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PROGRAMMING YOUR 

COffEEMAKER

TO BREW COffEE

  1. Turn the function knob to “Brew.”
  2. Press the On/Off button and release. The 

red “On” indicator light will illuminate and 

brew cycle will begin.

TO TURN THE COffEEMAKER Off

Press the On/Off button and release.

Note:

 This coffeemaker shuts off automatically 

after brewing is complete.

PROGRAMMING YOUR COffEEMAKER 

fOR DELAYED BREW TIME
To set the time:

  1. Turn the function knob to “Clock.” 
 

  a.  

Set Hour:

 Press and hold the “Hour” 

button to scroll through numbers quickly. 

When 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. 
 

  b.  

Set Minutes:

 Press and hold the 

“Minute” button to scroll through 

numbers quickly. When 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 finish setting time, 

turn the FUNCTION KNOB to any other 

setting or simply wait until the numbers 

stop blinking.

To program the Auto On (brew start time)

  1. Turn the function knob to “Prog.”
  2. 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. 

  3. Turn the function knob to “Auto On.” LCD   

will display the current time.

  4. Press the On/Off button and release. The 

green indicator light will come on to remind 

you that the programming function is in 

use. At the programmed time, the red 

indicator will come on as well, indicating 

that the brew cycle is starting. Both lights 

will go off when keep warm cycle ends.

NOTE: 

To reactivate the auto-on feature to start 

brew cycle at the same time another day, simply 

press the On/Off button and release. The green 

“auto-on” light will illuminate.

1 - 4 Cup Setting

The 1- 4 cup setting button is used when you 

make small amounts of coffee. The 1-4 cup 

setting basically ‘double heats’ the water, 

making your smaller amount piping hot.

To use: 

When making a smaller amount, press 

the 1-4 button on the control panel after turning 

on the unit. 

Power Loss Back-up

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.

MAKING COffEE

Before you make the first pot of coffee in your 

new Cuisinart

®

 Brew Central Thermal

 

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. 

  1. Insert the Water filter

 

  a.  Remove the filter from polybag and soak 

in cold tap water for 15 minutes.

 

  b.  Remove the water filter holder from the 

coffeemaker by lifting it out of the 

reservoir area with your thumb and 

forefinger.

 

  c.  Hold the water filter holder lengthwise 

and place thumbs in slots directly under 

arrows.

 

  d.  Pull open in opposite directions with 

thumbs.

 

  e.  Place the filter in the holder recess area 

at the bottom of the water filter holder. 

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Summary of Contents for Brew Central Thermal DCC-2400STR

Page 1: ...Brew Central Thermal Coffeemaker DCC 2400STR For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ...

Page 2: ...all outlet To disconnect turn controls to off then remove plug from wall outlet 12 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 13 Turn lid securely onto carafe before serving any beverages 14 Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle 15 The thermal carafe is designed for use with these appliances only It must never be used on the range top 16 Do not set a hot carafe on...

Page 3: ...g coffee grounds from the gold tone filter or allowing coffee grounds to spill over the filter Caution Never open the top cover during the brewing cycle even if no water is draining from the filter basket since 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 ...

Page 4: ...t 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 purchasing and freeze them in airtight containers The best way to maximize freshness is to minimize exposure to air light and moisture So once removed from the fr...

Page 5: ...er so coffee is piping hot 12 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 13 Brew Pause Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed 30 seconds max from the heater plate so a cup can be poured in mid brew Since the flavor extraction rate varies during the brew cycle we...

Page 6: ...e time of day e Audible Tone not shown The Brew Central Thermal Coffeemaker is equipped with an audible tone which will sound 5 times when the coffee has completed brewing coffee will continue to stream from the filter for a few seconds after tone 3 On Off Button Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off and works in tandem with the function knob 4 Hour and Minute Buttons For use in setting hour an...

Page 7: ...will display the current time 4 Press the On Off button and release The green indicator light will come on to remind you that the programming function is in use At the programmed time the red indicator will come on as well indicating that the brew cycle is starting Both lights will go off when keep warm cycle ends NOTE To reactivate the auto on feature to start brew cycle at the same time another ...

Page 8: ...espoon per cup but use more or less to suit your taste The Cuisinart Coffeemaker makes 12 5 oz cups NOTE The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 20 tablespoons for this 60 oz coffeemaker Exceeding this amount may cause overflow Replace the filter basket in the filter basket holder and flip the water reservoir cover closed Press firmly on top cover to be sure that it closes securely Before brewin...

Page 9: ...rse base unit in water or other liquid To clean base simply wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry before storing Fingerprints and other blemishes on the stainless steel housing can be washed off with soap and water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution Wipe resting plate with a clean damp cloth Never use rough abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the resting plate Do not dry the inside of the wate...

Page 10: ...authorized accessories and replacement parts for your model These warranties expressly exclude any defects or damages caused by accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart These warranties exclude all incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the f...

Page 11: ...er than ever Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware and Savor the Good Life www cuisinart com Coffeemakers Food Processors Toasters Rice Cookers Cookware Grills 2007 Cuisinart Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 08520 Printed in China 07CU26285 ...

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