INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-4000 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 15. T he glass carafe is designed for use with this coffeemaker only. It must never be used on the range top. 16. D o not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/ or injury to persons, including the following: 17. D o not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle. 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 18.
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.
CONTENTS Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 4 THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . 4 Element 1: Water Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 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.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS 9. Control Panel See detailed illustration, page 6. 1. Brew Head Opens to access filter basket. 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. 2. Water Reservoir Lid Opens to access water reservoir & charcoal water filters 11. 12-Cup Glass Carafe The easy-pour carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for 2 to 12 cups. 3.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 7 and 8. 1 2 3 9 4 5 7 8 6 5. Carafe Temperature Button Adjusts warming plate temperature to Low, Medium or High to keep freshly brewed coffee at the temperature you prefer. 1. Blue Backlit Display Displays time of day, Auto On and Auto Off times. A. Low, Medium and High (L,M,H) warming plate indicators. 6. Hour and Minute Buttons Use to set hours and minutes for time of day, Auto On and Auto Off times.
BEFORE BREWING YOUR FIRST POT OF COFFEE Rinsing your coffeemaker: During the manufacturing process, dust can get trapped in the unit. We recommend flushing out the system before brewing your first pot of coffee. Simply fill the reservoir, power on the unit, and follow steps 1, 3 and 5 on page 8 under MAKING COFFEE. Do not add coffee! Charcoal Water Filter Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water.
SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME 1. Press and hold the Auto Off button for 2 seconds. The digital display will flash the programmed Auto Off default (2:00) or previously selected time. Follow directions under SETTING THE CLOCK to program coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle is finished. 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. 2.
Maintenance Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. Brew Pause™ Feature 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.
WARRANTY BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT If your Cuisinart® 12-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: Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.
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