Cuisinart DCC-3200P1 PerfecTemp 14-Cup Coffeemaker Instruction Manual

Cuisinart DCC-3200P1 PerfecTemp 14-Cup Coffeemaker

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:

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Always unplug 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 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 Repair Center for examination, repair, and 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 hot surfaces.
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, push the Brew/Off button, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
Do not use the appliance for anything other than its 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 coffeemaker 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 having a loose or weakened handle.
Do not clean the carafe or heating 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. REPAIRS SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
Do not place cloth beneath the coffeemaker or otherwise restrict airflow.
Use only the Cuisinart® Gold-Tone Commercial Style Filter or standard basket-style paper filter with this unit. OTHER GOLD-TONE PERMANENT FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW.
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 FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

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 into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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.

Caution: Never open the filter basket during the brewing cycle, even if no water is draining from the filter basket, because extremely hot water/coffee can spill out from the filter basket and cause injury. If water/Coffee is not draining from the filter basket during the brewing cycle, unplug the unit and wait 10 minutes before opening and checking the filter basket.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
Remove 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 left and right inserts.
Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it from the heating plate, and remove the polybag.
Remove the polybag covering the coffeemaker.

Save all packing materials in case you have to ship the machine in the future.

KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE

Element 1:

Water Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that water is as important as the quality of your coffee. If water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste good in your coffee. Cuisinart includes a charcoal water filter to remove chlorine, bad tastes, and odors for the purest coffee flavor every time you brew.

Element 2:

Coffee

While coffee is 98% water, all of the flavor comes from the beans. To achieve the same great taste you enjoy at a coffee bar, you need to use the same quality of coffee. If you choose to grind your own beans, buy them fresh and whole. Buy only about a two-week
supply at a time because once the bean is broken, its flavor degrades quickly.

Element 3:

Grind

The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, overextraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog the filter. If the grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly, and the maximum flavor will not be extracted. When grinding your own beans, we recommend a medium-fine grind.

Element 4:

Proportion

Coffee that is too strong or too weak is always a disappointment. Follow the recommended portions of ground coffee in the instructions under MAKING COFFEE, and later adjust the amount to suit your taste.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Coffeemaker Lid: Opens to access filter basket, water filter, and water reservoir.
Water Reservoir with Water Level Indicator Window
Showerhead (not shown): Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through the grounds.
Charcoal Water Filter Holder: Holds water filter firmly in place.
Charcoal Water Filter: Eliminates chlorine, bad tastes, and odors from tap water.
Filter Basket: Holds a #4 paper filter OR a gold-tone filter.
Filter Basket Holder
Cuisinart® Permanent Gold-Tone Commercial-Style Filter: Eliminates the need for paper filters. NOTE: Some fine grounds may flow through the filter and appear as sediment in the carafe.
Control Panel
Brew Pause™: Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed (20 seconds max) from the heater plate, so a cup can be poured mid-brew.
14-Cup Glass Carafe: The easy-pour carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for 4 to 14 cups.
60-Second Reset (not shown): One-minute protection in case a breaker trips, the unit is unplugged, or the power fails. It holds all programmed information, including time of day, Auto On time, and Auto Off time.
Measuring Scoop
BPA Free (not shown): All parts that come in contact with coffee or liquids are BPA free.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL

Ready Tone Button: Lets you turn an audible “Brew Cycle Finished” alert on or off.
Blue Backlit Display: Displays time of day, Auto On and Auto Off times. A. Low, Medium, and High (L, M, H) warming plate indicators. B. Ready Tone off icon appears when Ready Tone is off.
Hour and Minute Buttons: These are used to set hours and minutes for the time of day, Auto On and Auto Off times.
Carafe Temperature Button: Adjusts warming plate temperature to Low, Medium, or High to keep freshly brewed coffee at the temperature you prefer.
Clean Button: A Red indicator appears when it is time to decalcify your coffeemaker.
Bold Flavor Strength Button: Lets you choose bold or regular coffee flavor; blue indicator appears when bold is selected.
Brew/Off & Auto Off Button: Turns the coffeemaker on and off. Use the Auto Off feature to program the time you want the coffeemaker to shut off – from 0 to 4 hours after the brew cycle is finished.
Prog/Auto On Button: Lets you program the coffeemaker to automatically begin brewing up to 24 hours in advance.
1–4 Cup Button: Adjusts brew process to maximize coffee flavor when brewing fewer than 5 cups. Blue indicator appears when the function is selected.

BEFORE BREWING YOUR FIRST POT OF COFFEE

Rinsing your coffeemaker:

During the manufacturing process, dust can get trapped in the unit. We recommend flushing out the system before brewing your first pot of coffee. Simply fill the reservoir, power on the unit, and follow steps 1, 3 and 5 on page 8 under MAKING COFFEE. Do not add coffee!

Charcoal Water Filter

Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes, and odors from tap water.

Inserting the Water Filter

Remove the filter from the polybag and soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap water for 15 minutes.
Lift the water filter holder out of the water reservoir.
Press down on the filter compartment and pull toward you to open it.
Place the filter into the holder and snap it closed. Be careful – improper placement can tear the filter skin.
Flush the filter by running cold tap water through the holes in the bottom of the compartment for 10 seconds.
Allow the filter to drain completely.
Slide the water filter holder back into the channel in the water reservoir, pushing it down to the base of the unit.

NOTE: We recommend changing the water filter every 60 days or after 60 uses, and more often if you have hard water.

Replacement filters can be purchased in stores, by calling Cuisinart Customer Service, or at www.cuisinart.com

PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

SETTING THE CLOCK

When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will flash in the display for 10 seconds, indicating the unit is in Clock Set mode. If 12:00 stops flashing, simply press and hold the Hour or Minute button to return to flashing Clock Set mode.

Setting Hours and Minutes

Press either button to select the desired time. Hold buttons down to scroll through the digits quickly, or press and release to advance one digit at a time. Be sure the PM indicator is on if setting a PM time.

SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME

Press and hold the Prog/Auto On button for 2 seconds. The digital display will flash the default (12:00) or previously selected time. Follow directions under SETTING THE CLOCK (above) to program your start brew time. Five seconds after finishing, the unit will automatically exit Auto On Setup mode, and the indicator light will illuminate, letting you know Auto On is activated. NOTE: To exit Auto On Setup mode, you can also just press the Auto On button again.
To activate Auto On using previously selected time: Press the Prog/Auto On button. Previously set time will appear, and indicator will light up. Display will return to clock setting.
To deactivate Auto On: Press illuminated Auto On button; light will go off, indicating mode is turned off.

SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME

Press and hold the Auto Off button for 2 seconds. The digital display will flash the programmed Auto Off default (2:00) or the previously selected time. Follow the directions under SETTING THE CLOCK to program the coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours after the brew cycle is finished.
To exit/confirm the Auto Off time setting: Do not touch any buttons. Auto Off Setup mode will be exited automatically after 5 seconds.

TURNING OFF READY TONE

Your coffeemaker features a Ready Tone that beeps 5 times when coffee is finished brewing. To turn this alert off, press the Tone button; an icon will appear on the display to indicate tone is off. To turn tone back on, press the Tone button again; the icon will disappear.

MAKING COFFEE

Follow the instructions BEFORE BREWING YOUR FIRST POT OF COFFEE.

Fill the water reservoir. Lift the coffeemaker lid to open. Pour the desired amount of water into the water reservoir using the water level indicator located at the side of the coffeemaker.
Add the ground coffee. Insert a #4 paper filter OR the gold-tone filter. Be sure that the paper filter is completely open and fully inserted into the basket. It may help to fold and flatten the seams of a paper filter beforehand. Add 1 level scoop of ground coffee per cup. Adjust the amount according to taste. NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 tablespoons for this coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.
Position carafe and plug in unit. Place the carafe on the heating plate, and be sure the coffeemaker lid is closed. Plug coffeemaker
into an electrical outlet.
Set preferences. Press the 1–4 cup button if you are brewing fewer than 5 cups. The indicator light will illuminate. Press the Bold button to select stronger coffee flavor, if desired. The button’s indicator light will illuminate. Press again to turn off the light and brew at regular strength. Choose Low (L), Medium (M), or High (H) carafe temperature by pressing the Carafe Temp button. The selection will appear in the display.
Start Brewing Press the Brew/Off button to begin brewing.
After brewing. When the brewing cycle has been completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue to stream from the filter for several seconds. Note: The Reservoir cover may be hot during and directly after brewing. Wait at least 10 minutes before opening.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always turn the coffeemaker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

Lift up the coffeemaker lid. 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 carafe 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 it with a clean, damp cloth and dry it before storing. Fingerprints and other blemishes on the housing can be washed off with soap and water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution. Wipe the heating plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the heating 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 U.S. consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® PerfecTemp® 14-Cup Programmable 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® PerfecTemp® 14-Cup Programmable 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. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.

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Cuisinart DCC-3200P1 PerfecTemp 14-Cup Coffeemaker Instruction Manual