconds max) from  
the heater plate, so a cup can be poured  
mid-brew.  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL  
Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 7 and 8.  
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1. Prog/Auto On Button  
Select to program Auto On time.  
4. Brew/Off  
Use to turn your coffeemaker on and off.  
Coffeemaker can be programmed to  
automatically start brewing up to 24  
hours in advance. Select to  
automatically start brewing coffee  
at the time you’ve programmed.  
5. Self-Clean Setting  
Indicates time to clean coffeemaker to  
remove calcium buildup.  
6. 1–4 Cup Setting  
Improves extraction, flavor and  
temperature when brewing fewer than  
5 cups.  
2. Hour and Minute Buttons  
Use to set hours and minutes for time  
of day, Auto On, and Auto Off time.  
7. Strength Selector  
3. Digital Clock Display  
Regular and Bold buttons let you choose  
the intensity of coffee flavor you prefer.  
Displays time of day, Auto On, and Auto  
Off times and brew settings.  
8. Audible Tone (not shown)  
A tone sounds 5 times when brew cycle  
is complete (coffee may continue to  
stream from the filter for a few seconds  
after tone).  
A. Brewing  
appears during brewing.  
B. Regular and Bold Favor Settings  
REG indicates regular flavor settings.  
BOLD indicates bold flavor setting.  
C. 1–4 Cup Setting  
Indicates 1–4 cup setting.  
D. Clean  
Will appear when it is time to  
decalcify coffeemaker.  
E. Program Set Icon/Auto On  
will appear when programming  
coffeemaker. Both and AUTO will  
appear when Auto On is set.  
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PROGRAMMING YOUR  
COFFEEMAKER  
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 pot of coffee.  
Simply fill the reservoir and power on the  
unit. (See steps #2, #4 and #6 in MAKING  
COFFEE instructions, below). DO NOT  
ADD COFFEE!  
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.  
The clock will begin 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  
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real  
coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at  
its best!  
MAKING COFFEE  
indicator is on if a PM time is desired.  
Follow instructions in BEFORE BREWING  
YOUR FIRST POT OF COFFEE above.  
SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME  
1. Press and hold the Prog/Auto On  
button for 2 seconds  
1. Insert charcoal water filter  
Follow directions for the preparation and  
insertion of the filter on page 9.  
The digital display will flash the default  
time (12:00 PM). Follow directions under  
SETTING THE CLOCK (above) to  
program your start-brew time.  
2. Set preferences  
a. Push the 1–4 cup button if you  
are brewing fewer than 5 cups. The  
1–4 indicator will be shown on the  
digital display.  
b. Press Regular or Bold button to select  
coffee flavor. The flavor setting will be  
shown on the digital display.  
2. Fill the water reservoir  
Open the reservoir cover by pressing the  
button on top cover. Pour in the desired  
amount of water using the water level  
indicator located at the side of the  
coffeemaker.  
3. Once desired Auto On time and  
preferences are set...  
Auto On setting mode will be exited  
automatically after 5 seconds.  
4. To activate Auto On mode  
Press the Prog/Auto On button once.  
The Auto On indicator and program  
indicator will be shown in digital display  
and the LED light will illuminate blue.  
NOTE: To cancel Auto On setting, press the  
Prog/Auto On button once. The LED light  
will go off.  
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3. Add the ground coffee  
Bold button once. The updated strength  
indicator will be shown in the LCD display.  
Press button on top cover to access the  
brew basket. Insert a #4 paper filter OR  
permanent filter. Be sure that the paper fil-  
ter 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 of ground coffee per  
cup. Adjust the amount according to taste.  
*1-4 cup and Regular/Bold settings  
cannot be changed during brewing.  
*Features will remain at selected settings  
until you change them.  
6. Power unit  
Once preferences are set, coffeemaker  
will begin brewing within 5 seconds after  
last button is pressed.  
7. After brewing  
When the brewing cycle has been  
completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee  
will continue to stream from the filter for  
several seconds.  
Once the coffee has finished brewing,  
stir it before serving to blend the flavors.  
The coffee at the bottom of the carafe  
will be somewhat stronger than the  
coffee at the top.  
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.  
Note: Reservoir cover may be hot during  
and directly after brewing. Wait at least  
10 minutes before opening.  
4. Before brewing coffee  
Make sure the thermal carafe is in  
position on the resting plate and the  
top cover is closed. Plug the cord  
into an electrical outlet.  
5. Set preferences  
a. Press the 1-4 cup button once, if you  
are brewing fewer than 5 cups. The 1-4  
cup setting will be shown in the  
digital display.  
The digital display will show the 1-4 cup  
setting for 30 seconds.  
b. Press the Regular/Bold button to select  
flavor setting. The digital display will  
show the flavor setting for 30 seconds.  
NOTE: Preferences can also be set after  
pressing the Brew/Off button.  
Press the Brew/Off button once. The  
digital display will show the latest 1-4  
cups and Regular/Bold flavor settings.  
To change 1-4 cup setting press the 1-4  
cup button once. The 1-4 indicator will  
appear in the digital display. To change  
the strength setting press the Regular/  
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Brew PauseFeature  
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER  
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.  
Your coffeemaker comes with a  
charcoal water filter that eliminates  
chlorine, bad tastes and odors from  
tap water.  
Inserting the Water Filter  
• Remove the filter from polybag and  
soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap  
water for 15 minutes.  
NOTE: Removing carafe for more than  
20 seconds may cause filter basket to  
overflow.  
• Lift the water filter holder out of the  
water reservoir.  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove  
the plug from the electrical outlet before  
cleaning.  
• 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.  
• Flush filter by running cold tap water  
through holes in bottom of  
compartment for 10 seconds.  
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.  
• Allow the filter to drain completely.  
• Slide tab into position below the  
current month  
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.  
• Slide the water filter holder back  
into the channel in the water  
reservoir, pushing it  
down to the base of  
the unit.  
Remove the carafe from the resting 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.  
NOTE: We recommend  
changing the water  
filter every 60 days or  
after 60 uses, and  
more often if you have  
hard water.  
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh  
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.  
Replacement filters  
can be purchased in  
stores, by calling  
Cuisinart Customer  
Service, or at www.  
cuisinart.com.  
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.  
Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp cloth.  
Never use rough, abrasive materials or  
cleansers to clean the heater plate. Do not  
dry the inside of the water reservoir with a  
cloth, as lint may remain.  
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Maintenance  
Notes on the Clean Function  
Any other servicing should be performed by  
an authorized service representative.  
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 Brew/Off will also  
exit the Clean mode and turn the  
coffeemaker off.  
Decalcification  
Decalcification refers to the removal of  
calcium deposits that form over time on the  
metal parts of the coffeemaker.  
For best performance from your  
PerfecTempCoffeemaker, 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.  
NOTE: Before decalcifying your coffeemaker,  
remember to remove the charcoal water filter  
from the water filter holder located in the  
water reservoir.  
If the Clean sign in the digital display and the  
Clean LED indicator 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.  
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Press the Clean button. When the Clean LED  
indicator glows, turn the coffeemaker on by  
pressing the Brew/Off button. The Clean LED  
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 sign and  
Clean LED continue to flash. If they do, turn  
coffeemaker off and then repeat the cleaning  
procedure with a fresh solution of vinegar  
and water.  
If the Clean sign and Clean LED no  
longer flash, turn the coffeemaker off and  
then run one cycle of fresh, cold water  
through the unit before using the unit again  
to brew coffee.  
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Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and  
accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00  
for shipping and handling of the product, along  
with proof of purchase. (California residents  
need only supply proof of purchase and should  
call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions.)  
Be sure to include your return address,  
description of the product’s defect, product  
serial number, and any other information  
pertinent to the return. Please pay by check or  
money order. 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.  
WARRANTY  
Limited Three-Year Warranty  
This warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®  
PerfecTemp12-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. We warrant that your  
Cuisinart® PerfecTemp12-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.  
We recommend that you visit our website,  
www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to  
complete 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  
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.  
Your Cuisinart® PerfecTemp12-Cup  
Programmable Coffeemaker has been  
manufactured to the strictest specifications and  
has been designed for use only in 120-volt  
outlets and only with authorized accessories  
and replacement parts. This warranty expressly  
excludes any defects or damages caused by  
attempted use of this unit with a converter, as  
well as use with accessories, replacement parts  
or repair service other than those authorized by  
Cuisinart. This warranty does not cover any  
damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment  
or other than ordinary household use. 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. You may also have other rights, which vary  
from state to state.  
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY  
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, according  
to its preference, 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  
neither of the above two options results 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. 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  
800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for  
the cost of the repair, replacement, and  
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 to ensure that the  
product is still under warranty.  
shipping and handling for such nonconforming  
products under warranty.  
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR  
CUISINART PRODUCT  
If your PerfecTemp12-Cup Programmable  
Coffeemaker should prove to be defective within  
the warranty period, we will repair or, if we think  
necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty  
service, please call our Consumer Service  
Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to:  
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