Cuisinart Classic 12-Cup (1.8 L)
Programmable Coffeemaker
DCC-1100C Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
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WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
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.
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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:
1.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Always unplug from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning the appliance.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
4. To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base in water or other
liquids.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair
Centre for examination, repair, or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.
7.
The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may cause
injuries.
8.
Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch any hot surface.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always fill water reservoir first, then plug
cord into the 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 wet or cold
surface.
17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
having a loose or weakened handle.
18. Do not clean carafe or warming plate with
cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.
19. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
20. Avoid contact with moving parts.
21. Do not place cloth beneath coffeemaker or
otherwise restrict airflow.
22. Use only the Cuisinart Gold-Tone
Commercial Style Filter or standard basket
paper filter with this unit. OTHER GOLD-
TONE PERMANENT FILTERS MAY CAUSE
THE COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW.
23. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance garage,
always unplug the unit from the electrical
outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of
fire, especially if the appliance touches the
walls of the garage or the door touches the
unit as it closes.
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coffee is 15 tablespoons (225 ml) for this
12-cup (1.8 L) coffeemaker. Exceeding this
amount may cause overflow if the coffee is
too finely ground.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling.
2. Water Reservoir
3. Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water
passes through grounds.
4. Water Filter (not shown)
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
calcium and bad tastes and odours from
tap water.
5. Filter Basket (not shown)
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.
6. Filter Basket Holder (not shown)
7. LCD Digital Clock
Displays time of day and set time for
automatic functions.
8. Hour and Minute Buttons
Used to set time of day and automatic
functions.
9. Function Knob
Used to initiate programming of
automatic functions – Auto On, Auto Off,
Program, Clock, and Brew.
10. On/Off Button
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and
off and program your delayed brew.
11. 1-4 Cup Setting
For brewing smaller pots of coffee.
It provides double heating of the
water, so coffee is piping hot.
12. Clean Setting
Tells you when it’s time to clean your
coffeemaker. Remove built-up calcification
from the water reservoir, to help extend the
life of your coffeemaker.
13. 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. Since the flavour extraction
rate varies during the brew cycle, we
recommend allowing the brewing cycle
to finish before pouring the coffee.
14. Carafe
The easy-pour, no-drip 12-cup (1.8 L)
carafe has an ergonomic handle and
brewed coffee markings for two to twelve
cups.
15. Heating Plate
Scratch resistant with black, nonstick
coating.
16. Ready Tone (not shown)
Signals the end of the brew cycle
with five beeps.
17. Cord Storage (not shown)
18. Power Loss Back-up System (not
shown)
One-minute protection in case power fails,
breaker trips, or unit is unplugged.
19. Measuring Scoop (not shown)
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.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards....................2
Unpacking Instructions ..................3
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee ...................4
Features and Benefits ...................5
Control Panel ..........................6
Programming Your Coffeemaker ...........7
Making Coffee .........................7
Cleaning and Maintenance ...............9
Warranty .............................10
INTRODUCTION
You’ll love the way your new Cuisinart Classic
12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker looks on
your counter, as it’s brewing 12 cups (1.8 L) of
fabulous coffee. The Cuisinart Classic
12-Cup
(1.8 L) Programmable Coffeemaker is a
statement about how serious you are about your
coffee – and your kitchen. Enjoy the full
programmability, extreme ease of use, and
great tasting coffee.
THE QUEST FOR
THE PERFECT CUP
OF COFFEE
It is generally agreed that there are four basic
elements critical to the perfect cup:
Element 1: Water
Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the
quality of the water is as important as the
quality of the coffee. A good rule of thumb is
that if your water doesn’t taste good from the
tap, it won’t taste any better in your coffee.
That’s why Cuisinart has added a water filter
to the Cuisinart Classic
12-Cup (1.8 L)
Programmable Coffeemaker. The charcoal water
filter removes chlorine, calcium, bad tastes and
odours, for the purest cup of coffee every time.
Element 2: Coffee
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the
flavour should be from the coffee. To achieve
the same great quality cup of coffee you receive
at a coffee bar, you need to use the same
quality beans. If you choose to grind your own
beans, buy the beans fresh and whole, only
about a two-week supply at a time for maximum
freshness. Once the coffee bean is broken,
its flavour degrades very quickly. If it is not
practical to buy small supplies, we recommend
you separate larger amounts of beans into
one- to two-week portions immediately
after purchasing, and freeze them in airtight
containers. The best way to maximize
freshness is to minimize exposure to air,
light and moisture. So, once removed from
the freezer, beans should be maintained
in a sealed container at room temperature,
since damaging condensation occurs every
time the beans are removed from the freezer
or refrigerator. Note that some coffee experts
advise against freezing dark-roast beans
because this can cause the oils to coagulate,
while other experts disagree. We suggest you
experiment and decide for yourself.
Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical for proper flavour extraction.
If the grind is too fine, overextraction and
bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also
clog your filter. If grind is too coarse, the water
will pass through too quickly and the desired
flavours will not be extracted. We recommend
a medium-fine grind.
Element 4: Proportion
The cups on the Cuisinart
®
coffeemaker are
5 ounces (148 ml). Add the amount of ground
coffee that corresponds to the number of cups
being brewed. Many coffee bars and the
Specialty Coffee Association of America
recommend adding 2 rounded tablespoons
(30 ml) of coffee per 6 ounces (170 ml) of water.
Some coffee manufacturers recommend using
1 tablespoon (15 ml) per cup. We recommend
using 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of ground coffee per
cup, but use more or less to suit your taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground
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PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
TO BREW COFFEE
1. Turn the function knob to “Brew.”
2. Press the On/Off button and release.
The red On indicator light will illuminate
and brew cycle will begin.
TO TURN THE COFFEEMAKER OFF
Press the On/Off button and release.
Note: To program the coffeemaker to shut off
automatically, see To program the Variable
Auto Off instructions below.
PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER
FOR DELAYED BREW TIME
To set the time:
1. Turn the function knob to “Clock.”
a. Set Hour: Press and hold the Hour
button to scroll through numbers quickly.
When number displayed approaches the
desired setting, press and release (pulse)
the button to advance one digit at a
time. After setting the correct hour, the
default will be the last time set unless
power is shut off.
NOTE: When the number count passes 12,
the PM light will be displayed on the LCD.
b. Set Minutes: Press and hold the Minute
button to scroll through numbers quickly.
When number displayed approaches the
desired setting, press and release (pulse)
the button to advance one digit at a
time. After setting the correct minute, the
default will be the last time set unless
power is shut off. To finish setting time,
turn the Function Knob to any other
setting or simply wait until the numbers
stop blinking.
To program the Auto On (brew start time)
1. Turn the function knob to “Prog.”
2. Set the time you want coffee to begin
brewing by using the minute and hour
push-buttons. Follow the same instructions
you used to set the time of day, in the To
set the time section above.
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 warm cycle ends.
NOTE: To reactivate the auto-on feature to start
brew cycle at the same time another day, simply
press the On/Off button and release. The green
Auto-On light will illuminate.
To program the Variable Auto Off
1. Turn the function knob to “Auto Off.” Press
and hold the “Hour” button for 2 seconds.
The clock display will start blinking.
2. Program the coffeemaker to shut off from
zero to four hours after brew cycle is
finished by using the Hour and Minute
buttons (see To set the time).
1 - 4 Cup Setting
The 1- 4 cup setting button is used when you
make small amounts of coffee. The 1-4 cup
setting basically double heats the water, making
your smaller amount piping hot.
To use: When making a smaller amount, press
the 1-4 button on the control panel after turning
on the unit.
Power Loss Back-up
One-minute protection in case a breaker trips,
the unit is unplugged, or the power fails. It holds
all programmed information, including time of
day, auto on time and auto off time.
MAKING COFFEE
Before you make the first pot of coffee in your
new Cuisinart
®
coffeemaker, we recommend
operating the coffeemaker once using only
water and a paper filter. This will remove any
dust or residues that remain in the system from
the manufacturing process.
1. Insert the Water Filter
a. Remove the filter from polybag and soak
in cold tap water for 15 minutes.
CONTROL PANEL
1. Clock Display
Displays time of day and auto on time.
2. Function Knob
For setting time of day, and auto on time.
a. Auto On
The Auto On feature is used to program
the start time of the brew cycle. The auto
on time can be set for any time, day or
night. The PM indicator is displayed on
the LCD for nighttime program times.
b. Auto Off
The Auto Off feature is used to shut
off the coffeemaker at a preset time,
anywhere from 0 to 4 hours.
c. Program Set
The Program Set function is used to
set the time for the Auto On function.
d. Brew
The Brew function is used to start the
brew cycle directly.
e. Clock Set
Used to program the time of day.
f. Audible Tone (not shown)
The Cuisinart Classic
12-Cup (1.8 L)
Programmable Coffeemaker is
equipped with an audible tone which
will sound 5 times when the coffee
has completed brewing (coffee will
continue to stream from the filter
for a few seconds after tone).
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 Lights
6. Clean Setting
Used to indicate time to clean your
coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup.
7. 1-4 Cup Setting
For brewing smaller pots of coffee –
it provides double heating of the water,
so coffee is piping hot.
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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 1-800-472-7606.
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 (30 ml) of coffee per 6 ounces
(170 ml) of water. Some coffee manu-
facturers recommend using 1 tablespoon
(15 ml) per cup. We recommend using
1 tablespoon (15 ml) of ground coffee per
cup, but use more or less to suit your taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for
ground coffee is 15 tablespoons (225 ml)
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.
5. During and after brewing
The Brew Pause™ feature allows you to
remove the carafe from the plate during
mid-brew. The brewing process does not
stop during this period – only the flow of
coffee from the basket stops. Do not
remove the carafe for longer than 30
seconds or the coffee may overflow the
basket. While we offer this feature, we do
not recommend that you pour the coffee
before the cycle has reached completion,
since the coffee brewed at the beginning of
the cycle has a flavour profile which is very
different from the flavour at the end of the
cycle. Removing a cup during the brewing
cycle will alter the flavour of the finished
pot.
Once the coffee has finished brewing,
stir it before serving to blend the flavours.
The coffee at the bottom of the carafe
will be somewhat stronger than the
coffee at the top.
When the brewing cycle has been
completed, five beeps will sound.
Coffee will continue to stream from
the filter for several seconds.
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 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 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.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
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 stainless steel housing
can be washed off with soap and water or a
nonabrasive cleaning solution. Wipe resting
plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough,
abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the
resting plate. Do not dry the inside of the water
reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
Maintenance
Any other servicing should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
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 Cuisinart
Classic 12-Cup (1.8 L) Programmable
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.
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 flavour
of your coffee. To clean, fill the water reservoir
to capacity with a mixture of
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white vinegar
and
2
/3 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.
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.
Notes on the Clean Function
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.
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WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be
free of defects in materials or workmanship
under normal home use for 3 years from the
date of original purchase. This warranty covers
manufacturer’s defects including mechanical
and electrical defects. It does not cover
damage from consumer abuse, unauthorized
repairs or modifications, theft, misuse, or
damage due to transportation or environmental
conditions.
Products with removed or altered identification
numbers will not be covered. This warranty is
not available to retailers or other commercial
purchasers or owners. If your Cuisinart
product should prove to be defective within
the warranty period, we will repair it or replace
it if necessary. For warranty purposes, please
register your product online at www.cuisinart.
ca to facilitate verification of the date of
original purchase and keep your original
receipt for the duration of the limited warranty.
This warranty excludes damage caused by
accident, misuse or abuse, including damage
caused by overheating, and it does not apply
to scratches, stains, discolouration or other
damage to external or internal surfaces that
does not impair the functional utility of the
product. This warranty also expressly excludes
all incidental or consequential damages.
Your Cuisinart product 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.
If the appliance should become defective
within the warranty period, do not return the
appliance to the store. Please contact our
Customer Service Centre:
Toll-free phone number:
1-800-472-7606
Address:
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