INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
Cuisinart® Classic 12-Cup
Programmable Coffeemaker
DCC-1100 Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Caution: Never open the reservoir cover during
the brewing cycle, even if no water is draining
from the filter basket, since extremely hot water/
coffee can spill out from the basket and cause
injury. If water/coffee is not draining from the
filter basket during the brewing cycle, unplug
the unit and wait 10 minutes before opening the
reservoir cover and checking the basket.
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.
Extension cords may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked
electrical 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.
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
conditions: The use of too finely ground coffee,
using two or more paper filters, using the gold
tone filter in conjunction with a paper filter or not
properly cleaning coffee grounds from the gold
tone filter, or allowing coffee grounds to spill
over the filter.
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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CONTENTS
THE QUEST
FOR THE PERFECT
CUP OF COFFEE
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .4
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . .7
Charcoal Water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Brewing Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
ELEMENT 1: WATER
Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that
water is as important as the quality of your
coffee. If water doesn’t taste good from the
tap, it won’t taste good in your coffee.
Cuisinart includes a charcoal water filter to
remove chlorine, bad tastes and odors, for
the purest coffee flavor, every time you brew.
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
ELEMENT 2: COFFEE
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat
surface.
While coffee is 98% water, all of the flavor
comes from the beans. To achieve the same
great taste you enjoy at a coffee bar, you
need to use the same quality of coffee. If you
choose to grind your own beans, buy them
fresh and whole. Buy only about a two-week
supply at a time, because once the bean is
broken, its flavor degrades quickly.
2. Remove the instruction book and any other
literature.
3. Turn the box so that the back side of the
coffeemaker is down and slide the
coffeemaker from the box.
4. After the coffeemaker has been removed,
place the box out of the way and remove
the top and bottom two polyfoam inserts.
ELEMENT 3: GRIND
The grind is critical for proper flavor
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it
from the heater plate and remove the
polybag.
extraction. If the grind is too fine, over-
extraction and bitterness will result. Too fine
a grind may also clog the filter. If grind is too
coarse, the water will pass through too
quickly and the maximum flavor will not be
extracted. When grinding your own beans,
we recommend a medium-fine grind.
6. Remove the polybag covering from the
coffeemaker and lift the coffeemaker off the
remaining two inserts.
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.
ELEMENT 4: PROPORTION
Coffee that is too strong or too weak 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.
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10. 12-Cup Glass Carafe
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The easy-pour, no-drip 12-cup carafe has
an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee
markings for two to twelve cups.
1. Reservoir Cover
flips back for easy filling.
2. Water Reservoir
With water level indicator window.
3. Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water
passes through grounds.
4. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
Holds filter firmly in place.
5. Charcoal Water Filter (shown on page 8)
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
calcium and bad tastes and odors from
tap water.
11. Heating Plate
Scratch resistant with black, nonstick
coating.
12. Ready Tone (not shown)
Signals the end of the brew cycle with
five beeps.
13. Cord Storage (not shown)
Convenient storage area keeps counters
clear.
14. Power Loss Back-up System (not shown)
one-minute protection if a breaker trips,
unit is unplugged, or power fails. Holds all
programmed information, including time of
day, auto on time and auto off time.
6. Filter Basket
Holds a #4 paper filter OR a permanent
filter.
15. Measuring Scoop
7. Filter Basket Holder
8. Permanent Gold-Tone
Commercial-Style Filter
Eliminates the need for paper filters.
NOTE: Some fine grounds may flow
through the filter and appear as sediment
in the carafe.
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9. Brew Pause™
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Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed (30 seconds max) from
the heater plate, so a cup can be poured
in mid-brew.
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CONTROL PANEL
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1. Clock Display
3. On/Off Button
Displays time of day and auto on time.
Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off;
also works in tandem with the function
knob.
2. Function Knob
for setting time of day, and auto on time.
4. Hour and Minute Buttons
for use in setting hour and minute for time
of day and auto on time.
a. Auto On
The Auto on feature is used to program
the start time of the brew cycle. The auto
on time can be set for any time, day or
night. The PM indicator is displayed on
the LCD for nighttime program times.
5. On/Off and Auto On Indicator Light
6. Clean Setting
Indicates time to clean your coffeemaker to
remove calcium buildup.
b. Auto Off
The Auto off feature is used to shut
off the coffeemaker at a preset time,
anywhere from 0 to 4 hours.
7. 1–4 Cup Setting
for brewing smaller pots of coffee –
it provides double heating of the water,
so coffee is piping hot.
c. Program Set
The Program Set feature is used to
set the time for the Auto on function.
8. Audible Tone (not shown)
The Cuisinart Classic™ 12-Cup
Programmable Coffeemaker is
equipped with an audible tone that
will sound 5 times when the coffee
has completed brewing (coffee will
continue to stream from the filter
for a few seconds after tone).
d. Brew
The Brew feature is used to start the
brew cycle directly.
e. Clock Set
Used to program the time of day.
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turn the function knob to any other
setting or simply wait until the numbers
stop blinking.
BEFORE FIRST USE
We recommend flushing out your coffeemaker
before first use.
To Program the Auto On
(brew start time)
fill the reservoir with cold water and follow the
directions for Brewing Coffee. DO NOT ADD COFFEE!
1. Turn the function knob to Prog.
once the system flush is complete, your coffeemaker
is ready to brew so you can enjoy Cuisinart at its best!
2. Set the time you want coffee to begin
brewing by using the Minute and Hour
push-buttons. follow the same instructions
you used to set the time of day, in the To
Set the Time section at left.
PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
3. Turn the function knob to Auto on. LCD
TO BREW COFFEE
will display the current time.
1. Turn the function knob to Brew.
4. Press the on/off 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 red
indicator will come on as well, indicating
that the brew cycle is starting. Both lights
will go off when Keep Warm cycle ends.
2. Press the on/off button and release. The
red on indicator light will illuminate and
brew cycle will begin.
TO TURN THE COFFEEMAKER OFF
Press the on/off button and release.
Note: To program the coffeemaker to shut off
automatically, see To Program the Variable
Auto Off instructions at right.
NOTE: To reactivate the Auto on feature to start
brew cycle at the same time another day, simply
press the on/off button and release. The green
Auto on light will illuminate.
PROGRAMMING
YOUR COFFEEMAKER
FOR DELAYED BREW TIME
To Program the Variable Auto Off
1. Turn the function knob to Auto off. Press
and hold the Hour button for 2 seconds.
The clock display will start blinking.
To Set the Time
1. Turn the function knob to Clock.
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).
a. Set Hour: Press and hold the Hour
button to scroll through numbers quickly.
When number displayed approaches the
desired setting, press and release (pulse)
the button to advance one digit at a
time. After setting the correct hour, the
default will be the last time set unless
power is shut off.
1–4 Cup Setting
The 1–4 cup setting button is used when you
make small amounts of coffee. The 1–4 cup
setting basically double-heats the water, making
your smaller amount piping hot.
NOTE: When the number count passes 12,
the PM light will be displayed on the LCD.
To use: When making a smaller amount, press
the 1–4 button on the control panel after turning
on the unit.
b. Set Minutes: Press and hold the Minute
button to scroll through numbers quickly.
When number displayed approaches the
desired setting, press and release (pulse)
the button to advance one digit at a
time. After setting the correct minute, the
default will be the last time set unless
power is shut off. To finish setting time,
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.
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BREWING COFFEE
Follow instructions in Before First Use
on previous page.
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water
filter that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and
odors from tap water.
1. Insert charcoal water filter
follow directions for the preparation and
insertion of the filter in previous section.
Inserting the Water Filter
• Remove the filter from the polybag and soak
it, fully immersed, in cold tap water for
15 minutes.
• Lift the water filter holder out of the water
reservoir (see diagram, page 5).
• Press down on the filter compartment and
pull toward you to open.
• Place filter into the holder and snap it closed.
Be careful – improper placement can tear the
filter skin.
2. Fill the water reservoir
open the coffeemaker 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.
• Flush filter by running cold tap water through
holes in bottom of compartment for 10
seconds.
3. Cup preference
Push the 1–4 cup button if you are brewing
fewer than 5 cups.
• Allow the filter to drain completely.
• Slide the water filter holder back into the
channel in the water reservoir, pushing it
down to the base of the unit.
4. Add the ground coffee
Remove the filter basket by grasping the
handle and lifting straight up. Insert a #4
paper filter OR permanent filter. Be sure that
a paper 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 1 level scoop (1 tablespoon) of ground
coffee per cup. Adjust the amount according
to taste.
NOTE: We recommend changing the water
filter every 60 days or after 60 uses, and
more often if you have hard water.
Replacement filters can be
purchased in stores, by calling
Cuisinart Customer Service, or
NOTE: The maximum capacity for
ground coffee is 15 scoops (15 table-
spoons) for this coffeemaker. Exceeding
this amount may cause overflow 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.
5. Before brewing coffee
Make sure the glass carafe is in position on
the heating plate and the top cover is closed.
Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
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6. Power unit on
Never immerse base unit in water or other
liquids. To clean base, simply wipe with a clean,
damp cloth and dry before storing. fingerprints
and other blemishes on the glass housing can
be washed off with soap and water or a
nonabrasive cleaning solution. Wipe resting
plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough,
abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the
resting plate. Do not dry the inside of the water
reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
Turn the function knob to Brew, press the
on/off button, and the red indicator light will
turn on. or, set the Auto on function (see
page 7) and the Auto on indicator will light.
7. After brewing is complete
When the brewing cycle has been completed,
five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue to
stream from the filter for several seconds.
NOTE: Reservoir cover may be hot during
and directly after brewing. Wait at least 10
minutes before opening.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium
deposits that form over time on the metal parts
of the coffeemaker.
BREW PAUSE™ FEATURE
for best performance from your 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. The flashing Clean light will
indicate when you should clean your
coffeemaker.
This feature interrupts the flow of coffee from the
basket to let you pour that first cup mid-brew.
Because the flavor profile of coffee brewed at the
start of a cycle differs from that brewed toward
the end, be aware that using this feature will
weaken the flavor strength of the finished pot.
NoTE: Removing carafe for more than 20
seconds may cause filter basket to overflow.
NOTE: Before decalcifying your
coffeemaker, remember to remove the
charcoal water filter from the water filter
holder located in the water reservoir.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
To decalcify, fill the water reservoir
to capacity with a mixture of 1/3 white vinegar
and 2/3 water. Press the Clean button. When the
Clean light glows, turn the coffeemaker on by
pressing the on/off button. The Clean light 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
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the
plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Lift up the reservoir cover. Remove and discard
the paper filter and ground coffee. The filter
basket can be washed in warm, soapy water
and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper
rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts after use.
Do not put any water in the unit once the
filter basket has been removed. Wipe the
area under the filter basket with a damp
cloth.
coffeemaker on to see if the Clean light
continues to flash. If it does, turn it off and then
repeat the cleaning procedure with a fresh
solution of vinegar and water.
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.
If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn the
coffeemaker off and then run one cycle of fresh
cold water through the unit before using the unit
again to brew coffee.
Notes on the Clean Function
Pressing the Clean button cancels all other
settings. If it is pressed accidentally, press it
again to return the coffeemaker to all its
previous settings. Pressing on/off will also exit
the Clean mode and turn the coffeemaker off.
Helpful Hint: Coffee contains oils that can
build up on your carafe. for best performance,
wash carafe and wipe pour spout clean after
each use.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
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This warranty does not cover any damage caused by
accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary
household use.
WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Classic 12-Cup
Programmable Coffeemaker will be free of defects in
materials and workmanship under normal home use
for 3 years from the date of original purchase.
This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may
not apply to you.
We recommend that you visit our website,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
www.cuisinart.com for the fastest, most efficient way
to complete your product registration. However,
product registration online does not eliminate the need
for the consumer to maintain the original proof of
purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In
the event that you do not have proof of purchase date,
the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be
the date of manufacture.
If your Cuisinart® Classic 12-Cup Programmable
Coffeemaker unit should prove to be defective within
the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think
necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service,
simply call our toll-free number, 1-800-726-0190, for
additional information from our Customer Service
Representatives, or send the defective product to
Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen
Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.
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 retail store that sells
Cuisinart products of the same type.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair
the product, refer the consumer to an independent
repair facility, replace the product, or refund the
purchase price less the amount directly attributable to
the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the
above two options do not result in the appropriate
relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take
the product to an independent repair facility, if service
or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart
and not the consumer will be responsible for the
reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement,
or refund for nonconforming products under warranty.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of
the product.
California residents may also, according to their
preference, return nonconforming products directly to
Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by
calling our Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-
726-0190.
Please pay by check or money order (California
residents need only supply proof of purchase and
should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for such
products under warranty.
NOTE: for added protection and secure handling of
any Cuisinart product that is being returned, we
recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery
service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for
in-transit damage or for packages that are not
delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are
not covered under warranty. Please be sure to include
your return address, daytime phone number,
description of the product defect, product model
number (located on bottom of product), original date
of purchase, and any other information pertinent to the
product’s return.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART
PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart
product, we suggest that you call our Cuisinart
Customer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before
returning the product to be serviced. If servicing is
needed, a representative can confirm whether the
product is under warranty and direct you to the
nearest service location.
This Cuisinart® Classic 12-Cup Programmable
Coffeemaker unit has been manufactured to the
strictest specifications and has been designed for use
with the authorized accessories and replacement
parts.
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be
serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized
Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our
Customer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure
that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product
serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still
under warranty.
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by accessories, replacement parts,
or repair service other than those that have been
authorized by Cuisinart.
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