Cuisinart DCC-1200P1 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker Manual

Cuisinart DCC-1200P1 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

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 the appliance 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 orother liquids.
5. This appliance should not be used by or near 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 Authorized Service 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 a hot surface.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always fill the water reservoir first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the controls to “off”, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
13. Snap the lid securely onto the 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 this appliance 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 that has a loose or weakened handle.
18. Do not clean the 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 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.

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.

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.

INTRODUCTION

Cuisinart introduces a coffeemaker with retro styling and the latest high-tech features, making it the centerpiece of any kitchen.  The Cuisinart® Brew Central® Coffeemaker is reminiscent of the days of classic styling and durable materials. A brushed metal exterior with retro-style controls houses the finest coffeemaking technology. This coffeemaker even includes a charcoal water filter. The water filter ensures great-tasting coffee by removing all of the impurities from the water. The Brew Central® Coffeemaker also comes with advanced features such as a programmable digital clock with a 24-hour  advanced-brew setting, an automatic shutoff, a self-cleaning function, and an audible beep that signals the end of the brew cycle, which makes brewing the best-tasting coffee easy.

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 Brew Central® Coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter removes chlorine, calcium, bad taste, and odors, for the purest cup of coffee every time.

Element 2: Coffee
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the flavors 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 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 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 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 flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, over-extraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog your filter. If the 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.

Element 4: Proportion
The cups on the Cuisinart® coffeemaker are 5 ounces. Add the amount of ground coffee that corresponds to the number of cups being brewed. We recommend using 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup but use more or less to suit your taste.

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 the grounds.
4. Water Filter (not shown)
   Charcoal water filters eliminate chlorine, calcium, and bad taste and odors 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 the time of day and automatic functions.
9. Function Knob and Flip Switch
   Used to initiate programming of automatic functions.
   Heater Plate Control Knob
   For controlling the temperature of the coffee after brewing. There are three temperature settings.
   1-4 Cup Setting
   For brewing smaller pots of coffee. It provides double heating of the water, so coffee is piping hot.
   Self-Clean Setting
   Tells you when it’s time to clean your coffeemaker. Remove built-up calcifi cation from the water reservoir, to help extend the life of your coffeemaker.
10. Brew Pause™
    Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed (30 seconds maximum) from the heater plate, so a cup can be poured in mid-brew. Since the extraction rate varies during the brew cycle, we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to finish before pouring the coffee.
11. Ready Tone (not shown)
    Signals at the end of the brew cycle with five beeps.
12. Carafe
    The easy-pour, no-drip carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for two to twelve cups.
13. Heating Plate
    Scratch-resistant with black, nonstick coating.
14. BPA Free
    All materials that come in contact with coffee or water are BPA-free.

CONTROL PANEL

1. Clock Display
   Displays time of day and auto on and off times.
2. Function Knob
   For setting time of day, and auto on and auto off times.
   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. “PM” is displayed on the LCD for nighttime program times.
   Auto Off
   The Auto Off feature is used to shut off the coffeemaker at a preset time, anywhere from 0 to 4 hours.
   Program Set
   The Program Set function is used to set the time for the Auto On function.
   Brew
   The Brew function is used to start the brew cycle directly.
   Clock Set
   Used to program the time of day.
   Audible Tone (not shown)
   The Brew Central® Coffeemaker is equipped with an audible tone that will sound 5 times when the coffee has completed brewing (coffee will continue to stream from the filter for a few seconds after the tone).
3. Flip Switch
   The retro-style flip switch is used to turn your coffeemaker on and off and works in tandem with the function knob.
4. Heater Plate Control Knob
   For controlling the temperature of the coffee after brewing. It has high, medium, and low settings.
5. Hour and Minute Buttons
   For use in setting hours and minutes for the time of day, auto on time, and auto off time.
6. On and Auto On Indicator Lights
7. Self Clean Setting
   Used for removing calcium buildup.
8. 1-4 Cup Setting
   For brewing smaller pots of coffee – it provides double heating of the water, so coffee is piping hot.

PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

TO BREW COFFEE

1. Turn the Function Knob to the Brew position.
2. Lift the Flip Switch to the On position and release. The red On indicator light will illuminate and the brew cycle will begin

TO TURN THE COFFEEMAKER OFF
Simply press the Flip Switch down to the Off position and release.

Note
To program the coffeemaker to shut off automatically, see To program the Variable

Auto 
instructions are below.

PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER FOR DELAYED BREW TIME

To set the time

1. Turn the Function Knob to Clock.

• • Hours: Press and hold the Hour button to scroll through numbers quickly. When the 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.
  • Minutes: Press and hold the Minute button to scroll through numbers quickly. When the 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 numerals stop blinking.

To program the Auto On

• Set the desired Brew-Start time.
  • Turn the Function Knob to Prog.
  • 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.
• Turn the Function Knob to the Auto On position. LCD will display the current time.
• Lift and release the Flip Switch. The green indicator light will come on to remind you that the programming function is in use. At the programmed time, the red light will come on as well, indicating that the brew cycle is starting. Both lights will go off when the keep warm cycle ends.

To program the Variable Auto Off

1. Turn the Function Knob to the Auto Off position. 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 the brew cycle is finished by using the Hour and Minute push buttons. (See To set the time)

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 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 self-clean light will indicate when you should clean your coffeemaker.

Self Cleaning
If the self-clean light begins to flash when the coffeemaker is turned on, it tells 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 with a mixture of ¹/³ white vinegar and ²/³ water. Press the Self Clean button. When the self-clean light glows, turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the flip switch to On. The self-clean light will shine steadily. The coffeemaker is now in self-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 self-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 self-clean light no longer fl ashes, turn the coffeemaker off and then run one cycle of fresh cold water through the unit before using the unit again to brew coffee.

MAKING COFFEE

Before you make the first pot of coffee in your new Cuisinart® Brew Central® 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.

Insert the Water Filter

• Remove the filter from the polybag and soak it in cold tap water for 15 minutes.
• Remove the water filter holder from the coffeemaker by lifting it out of the reservoir area with your thumb and forefi nger.
• Grasp the stem in one hand. Using the thumb of the other hand, gently press down and pull toward you. The compartment will open the IP.
• Place the filter in the holder and close the water fi lter holder; you will hear a snap indicating it is in place.
• 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.
• Allow the filter to drain completely.
• Replace the water filter holder in the reservoir area of the coffeemaker, pushing it all the way down to the base of the unit, along the reservoir wall.

Fill the water reservoir
When filling the coffeemaker with water, refer to the carafe height markings and fill to the desired number of cups. Be sure to add a small amount of extra water to account for the amount of water lost in wetting the grounds and lost as steam during the brewing process.

Add the ground coffee
Remove the filter basket by grasping the handle and lifting it 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. We recommend using 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup but use more or less to suit your taste.

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.

Power unit
Turn the function knob to brew, lift the flip switch to the On position, and the red indicator light will turn on. Or, set the Auto On function and the green indicator will light.

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 flavor profile that 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. 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.

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 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 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. Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker. Never immerse the base unit in water or other liquid. To clean the 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 the warming plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the warming 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.

WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Brew Central® 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® Brew Central® 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 purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture. If your Cuisinart® Brew Central® 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 Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7811 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 the bottom of the 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 product (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.  Your Cuisinart® Brew Central® 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 by use of accessories, replacement parts, or repair services 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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