Cuisinart Coffeemaker DCC 2400STR User Manual

INSTRUCTION  
BOOKLET  
Brew Central ThermalCoffeemaker  
DCC-2400STR  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
 
Caution: Never open the top 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 filter 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 top cover and checking the filter  
basket.  
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.  
IMPORTANT UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat  
surface.  
2. Remove the instruction book and any  
other literature.  
NOTICE  
3. Turn the box so that the back side of the  
coffeemaker is down and slide the  
coffeemaker from the box.  
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.  
4. After the coffeemaker has been removed,  
place the box out of the way and remove  
the side two polyfoam inserts.  
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it  
from the heater plate and remove the  
polybag.  
OPERATING NOTICE  
6. Remove the polybag covering from the  
coffeemaker and lift the coffeemaker off  
the remaining two inserts.  
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.  
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.  
WARNING  
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE  
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY  
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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 flavor 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  
CONTENTS  
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
The Quest for the  
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
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.  
INTRODUCTION  
You’ll love the way your new Cuisinart® Brew  
Central ThermalCoffeemaker looks on the  
counter. The styling is streamlined, with an  
elegance that only comes from stainless steel.  
The Brew Central Thermalis a statement  
about how serious you are about your coffee –  
and your kitchen. Enjoy full programmability,  
extreme ease of use, and coffee that stays hot  
for hours in the elegant, double-wall thermal  
carafe!  
Element 3: Grind  
The grind is critical for proper flavor 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  
flavors will not be extracted. We recommend  
a medium-fine grind.  
THE QUEST fOR  
THE PERfECT CUP  
Of COffEE  
Element 4: Proportion  
It is generally agreed that there are four basic  
elements critical to the perfect cup:  
Add the amount of ground coffee that  
corresponds to the number of cups being  
brewed. Use 1 level tablespoon per cup, but  
use more or less to suit your taste. Please  
note, the Cuisinart Coffeemaker makes 12-5  
ounce cups.  
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 Brew Central ThermalCoffeemaker. The  
charcoal water filter removes chlorine, calcium,  
bad tastes and odors, for the purest cup of  
coffee every time.  
Usage Suggestion:  
When brewing according to the recipe  
below, we recommend using paper filters  
for optimal results:  
• 50 ounces of water or more  
• 2 tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces  
of water  
Element 2: Coffee  
• Maximum capacity for ground coffee is 20  
tablespoons for this 60 ounce coffeemaker.  
Exceeding this amount may cause overflow.  
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the  
flavor 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,  
Paper filters have been provided for your  
convenience and coffee enjoyment.  
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14. Thermal Carafe with Hands-free Lid  
An easy-pour, no drip double-wall insulated  
12-cup stainless steel thermal carafe.  
Coffee brews through and pours through  
a unique lid that seals air out to provide  
fresh flavor. No need to turn or adjust lid.  
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.  
15. Resting Plate  
Scratch resistant with black, nonstick  
coating.  
16. Ready Tone (not shown)  
Signals the end of the brew cycle with five  
beeps.  
4. Water filter (not shown)  
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,  
calcium and bad tastes and odors from tap  
water.  
17. Cord Storage (not shown)  
5. filter Basket (not shown)  
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.  
18. Power Loss Back-up System (not  
shown)  
One-minute protection in case power fails,  
breaker trips, or unit is unplugged.  
6. filter Basket Holder (not shown)  
7. LCD Digital Clock  
Displays time of day and set time for  
automatic functions.  
19. Measuring Scoop (not shown)  
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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, Program,  
Clock, and Brew.  
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10. On/Off Button  
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Used to turn your coffeemaker on and  
off and program your delayed brew.  
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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.  
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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 flavor extraction  
rate varies during the brew cycle, we  
recommend allowing the brewing cycle  
to finish before pouring the coffee.  
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CONTROL PANEL  
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e. Audible Tone (not shown)  
The Brew Central Thermal™  
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).  
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 pro-  
gram 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.  
3. On/Off Button  
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off  
and works in tandem with the function  
knob.  
b. Program Set  
4. Hour and Minute Buttons  
For use in setting hour and minute for time  
of day, and auto on time.  
The Program Set function is used to  
set the time for the Auto On function.  
c. Brew  
5. On/Off and Auto On Indicator Lights  
The Brew function is used to start the  
brew cycle directly.  
6. Clean Setting  
Used to indicate time to clean your coffee-  
maker to remove calcium buildup.  
d. Clock Set  
Used to program the time of day.  
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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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.  
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.  
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 TURN THE COffEEMAKER Off  
Press the On/Off button and release.  
Note: This coffeemaker shuts off automatically  
1 - 4 Cup Setting  
after brewing is complete.  
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.  
PROGRAMMING YOUR COffEEMAKER  
fOR DELAYED BREW TIME  
To set the time:  
To use: When making a smaller amount, press  
the 1-4 button on the control panel after turning  
on the unit.  
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.  
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  
NOTE: When the number count passes 12,  
the PM light will be displayed on the LCD.  
Before you make the first pot of coffee in your  
new Cuisinart® Brew Central Thermal™  
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.  
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.  
1. Insert the Water filter  
a. Remove the filter from polybag and soak  
in cold tap water for 15 minutes.  
b. Remove the water filter holder from the  
coffeemaker by lifting it out of the  
reservoir area with your thumb and  
forefinger.  
To program the Auto On (brew start time)  
1. Turn the function knob to “Prog.”  
c. Hold the water filter holder lengthwise  
and place thumbs in slots directly under  
arrows.  
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.  
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.  
3. Turn the function knob to “Auto On.” LCD  
will display the current time.  
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and flatten the seams of a paper filter  
beforehand. Add the desired amount of  
ground coffee, corresponding to the  
number of cups being brewed. Use 1 level  
tablespoon per cup, but use more or less  
to suit your taste. The Cuisinart  
Coffeemaker makes 12-5 oz. cups.  
NOTE: The maximum capacity for  
ground coffee is 20 tablespoons for this  
60 oz. coffeemaker. Exceeding this  
amount may cause overflow.  
Replace the filter basket in the filter basket  
holder and flip the water reservoir cover  
closed. Press firmly on top cover to be sure  
that it closes securely.  
NOTE: Caution must be used when  
inserting the charcoal filter. Improper  
placement in the holder can cause tearing  
of the filter skin.  
Before brewing coffee  
f. Close the water filter holder; you will  
hear a snap indicating it is in place.  
Remove thermal carafe lid by turning in the  
direction of the “unlock” arrow. Prewarm  
carafe by rinsing it out with hot water.  
PREWARMING THE CARAFE WILL HELP  
KEEP THE COFFEE HOTTER.  
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.  
Return the carafe lid to the carafe. To lock  
the lid, turn in the direction of the “lock”  
arrow until it fits tightly on carafe and arrow  
lines up in the center of the pour spout.  
This ensures lid is closed and in the proper  
position for brewing and pouring.  
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.  
Make sure you have replaced the thermal  
carafe in its position on the resting plate  
and closed the top cover. Plug the cord into  
an electrical outlet.  
NOTE: We recommend changing the water  
filter every 60 days or 60 uses – more often  
if you have hard water.  
4. Power unit  
Replacement water filters can be  
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.  
purchased in stores, by calling customer  
service at 1-800-726-0190, or through the  
2. fill the water reservoir  
5. During and after brewing  
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.  
The Brew Pausefeature 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  
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  
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the cycle has a flavor profile which is very  
different from the flavor at the end of the  
cycle. Removing a cup during the brewing  
cycle will alter the flavor of the finished pot.  
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.  
Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it  
before serving to blend the flavors. 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.  
Decalcification  
Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium  
deposits which form over time on the metal  
parts of the coffeemaker.  
After brewing, the unit will automatically  
shut itself off. The thermal carafe will keep  
the coffee hot for hours.  
For best performance from your Brew Central  
ThermalCoffeemaker, 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.  
Bottom of thermal carafe is hot to touch  
for several minutes after brewing.  
Use caution.  
The brew-through, pour-through lid allows  
coffee to drip from coffeemaker through the  
closed lid. When brewing is complete, the  
lid seals itself so air stays out and coffee  
freshness and temperature are preserved.  
No need to turn or adjust the lid before  
pouring.  
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. To clean, fill the water reservoir to  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
capacity with a mixture of 1⁄ white vinegar and  
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2⁄ water. Press the Clean button. When the self  
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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  
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.  
coffeemaker ON to see if the Clean light  
continues to flash. If it does, turn it to OFF and  
then repeat the cleaning procedure with a fresh  
solution of vinegar and water.  
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.  
If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn the  
coffeemaker to 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  
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Your Cuisinart® coffeemaker has been  
manufactured to strict specifications and has  
been designed for use with the Cuisinart®  
coffeemaker authorized accessories and  
replacement parts for your model.  
again to return the coffeemaker to all its  
previous settings. Pressing ON/OFF will also exit  
the Clean Mode and turn the coffeemaker OFF.  
These warranties expressly exclude any  
WARRANTY  
defects or damages caused by accessories,  
replacement parts or repair service other than  
those that have been authorized by Cuisinart.  
LIMITED THREE-YEAR  
WARRANTY  
These warranties exclude all incidental or  
consequential damages. Some states do not  
allow the exclusion of or limitation of incidental  
or consequential damages, so the foregoing  
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
This warranty supersedes all previous warranties  
on the Cuisinart® Brew Central Thermal™  
Coffeemaker.  
This warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®  
Brew Central ThermalCoffeemaker that was  
purchased at retail for personal, family or  
household use. Except as otherwise required  
under applicable state law, this warranty is  
not available to retailers or other commercial  
purchasers or owners.  
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Brew Central  
ThermalCoffeemaker will be free of defects  
in material or workmanship under normal home  
use for three years from the date of original  
purchase.  
CALIfORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY  
California law provides that for In-Warranty  
Service, California residents have the option of  
returning a nonconforming product (A) to the  
store where it was purchased or (B) to another  
retail store which sells Cuisinart products of the  
same type. The retail store shall then, according  
to its preference, either repair the product, refer  
the consumer to an independent repair facility,  
replace the product, or refund the purchase  
price less the amount directly attributable to  
the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If  
either of the above two options does not result  
in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the  
consumer may then take the product to an  
independent repair facility if service or repair  
can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart  
and not the consumer will be responsible for  
the reasonable cost of such service, repair,  
replacement, or refund for nonconforming  
products under warranty.  
We suggest that you complete and return the  
enclosed product registration card promptly  
to facilitate verification of the date of original  
purchase. However, return of the product  
registration card is not a condition of these  
warranties.  
If your coffeemaker should prove to be defective  
within the warranty period, we will repair it (or, if  
we think it necessary, replace it) without charge  
to you. To obtain warranty service, please call  
our Consumer Service Center toll-free at  
800-726-0190 or write to:  
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 800-726-0190. Cuisinart  
will be responsible for the cost of the repair,  
replacement, and shipping and handling for such  
nonconforming products under warranty.  
Cuisinart  
150 Milford Road  
East Windsor, NJ 08520  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your  
return, please also enclose $10.00 for shipping  
and handling of the product (California residents  
need only supply proof of purchase and should  
call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).  
Please also be sure to include a return address,  
description of the product defect, product serial  
number, and any other information pertinent to  
the product’s return. Please pay by check or  
money order.  
BEfORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART  
PRODUCT  
Important: If the nonconforming product is to  
be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s  
Authorized Service Center, please remind the  
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center to  
ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed,  
the product serviced with the correct parts, and  
to ensure that the product is still under warranty.  
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