Cleaning And Maintenance - Cuisinart DCC-1400 Series User Manual

Replace the filter basket in the filter basket
holder and flip the water reservoir lid
closed. Press firmly on top where it says
"Press to Close". Be sure that it closes
securely in place.
5. Before brewing coffee
Make sure the thermal carafe is in position
on the resting plate and the top cover is
closed. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
6. power unit
Turn the Function knob to Brew, flip the
Power switch to the on position and
release, and the red indicator light will turn
on. or, set the Auto on function and the
green indicator will light.
7. after brewing is complete
When brewing cycle has been completed,
five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue
to stream from the filter for several seconds.
note: reservoir cover may be hot during
and directly after brewing. Wait at least 10
minutes before opening.
BreW pauSe
This feature interrupts the flow of coffee
from the basket to let you pour that first
cup mid-brew. Because the flavor profile of
coffee brewed at the start of a cycle differs
from that brewed toward the end, be aware
that using this feature will weaken the flavor
strength of the finished pot.
NoTE: Removing carafe for more than 20
seconds may cause filter basket to overflow.
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 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.
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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.
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
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 warming
plate. Do not dry the inside of the water
reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
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 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.
note: Before decalcifying your
coffeemaker, remember to remove the
charcoal water filter from the water filter
holder located in the water reservoir.
To decalcify, fill the water reservoir to capacity
with a mixture of ¹⁄³ white vinegar and ²⁄³ water.
Press the Clean button. When the 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.
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