Cuisinart DCC-450CN manual Making Coffee, Cleaning Maintenance, Decalcification

MAKING COFFEE

BEFORE FIRST use

We recommend flushing out your coffeemaker before first use.

Fill the reservoir with cold water and follow the directions for Brewing Coffee. Do not

add coffee!

Once the system flush is complete, your coffeemaker is ready to brew so you can enjoy Cuisinart at its best!

1. Fill the water reservoir:

Lift the water reservoir lid and pour the desired amount of water using the stair-step cup measure inside the water reservoir.

2. Add the ground coffee:

Remove the filter basket by grasping the handle and lifting straight up, and place it on the countertop. Insert a #2 paper filter or permanent filter. Be sure that the paper filter is completely open and fully inserted into the basket. It may help to fold and flat- ten the seams of a paper filter beforehand. Add the desired amount of ground coffee, corresponding to the number of cups being brewed. Add 1 level scoop (1 tablespoon) of ground coffee per cup. Adjust the amount according to taste.

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 posi- tion on the warming plate. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.

3. Power unit:

Press the power button on the side of the unit to power on. The indicator will illuminate.

4. During and after brewing:

The Brew Pause feature 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. 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 you pour the coffee before the cycle has reached completion, since the coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a flavor profile that 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.

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 80~86°C. 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.

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.

Never immerse base unit in water or other liquids. 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, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the warming plate. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.

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.

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