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To Program the Brew Time

To program the brew time, press and hold the program button for two
seconds. The “prog” symbol starts flashing in the lower right corner 
of the LCD screen.

Press the hour button to advance the clock to the desired time. The
hour numeral moves in one hour increments. When numeral passes 
12 am, the “PM” indicator will illuminate in the lower left hand corner of
the LCD screen.

Press the “minute” button to advance the minutes to the desired time.
Minutes move in one second increments.

When complete, press the “prog” button, or wait for 15 seconds and
your set time will be accepted.

To Activate the Auto Brew Cycle

To activate the auto brew mode, depress the “auto on” button. 
The “auto” symbol will illuminate in the upper right hand corner of the
LCD screen.

The unit will now begin the brewing cycle at the programmed time.
When the programmed time initiates the cycle, the red “ON” indicator
light will show that the brewing cycle has started.

NOTE: The unit will continue to attempt to brew at the programmed time, each
day, until the Auto On button is turned off. The red “ON” indicator light will
illuminate each time the attempt to brew is made.

If there is no water in the reservoir, the unit will automatically shut off
one minute later.

COFFEE PREPARATION

1.  Place coffeemaker on a solid flat surface.  

Plug into 120V outlet.

2.  Open thermal carafe lid in direction of “OPEN” arrow.  Fill thermal 

carafe with cold, fresh water. Open hinged water reservoir cover; 
pour water into reservoir opening.  Markings on water level indica-
tor show amount of water needed to make desired number of cups 
of coffee. TO AVOID OVERFLOW, DO NOT FILL ABOVE 8-CUP 
MARK.  Close reservoir cover.

3.  Before thermal carafe is returned to platform, prewarm carafe by 

running warm water through it. If warm water is not run through 
carafe, when hot coffee flows into carafe during brewing cycle the 
glass liner may crack due to the temperature change. 

Prewarming carafe will help keep coffee warmer, and also 
prevent glass liner from being damaged.

4.  Return carafe lid to thermal carafe. To close lid, turn it in direction of

“CLOSE” arrow until it fits tightly on carafe, and “POUR” arrow is 
aligned with spout. Return empty thermal carafe to platform. 
Be certain thermal carafe lid is in “CLOSED” position and is 
securely in place during brew cycle.

5.  Open filter basket by grasping basket handle and swinging 

outward. Insert a filter into filter basket; make sure filter fits snugly 
in basket. Use a fresh filter for each carafe of coffee.

6.  After placing 2 level tablespoons per cup of ground coffee into cone

filter, return basket to closed position. To ensure safe operation, 
make sure basket is closed securely.

7.  With thermal carafe and basket securely in place, press “ON” 

button; LED will light. 

CAUTION:

Coffeemaker becomes very hot 

during brew cycle; handle with extreme care, as hot parts and 
escaping steam may cause burns.

8.  The Brew-Through lid allows coffee to drip from coffeemaker 

through closed lid. When coffee has completely stopped dripping 
into thermal carafe and water level indicator is empty, brew cycle is 
complete. When dripping  stops, Brew-Through lid will seal so coffee

freshness and temperature are preserved.

9.  An audible “beep” tone will signal when brew cycle is complete.

Coffeemaker will switch off automatically.

10. After coffee grounds have cooled, carefully open filter basket and

discard used coffee filter  and grounds. To remove filter basket from 
coffeemaker (A) grasp basket handle and swing basket outward,
and (B) with basket in far right position, lift up and pull
basket hinge.

11. Brew-Through lid allows coffee to be poured  with lid in “CLOSED”

position, so coffee freshness and temperature can be preserved.
NEVER POUR LIQUID FROM THERMAL CARAFE UNLESS LID IS 
IN “CLOSED” POSITION.

PAUSE & SERVE

This feature allows a cup of coffee to be poured before brew cycle has
finished. Carefully remove thermal carafe, and the Pause & Serve fea-
ture will be automatically activated, temporarily stopping flow of coffee
into thermal carafe. Return thermal carafe to platform immediately after
pouring coffee, and the brewing process will resume.

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Summary of Contents for DTC-950

Page 1: ...DTC 950 Programmable Stainless Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using ...

Page 2: ...tom cover No user serviceable parts are inside Repair should be done by authorized personnel only 15 Special instructions for the thermal carafe A The thermal carafe is designed for use with this appliance only It must never be used with any other drip type coffeemaker or on a range top or in a microwave oven B Do not set a hot thermal carafe on a wet or cold surface Do not put thermal carafe in w...

Page 3: ...In minutes you ll have a wonderfully fresh pot of coffee We know the Cuisinart Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker will bring you years of pleasure Nothing is more satisfying than a rich cup of your favorite brew DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Your thermal carafe coffeemaker brews fresh filtered coffee in minutes The thermal carafe contains a vacuum sealed glass inner liner which delivers heat retention superior to ...

Page 4: ...coffee warmer and also prevent glass liner from being damaged 4 Return carafe lid to thermal carafe To close lid turn it in direction of CLOSE arrow until it fits tightly on carafe and POUR arrow is aligned with spout Return empty thermal carafe to platform Be certain thermal carafe lid is in CLOSED position and is securely in place during brew cycle 5 Open filter basket by grasping basket handle ...

Page 5: ...rafe with a spoon or other utensil 5 Never fill carafe to the rim Fill to a maximum of one inch from the top of liner 6 Before adding very hot or very cold liquid to carafe first rinse with warm or cold water depending upon what is being prepared Otherwise sudden temperature change could damage glass liner 7 Never use ice cubes in carafe 8 Never fill carafe with carbonated beverages 9 Never drink ...

Page 6: ... 3 Filter Basket Swings open for easy insertion of coffee filter 4 Water Window Magnified markings indicate water needed to make corresponding cups of coffee 5 Stainless Thermal Insulated Carafe 6 Brew Pause Stops flow of water from basket when carafe is removed from heater plate so a cup can be poured during brewing cycle 7 Auto Brew Cycle Program time to brew 8 ON Indicator Light Illuminates whe...

Page 7: ...incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the foregoing limitation or exclusion may not apply to you CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY California law provides that for In Warranty Service California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product A to the store where it was purchased or B to another ...

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