Cuisinart Coffeemaker DCC 2600 User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET  
Brew Central® 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-2600 Series  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
 
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK  
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  
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the  
plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse  
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a  
qualified electrician. Do not modify the  
plug in any way.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Caution: Never open the filter basket 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  
and checking the filter basket.  
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.  
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  
 
CONTENTS  
THE QUEST  
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .4  
The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee. . . . .4  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Before Brewing your First Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Brew Pause Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
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. Buy only about a two-week  
supply at a time, because once the  
bean is broken, its flavor degrades  
quickly.  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
IMPORTANT UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat  
surface.  
2. Remove the instruction book and any  
other literature.  
Element 3: Grind  
3. Turn the box so that the back side of  
the coffeemaker is down and slide the  
coffeemaker from the box.  
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  
4. After the coffeemaker has been  
removed, place the box out of the way  
and lift off the left and right polyfoam  
insert.  
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove  
it from the heating plate, and remove  
the polybag.  
recommend a medium-fine grind.  
6. Remove the polybag covering the  
coffeemaker.  
Element 4: Proportion  
Coffee that is too strong or too weak is  
always a disappointment. Follow the  
recommended portions of ground coffee  
in the instructions under MAKING  
COFFEE below, and later adjust the  
amount to suit your taste.  
Save all packing materials in case you have  
to ship the machine in the future.  
KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM  
CHILDREN.  
 
FEATURES AND BENEFITS  
9. Carafe  
The easy-pour, no-drip 14-cup carafe has  
an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee  
markings for two to fourteen cups.  
1. Reservoir Cover  
Flips back for easy filling.  
2. Water Reservoir with Water Level  
Indicator Window  
10. Adjustable Heater Plate  
Allows you to keep brewed coffee at  
desired temperature. Scratch-resistant with  
black, nonstick coating.  
3. Showerhead  
Distributes water evenly over coffee,  
reducing temperature loss as water  
passes through grounds.  
11. Ready Tone  
Signals the end of the brew cycle  
with five beeps.  
4. Charcoal Water Filter  
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,  
calcium and bad tastes and odors from tap  
water.  
12. Cord Storage  
13. Power Loss Back-up System  
One-minute protection in case a breaker  
trips, the unit is unplugged, or the power  
fails. It holds all programmed informa-  
tion, including time of day, auto on time  
and auto off time.  
5. Filter Basket  
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.  
6. Filter Basket Holder  
7. Control Panel  
See detailed illustration, page 6.  
14. Measuring Scoop  
8. Brew Pause  
Stops flow of coffee from basket when  
carafe is removed from the heater plate, so  
a cup can be poured in mid-brew.  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL  
Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 7 and 8.  
1. On/Off Button  
8. Function Knob  
a. PROG  
Use to turn your coffeemaker on and off.  
Works in tandem with the function knob.  
Select to program Auto On time.  
Coffeemaker can be programmed to  
automatically start brewing up to 24  
hours in advance.  
2. Clock Display  
Displays time of day, Auto On, and Auto  
Off times.  
b. AUTO ON  
Select to automatically start brewing  
coffee at the time you’ve programmed.  
3. Hour and Minute Buttons  
Use to set hours and minutes for time  
of day, Auto On, and Auto Off time.  
c. AUTO OFF  
Select to program your coffeemaker to  
automatically shut off up to 4 hours  
after brewing.  
4. Strength Selector  
Regular and Bold buttons let you choose  
the intensity of coffee flavor you prefer.  
d. BREW  
Select to begin brew cycle when ON  
button is pressed.  
5. 1-4 Cup Setting  
Improves extraction, flavor and  
temperature when brewing fewer than 5  
cups.  
e. CLOCK  
Select to program time of day.  
f. AUDIBLE TONE (not shown)  
A tone sounds 5 times when brew  
cycle is complete (coffee may continue  
to stream from the filter for a few  
seconds after tone).  
6. Self-Clean Setting  
Indicates time to clean coffeemaker to  
remove calcium buildup.  
7. Carafe Temperature Knob  
Set the heater plate to Low(L), Medium(M),  
or High(H) to keep coffee in the carafe at  
the temperature you prefer.  
 
PROGRAMMING YOUR  
COFFEEMAKER  
BEFORE BREWING YOUR  
FIRST POT OF COFFEE  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
During the manufacturing process, dust  
can get trapped in your coffeemaker. We  
recommend flushing out the system  
before brewing your first pot of coffee.  
Simply fill the reservoir and power on the  
unit. (See steps #2 and #6 in MAKING  
COFFEE instructions, below). DO NOT  
ADD COFFEE!  
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. When  
the number displayed approaches the  
desired time, press and release to advance  
one digit at a time. Be sure the PM  
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real  
coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at  
its best!  
MAKING COFFEE  
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing  
Your First Pot of Coffee” above.  
indicator is on if a PM time is desired.  
1. Insert charcoal water filter  
Follow directions for the preparation and  
insertion of the filter on page 8.  
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).  
2. Fill the water reservoir  
Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up.  
Pour in the desired amount of water  
using the water level indicator located at  
the side of the coffeemaker window.  
1. Turn the Function knob to PROG  
Follow directions under SETTING THE  
CLOCK (above) to program your start-  
brew time.  
3. Set preferences  
2. Turn the Function knob to AUTO ON  
a. Push the 1-4 cup button if you are  
brewing fewer than 5 cups.  
LCD will display the current time.  
3. Press and release ON/OFF button  
A green light indicates that coffeemaker  
is in AUTO ON mode. A red light will  
come on when brew cycle begins. Both  
lights will go off when Keep Warm cycle  
ends.  
b. Press Regular or Bold button to select  
flavor strength.*  
c. Turn the Carafe Temperature dial to  
low(L), medium(M), or high(H) and heater  
plate will keep coffee at the temperature  
you select.*  
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.  
*Features will remain at selected settings  
until you change them.  
4. Add the ground coffee  
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 1 level  
scoop of ground coffee per cup. Adjust  
the amount according to taste.  
SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME  
Turn the Function Knob to AUTO OFF  
Follow directions under SETTING THE  
CLOCK (above) to program your  
coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours  
after brew cycle is finished.  
 
NOTE: The maximum capacity for  
ground coffee is 17 tablespoons for  
this coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount  
may cause overflow if the coffee is too  
finely ground.  
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER  
Your coffeemaker comes with a  
charcoal water filter that eliminates  
chlorine, bad tastes and odors from  
tap water.  
Replace the filter basket in the filter bas-  
ket holder and press firmly on cover to  
be sure it closes securely.  
Inserting the Water Filter  
• Remove the filter from polybag and  
soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap  
water for 15 minutes.  
5. Before brewing coffee  
Make sure the glass carafe is in  
position on the heating plate and the  
top cover is closed. Plug the cord  
into an electrical outlet.  
• Lift the water filter holder out of the  
water reservoir (see diagram, page 5).  
• Press down on the filter compartment  
and pull toward you to open.  
6. 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 (see page 7) and the green indi-  
cator will light.  
• Place filter into the holder and snap  
it closed. Be careful – improper  
placement can tear the filter skin.  
• Flush filter by running cold tap water  
through holes in bottom of  
compartment for 10 seconds.  
7. After brewing  
When the brewing cycle has been  
completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee  
will continue to stream from the filter for  
several seconds.  
• Allow the filter to drain completely.  
• Slide the water filter holder back  
into the channel in the water  
reservoir, pushing it down to  
the base of the unit.  
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.  
NOTE: We recommend  
changing the water filter  
every 60 days or after  
60 uses, and more  
often if you have  
Note: Reservoir cover may be hot during  
and directly after brewing. Wait at least  
10 minutes before opening.  
hard water.  
Replacement filters  
can be purchased in  
stores, by calling  
Cuisinart customer  
service, or at  
Brew Pause™ Feature  
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 towards the  
end, be aware that using this feature will  
weaken the flavor strength of the  
finished pot.  
com.  
NOTE: Removing carafe for more than  
20 seconds may cause filter basket to  
overflow.  
 
flavor of your coffee. To clean, fill the water  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 1⁄  
3
white vinegar and 2⁄ water. Press the Clean  
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Always turn coffeemaker off and remove  
the plug from the electrical outlet before  
cleaning.  
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  
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 heating plate.  
Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe  
and lid can be washed in warm, soapy water  
and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a  
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.  
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  
liquid. 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.  
Wipe heating 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.  
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 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.  
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  
 
This warranty expressly excludes 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 does not cover any damage caused  
by accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary  
household use.  
This warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Brew  
Central 14-Cup Programmable 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.  
This warranty excludes all incidental or  
consequential damages. Some states do not allow  
the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so  
they may not apply to you.  
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:  
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Brew Central 14-  
Cup Programmable Coffeemaker will be free of  
defects in materials and workmanship under  
normal home use for 3 years from the date of  
original purchase.  
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.  
We suggest 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  
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.  
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  
If your Cuisinart® Brew Central 14-Cup  
Programmable Coffeemaker should prove to be  
defective within the warranty period, we will repair  
it, or if we think 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,  
150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520.  
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.  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,  
please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of  
the product.  
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the  
repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for  
such products under warranty.  
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).  
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART  
PRODUCT  
If you are experiencing problems with your  
Cuisinart® product, we suggest that you call our  
Cuisinart® Service Center at 1-800-726-0190  
before returning the product serviced. If servicing is  
needed, a representative can confirm whether the  
product is under warranty and direct you to the  
nearest service location.  
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.  
Your Cuisinart® Brew Central 14-Cup  
Programmable Coffeemaker has been  
manufactured to the strictest specifications and  
has been designed for use with the authorized  
accessories and replacement parts.  
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 serviced with  
the correct parts, and the product is still under  
warranty.  
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