Cuisinart DCC-400 manual

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    4-cup Coffeemaker DCC-400[...]

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    1 IMPORT ANT 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. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. 3. T o protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or ba[...]

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    SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least as [...]

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    3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1 Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4 Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    4 FEA TURES AND BENEFITS This compact Cuisinart ® 4-cup Coffeemaker includes practical features such as the Brew Pause™, so you can sneak a cup of coffee before brewing has finished. The carafe is heat resistant with an ergonomic handle and drip-free spout for easy pouring. The newly designed showerhead controls the spray of water onto the coffe[...]

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    5 MAKING COFFEE Before making the first pot of coffee in your new Cuisinart ® 4-cup Coffeemaker , we recommend operating the coffeemaker once using only water and a filter paper . This will remove any dust or residues in the system which remain from the manufacturing process. 1. Fill the water reservoir: Remove the carafe from the warming plate. O[...]

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    6 For best performance from your Cuisinart ® 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 . T o decalcify , fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 1 ⁄ 3 white vinegar and 2 ⁄ 3 water . T urn the coffeemaker on by pressing[...]

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    ©2001 Cuisinart Cuisinart ® is a registered trademark of Cuisinart. Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor , NJ 08520 Printed in China IB-3767A 00CU13500 CO FFEE FOOD T OASTERS HAND BLEND ERS COO KW ARE ICE CREAM MAKERS PR OCESSORS M I X ERS MAKERS Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easie[...]