Cuisinart DCC-3000 Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

Cuisinart DCC-3000 Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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 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 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 cord hang over edge of 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.
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. Do not clean drip tray with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
14. 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.
15. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.
16. Avoid contact with moving parts.
17. 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 elec-trical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance tou-ches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

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.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entan-gled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked electri-cal rating of the extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appli-ance, 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 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.

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 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

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Water Reservoir Lid
2. Removable Water Reservoir
   Detaches from 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 mug and residual condensation from the brewing process.
5. Gold-Tone Cuisinart Commercial-Style Filter
6. Filter Basket
   Holds our commercial-style permanent filter or a paper filter. NOTE: FILTER BASKET HOLDER MUST BE IN PLACE FOR UNIT TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. Removable for easy cleaning.
7. Coffee Reservoir
   Removable double-wall reservoir keeps up to 12 cups of coffee hot for hours.
8. Charcoal Water Filter Holder 8A. Charcoal Water Filter
   Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water.
9. Coffee Scoop
10. Coffee Gauge™
    See detailed drawing, page 5. Displays amount of brewed coffee remaining in reservoir.
11. Clock Display
    Displays time of day and set time for automatic functions.
12. Hour and Minute Buttons
    Used to set 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 reser-voir 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 mug or travel cup.
18. Showerhead (not shown)
    Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing tem-perature loss as water passes through grounds.
19. Dispenser Light (not shown)
    Light comes on when dispensing lever is pressed and coffee pours into cup.
20. Power Loss Back-up System (not shown) One-minute protection against losing your programmed settings in case power fails, breaker trips or unit is unplugged.
21. Ready Tone (not shown)
    Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps.
22. BPA Free (not shown)
    All materials that come in contact with liquid are BPA free.

CONTROL PANEL

1. Coffee Gauge™
   Displays amount of brewed coffee remaining in unit.
2. Clock Display
   Displays time of day and Auto On and Off times.
3. Hour and Minute Buttons
   For use in setting hour and minute 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 coffee-maker to shut off 0 to 4 hours after 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 min-ute buttons – LCD displays “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 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. Unit must be on to program functions.

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.
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. Grind only about a two-week supply at a time, because once the bean is broken, its flavor degrades quickly.
3. GRIND
   The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, over-extraction and bit-terness 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 grind.
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 accord-ing to your personal taste. Do not use more than 14 scoops (14 tablespoons).

SETTING UP YOUR COFFEEMAKER

1. Unwrap 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 lid from water reservoir, then lift reservoir straight up and away from the coffeemaker. Wash the reservoir with warm soapy water, and rinse.
4. Fill reservoir with water to the 12-cup line and return with lid to unit (see figure 1).

CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes 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 com-partment on the bottom of the filter holder and pull toward you to open.
4. Place the filter into the compart-ment (see figure 2) and snap it closed. Be careful
   • improper placement can tear the filter skin.
5. Flush filter by running fresh water through the hole in bottom of compartment for 10 seconds.
6. Allow the filter to drain completely.
7. Place the assem-bled water filter holder into the water reservoir, pushing it down to fit into place (see figure 3).

Note: We recommend changing the water filter every 60 days or after 60 uses, and more often if you have hard water. Replacement filters can be purchased in stores, by calling Cuisinart Customer Service, or at www.cuisinart.com.

BEFORE BREWING YOUR FIRST POT OF COFFEE
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 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, 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, so as 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 (12:00pm).

1. Turn the Function knob to PROG
   Follow directions under SETTING THE CLOCK (in 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 brew cycle begins. Both lights will go off when Keep Warm cycle ends.
   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.

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 directions under SETTING THE CLOCK (in previous section) to program your coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle is finished.

MAKING COFFEE

1. Insert charcoal water filter
   Follow directions on page 6 for the preparation and insertion of the filter.
2. Fill the water reservoir
   • Remove lid from reservoir, then lift reservoir straight up and away from the coffeemaker.
   • Fill reservoir with water for the number of cups you are brewing, replace the lid and return to 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. Be sure that 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.
   NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 14 scoops (14 tablespoons) for this coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.
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 completed, five beeps will sound.
   NOTE: The dispenser light illuminates the cup area when you press the lever to pour coffee into your mug.

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 filter and ground coffee.

WARNING

Caution: 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.
Neither the reservoir lid nor the reservoir should be put into the dishwasher. Clean them with a damp, soapy, non-abrasive cloth and rinse thoroughly. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
Never immerse base unit in water or other liquids. 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. 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 that form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
For 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. To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of ¹⁄³ 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.

WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR 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 in order to obtain the warranty benefits. 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.
If your Cuisinart® Coffee On Demand™ Coffeemaker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain war-ranty 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 Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product.
Please pay by check or money order (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

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. Please be sure to include your return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product model number (located on bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any other information pertinent to the product’s return.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming prod-uct (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type.

The retail store shall then, at its discretion, 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 the above two options do 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.

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, replace-ment, and shipping and handling for such products under warranty.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service Center at
1-800-726-0190 before returning the product to be serviced. If servicing is needed, a representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.
Your Cuisinart® Coffee On Demand™ Coffeemaker 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. 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 not apply to you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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 at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.

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References

• User Manual