User manual CUISINART COFFEEMAKER DCC-1200

[. . . ] Brew CentralTM Coffeemaker DCC-1200 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or base unit in water other liquids. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. [. . . ] Auto Off The Auto Off feature is used to shut off the coffeemaker at a preset time, anywhere from 0 to 4 hours. Program Set The Program Set function is used to set the time for the Auto On function. Brew The brew function is used to start the brew cycle directly. 5. Hour and Minute Buttons For use in setting hour and minute for time of day, auto on time, and auto off time. Self Clean Setting Used for removing calcium buildup. 1-4 Cup Setting For brewing smaller pots of coffee ­ it provides `double' heating of the water, so coffee is piping hot. 5 PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER 1. Note: To activate the auto-on feature again for brewing the next day, you must lift and release the flip switch; the green auto-on light will turn on. To program the Variable Auto Off: Turn the function knob to the "Auto Off" position. Press and hold the "Hour" button for two seconds, until the clock display starts blinking. To change the hour and minutes, use the pushbuttons as you would to set the time of day. The Auto Off time can be set from zero to four hours. Decalcification: Decalcification refers to removing calcium deposits which form on the metal parts of the coffeemaker over time. For best performance from your Brew CentralTM 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 Self Clean light will indicate when you should clean your coffeemaker. Self Cleaning If the Self 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. When the self clean light glows, turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the ON button. The self clean light will shine steadily. The coffeemaker is now in Self 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. [. . . ] 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. and handling of the product (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions). Please also be sure to include a return address, description of the product defect, product serial number, and any other information pertinent to the product's return. [. . . ]