Cuisinart DCC-450BK manual

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    INSTRUCTION & RECIPE BOOKLET 4-Cup Cof feemaker DCC-450 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always r ead the instruction book carefully before using.[...]

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    2 IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fir e, 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[...]

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    3 SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS A short power -supply cord is pr ovided 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 car e is exercised in their use. If a long extension cor d is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at lea[...]

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    4 INTRODUCTION Whether you’r e short on counter space, an occasional coffee drinker , or the only coffee drinker in your home, you’ll find that Cuisinart’ s ® 4-cup Coffeemaker fits your size needs as well as your desir e for a stylish appliance with high-end featur es. This compact coffeemaker is small enough to store easily or leave on you[...]

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    5 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 cof[...]

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    6 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 pr ocess. 1. Fill the water reservoir Remove the carafe fr om the warming plate. [...]

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    7 7 DECALCIFICA TION Decalcification r efers to r emoving the calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker . For best performance fr om your Cuisinart ® coffeemaker , decalcify the base unit fr om time to time. The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the coffeemaker . T o decalc[...]

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    Coffeemakers Food Processors T oaster Ovens Blenders Cookware Ice Cream Makers ©2006 Cuisinart Cuisinart ® is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor , NJ 08520 Printed in China 06CU26329 Cuisinart of fers an extensive assortment of top quality pr oducts to make life in the kitchen easier than ever . T ry some of our oth[...]

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    V ersion no.: DCC450 IB-4731A Size: 152mm(W) x 204mm(H) T otal Pages: 8 pages Material: C o v er : 15 7 gs m M at t Ar tp ap er In s id e : 1 20 g sm G l os s Ar tp ap er Coating: V arnishing in cover page Color: Cover:4C + 1C (Black) Inside:1C + 1C (Black) Date: 08-24-2006 P . O. No. 0608000 (08-00-2006_OP) Coordinator: Th Lin Printer: Chung T ai[...]