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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:
 1. 

reaD aLL InStruCtIonS.

 2. 

 always unplug appliance from outlet 

when not in use and before cleaning. 

allow to cool before putting on or  

taking off parts and before cleaning  

the appliance.

 

  3.  Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles  

and knobs.

  4.  To protect against electric shock, do not  

place cord, plug, or base unit in water or 

other liquids.

  5.  This appliance should not be used by or 

near children or individuals with certain 

disabilities.

  6.  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 appliance to the nearest Cuisinart 

Repair Center for examination, repair,  

or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

  7.  The use of accessory attachments  

not recommended by Cuisinart may  

cause injuries.

  8. Do not use outdoors.
  9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table  

or counter, or touch hot surface.

10.  Do not place on or near a hot gas or  

electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11.  Always fill water reservoir first, then plug  

cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, 

turn controls to oFF, then remove plug 

from wall outlet.

12.  Do not use appliance for other than  

intended use.

13.  Snap lid securely onto carafe before  

serving any beverages.

14.  Scalding may occur if the lid is removed  

during the brewing cycle.

15.  The glass 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 a wet or  

cold surface.

17.  Do not use cracked carafe or a carafe  

having a loose or weakened handle.

18.  Do not clean carafe or warming plate  

with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other 

abrasive materials.

19.  

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.

20.  Avoid contact with moving parts.
21.   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 elec-

trical 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.

WarnIng: rISK of fIre or eLeCtrIC SHoCK

 

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is  

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage  

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute  

a risk of fire or electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the 

presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 

literature accompanying the appliance.

Summary of Contents for DCC-1400 Series

Page 1: ...Brew Central Thermal Coffeemaker DCC 1400 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using ...

Page 2: ...han intended use 13 Snap lid securely onto carafe before serving any beverages 14 Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle 15 The glass 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 a wet or cold surface 17 Do not use cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle 18 Do not clean car...

Page 3: ...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 top cover during the brewing cycle even if no water is draining fro...

Page 4: ... 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 w...

Page 5: ...sediment in the carafe 9 Brew Pause Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed 20 seconds max from the resting 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 10 Ready Tone not shown Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps 11 Thermal Carafe with Hands F...

Page 6: ...Clock Display Displays time of day and auto on and off times 3 Power Switch Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off works in tandem with the Function knob 4 Ready Tone not shown The Brew Central Coffeemaker is equipped with an audible tone that will sound 5 times when the coffee has com pleted brewing coffee will continue to stream from the filter for a few seconds after tone 5 Hour and Minute Bu...

Page 7: ...unction knob to PROG it displays a previously selected auto on time or the default time 12 00pm 1 Turn the Function knob to Prog Use the Hour and Minute buttons as above to program your start brew time 2 Turn the Function knob to Auto On LCD will display the current time 3 Flip the Power switch to the On position A green light indicates that the Programming function is in use At the programmed tim...

Page 8: ...t according to taste NOTE The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 scoops 15 tablespoons for this coffeemaker Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground 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 f...

Page 9: ...ousing 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 warming plate Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth as lint may remain Decalcification Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of the coffe...

Page 10: ...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 han dling 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 ...

Page 11: ...vered to us Lost and or damaged prod ucts are not covered under warranty Your Cuisinart Brew Central Thermal 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 a...

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