Cuisinart DCC-3000 manual Cleaning Maintenance

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NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 16 scoops (16 tablespoons) for this coffeemaker.. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground..

5.Before brewing coffee

Make sure the water reservoir is on the unit and the reservoir lid is on the reservoir.. Plug into an electrical outlet..

6.Power unit on

Turn the Function knob to Brew, press the on/off button, and the blue indicator light will turn on.. Or, set the Auto On function (see above) and the green indicator will light..

7.After brewing

When the brewing cycle has completed, five beeps will sound..

NOTE: The dispenser light illuminates the cup area when you press the lever to pour coffee into your mug..

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 filter and ground coffee..

WARNING

Caution: The coffee reservoir may contain hot coffee. Allow to cool before lifting.

Remove the brew basket, coffee reservoir and drip tray.. These 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 and coffee reservoir have been removed. Wipe the area under the reservoir with a damp cloth.

Neither the reservoir lid nor the reservoir should be put into the dishwasher.. Clean them with a damp, soapy, non-abrasive cloth and rinse thoroughly.. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain..

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.. Fingerprints and other blemishes on the housing can be washed off with soap and water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution.. 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..

Maintenance: Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative..

Decalcification

Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker..

For best performance from your Coffee on DemandCoffeemaker, 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..

NOTE: Before decalcifying your coffeemaker, remember to remove the charcoal water filter from the water filter holder located in the water reservoir..

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 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..

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..

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Contents Instruction Booklet DCC-3000Save These Instructions For Household USE only Operating Notice Special Cord SET InstructionsFeatures Benefits Displays time of day and set time for automatic functionsFor dispensing coffee into mug or travel cup Page Displays amount of brewed coffee remaining in unit Control PanelDisplays time of day and Auto On and Off times Brew function is used to start the brew cycle directlyPlace a large cup or mug 10 oz.. minimum on the drip tray QuestFully immersed BottomMaking Coffee Programming Your CoffeemakerCleaning Maintenance We recommend that you visit our website WarrantyPage Food Blenders Cookware Griddlers Trademarks or service marks of their respective ownersProcessors Cookers Oven Cuisinart
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DCC-3000 specifications

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