User manual CUISINART DCC1200E

[. . . ] Remove the filter from polybag and soak in cold tap water for 15 minutes. Place the filter at the bottom of the water filter holder as indicated on the diagram (Filter will only fit correctly in one end of the holder, that is the right side of the holder when positioned as on the diagram). Re-place the water filter holder in the water reservoir pushing it all the way down to the base of the unit (The side of the holder where the filter is located should be downwards). It is advised to replace the filter every 60th use approximately. [. . . ] â· To turn off, depress the O/I switch down and release. The green indicator light (and the red if the brewing cycle has started) goes off. Press HRES and MIN to set the time after which you want the coffeemaker to shut off (from 0 to 4 hours). Scaling interfers with fine mechanics and gives coffee a hard and bitter taste. That is why the appliance should be regularly descaled to ensure good quality coffee. The descaling frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the coffemaker. â· When the coffeemaker needs descaling, the descaling indicator light next to the CALC. Button begins to flash when the coffee is turned on (see Heading 6. When the cycle is completed, the 5 beeps sound and the coffemaker will shut off. If the indicator light continues to flash, repeat the descaling operation. â· When the appliance is descaled, rinse by running a complete cycle with fresh water: fill the reservoir up to its maximum level with cold fresh water (without coffee nor filter). If it is pressed accidentally, press it again to cancel descaling and return the coffeemaker to all its previous settings. 1-4 cup setting Allows to prepare small amounts of coffee (1 to 4 cups) while ensuring optimal temperature. This function can be combined with all the other settings. Simply press the 1-4 button after having set functions and turned the unit on with 0/1 switch. What to do if: my appliance doesn't work?The coffee pot and the filter basket are not properly positioned. There are coffee grounds Do not exceed the maximum on the inside of the recommended quantities. For a more flavourful coffee, use freshly ground coffee. Its flavour and aroma will develop even further when brewing. â· For a lightly flavoured coffee, place a cinnamon stick, some vanilla or a cardamom seed, for example, in the coffee pot. â· Reheating coffee that has gone cold is not recommended. [. . . ] â· Always disconnect the appliance after use and before cleaning. To disconnect it, pull the plug and not the cord. â· Increased supervision is necessary when this appliance is used near children. The coffeemaker should not be used by children. [. . . ]