Cuisinart DCC-3000 Coffee On Demand 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemake

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. 
    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 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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 entangled 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 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.

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 goldtone 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.

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.

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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

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
   1. 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.
   2. Auto Off
      The Auto Off setting lets you program coffeemaker to shut off 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle ends. Holds selected time until you change it.
   3. Program
      The Program function is used to set the Auto On time. Select brew start time with hour and minute buttons – LCD displays "PM" for afternoon and nighttime brew starts. Holds selected time until you change it.
   4. Brew
      The Brew function is used to start the brew cycle directly.
   5. 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.
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. Grind only about a two-week supply at a time, because once the bean is broken, its flavor degrades quickly.
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 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.
Element 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 according 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 compartment on the bottom of the filter holder and pull toward you to open.
4. Place the filter into the compartment (see figure 2) and snap it closed. Be careful – improper placement can tear the filter skin.
   
   

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).

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

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.

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.