Cuisinart DCC-1000R DCC-1000BK Manual - Page 9

Before brewing coffee: Make sure you have replaced the glass carafe in its position on the warming plate and closed the top cover. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. 4. Power unit: Turn the function knob to the "On" position and the red indicator will light. Or set the Auto On function, and the green indicator will light. 5. During and after brewing: The Brew Pause™ feature allows you to remove the carafe from the heater before brew cycle is finished. The brewing process does not stop during this period; only the flow of coffee from the basket. Do not remove the carafe for longer than 30 seconds or the coffee may overflow from the basket stops. While we offer this feature, we do not recommend you pour the 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 flavor 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. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Completely clean and dry all parts after every use. 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. 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 in the upper rack only. 8 Do not use any 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 that form on the metal parts of the coffeemaker over time. For best performance from your Cuisinart coffeemaker, decalcify the base unit every so often. The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the coffeemaker. To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 1⁄3 white vinegar and 2⁄3 water. Turn the function knob to on. One cycle should be sufficient to adequately clean the coffeemaker. When the cycle is completed, the five beeps will sound. Then run one cycle of fresh cold water through the unit before using the unit again to brew coffee. REPLACING THE WATER FILTER a. Remove the new filter from polybag and soak in cold tap water for 15 minutes. b. Remove the water filter holder from the coffeemaker by lifting it out of the reservoir area with your thumb and forefinger. c. Hold the water filter holder lengthwise and place thumbs in slots directly under arrows. d. Pull open in opposite directions with thumbs. e. Remove the old filter from the holder and discard. f. Place the new filter in the holder recess area at the bottom of the water filter holder. NOTE: It will only fit correctly in one end of this unit. g. Close the water filter holder; you will hear a snap indicating it is in place. h. Hold the filter under cold running tap water for 10 seconds to flush. You should place the hole openings in the side of the unit directly under the water stream.