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DTC-975BKC Series
12-Cup Programmable Thermal Coffeemaker
IB-4830-CAN-B
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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Press the “minute” button to advance the minutes to the desired time.
Minutes move in one second increments.
6. After placing 1 level tablespoon (15 ml) of ground coffee per cup
(148 ml) of water into the cone filter, return the brew basket to the
closed position. To ensure safe operation, make sure basket is
closed securely.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not place a cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath coffeemaker.
When complete, press the “prog” button, or wait for 15 seconds and
your set time will be accepted.
2. To avoid accidents, make sure thermal carafe lid is in “CLOSED”
position during brewing and while pouring; do not pour in the
direction of people.
7. With thermal carafe and basket securely in place, press “ON”
button; LED will light. CAUTION: Coffeemaker becomes very hot
during brew cycle; handle with extreme care, as hot parts and
escaping steam may cause burns.
To Activate the Auto Brew Cycle
To activate the auto brew mode, depress the “auto on” button.
The “auto” symbol will illuminate in the upper right hand corner of the
LCD screen.
3. When pouring, use thermal carafe handle only. Bottom of Thermal
Carafe is hot to touch for several minutes after brewing.
8. The Brew-Through lid allows coffee to drip from coffeemaker
through closed lid. When coffee has completely stopped dripping
into thermal carafe and water level indicator is empty, brew cycle is
complete. When dripping stops, Brew-Through lid will seal so coffee
freshness and temperature are preserved.
4. CAUTION: Burns may result from spilled hot liquid and/or contact
with hot parts.
The unit will now begin the brewing cycle at the programmed time.
When the programmed time initiates the cycle, the red “ON” indicator
light will show that the brewing cycle has started.
NOTE: The unit will continue to attempt to brew at the programmed
time, each day, until the Off button is pressed. The red “ON” indica-
tor light will illuminate each time the attempt to brew is made.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Daily
Always unplug coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning. Wash
filter basket in hot, soapy water. The carafe and lid can be washed in
warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly. Not recommended for use
in dishwasher.
9. An audible “beep” tone will signal when brew cycle is complete. The
coffeemaker will switch off automatically.
If there is no water in the reservoir, the unit will automatically shut off
one minute later.
Bottom of Thermal Carafe is hot to touch for several minutes
after brewing. Use caution.
10. After coffee grounds have cooled, carefully open filter basket and
discard used coffee filter and grounds. To remove filter basket from
coffeemaker (A) grasp basket handle and swing basket outward,
and (B) with basket in far right position, lift up and pull
basket hinge.
MAKING COFFEE
1. Place coffeemaker on a solid flat surface.
Plug into 120V outlet.
Do not use scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of
the coffeemaker.
Never immerse base unit in water or other liquid. To clean base, simply
wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry before storing. Wipe resting
plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean the resting plate. Do not dry the inside of the water
reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
11. Brew-Through lid allows coffee to be poured with lid in “CLOSED”
position, so coffee freshness and temperature can be preserved.
NEVER POUR LIQUID FROM THERMAL CARAFE UNLESS LID IS
IN “CLOSED” POSITION.
2. Open thermal carafe lid in direction of “OPEN” arrow. Fill thermal
carafe with cold, fresh water. Open hinged water reservoir cover;
pour water into reservoir opening. Markings on water level indica-
tor show amount of water needed to make desired number of cups
of coffee. TO AVOID OVERFLOW, DO NOT FILL ABOVE 12 CUP
MARK. Close reservoir cover.
BREW PAUSE™
This feature allows a cup of coffee to be poured before the brew cycle
has finished. Carefully remove thermal carafe, and the Brew Pause™
feature will automatically activate, temporarily stopping flow of coffee
into thermal carafe. Return thermal carafe to platform immediately after
pouring coffee, and the brewing process will resume.
Monthly
Minerals found in water can clog coffeemaker or reduce its efficiency.
To prevent this, fill thermal carafe with 2 cups (500 ml) vinegar. Add
cold water to top. Pour water/vinegar mixture into reservoir opening.
Place empty thermal carafe (with lid securely closed) on platform and
press “ON” button. After water/vinegar mixture has been cycled
through, press “OFF” button. Rinse by cycling through 2 or 3 more
carafes of plain cold tap water. Do not pour any liquid other than cold
tap water or water/vinegar mixture into reservoir opening when
cleaning.
3. Before thermal carafe is returned to platform, prewarm carafe by
running warm water through it. Prewarming carafe will help keep
coffee warmer.
4. Return carafe lid to thermal carafe. To close lid, turn it in direction of
“CLOSE” arrow until it fits tightly on carafe, and “POUR” arrow is
aligned with spout. Return empty thermal carafe to platform.
Be certain thermal carafe lid is in “CLOSED” position and is
securely in place during brew cycle.
IMPORTANT: Carafe must be returned to its position within 30 seconds to
prevent filter basket from overflowing.
NOTE: Strength of coffee poured mid-cycle may vary in strength from
finished brew.
5. Open filter basket by grasping basket handle and swinging
outward. Insert a filter into filter basket; make sure filter fits snugly
in basket. Use a fresh filter for each carafe of coffee.
CAUTION: During brew cycle, basket must be closed securely since
basket in improper position may cause hot water or coffee to overflow.
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®
Your Cuisinart coffeemaker has been manufactured to strict
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WARRANTY
specifications and has been designed for use with the Cuisinart
coffeemaker authorized accessories and replacement parts for
your model.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
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This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on the
1. Patented Lid
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These warranties expressly exclude any defects or damages
caused by accessories, replacement parts or repair service
other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart. These
warranties exclude all incidental or consequential damages.
Cuisinart Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker. This warranty is available
Allows coffee to brew in and pour out of carafe without
opening or adjusting. Keeps coffee hot and flavourful for hours.
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to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart
Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for per-
sonal, family or household use. This warranty is not available to
retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.
2. Reservoir Cover
Simply lift to fill with water. Close cover once water has been added.
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BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART® PRODUCT
* Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by
someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Centre,
please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Centre
to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product
We warrant that your Cuisinart Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker will be
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free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home
use for three years from the date of original purchase.
3. Filter Basket
Swings open for easy insertion of coffee filter.
For warranty purposes, we would like to suggest that you regis-
tion of the date of original purchase. However, should you not
wish to register on-line we recommend the consumer to maintain
original receipt indicating proof of purchase. In the event that
you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for
purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.
4. Water Window
serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure that the product is
still under warranty.
Magnified markings indicate water needed to make corresponding
cups of coffee.
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5. Stainless Double-wall Thermal Insulated Carafe
When calling our Authorized Service Centre for in warranty serv-
ice please make reference to your model number and the manu-
facturing date code. This information can be found in the rating
area on the body or underneath the base of your unit. The model
number will follow the word Model: DTC-975BKC. The manufac-
turing date code is a 4 or 5 digit number. Example, 40630 would
designate year, month & day (2004, June 30th).
6. Brew Pause™
Stops flow of water from basket when carafe is removed from heater
plate, so a cup can be poured during brewing cycle.
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7. Auto-Brew Cycle
Program time to brew.
If your coffeemaker should prove to be defective within the war-
ranty period, we will repair it or, if we think it necessary, replace
it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service
Centre toll-free at 1-800-472-7606 or write to:
8. “ON” Indicator Light
Illuminates when power is on.
Cuisinart Canada
156 Parkshore Drive
Brampton, Ont. L6T 5M1
9. LCD Readout
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please also
enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please
also be sure to include a return address, description of the prod-
uct defect, product serial number, and any other information per-
tinent to the product’s return. Please pay by cheque or money
order.
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NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any
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Cuisinart product that is being returned, we recommend you
use a traceable, insured delivery service.
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Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in transit damage or for
packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged
products are not covered under warranty.
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