Cuisinart DCC-3000 Coffee Demand Coffeemaker User Manual

Cuisinart DCC-3000 Coffee Demand Coffeemaker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Always unplug from the 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 a cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids.
5. This appliance should not be used by children or individuals with certain disabilities.
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 the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center 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 the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

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 goldtone 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.

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 take the packing material away.
5. Remove the polybag covering the coffeemaker.

We suggest you save all packing materials if future shipping of the machine is needed. Keep all plastic bags away from children.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Water Reservoir Lid
2. Removable Water Reservoir
   Detaches from the unit for easy filling.
3. Drip Tray Grate
   Holds cup in place.
4. Drip Tray
   Removable tray to catch any excess coffee that does not dispense into the mug and residual condensation from the brewing process.
5. Gold-Tone Cuisinart Commercial-Style Filter
6. Filter Basket
   It holds our commercial-style permanent filter or a paper filter. NOTE: A FILTER BASKET HOLDER MUST BE IN PLACE FOR THE UNIT TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. Removable for easy cleaning.
7. Coffee Reservoir
   The removable double-wall reservoir keeps up to 12 cups of coffee hot for hours.
8. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
   • Charcoal Water Filter
     Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, bad taste, and odors from tap water.
9. Coffee Scoop
10. Coffee Gauge™
    See detailed drawing, page 5. Displays the amount of brewed coffee remaining in the reservoir.
11. Clock Display
    Displays time of day and set time for automatic functions.
12. Hour and Minute Buttons
    Used to set the time of day and set time for automatic functions.
13. Function Knob
    Used to initiate programming of automatic functions – Auto On, Auto Off, Program, Clock, and Brew.
14. 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.
15. 1–4 Cup Setting
    Improves extraction, flavor, and temperature when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
16. ON/OFF Button
    Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off and set your delayed brew.
17. Dispenser Lever
    For dispensing coffee into a mug or travel cup.
18. Showerhead (not shown)

CONTROL PANEL

1. Coffee Gauge™
   Displays the amount of brewed coffee remaining in the unit.
2. Clock Display
   Displays time of day and Auto On and Off times.
3. Hour and Minute Buttons
   For use in setting hours and minutes for time of day, Auto On time, and Auto Off time.
4. Function Knob
   • Auto On
     The Auto On setting programs the coffeemaker to turn on at the time selected, up to 24 hours in advance. See “Program” below for instructions on setting time.
   • Auto Off
     The Auto Off setting lets you program the coffeemaker to shut off 0 to 4 hours after the brew cycle ends. Holds selected time until you change it.
   • Program
     The Program function is used to set the Auto On time. Select brew start time with hour and minute buttons – LCDs “PM” for afternoon and nighttime brew starts. Holds selected time until you change it.
   • Brew
     The Brew function is used to start the brew cycle directly.
   • Clock
     Used to program the time of day.
5. Audible Tone (not shown)
   An audible tone sounds 5 times when the coffee has completed brewing.
6. Auto On Indicator Light
7. Clean Setting
   Indicates time to clean the coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup.
8. 1–4 Cup Setting
   Improves extraction, flavor, and temperature when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
9. ON/OFF Button
   Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off. The unit must be on to program functions.

QUEST FOR 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 beans, buy them fresh and whole. Grind 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 the grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly and the maximum flavor will not be extracted. When grinding your beans, we recommend a medium grind.
• Element 4: PROPORTION
  Add 1 scoop of ground coffee (1 scoop = 1 tablespoon = ~6 grams) per cup (1 cup = 5 fl. oz.). You may wish to adjust this amount according to your taste. Do not use more than 14 scoops (14 tablespoons).

SETTING UP YOUR COFFEEMAKER

1. Unwrap the cord and plug the coffeemaker into a grounded outlet. Make sure to remove all stickers and packing materials from the unit.
2. Place a large cup or mug (10 oz. minimum) on the drip tray.
3. Remove the lid from the water reservoir, then lift the reservoir straight up and away from the coffeemaker. Wash the reservoir with warm soapy water, and rinse.
4. Fill the reservoir with water to the 12-cup line and return with a lid to the unit (see Figure 1).

CHARCOAL WATER FILTER

Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad taste, and odors from tap water.

Inserting the Water Filter

1. Remove the filter and filter holder from the polybags.
2. Soak the filter, fully immersed in cold tap water, for 15 minutes.
3. Press down on the filter compartment on the bottom of the filter holder and pull it toward you to open it.
4. Place the filter into the compartment (see Figure 2) and snap it closed. Be careful – improper placement can tear the filter skin.
5. Flush the filter by running fresh water through the hole in the bottom of the compartment for 10 seconds.
6. Allow the filter to drain completely.
7. Place the assembled water filter holder into the water reservoir, pushing it down to fit into place (see Figure 3)

BEFORE BREWING 

During the manufacturing process, dust can get trapped in your coffeemaker. We recommend flushing out the system before brewing your first cups of coffee. Simply fill the water reservoir and power on the unit. (See steps #2 and #6 in the MAKING COFFEE instructions, below). DO NOT ADD COFFEE! Once you’ve done that, brew your favorite coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at its best!

PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

SETTING THE CLOCK

When the coffeemaker is plugged in, noon will appear until you set the time. Turn the Function knob to CLOCK Hold down the Hour or Minute button until the clock begins 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, so as the number displayed approaches the desired time, press and release to advance one digit at a time. Be sure the PM indicator is on if a PM time is desired.

SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME

When you turn the Function knob to PROG, it displays a previously selected Auto On time or the default time (noon).

1. Turn the Function knob to PROG
   Follow the directions under SETTING THE CLOCK (in the previous section) to program your start-brew time.
2. Turn the Function knob to AUTO ON
   LCD will display the current time.
3. Press and release ON/OFF button
   A green light indicates that the coffeemaker is in Auto On mode. The blue ON/OFF light will come on when the brew cycle begins. Both lights will go off when the Keep Warm cycle ends.

SETTING THE AUTO-OFF TIME

Turn the Function Knob to AUTO OFF The default Auto Off time is set to turn the coffeemaker off two hours after brewing is complete. Follow the directions under SETTING THE CLOCK (in the previous section) to program your coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours after the brew cycle is finished.

MAKING COFFEE

1. Insert charcoal water filter
   Follow the directions on page 6 for the preparation and insertion of the filter.
2. Fill the water reservoir
   • Remove the lid from the reservoir, then lift the reservoir straight up and away from the coffeemaker.
   • Fill the reservoir with water for the number of cups you are brewing, replace the lid, and return to the unit. (see figure 1). NOTE: If only brewing 2 cups fill with water to the first line marking on the side of the water reservoir.
     NOTE: If water gets under the coffee tank or water reservoir, it will end up in the drip tray.
3. Set preferences
   Push the 1–4 Cup button if you are brewing fewer than 5 cups.
4. Add the ground coffee
   Insert a #4 paper filter OR permanent filter into the filter basket. Ensure the paper filter is completely open and fully inserted in the basket. Add 1 scoop (1 tablespoon = ~6 grams) of ground coffee per cup. Adjust the amount according to taste.
5. Before brewing coffee
   Make sure the water reservoir is on the unit and the reservoir lid is on the reservoir. Plug into an electrical outlet.
6. Power unit on
   Turn the Function knob to Brew, press the ON/OFF button, and the blue indicator light will turn on. Or, set the Auto On function and the green indicator will light.
7. After brewing
   When the brewing cycle has been completed, five beeps will sound.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always turn the coffeemaker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Lift the reservoir cover. Remove and discard the filter and ground coffee.

WARNING
The coffee reservoir may contain hot coffee. Allow to cool before lifting. Remove the filter basket, coffee reservoir, and drip tray. These 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 and coffee reservoir have been removed. Wipe the area under the reservoir with a damp cloth.

Decalcification

Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker. For the best performance from your Coffee on Demand™ 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.

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 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.

WARRANTY

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Coffee On Demand™ 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® Coffee On Demand™ 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 to obtain the warranty benefits. If you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for this warranty will be the date of manufacture.

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

If your Cuisinart® Coffee On Demand™ Coffeemaker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think it necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number, 1-800-726- 0190, for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to CustomerService at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

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 1-800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, shipping, and handling of such products under warranty.

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