Cuisinart Classic DCC 1100 User Manual

INSTRUCTION  
BOOKLET  
Cuisinart Classic12-Cup  
Programmable Coffeemaker  
DCC-1100 Series  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
Caution: Never open the reservoir 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 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  
reservoir cover and checking the basket.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
4. After the coffeemaker has been removed,  
place the box out of the way and remove  
the top and bottom two polyfoam inserts.  
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it  
from the heater plate and remove the  
polybag.  
OPERATING NOTICE  
6. Remove the polybag covering from the  
coffeemaker and lift the coffeemaker off the  
remaining two inserts.  
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.  
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  
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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.  
CONTENTS  
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
The Quest for the  
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
INTRODUCTION  
You’ll love the way your new Cuisinart Classic™  
12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker looks on  
your counter, as it’s brewing 12 cups of fabulous  
coffee. The Cuisinart Classic12-Cup  
Programmable Coffeemaker is a statement  
about how serious you are about your  
coffee – and your kitchen. Enjoy the full  
programmability, extreme ease of use, and  
great tasting coffee.  
Element 3: Grind  
The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction.  
If the grind is too fine, overextraction and  
bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also  
clog your filter. If 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.  
THE QUEST FOR  
THE PERFECT CUP  
OF COFFEE  
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. Many coffee bars and the Specialty  
Coffee Association of America recommend  
adding 2 rounded tablespoons of coffee per  
6 ounces of water. Some coffee manufacturers  
recommend using 1 tablespoon per cup. We  
recommend using 1 tablespoon of ground  
coffee per cup, but use more or less to suit  
your taste.  
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 Cuisinart Classic12-Cup Programmable  
Coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter removes  
chlorine, calcium, bad tastes and odors, for the  
purest cup of coffee every time.  
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground  
coffee is 15 tablespoons for this 12-cup  
coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may  
cause overflow if the coffee is too finely  
ground.  
Element 2: Coffee  
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the  
flavor 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 own beans,  
buy the beans fresh and whole, only about  
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14. Carafe  
The easy-pour, no-drip 12-cup carafe has  
FEATURES AND BENEFITS  
1. Reservoir Cover  
Flips back for easy filling.  
an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee  
markings for two to twelve cups.  
2. Water Reservoir  
15. Heating Plate  
Scratch resistant with black, nonstick  
coating.  
3. Showerhead (not shown)  
Distributes water evenly over coffee,  
reducing temperature loss as water  
passes through grounds.  
16. Ready Tone (not shown)  
Signals the end of the brew cycle  
with five beeps.  
4. Water Filter (not shown)  
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,  
calcium and bad tastes and odors from tap  
water.  
17. Cord Storage (not shown)  
18. Power Loss Back-up System (not  
shown)  
5. Filter Basket (not shown)  
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.  
One-minute protection in case power fails,  
breaker trips, or unit is unplugged.  
6. Filter Basket Holder (not shown)  
19. Measuring Scoop (not shown)  
7. LCD Digital Clock  
Displays time of day and set time for  
automatic functions.  
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8. Hour and Minute Buttons  
Used to set time of day and automatic  
functions.  
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9. Function Knob  
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Used to initiate programming of  
automatic functions – Auto On, Auto Off,  
Program, Clock, and Brew.  
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10. On/Off Button  
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and  
off and program your delayed brew.  
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11. 1-4 Cup Setting  
For brewing smaller pots of coffee.  
It provides double heating of the  
water, so coffee is piping hot.  
12. Clean Setting  
Tells you when it’s time to clean your  
coffeemaker. Remove built-up calcification  
from the water reservoir, to help extend the  
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life of your coffeemaker.  
13. Brew Pause™  
Stops flow of coffee from basket when  
carafe is removed (30 seconds max) from  
the heater plate, so a cup can be poured  
in mid-brew. Since the flavor extraction  
rate varies during the brew cycle, we  
recommend allowing the brewing cycle  
to finish before pouring the coffee.  
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CONTROL PANEL  
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f. Audible Tone (not shown)  
1. Clock Display  
The Cuisinart Classic12-Cup  
Programmable Coffeemaker is  
equipped with an audible tone which  
will sound 5 times when the coffee  
has completed brewing (coffee will  
continue to stream from the filter  
for a few seconds after tone).  
Displays time of day and auto on time.  
2. Function Knob  
For setting time of day, and auto on time.  
a. 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. The PM indicator is displayed on  
the LCD for nighttime program times.  
3. On/Off Button  
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off;  
also works in tandem with the function  
knob.  
b. Auto Off  
The Auto Off feature is used to shut  
off the coffeemaker at a preset time,  
anywhere from 0 to 4 hours.  
4. Hour and Minute Buttons  
For use in setting hour and minute for time  
of day, and auto on time.  
c. Program Set  
The Program Set function is used to  
set the time for the Auto On function.  
5. On/Off and Auto On Indicator Lights  
6. Clean Setting  
Used to indicate time to clean your  
coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup.  
d. Brew  
The Brew function is used to start the  
brew cycle directly.  
7. 1-4 Cup Setting  
For brewing smaller pots of coffee –  
it provides double heating of the water,  
so coffee is piping hot.  
e. Clock Set  
Used to program the time of day.  
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3. Turn the function knob to “Auto On.” LCD  
will display the current time.  
PROGRAMMING YOUR  
COFFEEMAKER  
4. Press the On/Off button and release. The  
green indicator light will come on to remind  
you that the programming function is in  
use. At the programmed time, the red  
indicator will come on as well, indicating  
that the brew cycle is starting. Both lights  
will go off when keep warm cycle ends.  
TO BREW COFFEE  
1. Turn the function knob to “Brew.”  
2. Press the On/Off button and release.  
The red On indicator light will illuminate  
and brew cycle will begin.  
TO TURN THE COFFEEMAKER OFF  
NOTE: To reactivate the auto-on feature to start  
brew cycle at the same time another day, simply  
press the On/Off button and release. The green  
Auto-On light will illuminate.  
Press the On/Off button and release.  
Note: To program the coffeemaker to shut off  
automatically, see To program the Variable  
Auto Off instructions below.  
To program the Variable Auto Off  
PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER  
FOR DELAYED BREW TIME  
1. Turn the function knob to “Auto Off.” Press  
and hold the “Hour” button for 2 seconds.  
The clock display will start blinking.  
To set the time:  
1. Turn the function knob to “Clock.”  
2. Program the coffeemaker to shut off from  
zero to four hours after brew cycle is  
finished by using the Hour and Minute  
buttons (see To set the time).  
a. Set Hour: Press and hold the Hour  
button to scroll through numbers quickly.  
When 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.  
1 - 4 Cup Setting  
The 1- 4 cup setting button is used when you  
make small amounts of coffee. The 1-4 cup  
setting basically double heats the water, making  
your smaller amount piping hot.  
NOTE: When the number count passes 12,  
To use: When making a smaller amount, press  
the 1-4 button on the control panel after turning  
on the unit.  
the PM light will be displayed on the LCD.  
b. Set Minutes: Press and hold the Minute  
button to scroll through numbers quickly.  
When 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 numbers  
stop blinking.  
Power Loss Back-up  
One-minute protection in case a breaker trips,  
the unit is unplugged, or the power fails. It holds  
all programmed information, including time of  
day, auto on time and auto off time.  
MAKING COFFEE  
Before you make the first pot of coffee in your  
new Cuisinart® 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.  
To program the Auto On (brew start time)  
1. Turn the function knob to “Prog.”  
2. 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.  
1. Insert the Water Filter  
a. Remove the filter from polybag and soak  
in cold tap water for 15 minutes.  
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b. Remove the water filter holder from the  
coffeemaker by lifting it out of the  
reservoir area with your thumb and  
forefinger.  
Replacement water filters can be  
purchased in stores, by calling customer  
service at 1-800-726-0190, or through the  
c. Hold the water filter holder lengthwise  
and place thumbs in slots directly under  
arrows.  
2. Fill the water reservoir  
Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up.  
Pour the desired amount of water in the  
reservoir using the step water level  
indicator located at the rear of the reservoir.  
d. Pull open in opposite directions with  
thumbs.  
3. Add the ground coffee  
e. Place the filter in the holder recess area  
at the bottom of the water filter holder.  
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 the desired amount of  
ground coffee, corresponding to the  
number of cups being brewed. Many coffee  
bars and the Specialty Coffee Association  
of America recommend adding 2 rounded  
tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of  
water. Some coffee manufacturers  
recommend using 1 tablespoon per cup.  
We recommend using 1 tablespoon of  
ground coffee per cup, but use more or  
less to suit your taste.  
NOTE: Caution must be used when  
inserting the charcoal water filter. Improper  
placement in the holder can cause tearing  
of the filter skin.  
NOTE: The maximum capacity for  
ground coffee is 15 tablespoons for this  
coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount  
may cause overflow if the coffee is too  
finely ground.  
f. Close the water filter holder; you will  
hear a snap indicating it is in place.  
Replace the filter basket in the filter basket  
holder and flip the water reservoir cover  
closed. Press firmly on cover to be sure  
that it closes securely.  
g. 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.  
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.  
h. Allow the filter to drain completely.  
i. Replace the water filter holder in the  
reservoir area of the coffeemaker,  
pushing it all the way down to the base  
of the unit.  
4. 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 and  
the green indicator will light.  
NOTE: We recommend changing the water  
filter every 60 days or 60 uses – more often  
if you have hard water.  
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5. During and after brewing  
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 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  
resting plate. Do not dry the inside of the water  
reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.  
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 which 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.  
Decalcification  
Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium  
deposits which form over time on the metal  
parts of the coffeemaker.  
For best performance from your Cuisinart  
Classic™ 12-Cup Programmable 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.  
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.  
When the brewing cycle has been  
completed, five beeps will sound.  
Coffee will continue to stream from  
the filter for several seconds.  
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  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Notes on the Clean Function  
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.  
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh  
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.  
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has been designed for use with the Cuisinart®  
coffeemaker 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.  
WARRANTY  
LIMITED THREE-YEAR  
WARRANTY  
This warranty supersedes all previous  
warranties on the Cuisinart Classic12-Cup  
Programmable Coffeemaker.  
These warranties exclude all incidental or  
consequential damages. Some states do not  
allow the exclusion of or limitation of incidental  
or consequential damages, so the foregoing  
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
This warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart  
Classic™ 12-Cup Programmable Brew Central®  
Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for  
personal, family or household use. Except as  
otherwise required under applicable state law,  
this warranty is not available to retailers or  
other commercial purchasers or owners.  
We warrant that your Cuisinart Classic12-Cup  
Programmable Coffeemaker will be free of  
defects in material or workmanship under  
normal home use for three years from the date  
of original purchase.  
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 which sells Cuisinart products of  
the same type. The retail store shall then,  
according to its preference, 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.  
We suggest that you complete and return the  
enclosed product registration card promptly  
to facilitate verification of the date of original  
purchase. However, return of the product  
registration card is not a condition of these  
warranties.  
If your coffeemaker should prove to be  
defective within the warranty period, we will  
repair it (or, if we think it necessary, replace it)  
without charge to you. To obtain warranty  
service, please call our Consumer Service  
Center toll-free at 800-726-0190 or write to:  
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 800-726-  
0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost  
of the repair, replacement, and shipping and  
handling for such nonconforming products  
under warranty.  
Cuisinart  
150 Milford Road  
East Windsor, NJ 08520  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your  
return, please also enclose $10.00 for shipping  
and handling of the product (California  
residents need only supply proof of purchase  
and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping  
instructions). 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 check or money order.  
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR  
CUISINART PRODUCT  
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 to  
ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed,  
he product serviced with the correct parts, and  
to ensure that the product is still under warranty.  
Your Cuisinart Classic™ 12-Cup  
Programmable Coffeemaker has been  
manufactured to strict specifications and  
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