INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Touchscreen 14-Cup Coffeemaker DCC-T20 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle. 15. T he glass carafe is designed for use with this coffeemaker only. It must never be used on the range top. When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following: 16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface. 17.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK NOTICE This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
CONTENTS THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . 4 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Touchscreen Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ELEMENT 1: WATER Before Brewing Your First Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that water is as important as the quality of your coffee.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS 8. Touchscreen Control Panel See detailed illustration, page 6. 1. Coffeemaker Lid Opens to access filter basket, water filter and water reservoir. 9. Brew Pause™ Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed (20 seconds max) from the heater plate, so a cup can be poured mid-brew. 2. Water Reservoir with Water Level Indicator Window (not shown) 3. Showerhead (not shown) Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 8 and 9. 9 1 2 1 3 4 5 10 6 7 8 1. Hour and Minute Icons Use to set hours and minutes for time of day, Auto On and Auto Off times. 7. Brew/Off & Auto Off Icon Turns coffeemaker on and off. Use the Auto Off feature to program the time you want the coffeemaker to shut off – from 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle is finished. 2.
REVEAL SCREEN TECHNOLOGY BEFORE BREWING YOUR FIRST POT OF COFFEE The control panel becomes invisible when unit is in idle mode – making this a statement piece in your kitchen. To select your options, simply touch the icon to wake up your screen and choose how you want to brew! Rinsing your coffeemaker: During the manufacturing process, dust can get trapped in the unit. We recommend flushing out the system before brewing your first pot of coffee.
PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle is finished. 2. To exit/confirm Auto Off time setting: Do not touch any icons. Auto Off setup mode will be exited automatically after 5 seconds. SETTING THE CLOCK When the coffeemaker is plugged in, the power icon and 12:00 will illuminate. Simply tap the power icon to view all options. TURNING OFF READY TONE Setting Hours and Minutes Press and hold either HR or MIN icons for 2 seconds until clock starts to flash.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 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. Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. 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. Lift up the coffeemaker lid.
To clean: 1. Fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of ¹⁄ ³ white vinegar and ²⁄ ³ water. 2. Press and hold the CLEAN icon. When it starts to flash, the coffeemaker is in Clean mode. Release the icon. 3. When the cycle is completed, 5 beeps will sound and the coffeemaker will shut off. 4. If the CLEAN icon illuminates once more, repeat the cleaning procedure with a fresh solution of vinegar and water. NOTE: One cleaning cycle is usually sufficient. 5.
WARRANTY HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY Your ultimate satisfaction in Cuisinart products is our goal, so if your Cuisinart® T-Series Touchscreen 14-Cup Coffeemaker should fail within the generous warranty period, we will repair it or, if necessary, replace it at no cost to you. To obtain a return shipping label, email us at https://www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/ product-return. Or call our toll-free customer service department at 1-800-726-0190 to speak with a representative.
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