Cuisinart DCC-1200P1 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker Manual

Cuisinart DCC-1200P1 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

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 filter eliminates chlorine, calcium, and bad tastes 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 sets the 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 the programming of automatic functions.
- a. Heater Plate Control Knob
  For controlling the temperature of the coffee after brewing. There are three temperature settings.
- b. 1-4 Cup Setting
  For brewing smaller pots of coffee. It provides double heating of the water, so the coffee is piping hot.
- c. Self-Clean Setting
  Tells you when it’s time to clean your coffeemaker. Remove built-up calcification from the water reservoir to help extend the life of your coffeemaker.
Brew Pause™
Stops the flow of coffee from the basket when the 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 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 the time of day, and the auto-on and auto-off times.
- a. 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.
- b. Auto Off
  The Auto Off feature is used to shut off the coffeemaker at a preset time, anywhere from 0 to 4 hours.
- c. Program Set
  The Program Set function is used to set the time for the Auto On function.
- d. Brew
  The Brew function is used to start the brew cycle directly.
- e. Clock Set
  Used to program the time of day.
- f. 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).
Flip Switch
Retro-style fl ip 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 hour and minute for 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 the coffee is piping hot.

PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

TO BREW COFFEE

Turn the Function Knob to the Brew position.
Lift the Flip Switch up to the On position and release. The red On indicator light will illuminate and brew cycle will begin.

TO TURN THE COFFEEMAKER OFF

Simply press the Flip Switch down to the Off position and release.

Note: To program the coffeemaker to shut off automatically, see To program the Variable Auto Off instructions below.

PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER FOR DELAYED BREW TIME

To set the time

Turn the Function Knob to Clock.
- Hours: Press and hold the Hour button to scroll through numbers quickly. When the number displayed approaches the desired setting, press and release (pulse) the button to advance one digit at a time. After setting the correct hour, the default will be the last time set unless power is shut off.
  Note: When the number count passes 12, the PM light will be displayed on the LCD.
- Minutes: Press and hold the Minute button to scroll through numbers quickly. When the number displayed approaches the desired setting, press and release (pulse) the button to advance one digit at a time. After setting the correct minute, the default will be the last time set unless power is shut off. To fi nish setting time, turn the Function Knob to any other setting or simply wait until the numerals stop blinking.

To program the Auto On

Set the desired Brew-Start time.
- a. Turn the Function Knob to Prog.
- b. Set the time you want coffee to begin brewing by using the minute and hour push buttons. Follow the same instructions you used to set the time of day, in the To set the time section above.
Turn the Function Knob to the Auto On position. The LCD will display the current time.
Lift and release the Flip Switch. The green indicator light will come on to remind you that the programming function is in use. At the programmed time, the red light will come on as well, indicating that the brew cycle is starting. Both lights will go off when the keep warm cycle ends.

Note: To reactivate the auto-on feature to start the brew cycle at the same time another day, simply lift and release the Flip Switch. The green auto-on light will illuminate.

To program the Variable Auto Off

Turn the Function Knob to the Auto Off position. Press and hold the Hour button for 2 seconds. The clock display will start blinking.
Program the coffeemaker to shut off from zero to four hours after the brew cycle is finished by using the Hour and Minute push buttons. (See To set the time)

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 Brew Central® 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. The flashing self-cleaning light will indicate when you should clean your coffeemaker.

Self Cleaning

If the self-cleaning 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 with a mixture of ⅓/ white vinegar and ⅔ water. Press the Self-Clean button. When the self-cleaning light glows, turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the flip switch to On. The self-cleaning light will shine steadily. The coffeemaker is now in self-cleaning 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 self-cleaning 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 self-cleaning 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.

Notes on the Self-Clean Function

Pressing the Self-Clean button cancels all other settings. If it is pressed accidentally, press it again to return the coffeemaker to all its previous settings. Pressing On/Off will also exit the self-cleaning mode and turn the coffeemaker off.

1-4 Cup Setting

The 1-4 cup setting button is used when you make small amounts of coffee. Normal coffee makers will produce a colder batch of coffee when smaller amounts are made, because the heater doesn’t have enough time to properly warm up to heat a small amount.

The 1-4 setting basically double heats the water, making your smaller amount as piping hot as a full pot would be.

To use: When making a smaller amount, press the 1-4 button on the control panel after turning on the unit.

Heater Plate ‘Keep Warm’ Control

The knob on the right of the control panel is the heater plate control setting for after brewing temperature. You can choose one of three heat settings to keep your coffee warm: low, medium, or high.

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 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 stem in one hand. Using thumb of other hand, gently press down and pull toward you. Compartment will flip open.
- Place the filter in the holder and close the water filter holder; you will hear a snap indicating it is in place.
- NOTE: Caution must be used when inserting the charcoal filter. Improper placement in the holder can cause tearing of the filter skin.
- 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. Replacement water filters can be purchased in stores or by calling customer service, or through the Cuisinart website.
Fill the water reservoir.r
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.
Add the ground coffee.
Remove the filter basket by grasping the handle and lifting straight up, and then place it on the countertop. Insert a #4 paper filter or permanent filter. Be sure that the paper filter is completely open and fully inserted in the basket. It may help to fold and flatten the seams of a paper filter beforehand. Add the desired amount of ground coffee, corresponding 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.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 tablespoons for this 12-cup coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overfl ow if the coffee is too finely ground.
Replace the filter basket in the fi lter basket holder and fl ip the water reservoir lid closed. Press firmly on top where it says “Press to Close.” Be sure that it closes securely in place.
Before brewing coffee
Make sure you have replaced the glass carafe in its position on the heating plate and closed the top cover. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
Power unit:
Turn the function knob to brew, lift fl IP switup to On position, and the red indicator light will turn on. Or, set the Auto On function, and the green indicator will light.
During and after brewing
The Brew Pause™ feature allows you to remove the carafe from the 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 grate for longer than 30 seconds, or the coffee may overflow the basket. While we offer this feature, we do not recommend that 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.
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.

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.
Remove the carate from the heating plate. Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe and lid can be washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher. The carafe and carafe lid should be placed on the upper rack only.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker. Never immerse the base unit in water or other liquids. To clean the 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. Wipe the 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.

Maintenance

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

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.

If your Cuisinart® Brew Central® Coffeemaker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number 1-800-726-0190 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product.

Please pay by check or money order (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty.

Please be sure to include your return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product model number (located on the bottom of the product), original date of purchase, and any other information pertinent to the product’s return.

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.

The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the above two options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty.

Your Cuisinart® Brew Central® Coffeemaker has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120-volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as by use with accessories, replacement parts, or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart.

This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment, or anything other than ordinary household use. This warranty excludes all incidental 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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Cuisinart DCC-1200P1 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker Manual