Cuisinart Coffeemaker DCC 2600C User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET  
Brew Central® 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker  
DCC-2600C Series  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
 
17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe  
having a loose or weakened handle.  
Important  
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK  
NOTICE  
18. Do not clean carafe or heating plate  
with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other  
abrasive materials.  
This appliance has a polarized plug (one  
blade is wider than the other). To reduce  
the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit  
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the  
plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse  
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a  
qualified electrician. Do not modify the  
plug in any way.  
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:  
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  
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.  
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.  
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles  
and knobs.  
20. Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict  
airflow beneath coffeemaker.  
constitute a risk of fire or electric  
shock to persons.  
3. To protect against electric shock, do not  
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or  
other liquids.  
OPERATING NOTICE  
21. 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  
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.  
4. This appliance should not be used by or  
near children or individuals with certain  
disabilities.  
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.  
COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW.  
5. 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.  
SaVe tHeSe  
InStruCtIonS  
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 Center for examination, repair,  
and electrical or mechanical adjustment.  
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.  
Caution: Never open the filter basket 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  
and checking the filter basket.  
for HouSeHoLd  
uSe onLY  
7. The use of accessory attachments  
not recommended by Cuisinart may  
cause injuries.  
Longer extension cords are available and  
may be used if care is exercised in their  
use.  
8. Do not use outdoors.  
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.  
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or  
counter, or touch 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,  
push the Off button, then remove plug from  
wall outlet.  
12. Do not use appliance for other than  
intended use.  
WARNING  
rISK of fIre or eLeCtrIC SHoCK  
do not open  
13. Snap lid securely onto carafe before  
serving any beverages.  
WarnIng: to reduCe tHe rISK of fIre or eLeCtrIC SHoCK,  
do not remoVe CoVer (or BaCK)  
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed  
during the brewing cycle.  
15. The glass carafe is designed for use with  
these appliances only. It must never be  
used on the range top.  
no uSer-SerVICeaBLe partS InSIde  
repaIr SHouLd Be done BY autHorIZed SerVICe perSonneL onLY  
16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or  
cold surface.  
 
CONTENTS  
FEATURES AND BENEFITS  
THE QUEST  
9. Carafe  
The easy-pour, no-drip 14-cup carafe has  
an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee  
markings for two to fourteen cups.  
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  
Before Brewing your First Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Brew Pause Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
1. Reservoir Cover  
Flips back for easy filling.  
FOR THE PERFECT  
CUP OF COFFEE  
2. Water Reservoir with Water Level  
Indicator Window  
Element 1: Water  
10. Adjustable Heater Plate  
Allows you to keep brewed coffee at  
desired temperature. Scratch-resistant with  
black, nonstick coating.  
3. Showerhead  
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.  
Distributes water evenly over coffee,  
reducing temperature loss as water  
passes through grounds.  
11. Ready Tone  
Signals the end of the brew cycle  
with five beeps.  
4. Charcoal Water Filter  
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,  
calcium and bad tastes and odors from tap  
water.  
12. Cord Storage  
13. Power Loss Back-up System  
One-minute protection in case a breaker  
trips, the unit is unplugged, or the power  
fails. It holds all programmed informa-  
tion, including time of day, auto on time  
and auto off time.  
5. Filter Basket  
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.  
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.  
6. Filter Basket Holder  
7. Control Panel  
See detailed illustration, page 6.  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
14. Measuring Scoop  
8. Brew Pause  
IMPORTANT UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat  
surface.  
Stops flow of coffee from basket when  
carafe is removed from the heater plate, so  
a cup can be poured in mid-brew.  
2. Remove the instruction book and any  
other literature.  
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Element 3: Grind  
3. Turn the box so that the back side of  
the coffeemaker is down and slide the  
coffeemaker from the box.  
The grind is critical for proper flavour  
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  
flavour will not be extracted. When  
grinding your own beans, we  
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4. After the coffeemaker has been  
removed, place the box out of the way  
and lift off the left and right polyfoam  
insert.  
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5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove  
it from the heating plate, and remove  
the polybag.  
recommend a medium-fine grind.  
6. Remove the polybag covering the  
coffeemaker.  
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 MAKING  
COFFEE below, and later adjust the  
amount to suit your taste.  
Save all packing materials in case you have  
to ship the machine in the future.  
9
KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM  
CHILDREN.  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL  
PROGRAMMING YOUR  
COFFEEMAKER  
BEFORE BREWING YOUR  
FIRST POT OF COFFEE  
Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 7 and 8.  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
During the manufacturing process, dust  
can get trapped in your coffeemaker. We  
recommend flushing out the system  
before brewing your first pot of coffee.  
Simply fill the reservoir and power on the  
unit. (See steps #2 and #6 in MAKING  
COFFEE instructions, below). DO NOT  
ADD COFFEE!  
When the coffeemaker is plugged in,  
12:00 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. When  
the number displayed approaches the  
desired time, press and release to advance  
one digit at a time. Be sure the PM  
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real  
coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at  
its best!  
MAKING COFFEE  
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing  
Your First Pot of Coffee” above.  
indicator is on if a PM time is desired.  
1. Insert charcoal water filter  
Follow directions for the preparation and  
insertion of the filter on page 8.  
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 (12:00pm).  
1. On/Off Button  
8. Function Knob  
a. PROG  
Use to turn your coffeemaker on and off.  
Works in tandem with the function knob.  
2. Fill the water reservoir  
Select to program Auto On time.  
Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up.  
Pour in the desired amount of water  
using the water level indicator located at  
the side of the coffeemaker window.  
1. Turn the Function knob to PROG  
Follow directions under SETTING THE  
CLOCK (above) to program your start-  
brew time.  
Coffeemaker can be programmed to  
automatically start brewing up to 24  
hours in advance.  
2. Clock Display  
Displays time of day, Auto On, and Auto  
Off times.  
b. AUTO ON  
Select to automatically start brewing  
coffee at the time you’ve programmed.  
3. Set preferences  
a. Push the 1-4 cup button if you are  
brewing fewer than 5 cups.  
2. Turn the Function knob to AUTO ON  
3. Hour and Minute Buttons  
LCD will display the current time.  
Use to set hours and minutes for time  
of day, Auto On, and Auto Off time.  
c. AUTO OFF  
3. Press and release ON/OFF button  
A green light indicates that coffeemaker  
is in AUTO ON mode. A red light will  
come on when brew cycle begins. Both  
lights will go off when Keep Warm cycle  
ends.  
Select to program your coffeemaker to  
automatically shut off up to 4 hours  
after brewing.  
b. Press Regular or Bold button to select  
flavour strength.*  
4. Strength Selector  
Regular and Bold buttons let you choose  
the intensity of coffee flavour you prefer.  
c. Turn the Carafe Temperature dial to  
low(L), medium(M), or high(H) and heater  
plate will keep coffee at the temperature  
you select.*  
d. BREW  
Select to begin brew cycle when ON  
button is pressed.  
5. 1-4 Cup Setting  
Improves extraction, flavour and  
temperature when brewing fewer than 5  
cups.  
NOTE: To start brew time at the same  
time the next day, simply make sure the  
Function Knob is on AUTO ON and press  
and release ON/OFF button once more.  
Green AUTO ON light will go on.  
e. CLOCK  
*Features will remain at selected settings  
until you change them.  
Select to program time of day.  
f. AUDIBLE TONE (not shown)  
A tone sounds 5 times when brew  
cycle is complete (coffee may continue  
to stream from the filter for a few  
seconds after tone).  
4. 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 1 level  
scoop of ground coffee per cup. Adjust  
the amount according to taste.  
6. Self-Clean Setting  
Indicates time to clean coffeemaker to  
remove calcium buildup.  
SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME  
Turn the Function Knob to AUTO OFF  
Follow directions under SETTING THE  
CLOCK (above) to program your  
coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours  
after brew cycle is finished.  
7. Carafe Temperature Knob  
Set the heater plate to Low(L), Medium(M),  
or High(H) to keep coffee in the carafe at  
the temperature you prefer.  
 
flavour of your coffee. To clean, fill the water  
NOTE: The maximum capacity for  
ground coffee is 17 tablespoons (255 ml)  
for this coffeemaker. Exceeding this  
amount may cause overflow if the coffee  
is too finely ground.  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 1⁄  
3
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER  
white vinegar and 2⁄ water. Press the Clean  
3
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove  
the plug from the electrical outlet before  
cleaning.  
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  
Your coffeemaker comes with a  
charcoal water filter that eliminates  
chlorine, bad tastes and odors from  
tap water.  
Replace the filter basket in the filter bas-  
ket holder and press firmly on cover to  
be sure it closes securely.  
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.  
Inserting the Water Filter  
• Remove the filter from polybag and  
soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap  
water for 15 minutes.  
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.  
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.  
• Lift the water filter holder out of the  
water reservoir (see diagram, page 5).  
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.  
• Press down on the filter compartment  
and pull toward you to open.  
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.  
6. 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 (see page 7) and the green indi-  
cator will light.  
• Place filter into the holder and snap  
it closed. Be careful – improper  
placement can tear the filter skin.  
Remove the carafe from the heating 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.  
Notes on the Clean Function  
• Flush filter by running cold tap water  
through holes in bottom of  
compartment for 10 seconds.  
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.  
7. After brewing  
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh  
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.  
When the brewing cycle has been  
completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee  
will continue to stream from the filter for  
several seconds.  
• Allow the filter to drain completely.  
• Slide the water filter holder back  
into the channel in the water  
reservoir, pushing it down to  
the base of the unit.  
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  
housing can be washed off with soap and  
water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution.  
Wipe heating 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.  
NOTE: We recommend changing the  
water filter every 60 days  
or after  
60 uses, and more  
often if you have  
Note: Reservoir cover may be hot during  
and directly after brewing. Wait at least  
10 minutes before opening.  
hard water.  
Replacement filters  
can be purchased  
in stores, by  
calling Cuisinart  
customer  
service, or at  
www.  
cuisinart.  
Decalcification  
Decalcification refers to the removal of  
calcium deposits which form over time on  
the metal parts of the coffeemaker.  
Brew Pause™ Feature  
This feature interrupts the flow of coffee  
from the basket to let you pour that first  
cup mid-brew. Because the flavour  
profile of coffee brewed at the start of a  
cycle differs from that brewed towards  
the end, be aware that using this feature  
will weaken the flavour strength of the  
finished pot.  
For best performance from your Brew  
Central® 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.  
ca.  
NOTE: Removing carafe for more than  
20 seconds may cause filter basket to  
overflow.  
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  
 
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR  
CUISINART® PRODUCT  
NOTES  
WARRANTY  
IMPORTANT: If the nonconforming product is to be  
serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized  
Service Centre, please remind the servicer to call our  
Consumer Service Centre 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.  
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY  
This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on  
this Cuisinart® product. This warranty is available to  
consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a  
Cuisinart® product that was purchased at retail for  
personal, family or household use. This warranty is not  
available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or  
owners.  
We warrant that this Cuisinart® product will be free of  
defects in material or workmanship under normal home  
use for three years from the date of original purchase.  
For warranty purposes, we would like to suggest that  
to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase.  
However, should you not wish to register on-line we  
recommend the consumer to maintain original receipt  
indicating proof of purchase. In the event that you do  
not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for  
purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.  
When calling our Authorized Service Centre for in warranty  
service please make reference to your model number and  
the manufacturing date code. This information can be  
found in the rating area on the body or underneath the  
base of your unit. The model number will follow the word  
Model: DCC2600CC. The manufacturing date code is a 4  
or 5 digit number. Example, 90630 would designate year,  
month & day (2009, June 30th).  
If your Cuisinart® product 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, please  
call our Consumer Service Centre toll-free at 1-800-472-  
7606 or write to:  
Cuisinart Canada  
100 Conair Parkway  
Woodbridge, Ont. L4H 0L2  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please  
also enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the  
product. 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 cheque or money order.  
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any  
Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we recommend  
you use a traceable, insured delivery service.  
Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in transit damage  
or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or  
damaged products are not covered under warranty.  
Your Cuisinart® product has been manufactured to  
strict specifications and has been designed for use with  
Cuisinart® authorized accessories and replacement parts  
for your model.  
These warranties expressly exclude any defects or  
damages caused by accessories, replacement parts or  
repair service other than those that have been authorized  
by Cuisinart. These warranties exclude all incidental or  
consequential.  
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