Cuisinart DCC-1500TG User Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Unplug from outlet when either the appliance or display clock is not in use, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance. 3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. 4. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids. 5. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities. 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 surfaces. 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 BREW/OFF button, then remove plug from wall outlet. 12. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use. 13. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle. 14. The glass carafe is designed for use with this coffeemaker only. It must never be used on the range top. 15. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface. 16. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe with a loose or weakened handle. 17. Do not clean carafe or heating plate with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials. 18. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. 19. Do not place cloth beneath coffeemaker or otherwise restrict airflow. 20. Use only the Cuisinart commercial-style filter or standard basket paper filter with this unit. OTHER PERMANENT FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW. 21. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes. 22. Snap lid securely onto carafe before serving any beverages. 23. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 24. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 25. The heating element subject to residual heat after use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 2