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CONTENTS

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

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. 

  5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it 

from the heater 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.

THE QUEST  
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. 

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.

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.

Summary of Contents for DCC-1100 - Corp 12 Cup Coffeemaker

Page 1: ...For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Cuisinart Classic 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC 1100 Series ...

Page 2: ... wall outlet To disconnect turn controls to off then remove plug from wall outlet 12 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 13 Snap lid securely onto carafe before serving any beverages 14 Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle 15 The glass carafe is designed for use with appliance base only It must never be used on the range top 16 Do not set a hot carafe on a...

Page 3: ... 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...

Page 4: ...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 coffe...

Page 5: ...Some fine grounds may flow through the filter and appear as sediment in the carafe 9 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 in mid brew 10 12 Cup Glass Carafe The easy pour no drip 12 cup carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for two to twelve cups 11 Heating Plate Scratch resistant with bla...

Page 6: ... brew cycle directly e Clock Set Used to program the time of day 3 On Off Button Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off also works in tandem with the Function knob 4 Hour and Minute Buttons For use in setting hour and minute for time of day and auto on time 5 On Off and Auto On Indicator Light 6 Clean Setting Indicates time to clean your coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup 7 1 4 Cup Setting Fo...

Page 7: ...t the time of day in the To Set the Time section at left 3 Turn the Function knob to Auto On LCD will display the current time 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 War...

Page 8: ...he 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 CHARCOAL WATER FILTER Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine bad tastes and odors from tap water Inserting...

Page 9: ...servoir with a cloth as lint may remain 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 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...

Page 10: ...cts or damages caused by accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been 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 no...

Page 11: ...11 NOTES ...

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