Cuisinart DCC-3000 DCC-3000 Manual - Page 9

NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 16 scoops (16 tablespoons) for this coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground. 5. Before brewing coffee Make sure the water reservoir is on the unit and the reservoir lid is on the reservoir. Plug into an electrical outlet. 6. Power unit on Turn the Function knob to Brew, press the on/off button, and the blue indicator light will turn on. Or, set the Auto On function (see above) and the green indicator will light. 7. After brewing When the brewing cycle has completed, five beeps will sound. NOTE: The dispenser light illuminates the cup area when you press the lever to pour coffee into your mug. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Lift up the reservoir cover. Remove and discard the filter and ground coffee. WARNING Caution: The coffee reservoir may contain hot coffee. Allow to cool before lifting. Remove the brew basket, coffee reservoir and drip tray. These 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 and coffee reservoir have been removed. Wipe the area under the reservoir with a damp cloth. Neither the reservoir lid nor the reservoir should be put into the dishwasher. Clean them with a damp, soapy, non-abrasive cloth and rinse thoroughly. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain. Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker. 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 housing can be washed off with soap and water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution. 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. Maintenance: Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. Decalcification Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker. For best performance from your Coffee on Demand™ 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. NOTE: Before decalcifying your coffeemaker, remember to remove the charcoal water filter from the water filter holder located in the water reservoir. If the Clean light begins to flash when the coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you that the calcium buildup is interfering with the functioning of your coffeemaker and the flavor of your coffee. To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of ¹⁄³ white vinegar and ²⁄³ water. Press the Clean button. When the self-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 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. 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. 8