Cuisinart Classic DCC-1100, Instruction Booklet

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b. 

Remove the water filter holder from the 
coffeemaker by lifting it out of the 
reservoir area with your thumb and 
forefinger.

c. 

Hold the water filter holder lengthwise 
and place thumbs in slots directly under 
arrows.

d. 

Pull open in opposite directions with 
thumbs.

e. 

Place the filter in the holder recess area 
at the bottom of the water filter holder. 

   NOTE:

 Caution must be used when 

inserting the charcoal water filter. Improper 
placement in the holder can cause tearing 
of the filter skin.

f. 

  Close the water filter holder; you will 

hear a snap indicating it is in place.

g. 

Hold the filter under cold running tap 
water for 10 seconds to flush. You 
should place the hole openings in the 
side of the unit directly under the water 
stream.

  h. Allow the filter to drain completely.

i. 

    Replace the water filter holder in the 

reservoir area of the coffeemaker, 
pushing it all the way down to the base 
of the unit.

NOTE:

 We recommend changing the water 

filter every 60 days or 60 uses – more often 
if you have hard water.

Replacement water filters can be 
purchased in stores, by calling customer 
service at 1-800-726-0190, or through the 
Cuisinart website, www.cuisinart.com.

  2. Fill the water reservoir

  Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up. 

Pour the desired amount of water in the 
reservoir using the step water level 
indicator located at the rear of the reservoir. 

  3. 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 the desired amount of 
ground coffee, corresponding to the 
number of cups being brewed. Many coffee 
bars and the Specialty Coffee Association 
of America recommend adding 2 rounded 
tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of 
water. Some coffee manufacturers 
recommend using 1 tablespoon per cup. 
We recommend using 1 tablespoon of 
ground coffee per cup, but use more or 
less to suit your taste.

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.

  Replace the filter basket in the filter basket 

holder and flip the water reservoir cover 
closed. Press firmly on cover to be sure 
that it closes securely.

  Before brewing coffee

  Make sure you have replaced the glass 

carafe in its position on the heating plate 
and closed the top cover. Plug the cord 
into an electrical outlet.

 4. 

Power 

unit

  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 and 
the green indicator will light.