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DCC-100Classic 10-cup Coffeemaker For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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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. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. 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.

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 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,

push the 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 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 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 ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

20. Avoid contact with moving parts.

21. While brewing, do not remove the carafe for longer than 30 seconds or hot coffee may overflow the basket.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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 products 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.

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SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long extension cord is used, the marked electri- cal rating of the extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

NOTICE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a 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.

IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Place the box on a large sturdy flat surface. Lift the topmost cardboard insert from the box. The top of the coffeemaker will be visible. Turn the box so that the back side of the coffeemaker is down and slide the coffeemaker from the box. After the coffeemaker has been removed, place the box out of the way and, with one hand on the cardboard insert which protects the carafe, turn the coffeemaker upright. Carefully remove the cardboard carafe insert by placing one hand on the carafe to hold it in place, and gently sliding the insert away from the coffeemaker, grasp the carafe by its handle, remove

it from the heater plate and remove the polybag. Lift the coffeemaker from the cardboard tray, and remove the polybag covering the coffeemaker. We suggest you save all packing materials in the event that future shipping of the machine is needed. Keep all plastic bags away from children.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4 Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5 Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6 Decalcification of Metal Parts . . . . . . . . .Page 6 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7

THE COFFEE BAR

FLAVOR SYSTEM All coffee has the rich aromatic flavors we associate with a great cup of coffee, as well as the acidic, bitter flavors we associate with a bad cup. Commercial brewers have discovered that the good and bad flavors wash out of the grounds at a different rate, with the good flavors washing out faster than the bad. The trick is to use only enough water to wash out the good flavors and leave the bad behind. The relatively small amount of water needed to do this leaves a very strong cup of coffee, so it is necessary to add some water to bring it to a pleasant strength.

The Coffee Bar Flavor System does the work for you. Using the proportions and grind recom- mended on page 5, simply set the flavor system dial for the number of cups you intend to brew. The Coffee Bar Flavor System automatically meters the correct amount of water through the grounds and directs the rest of the water into the carafe.

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WARNING RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS Every feature of the Coffee BarTM Classic 10-cup Coffeemaker has been designed for ease of use. We made a large water window which is easily viewed from the front of the machine, and the reservoir lid opens to the back to give easy access for filling. The removable filter basket liner is molded in black plastic to avoid unsightly staining. We put rubber feet on the front of the machine only, so it's easy to move around on the countertop, yet won't slide as you set the controls. We also reasoned that an easy-to-hold carafe would allow you more control while pouring, helping to avoid spills. And we placed the carafe markings next to the handle, not on the side of the pot, so you can easily see them as you fill the carafe with water.

1. Reservoir Cover

2. Flavor System Settings: Give a guideline for optimum flavor extraction based on number of cups being brewed. Set to 1-4 to improve extraction and flavor when making fewer than 5 cups of coffee.

Simply set the red dial for the number of cups of coffee you are brewing, and the flavor system ensures great coffee bar flavor.

3. Water Reservoir

4. Filter Basket (Holds #4 paper cone filter or permanent cone filter)

5. Basket Holder

6. Water Window:

Markings indicate water needed to make corresponding cups of brewed coffee.

7. Brew Pause:

Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed from heater plate, so a cup can be poured in mid-brew, if desired. Since the extraction rate varies during the brew cycle, we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to finish before pouring any coffee.

8. Carafe:

a. Taste Keeper Lid: Minimizes oxygen flow into carafe to help preserve coffee flavor.

b. Comfort Grip Handle: Safe, controlled pouring.

c. Brewed Coffee Markings: These are located close to the handle for easier viewing.

9. Warming Plate

10. Cord Storage:

Unused cord is easily pushed into the bottom of coffeemaker to keep counters neat.

11. Control Panel

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MAKING COFFEE Before making the first pot of coffee in your new Cuisinart Coffee Bar Coffeemaker, we recommend operating the coffeemaker once using only water and a filter paper. This will remove any dust or residues which remain in the system from the manufacturing process.

1. Fill the Water Reservoir: Remove the carafe from the hot plate. Open the carafe cover and fill with cold water to just over the amount of coffee you are making. Close the carafe cover. Lift the lid of the water reservoir and pour the water from the carafe into it. The numbers on the water reservoir indicate a slightly higher amount of water per cup than the carafe markings. This is to compensate for the amount of water lost in wetting the grounds and lost as steam during the brewing process. The float on the water window indicates the amount of water necessary to brew the corresponding amount of coffee.

Place the carafe back on the hot plate.

2. Set the Flavor System: The flavor system has been designed to extract the proper coffee flavor compounds when the dial is positioned according to the number of cups being brewed.

NOTE: If you use less than the recommended coffee measure, or you use a grind that is finer than the recommended grind, set the flavor system to a higher cup setting. This takes more water out of the grounds to prevent overextraction. Conversely, if you use more coffee or a coarser grind, set flavor system to a lower setting.

To deactivate the flavor system, turn the selector knob counterclockwise to the OFF setting. Close the lid of the reservoir.

3. Add Ground Coffee: Swing the filter basket from left to right to open. Remove the filter holder by grasping the handle and lifting straight up, and place it on the counter- top. Insert a #4 paper or permanent filter (such as Cuisinart CGF-1 or GTF-1). Be sure that the filter is completely open and fully inserted in the basket. It may help to fold and flatten the seams of a

paper filter beforehand. Add the desired amount of ground coffee, which should correspond to the amount of coffee being brewed. Our recipe calls for about 8 grams of medium-fine grind coffee (2 tablespoons) per 5 ounces of water, which translates to the measurements in the chart.

You may find the flavor to be a bit richer than that to which you are accustomed. We recommend, however, that you continue to use this recipe for at least a week before making any adjustments to the proportion.

Replace the filter holder in the filter basket and swing the filter basket shut. Be sure that it closes securely into place.

4. Power Unit: Switch the control panel to ON. The indicator will light.

5. Select Cups Setting: If you are brewing fewer than 5 cups, activate the 1-4 setting using the rocker switch. The indicator light will illuminate. Note that the light will only come on if the coffeemaker has been turned on.

6. During and After Brewing: The Brew Pause feature allows you to remove the carafe from the heater during mid brew. The brewing process does not stop during this period; only the flow of coffee from the basket stops. Do not remove the carafe for longer than

# Amount of Cups Ground Coffee

2 4 Tbs

3 7 Tbs

4 8 Tbs (12 Cup)

5 10 Tbs

6 12 Tbs (34 Cup)

8 16 Tbs (1 Cup)

10 20 Tbs (114 Cups)

12 22 Tbs

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30 seconds or the coffee may overflow the basket. While we offer this feature, we do not recommend you pour coffee before the cycle has reached completion, since the coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a flavor profile which is very different from the coffee brewed at the end of the cycle. Removing a cup during the brewing cycle will alter the flavor of the finished pot.

Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it before serving to blend the flavors. The coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat stronger than the coffee at the top.

After brewing, we recommend transferring the cof- fee to a thermal carafe preheated with hot water if the coffee is not going to be consumed within 20 minutes.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before attempting to clean it.

Swing the filter basket open and remove the filter holder. Discard the filter paper and ground coffee. The filter holder can be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper rack of a dishwasher.

To clean the filter basket, with the filter holder removed, swing it to the open position and lift upward at the hinge. Holding it in this position, pull the bottom of the hinge toward you. Once the lower portion of the hinge is clear of the reservoir, it will drop easily from its position. The filter basket can be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher.

Once the filter basket has been cleaned, replace it by reversing the above steps. The filter holder will then drop easily into place. Swing the filter basket back into a closed position.

Remove the carafe from the warming 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.

Do not use scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.

Never immerse base unit in water or other liquid. To clean base, simply wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry before storing. Wipe warming 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 removing the calcium deposits which form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker.

For best performance from your Coffee Bar coffeemaker, decalcify the base unit from time to time. The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the coffeemaker.

If the coffeemaker begins to brew more slowly than usual, or the coffee does not taste the same, decalcification will clean the interior. To decalcify, use a solution of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water which fills the stated capacity of the coffeemaker. Combine in the glass carafe and pour into the water reservoir. Replace the carafe on the heater plate. Be sure that the filter basket is snapped into position. Plug the unit into electrical outlet. Turn to the ON position and run until half the amount has brewed (5 or 6 cups). Turn the unit to the OFF position and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Return the unit to ON and allow the remainder of the liquid to brew. Repeat the above procedure as many times as necessary until a normal brew rate returns usually 2-3 times. With each repeated cycle, use a fresh solution of vinegar and water. Run one cycle of fresh, cold water through the unit at the completion of decalcification before using the unit to brew coffee again.

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WARRANTY Cuisinart Coffee Bar Coffeemaker

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart Coffee Bar Coffeemakers.

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Coffee Bar Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as other- wise required under applicable state law, this war- ranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.

We warrant that your Cuisinart Coffee Bar

Coffeemaker will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for three years from the date of original purchase.

We suggest that you complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However, return of the warranty registration is not a condition of these warranties.

If your coffeemaker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it (or, if we think it necessary, replace it) without charge to you.

To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 800-726-0190 or write to:

Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please also enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions). Please also be sure to include a return address, description of the product defect, product serial number, and any other information pertinent to the products return. Please pay by check or money order.

Your Cuisinart coffeemaker has been manufactured to strict specifications and has been designed for use with the Cuisinart coffeemaker authorized accessories and replacement parts for your model. These warranties expressly exclude any defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart.

These warranties do not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary household use.

These warranties exclude all 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.

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