Cuisinart DCC-3000 DCC-3000 Manual - Page 8

5. Flush filter by running fresh water through the hole in bottom of compartment for 10 seconds. Charcoal Water Filter 6. Allow the filter to drain completely. 7. Place the assembled water filter holder into the water reservoir, pushing it down to fit into place (see figure 3). figure 3 Water Reservoir 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 at www.cuisinart.com. BEFORE BREWING YOUR FIRST POT OF COFFEE During the manufacturing process, dust can get trapped in your coffeemaker. We recommend flushing out the system before brewing your first cups of coffee. Simply fill the water reservoir and power on the unit. (See steps #2 and #6 in MAKING COFFEE instructions, below). DO NOT ADD COFFEE! Once you've done that, brew your favorite coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at its best! PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER Setting the Clock When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will appear until you set the time. Turn the Function knob to CLOCK Hold down the Hour or Minute button until the clock begins flashing. Press either button to select the desired time. Hold buttons down to scroll through the digits, or press and release to advance one digit at a time. When scrolling, the numbers will advance slowly and then speed up, so as number displayed approaches the desired time, press and release to advance one digit at a time. Be sure the PM indicator is on if a PM time is desired. SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME When you turn the Function knob to PROG, it displays a previously selected Auto On time or the default time (12:00pm). 1. Turn the Function knob to PROG Follow directions under SETTING THE CLOCK (in previous section) to program your start-brew time. 2. Turn the Function knob to AUTO ON LCD will display the current time. 3. Press and release On/Off button A green light indicates that the coffeemaker is in Auto On mode. The blue ON/OFF light will come on when brew cycle begins. Both lights will go off when Keep Warm cycle ends. NOTE: To start brew time at the same time the next day, simply make sure the Function knob is on Auto On and press and release On/Off button once more. Green Auto On light will go on. SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME Turn the Function Knob to AUTO OFF The default Auto Off time is set to turn the coffeemaker off two hours after brewing is complete. Follow directions under SETTING THE CLOCK (in previous section) to program your coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle is finished. MAKING COFFEE 1. Insert charcoal water filter Follow directions on page 6, for the preparation and insertion of the filter. 2. Fill the water reservoir a. Remove lid from reservoir, then lift reservoir straight up and away from the coffeemaker. b. Fill reservoir with water for the number of cups you are brewing and return with lid to unit (see figure 1). NOTE: If water gets under the coffee tank or water reservoir, it will end up in the drip tray. 3. Set preferences Push the 1-4 Cup button if you are brewing fewer than 5 cups. 4. Add the ground coffee Insert a #4 paper filter or permanent filter into the filter basket. Be sure that the 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 scoop (1 tablespoon = ~6 grams) of ground coffee per cup. Adjust the amount according to taste. figure 4 7