Cuisinart DTC-950 manual Thermal Carafe Precautions, Cleaning and Maintenance

IMPORTANT: Carafe must be returned to its position within 30 seconds to prevent filter basket from overflowing.

NOTE: Strength of coffee poured mid-cycle may vary in strength from finished brew.

CAUTION: During brew cycle, basket must be closed securely since basket in improper position may cause hot water or coffee to overflow.

PRECAUTIONS

1.Do not place a cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath coffeemaker.

2.To avoid accidents, make sure thermal carafe lid is in “CLOSED” position during brewing and while pouring; do not pour in the direction of people.

3.When pouring, use thermal carafe handle only.

4.CAUTION: Burns may result from spilled hot liquid and/or contact with hot parts.

THERMAL CARAFE PRECAUTIONS

Your thermal carafe contains a vacuum-sealed double glass inner liner. Improper use will damage the liner. Please follow these instructions:

1.Clean inside of carafe with lukewarm water. Turn carafe upside down to dry.

2.Never clean inside or outside of carafe with a hard implement, scouring pad or other abrasive cleaners; rinse only with water. Scratches in the glass may cause glass liner to weaken and break over time.

3.Never insert your hand into carafe for cleaning. A damaged glass liner can cut your hand and cause serious injuries.

4.Never stir inside of carafe with a spoon or other utensil.

5.Never fill carafe to the rim. Fill to a maximum of one inch from the top of liner.

6.Before adding very hot or very cold liquid to carafe, first rinse with warm or cold water, depending upon what is being prepared. Otherwise, sudden temperature change could damage glass liner.

7.Never use ice cubes in carafe.

8.Never fill carafe with carbonated beverages.

9.Never drink directly from carafe. Always check beverages for broken glass before drinking.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Daily

Always unplug coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning. Wash filter basket in hot, sudsy water. Rinse inside of thermal carafe with lukewarm water. Wipe coffeemaker and outside of thermal carafe with damp cloth, then dry. Never put coffeemaker or thermal carafe in water or in the dishwasher. For hard to remove stains, use a plastic mesh pad or a cloth dampened in vinegar. Do not use metal cleaning pad or abrasive cleaners.

Monthly

Minerals found in water can clog coffeemaker or reduce its efficiency. To prevent this, fill thermal carafe with 2 cups vinegar. Add cold water to top. Pour water/vinegar mixture into reservoir opening. Place empty thermal carafe (with lid securely closed) on platform and press “ON” button. After water/vinegar mixture has been cycled through, press “OFF” button. Rinse by cycling through 2 or 3 more carafes of plain cold tap water. Do not pour any liquid other than cold tap water or water/vinegar mixture into reservoir opening when cleaning.

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