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PROGRAMMING YOUR 
COFFEEMAKER

TO SET THE TIME 

Press and hold the Hour or Minute button.  

The clock will begin flashing.
 1. 

Set Hour:

 Press and hold the Hour button   

    to scroll through numbers quickly. When    

    desired number approaches, press and    

    release the button to advance one digit at   

    a time.

  NOTE:

 When the number count passes 12,  

    PM will be displayed on the LCD. Be sure   

    the PM indicator is on if a PM time is  

 

  desired.

 2. 

Set Minutes:

 Press and hold the Minute    

    button to scroll through numbers quickly.    

    When desired number approaches, press   

    and release the button to advance one    

    digit at a time. To finish setting time, simply  

    wait until the numbers stop flashing.

TO PROGRAM THE AUTO ON TIME 

(brew start time)

  1. Press and hold the PROG button until clock  

    begins to flash.
  2. Set the time you want coffee to begin 

brewing by using the Minute and Hour 

buttons. Follow the same instructions you 

used to set the time of day, in the  

To Set the Time

 section. 

  3. Once desired Auto On time is set, Auto On 

setting mode will be exited automatically.

 

  4. To activate Auto On mode press the PROG 

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 green indicator light 

will trun off and the red indicating light will 

turn on, indicating that the brew cycle is 

starting. The red light 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 PROG button and    

    release. The green Auto On light will  

 

   illuminate.

TO PROGRAM THE VARIABLE  
AUTO OFF TIME

  1. Press and hold the Auto Off button until    

    clock begins to flash. 
  2. Program the coffeemaker to shut off from 

zero to four hours after brew cycle is 

finished by using the Hour and Minute 

buttons (see 

To Set the Time

).

  3. Once Auto Off time is set, Auto Off mode 

will be exited automatically.

1–4 CUP SETTING

The 1–4 cup setting button is used when you 

make small amounts of coffee. The 1–4 cup 

setting double-heats the water, making your 

smaller amount piping hot.
 1.

 

When making a smaller amount, press the   

    1–4 button on the control panel after  

 

    turning on the unit. The indicator will light    

  when 

selected.

POWER LOSS BACK-UP SYSTEM

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.

BEFORE BREWING YOUR  

FIRST POT OF COFFEE

We recommend flushing out the system before 

brewing your first pot of coffee. Simply fill the 

reservoir and power on the unit, following steps 

#2, #4 and #6 in BREWING COFFEE 

instructions on the next page.  

DO NOT ADD COFFEE!

 

Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real coffee 

and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at its best! 

Summary of Contents for DCC-500 Series

Page 1: ...For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Cuisinart 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC 500 Series ...

Page 2: ...lug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect push the Brew 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 this coffeemaker only It must never be used on the range top 16 Do no...

Page 3: ...zed 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...

Page 4: ...ak is always a disappointment Follow the recommended portions of ground coffee in the instructions under Brewing Coffee and later adjust the amount to suit your taste NOTE The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 scoops 15 tablespoons for this 60 oz twelve 5 oz cups coffeemaker Exceeding this amount may cause overflow CONTENTS Important Safeguards 2 3 Important Unpacking Instructions 4 The Que...

Page 5: ... for paper filters NOTE Some fine grounds may flow through the filter and appear as sediment in the carafe 9 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 10 12 Cup Glass Carafe The easy pour no drip 12 cup carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for two to twelve cups 11 Heating Plate Scrat...

Page 6: ...ur coffeemaker to remove calcium buildup 5 1 4 Cup Setting For brewing smaller pots of coffee it provides double heating of the water so coffee is piping hot 6 Program Button with Indicator Used to set select the time for the Auto On function 7 Audible Tone not shown The Cuisinart 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker is equipped with an audible tone that will sound 5 times when the coffee has completed...

Page 7: ...t will turn on indicating that the brew cycle is starting The red light 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 PROG button and release The green Auto On light will illuminate To Program the Variable Auto Off TIME 1 Press and hold the Auto Off button until clock begins to flash 2 Program the coff...

Page 8: ...rflow if the coffee is too finely ground Replace the filter basket in the filter basket holder and press firmly on cover to be sure it closes securely 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 ...

Page 9: ...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 Never immerse base unit in water or other liquids To clean bas...

Page 10: ... and water Press the Clean button When the Clean LED indicator glows turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the Brew Off button The Clean LED will shine steadily The coffeemaker is now in Clean mode One cycle should be sufficient to adequately clean the coffeemaker When the cycle is completed and the five beeps sound the coffeemaker will shut off Turn the coffeemaker on to see if the Clean LED contin...

Page 11: ...f the repair replacement and shipping and handling for such nonconforming products under warranty BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT If your 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker should prove to be defective within the warranty period we will repair or if we think necessary replace it To obtain warranty service please call our Consumer Service Center toll free at 1 800 726 0190 or write to Cuisinar...

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Page 13: ...14 COVER 157gsm Matt art paper INSIDE 120gsm gloss art paper 2013 03 29 Astor_You Jason Wang 4C CMYK 1C Black Inside Cover 1C 1C gloss varnishing in cover DCC500 IB 11914 152mm W X203 H m m Cyan Magenta Yellow Black ...

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