Cuisinart DCC-1200P1 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
About Cuisinart
James Beard and Julia Child both revealed the Cuisinart secret to the public. When the late Carl Sontheimer, the founder of Cuisinart, brought the food processor to America in 1973, they were among the first culinary experts to hail it as a breakthrough kitchen device. To them, using a food processor was a quick and simple method to prepare delicious and healthful meals.
Our goal is to assist you in “Savouring the Good Life®.” Since 1989, Conair Corporation has been in charge of Cuisinart, and as a result, the brand is still well-known today.
Beyond food processors, Cuisinart is a respected brand. Nobody covers the kitchen like Cuisinart, whether it’s plugged in or not.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/ or injury to persons, including the following:
- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
- Always unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
- To protect against electric shock, do not place a cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids.
- This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Authorized Service Center for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injuries.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch a hot surface.
- Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
- Always fill the water reservoir first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the controls to “off”, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
- Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
- Snap the lid securely onto the carafe before serving any beverages.
- Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.
- The glass carafe is designed for use with this appliance only. It must never be used on the range top.
- Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
- Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe that has a loose or weakened handle.
- Do not clean the carafe or warming plate with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
- Avoid contact with moving parts.
- Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
NOTICE
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.
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.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
- Remove the instruction book and any other literature.
- Turn the box so that the back side of the coffeemaker is down and slide the coffeemaker from the box.
- After the coffeemaker has been removed, place the box out of the way and lift off the two pulp inserts.
- Remove the cardboard insert between the carafe lid and Brew Pause™ mechanism by sliding it out of the unit.
- Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it from the heater plate, and remove the polybag.
- Lift the coffeemaker off the remaining two inserts and remove the polybag covering the coffeemaker.
INTRODUCTION
Cuisinart introduces a coffeemaker with retro styling and the latest high-tech features, making it the centerpiece of any kitchen. The Cuisinart® Brew Central® Coffeemaker is reminiscent of the days of classic styling and durable materials. A brushed metal exterior with retro-style controls houses the finest coffeemaking technology.
This coffeemaker even includes a charcoal water filter. The water filter ensures great-tasting coffee by removing all of the impurities from the water.
The Brew Central® Coffeemaker also comes with advanced features such as a programmable digital clock with a 24-hour advanced-brew setting, an automatic shutoff, a self-cleaning function, and an audible beep that signals the end of the brew cycle, which makes brewing the best-tasting coffee easy.
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 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’s why Cuisinart has added a water filter to the Brew Central® Coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter removes chlorine, calcium, bad taste, and odors, for the purest cup of coffee every time. - Element 2: Coffee
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the flavors 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 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. - Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, over-extraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog your filter. If the grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly and the desired flavors will not be extracted. We recommend a medium-fine grind. - tracked. We recommend a medium-fine grind.
Element 4: Proportion
The cups on the Cuisinart® coffeemaker are 5 ounces. Add the amount of ground coffee that corresponds to the number of cups being brewed. We recommend using 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup but use more or less to suit your taste.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling. - Water Reservoir
- Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through the grounds. - Water Filter (not shown)
Charcoal water filters eliminate chlorine, calcium, and bad taste and odors from tap water. - Filter Basket (not shown)
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter. - Filter Basket Holder (not shown)
- LCD Digital Clock
Displays time of day and set time for automatic functions. - Hour and Minute Buttons
Used to set the time of day and automatic functions. - Function Knob and Flip Switch
Used to initiate programming of automatic functions.- Heater Plate Control Knob
For controlling the temperature of the coffee after brewing. There are three temperature settings. - 1-4 Cup Setting
For brewing smaller pots of coffee. It provides double heating of the water, so coffee is piping hot. - Self-Clean Setting
Tells you when it’s time to clean your coffeemaker. Remove built-up calcifi cation from the water reservoir, to help extend the life of your coffeemaker.
- Heater Plate Control Knob
- Brew Pause™
Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed (30 seconds maximum) from the heater plate, so a cup can be poured in mid-brew. Since the extraction rate varies during the brew cycle, we recommend allowing the brewing cycle
to finish before pouring the coffee. - Ready Tone (not shown)
Signals at the end of the brew cycle with five beeps. - Carafe
The easy-pour, no-drip carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for two to twelve cups. - Heating Plate
Scratch-resistant with black, nonstick coating. - BPA Free
All materials that come in contact with coffee or water are BPA-free.
CONTROL PANEL
- Clock Display
Displays time of day and auto on and off times. - Function Knob
For setting time of day, and auto on and auto off times.- Auto On
The Auto On feature is used to program the start time of the brew cycle. The auto-on-time can be set for any time, day or night. “PM” is displayed on the LCD for nighttime program times. - Auto Off
The Auto Off feature is used to shut off the coffeemaker at a preset time, anywhere from 0 to 4 hours. - Program Set
The Program Set function is used to set the time for the Auto On function. - Brew
The Brew function is used to start the brew cycle directly. - Clock Set
Used to program the time of day. - Audible Tone (not shown)
The Brew Central® Coffeemaker is equipped with an audible tone that will sound 5 times when the coffee has completed brewing (coffee will continue to stream from the filter for a few seconds after the tone).
- Auto On
- Flip Switch
The retro-style flip switch is used to turn your coffeemaker on and off and works in tandem with the function knob. - Heater Plate Control Knob
For controlling the temperature of the coffee after brewing. It has high, medium, and low settings. - Hour and Minute Buttons
For use in setting hours and minutes for the time of day, auto on time, and auto off time. - On and Auto On Indicator Lights
- Self Clean Setting
Used for removing calcium buildup. - 1-4 Cup Setting
For brewing smaller pots of coffee – it provides double heating of the water, so coffee is piping hot.
MAKING COFFEE
Before you make the first pot of coffee in your new Cuisinart® Brew Central® Coffeemaker, we recommend operating the coffeemaker once using only water and a paper filter. This will remove any dust or residues that remain in the system from the manufacturing process.
Insert the Water Filter
- Remove the filter from the polybag and soak it in cold tap water for 15 minutes.
- Remove the water filter holder from the coffeemaker by lifting it out of the reservoir area with your thumb and forefinger.
- Grasp the stem in one hand. Use the thumb of the other hand, gently press down, and pull toward you. The compartment will fl Ithe P.
- Place the filter in the holder and close the water filter holder; you will hear a snap indicating it is in place.
- 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.
- Allow the filter to drain completely.
- Replace the water filter holder in the reservoir area of the coffeemaker, pushing it all the way down to the base of the unit, along the reservoir wall.
NOTE: We recommend changing the water filter every 60 days or 60 uses, more often if you have hard water.
Fill the water reservoir
When filling the coffeemaker with water, refer to the carafe height markings and fill to the desired number of cups. Be sure to add a small amount of extra water to account for the amount of water lost in wetting the grounds and lost as steam during the brewing process.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always turn the coffeemaker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Lift 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.
WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Brew Central® Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use.
Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Brew Central® Coffeemaker will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase to obtain the warranty benefits. If you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.
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. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment, or other than ordinary household use.
This warranty excludes all incidental 10 or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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 at 1-800-726- 0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.
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