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PROGRAMMING YOUR 
COFFEEMAKER

SETTING THE CLOCK 

When the coffeemaker is plugged in,  
12:00 will appear until you set the time.

Hold down Hour or Minute button until the 
clock begins flashing. Press either button to 
select the desired time. Hold buttons down 
to scroll through the digits, or press and 
release to advance one digit at a time. 
When scrolling, the numbers will advance 
slowly and then speed up. When the 
number displayed approaches the desired 
time, press and release to advance one 
digit at a time. Be sure the PM indicator is 
on if a PM time is desired. To complete 
clock setting, do not touch buttons for 2 
seconds. The clock display will stop 
flashing and selected time will be displayed.

SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME 

When you hold the Prog/Auto On button, it 
displays a previously selected Auto On time 
or the default time (12:00 pm).

 1. 

 

Using the Hour and Minute buttons

 

Follow directions under SETTING THE 
CLOCK (above) to program your start-
brew time.

 2.  Set Coffee Strength  

During Auto On setting, you can select  
desired coffee strength (Regular or Bold)  
by pressing the Strength button.

3.  Set Coffee Temperature 

During Auto On setting, you can  
select desired coffee temperature (Reg, 
Hot or X-Hot) by pressing the Coffee 
Temp button.

4. 

 

Complete Auto On setting 

Press Prog/Auto ON button once. A blue 
light will appear to indicate Auto On 
function is set.

 

 

NOTE: 

To start brew time at the same 

time the next day, simply press the Prog/
Auto On button and release. Blue Auto 
On light will go on.

SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME

 

Hold Auto Off button 

Clock display will flash 2:00. Follow 
directions under SETTING THE CLOCK 
(above) to program your coffeemaker to 
shut off from 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle 
is finished.

MAKING COFFEE 

Follow instructions in BEFORE BREWING 
YOUR FIRST POT OF COFFEE in previous 
section and get ready to start enjoying 
your coffee.

1. 

  

Insert charcoal water filter 

Follow directions for the preparation and 
insertion of the filter on page 8.

2. 

  

Fill the water reservoir 

Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up. 
Pour in the desired amount of water 
using the water level indicator located at 
the side of the coffeemaker window. 

3. 

 

Set preferences 

a.  Push the 1–4 cup button if you are  

brewing less than 5 cups.

 b. 

 Press Strength button to select flavour 
strength – Regular or Bold.*

BEFORE BREWING YOUR  

FIRST POT OF COFFEE

During the manufacturing process,  
dust can get trapped in your coffeemaker. 
We recommend flushing out the system 
before brewing your first pot of coffee. 
Simply fill the reservoir and power on the 
unit. (follow steps 5 and 6 in MAKING 
COFFEE instructions). 

DO NOT  

ADD COFFEE! 

Once you have done that, brew a pot of 
real coffee and enjoy Cuisinart at its best! 

Summary of Contents for DCC-3650C

Page 1: ...For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using Cuisinart Elite Collection 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC 3650C INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ...

Page 2: ... first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect push the Off button 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 ...

Page 3: ... 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 co...

Page 4: ... quality of that water is as important as the quality of your coffee If water does not taste good from the tap it will not taste good in your coffee Cuisinart includes a charcoal water filter to remove chlorine bad tastes and odors for the purest coffee flavour every time you brew Element 2 Coffee While coffee is 98 water all of the flavour comes from the beans To achieve the same great taste you ...

Page 5: ...le filter 10 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 sedi ment in the carafe 11 Control Panel See detailed illustration page 6 12 Ready Tone not shown Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps 13 Brew Pause Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed 20 seconds m...

Page 6: ...es time to clean coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup 5 Hour and Minute Buttons Use to set hours and minutes for time of day Auto On and Auto Off times 6 Coffee Temperature Selector Set the coffee temperature to Regular Hot or X Hot to select the brewed coffee temperature you prefer 7 Program Auto On Button Select to program Auto On time Coffeemaker can be programmed to automatically start brewin...

Page 7: ...mplete Auto On setting Press Prog Auto ON button once A blue light will appear to indicate Auto On function is set NOTE To start brew time at the same time the next day simply press the Prog Auto On button and release Blue Auto On light will go on SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME Hold Auto Off button Clock display will flash 2 00 Follow directions under SETTING THE CLOCK above to program your coffeemaker...

Page 8: ...sound Coffee will continue to stream from the filter for several seconds Once the coffee has finished brewing stir it before serving to blend the flavours The coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat stronger than the coffee at the top NOTE Reservoir cover may be hot during and directly after brewing Wait at least 10 minutes before opening CHARCOAL WATER FILTER Your coffeemaker comes wi...

Page 9: ...he coffeemaker The flashing Clean light will indicate when you should clean your coffeemaker NOTE Before decalcifying your coffeemaker remember to remove the charcoal water filter from the water filter holder located in the water reservoir If the Clean 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 coff...

Page 10: ...nufactured 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 use with accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart If the appliance should ...

Page 11: ...11 NOTES ...

Page 12: ... life in the kitchen easier than ever Try some of our other countertop appliances cookware tools and gadgets www cuisinart ca Trademarks or service marks of third parties referred to herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners 2012 Cuisinart Canada 100 Conair Parkway Woodbridge OntarioL4H 0L2 Printed in China 12CC133626 ...

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