Cuisinart DCC-T20P1 User Manual - Page 9

NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 tablespoons for this coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground. 3. Position carafe and plug in unit Place carafe on heating plate and be sure coffeemaker lid is closed. Plug coffeemaker into an electrical outlet. 4. Set preferences a. Press the 1-4 cup icon if you are brewing fewer than 5 cups. The icon will illuminate. b. Press the Bold icon to select stronger coffee flavor, if desired. The icon will illuminate. Press again to turn off icon and brew at regular strength. c. Choose Low (L), Medium (M) or High (H) carafe temperature by pressing Carafe Temp icon. Selection will appear in display next to the time. Once you reach the desired temperature, simply leave it and the unit will automatically confirm the setting. 5. Start brewing Press the Brew/Off icon to begin brewing. The icon will pulse on and off to indicate the unit is brewing. 6. After brewing 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. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Lift up the coffeemaker lid. 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 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. 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. Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the heating 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. BREW PAUSE™ FEATURE 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 during brew cycle may cause filter basket to overflow. DECALCIFICATION Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of your coffeemaker. The mineral content of the tap water in your area and the frequency of use affects the rate of the calcium buildup, which can affect the functioning of your coffeemaker and the flavor of your coffee. For best performance from your coffeemaker, we recommend cleaning it whenever the CLEAN icon lights up. NOTE: Before decalcifying your unit, remove the charcoal water filter from the water reservoir. 9