Cuisinart DCC-1000, 73289 manual Table of Contents, Introduction, Quest for Perfect CUP Coffee

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 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6 Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . Page 6 Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6

Programming the Auto On	.Page 6
Programming the Variable Auto Off .	.Page 7
Making Coffee	.Page 7
Cleaning and Maintenance	.Page 8
Decalcification of Metal Parts	.Page 8
Replacing the Water Filter	.Page 8

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart® Programmable Filter BrewTM 12-cup Coffeemaker. This model comes with a charcoal water filter. The water filter ensures great tasting coffee without all of the impurities. This Programmable Filter BrewTM 12-cup Coffeemaker also comes with advanced features such as a 24-hour programmable digi- tal clock with delayed brew, automatic shutoff and an audible beep that signals the end of the brew cycle for convenient, great tasting coffee.

THE QUEST FOR

THE PERFECT CUP

OF COFFEE

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 qual- ity 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’s why Cuisinart has added a water filter to the Programmable Filter Brew™ 12-Cup Coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter removes chlorine, bad tastes and odors, for the purest cup of coffee every time.

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 choose 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. 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 freshness is to minimize exposure to air, light and moisture. 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.

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 grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly and the desired flavors will not be extracted.

Element 4: Proportion

The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker are

4.5ounces. 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.

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.

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