Cuisinart Coffeemaker DCC 900 User Manual

Filter BrewCoffeemaker  
DCC-900  
 
the filter basket, since extremely hot  
water/coffee can spill out from the spreader  
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.  
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  
counter top or table top 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.  
NOTICE  
3. Turn the box so that the back side of the  
coffeemaker is down and slide the  
coffeemaker from the box.  
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 lift off the  
top two polyfoam inserts.  
5. Remove the cardboard insert between the  
carafe lid and Brew Pause mechanism by  
slding it out of the unit.  
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.  
6. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove  
it from the heater plate and remove the  
polybag.  
7. Lift the coffeemaker off the remaining two  
inserts and remove the polybag covering  
the coffeemaker.  
We suggest you save all packing materials in  
the event that future shipping of the machine is  
needed.  
Caution: Never open the top cover during the  
brewing cycle, even if no water is draining from  
Keep all plastic bags away from children.  
WA R N I N G  
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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flavor should be in the coffee. Don’t expect to  
achieve the same quality cup of coffee you’re  
accustomed to drinking at a coffee bar if you  
don’t use the same quality beans or grounds.  
If you choose to grind your own beans before  
brewing be sure to buy them fresh, ideally no  
more than a two week supply at a time, and  
buy them whole. Once the bean is broken, its  
flavor degrades very quickly, so coffee should  
be ground just prior to brewing. 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  
purchase and freeze them in airtight  
containers. The best way to maximize fresh-  
ness is to minimize exposure to air, light and  
moisture. So, once removed from the freezer,  
maintain the beans in a sealed container at  
room temperature since damaging condensa-  
tion 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.  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1  
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .Page 2  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3  
The Quest for the  
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4  
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . .Page 7  
Decalcification of Metal Parts . . . . . .Page 7  
Replacing the Water Filter . . . . . . . .Page 7  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8  
INTRODUCTION  
Congratulations on your purchase of the  
Cuisinart® Filter BrewTM Coffeemaker. This  
easy to use coffeemaker has a top of the  
line brewing system with a charcoal filter that  
makes pure, great tasting coffee possible  
every time. You decide how many cups you  
want to make without altering the flavor of the  
brew. Or if you choose, the Brew Pause™  
feature will let you sneak a cup before the  
brewing cycle is complete. We also included  
an automatic shutoff feature that turns the  
machine off after 2 hours in case you forget.  
Your Filter Brewis easy to use, easy to clean  
and looks great on any kitchen counter top.  
Element 3: Grind  
The grind is critical in proper flavor extraction.  
If the grind is too fine, overextraction and  
bitterness will result; too fine a grind may also  
clog your filter. If too coarse, the water will  
pass too quickly and the desired flavors will  
not be extracted. We recommend a medium-  
fine grind.  
THE QUEST FOR THE  
Element 4: Proportion  
PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE  
The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker are  
4.5 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 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 is why Cuisinart has added a built-in  
water filter to the Filter Brew. The charcoal  
water filter removes chlorine, bad tastes,  
odors and scale for the purest cup of coffee  
every time.  
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground  
coffee is 15 tablespoons for this 12 cup  
coffeemaker. Exceeding these amounts  
may cause overflow if the coffee is too  
finely ground.  
Element 2: Coffee  
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the  
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1. Reservoir Cover  
Flips back for easy filling.  
FEATURES AND  
BENEFITS  
2. Water Reservoir  
We designed the Cuisinart® Filter BrewTM  
to produce great tasting coffee and still be  
easy to use and easy to clean. A flip top cover  
allows for easy access to the water reservoir,  
coffee filter basket and water filter. We made  
a water reservoir with a large fill area for easy  
filling from both the front and sides of the  
unit and to minimize spills. Our unique  
showerhead evenly distributes the water over  
the coffee, reducing temperature loss as water  
passes through coffee grounds. A water filter  
guarantees the purest coffee and the handgrip  
on the filter holder makes it easy to place and  
remove. This coffeemaker also features a  
heat resistant carafe with a comfortable grip,  
a knuckle guard to prevent accidental burns,  
and a dripless pour spout.  
3. Filter Basket (not shown)  
Holds #4 paper cone filter  
or permanent filter.  
4. Filter Basket Holder  
5. Water Window  
Markings indicate amount of water  
needed to make corresponding cups  
of brewed coffee.  
6. Showerhead (not shown)  
Designed for even distribution of water  
onto coffee and minimizes temperature  
loss of water passing through the grounds.  
7. Water Filter (not shown)  
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,  
calcium, bad tastes and odors from tap  
water.  
8. Carafe  
The coffeemaker will automatically shut off  
after 2 hours if you do not so after brewing.  
The easy pour carafe has an ergonomic  
handle and brewed coffee markings, for  
2 to 12 cups.  
9. Brew PauseTM Feature  
Stops flow of coffee from basket when  
carafe is removed (30 seconds max.) from  
heater plate so a cup can be poured in  
mid-brew, if desired. Since the extraction  
rate varies during the brew cycle, we rec-  
ommend allowing the brewing cycle to  
finish before pouring the coffee.  
10. Heating Plate  
Scratch resistant with black, non-stick  
coating.  
11. 1-4 Cup Setting  
Adjusts the speed of water flow to  
improve the flavor of a smaller quantity  
of brewed coffee.  
12. ‘On/Off’ Switch  
13. Cord Storage (not shown)  
Unused cord is easily pushed into the  
back of the coffeemaker to keep counters  
neat.  
14. Grounds Scoop (not shown)  
15. Gold Tone Filter (not shown)  
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2. Fill the water reservoir:  
MAKING COFFEE  
Remove the carafe from the heating plate.  
Open the carafe cover and fill with cold water  
to just over the amount of coffee you are  
making. Close the carafe cover. Lift the lid  
of the coffeemaker and pour the water from  
the carafe into it. The numbers on the water  
reservoir indicate a slightly higher amount  
of water per cup than the carafe markings.  
This is to account for the amount of water  
lost in wetting the grounds and lost as steam  
during the brewing process. The float on the  
water window indicates the amount of water  
necessary to brew the corresponding amount  
of coffee.  
Before making the first pot of coffee in your  
new Cuisinart® Filter BrewTM, we recommend  
operating the coffeemaker once using only  
water and a filter paper. This will remove any  
dust or residues in the system that remain  
from the manufacturing process.  
1.Insert the water filter:  
To install the filter:  
1. Remove the filter from polybag and soak in  
cold tap water for 15 minutes.  
2. Remove the water filter holder from the  
coffeemaker by lifting it out of the reservoir area  
with your thumb and forefinger.  
3. Add ground coffee:  
Lift filter basket up from holder to remove.  
Insert #4 paper or permanent filter. Be sure  
that the 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 two tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces  
of water. Some manufacturers recommend  
using one tablespoon per cup. We recommend  
using 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup,  
but use more or less to suit your taste.  
3. Hold the water filter holder lengthwise and  
place thumbs in slots directly under arrows.  
4. Pull open in opposite directions with thumbs.  
5. Place the filter in the holder recess area at  
the bottom of the water filter holder.  
NOTE: It will only fit correctly in one end of  
this unit  
6. Close the water filter holder; you will hear a  
snap indicating it is in place.  
7. 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.  
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground  
coffee is 15 tablespoons for this 12 cup  
coffeemaker. Exceeding these amounts  
may cause overflow if the coffee is too  
finely ground.  
8. Allow the filter to drain completely.  
9. Replace the water filter holder in the  
reservoir area of the coffeemaker, pushing it all  
the way down to the base of the unit.  
Replace filter basket in filter basket holder and  
flip the water reservoir lid closed. Be sure that  
it closes securely in place.  
BEFORE BREWING:  
Make sure you have replaced the glass carafe  
in its position on the heating plate and closed  
the top cover.  
4. Power unit:  
Plug cord into electrical outlet. Switch control  
panel to on. The indicator will light.  
5. Select cups setting:  
Note: We recommend changing the water  
filter every 60 days or 60 uses, more often if  
you have hard water.  
If you are brewing fewer than 5 cups,  
activate the ‘1-4’ setting using the push button.  
The indicator light will only come on  
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if the coffeemaker has been turned on.  
ing plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use  
rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean  
the heating plate. Do not dry the inside of the  
water reservoir with a cloth as lint may remain.  
6. During and after brewing:  
The Brew Pause™ feature allows you to  
remove the carafe from the heater 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 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 removing the calcium  
deposits that form over time on the metal parts  
of the coffeemaker. For best performance from  
your Filter BrewCoffeemaker, 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.  
If the coffeemaker begins to brew more slowly  
than usual, or the coffee does not taste the  
same, use the decalcification feature to clean  
the interior. To decalcify, use a solution of 1⁄  
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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.  
white vinegar and 2⁄  
water, filling the water  
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reservoir to capacity. Combine in a container  
and pour into the water reservoir. Plug the unit  
into electrical outlet. Turn to the ON position  
and run until half the amount has brewed (6  
cups). Turn the unit to the OFF position and  
allow to sit for 10 minutes. Return the unit to  
ON and allow the remainder of the liquid to  
brew. Repeat the above procedure as many  
times as necessary until a normal brew rate  
returns, usually 2-3 times. With each repeated  
cycle, use a fresh solution of vinegar and  
water. Run one cycle of fresh, cold water  
through the unit at the completion of the decal-  
cification before using the unit again to brew  
coffee.  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY  
ALL PARTS AFTER EVERY USE.  
Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove the  
plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning  
unit. Lift lid of coffee maker and remove the  
filter basket from its holder. Discard the filter  
paper 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. Once clean, replace the  
filter basket.  
REPLACING THE  
WATER FILTER  
To replace the filter  
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 the dishwasher.  
The carafe and carafe lid should be placed on  
the upper rack only.  
1. Remove the new filter from polybag and soak  
in cold tap water for 15 minutes.  
2. Remove the water filter holder from the  
coffeemaker by lifting it out of the reservoir area  
with your thumb and forefinger.  
Do not use scouring agents or hash cleaners  
on any part of the coffeemaker.  
3. Hold the water filter holder lengthwise and  
place thumbs in slots directly under arrows.  
Never immerse base unit in water or other liq-  
uid. To clean base, simply wipe with a clean,  
damp cloth and dry before storing. Wipe heat-  
4. Pull open in opposite directions with thumbs  
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promptly to facilitate verification of the date  
of original purchase. However, return of the  
warranty registration is not a condition of  
these warranties.  
5. Remove the old filter from the holder and  
discard.  
6. Place the new filter in the holder recess area  
at the bottom of the water filter holder.  
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:  
NOTE: It will only fit correctly in one end of this  
unit  
7. Close the water filter holder; you will hear a  
snap indicating it is in place.  
8. 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.  
Cuisinart  
150 Milford Road  
East Windsor, NJ 08520  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your  
return, please also enclose $10.00 for  
9. Allow the filter to drain completely.  
shipping and handling of the product  
10. Replace the water filter holder in the  
reservoir area of the coffeemaker, pushing it all  
the way down to the base of the unit.  
(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.  
Note: We recommend changing the water  
filter every 60 days or 60 uses, more often  
if you have hard water.  
Replacement water filters can be purchased in  
stores or by calling customer service.  
Your Cuisinart® Filter Brewhas 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.  
WARRANTY  
THREE YEAR  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
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 supersedes all previous  
warranties on the Cuisinart® Filter BrewTM  
Coffeemaker.  
This warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®  
Filter BrewTM 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® Filter BrewTM  
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 that sells Cuisinart products of the  
same type. The retail store shall then, at its  
choice, 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  
We suggest that you complete and return  
the enclosed warranty registration card  
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either of the above two options does 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.  
California residents may also, at 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.  
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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