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IMPORTANT 

SAFEGUARDS

 

When using electrical appliances, 

basic safety precautions should 

always be fol

lowed to reduce the 

risk of fire, electric 

shock and/or 

injury to persons, including the  

following:
1.

  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

2.  

Always unplug 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.   Close supervision is necessary 

when any appliance is used by 

or near children.

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, 

and electrical or mechanical 

adjustment.

7.   The use of accessory attach-

ments 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, push 

the rocker switch 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 carafe is designed for use 

with this appliance 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 a 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 BY AUTHORIZED 

PERSONNEL ONLY.

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 electrical out-

let.

  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

Summary of Contents for DCC-450C Series

Page 1: ... INSTRUCTION BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using 4 Cup Coffeemaker DCC 450C Series ...

Page 2: ...ot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 11 Always fill water reservoir first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect push the rocker switch 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 carafe is des...

Page 3: ...her To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug will fit in aa polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in 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 condi...

Page 4: ...vour will not be extracted When grinding your own beans we recommend a medium fine grind ELEMENT 4 PROPORTION The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker are 5 ounces 145 g Add the desired amount of ground coffee corresponding to the number of cups being brewed We recommend 1 scoop 1 tablespoon 15ml of ground coffee per cup but use more or less to suit your taste CONTENTS Important Safeguards 2 Unpackin...

Page 5: ...arafe is removed 30 seconds max from 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 7 On Off Power Button not shown 8 Stainless Steel Carafe The carafe has an ergonomic handle and knuckle guard for safe and easy pouring 9 Auto off Heater Plate Scratch resistant with b...

Page 6: ...he 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 Caution During and after brewing hold carafe by handle only Stainless steel will be hot Once the coffee has finished brewing stir ...

Page 7: ...h the unit before using the unit again to brew coffee WARRANTY LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be free of defects in materials or workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase This warranty covers manufacturer s defects including mechanical and electrical defects It does not cover damage from consumer abuse unauthorized rep...

Page 8: ... handling of the product cheque or money order Return address and phone number Description of the product defect Product date code copy of original proof of purchase Any other information pertinent to the product s return Product date code can be found on the underside of the base of the product The product date code is a 4 or 5 digit number Example 90630 would designate year month day 2009 June 3...

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