Cuisinart Coffeemaker DCC 450 User Manual

INSTRUCTION &  
RECIPE BOOKLET  
DCC-450 Series  
4-Cup Coffeemaker  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
 
SPECIAL CORD SET  
INSTRUCTIONS  
CONTENTS  
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce  
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or  
tripping over a longer cord.  
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
The Quest for the  
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
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 counter top or table top where  
it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Decalcification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
NOTICE  
IMPORTANT UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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.  
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.  
Lay the box on its side.  
2. Remove the instruction book and any  
other literature.  
Do not modify the plug in any way.  
3. Slide the packaged unit out of the box.  
4. Remove the cardboard insert. Now remove  
the carafe from the coffee maker.  
5. Carefully lift the coffeemaker from the  
remaining inserts.  
We suggest you save all the packing materials  
in the event that future shipping of the machine  
is needed.  
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.  
Keep all plastic bags away from children.  
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.  
During and after brewing, hold carafe by handle  
only. Stainless steel will be hot.  
 
If it is not practical to buy small supplies, we  
recommend you separate larger amounts of  
beans into one to two week portions  
INTRODUCTION  
Whether you’re short on counter space,  
an occasional coffee drinker, or the only  
coffee drinker in your home, you’ll find that  
Cuisinart’s® 4-cup Coffeemaker fits your size  
needs as well as your desire for a stylish  
appliance with high-end features. This compact  
coffeemaker is small enough to store easily  
or leave on your counter, and it comes with  
practical features such as Brew Pauseand  
automatic shutoff. With the convenience of this  
handy coffeemaker, you’ll look forward to the  
morning coffee ritual.  
immediately after purchase and freeze them in  
airtight containers. The best way to maximize  
freshness is to minimize exposure to air, light  
and moisture. So, once beans have been  
removed from the freezer, maintain them 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 it can cause the oils to coagulate, while  
others disagree. We suggest you experiment and  
decide for yourself.  
THE QUEST FOR THE  
PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE  
Element 3: Grind  
It is generally agreed that there are four basic  
elements critical to the perfect cup:  
The grind is critical in proper flavor extraction.  
If the grind is too fine, overextraction and bitter-  
ness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog  
your filter. If too coarse, the water will pass  
through too quickly and the desired flavors will  
not be extracted. We recommend a medium-fine  
grind.  
Element 1: Water  
Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the  
quality of the water is as important as the quality  
of the coffee. If you filter your drinking water,  
filter the water for your coffeemaker.  
Element 4: Proportion  
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.  
The cups on the Cuisinart® coffeemaker are  
5 ounces. 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 one tablespoon  
per cup. We recommend 1 to 1½ tablespoons  
of ground coffee per cup, but use more or less  
to suit your taste.  
For hard water areas, we recommend using  
bottled water. The calcium in the water and the  
softeners used to combat it have a major impact  
on the extraction of the coffee. Hard water will  
also accelerate calcium buildup inside the  
coffeemaker, which slows down brewing,  
affects the flavor of the coffee and ultimately  
may shorten the life of your coffeemaker.  
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 chose to grind your own 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.  
 
FEATURES AND BENEFITS  
This compact Cuisinart® 4-cup Coffeemaker  
includes practical features such as the Brew  
Pause, so you can sneak a cup of coffee  
before brewing has finished. The carafe is  
heat-resistant with an ergonomic handle and  
drip-free spout for easy pouring. The newly  
designed showerhead controls the spray  
of water onto the coffee grounds for even  
water distribution and brewing for great  
tasting coffee.  
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1. Reservoir Cover  
Flips back for easy filling.  
2. Water Reservoir  
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3. Filter Basket (not shown)  
Holds a #2 paper filter or a  
permanent filter.  
4. Filter Basket Holder  
5. Showerhead (not shown)  
Designed for even distribution  
of water onto coffee and  
minimizes temperature loss of  
water passing through the grounds.  
6. Brew Pause™  
Stops flow of coffee from basket  
when carafe is removed (30 seconds  
maximum) from heater plate so a cup  
can be poured in mid-brew, if desired.  
Since the extraction rate varies during  
the brew cycle, we recommend  
allowing the brewing cycle to finish  
before pouring the finished coffee.  
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7. On/Off Rocker Switch with On  
Indicator Light (not shown)  
8. Stainless Steel Carafe  
The carafe has an ergonomic handle  
and knuckle guard for safe and  
easy pouring.  
9. Warming Plate  
Scratch resistant with black,  
nonstick coating.  
 
Do not remove the carafe for longer than 30 sec-  
onds or the coffee may overflow the basket.  
While we offer this feature, we do not recommend  
you pour the coffee before the cycle has reached  
completion, since the coffee brewed at the begin-  
ning 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.  
MAKING COFFEE  
Before making the first pot of coffee in your new  
Cuisinart® 4-cup Coffeemaker, we recommend  
operating the coffeemaker once using only water  
and a filter paper. This will remove any dust or  
residues in the system which remain from the  
manufacturing process.  
1. Fill the water reservoir  
Remove the carafe from the warming plate.  
Open the carafe cover and fill with cold water  
to just over the amount of coffee you are mak-  
ing. Close the carafe cover. Lift the water res-  
ervoir lid and pour the water from the carafe  
into it. Replace the carafe on the warming  
plate.  
Caution: During and after brewing, hold carafe  
by handle only. Stainless steel will be hot.  
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. After brewing,  
the warming plate will keep the coffee at about  
180-185°F. We recommend transferring the  
coffee to a thermal carafe preheated with hot  
water if the coffee is not going to be consumed  
within 20 minutes.  
2. Add the ground coffee  
Remove the filter basket by grasping the han-  
dle and lifting straight up, and place it on the  
counter top. Insert a #2 paper filter or perma-  
nent filter. Be sure that the paper filter is com-  
pletely open and fully inserted into 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 cof-  
fee 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  
one tablespoon per cup. We recommend 1 to  
1½ tablespoons of ground coffee per cup,  
but use more or less to suit your taste.  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY ALL PARTS  
AFTER EVERY USE.  
Always turn the coffeemaker off and remove the  
plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning it.  
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. Remove the carafe  
from the warming plate. Discard any remaining  
coffee. The carafe and lid should be washed in  
warm, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly. Do not  
use any scouring agents or harsh cleansers on  
any part of the coffeemaker.  
Replace the filter basket in the filter basket holder  
and flip the water reservoir lid closed. Be sure  
that it closes securely in place.  
Before brewing coffee  
Make sure you have replaced the carafe into its  
position on the warming plate. Plug the cord into  
an electrical outlet.  
3. Power unit:  
Push the rocker switch to on. The indicator  
will light.  
Never immerse base unit in water or other liquid.  
To clean base, simply wipe with a clean, damp  
cloth and dry before storing. Wipe warming plate  
with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abra-  
sive materials or cleansers to clean the warming  
plate. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir  
with a cloth, as lint may remain.  
4. During and after brewing  
The Brew Pausefeature allows you to remove  
the carafe from the warming plate during mid  
brew. The brewing process does not stop  
during this period; only the flow of coffee from  
the basket stops.  
 
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.  
Your Cuisinart® coffeemaker has been manufactured  
to strict specifications and 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 other repair service other than those that have  
been authorized by Cuisinart.  
DECALCIFICATION  
Decalcification refers to removing the calcium  
deposits that form over time on the metal parts  
of the coffeemaker.  
For best performance from your Cuisinart®  
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.  
To decalcify, fill the water reservoir to capacity  
with a mixture of 1∕ white vinegar and 2∕ water.  
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Turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the On  
rocker switch. One cycle should be sufficient  
to adequately clean the coffeemaker. Turn the  
coffeemaker to off and then run one cycle of fresh  
cold water through the unit before using  
the unit again to brew coffee.  
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.  
WARRANTY  
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY  
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY  
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  
This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on the  
Cuisinart® 4-cup Coffeemaker. This warranty is available  
to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® 4-cup  
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® 4-cup Coffeemaker will  
be free of defects in material or workmanship under  
normal home use for three years from the date of  
original purchase.  
We suggest that you complete and return the enclosed  
product registration card promptly to facilitate  
nonconforming products under warranty.  
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.  
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.  
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:  
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, the product is serviced with the  
correct parts, and to ensure that the product is still  
under warranty.  
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East Windsor, NJ 08520  
 
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Version no.: DCC450 IB-4731A  
Size: 152mm(W) x 204mm(H)  
Total Pages: 8 pages  
Material: Cover : 157gsm MattArtpaper  
Inside : 120gsm GlossArtpaper  
Coating: Varnishing in cover page  
Color: Cover:4C + 1C (Black)  
Inside:1C + 1C (Black)  
Date: 08-24-2006  
P. O. No. 0608000 (08-00-2006_OP)  
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