The Cuisinart DCC-1100 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
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This classically designed coffeemaker is accented with stainless
steel for a look that is sure to enhance your countertop. The
12-cup carafe features an ergonomic handle, dripless spout and
knuckle guard for comfortable, drip-free pouring. Fully
automatic, the DCC-1100 has 24-hour programmability and 1-4 cup
setting for those times when you don’t need a full cup of coffee.
The Brew Pause feature lets you pour a cup before brewing is
completed, while the gold tone coffee filter and charcoal water
filter ensure fresh, delicious tasting coffee.
The Quest for a Perfect Cup of Coffee
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It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements
critical to the perfect cup:
Element 1. Water
Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the quality of the water
is as important as the quality of the coffee. A good rule of
thumb is that if your water doesn't taste good from the tap, it
won't taste any better in your coffee. That's why Cuisinart has
added a water filter to the Cuisinart Classic 12-cup programmable
coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter removes chlorine, bad
tastes and odors, for the purest cup of coffee every time.
The Perfect Cup of Coffee Element 2. Coffee
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the flavor should
be from the coffee. To achieve the same great quality of coffee
you receive at a coffee bar, you need to use the same quality
beans. Buy the beans fresh and whole, only about a two weeks'
supply at a time for maximum freshness. Once the coffee bean is
broken, its flavor degrades very quickly. If it is not practical
to buy small supplies, we recommend you separate larger as
of beans into one to two week portions immediately after
purchase, and freeze them in airtight containers. The best way to
maximize freshness is to minimize exposure to air, light and
moisture. So, once removed from the freezer, beans should be
maintained in a sealed container at room temperature, since
damaging condensation occurs every time the beans are removed
from the freezer or refrigerator. Note that some coffee experts
advise against freezing dark-roast beans, because freezing can
cause the oils to coagulate. Other experts disagree. We suggest
you experiment and decide yourself.
Element 3. Grind
The grind of the coffee is critical for proper flavor
extraction. If the grind is too fine, over extraction and
bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog the
filter. If the grind is too coarse, the water will pass through
too quickly and the desired flavors will not be extracted. A
medium-fine grind is recommended.
Element 4. Proportion
The cups on the Cuisinart coffeemaker measure 5 ounces. Add the
a of ground coffee that corresponds to the number of cups
being brewed. Many coffee bars and the Specialty Coffee
Association of America recommend adding 2 rounded tablespoons of
coffee per 6 ounces of water. Some coffee manufactures recommend
using 1 tablespoon per cup. Cuisinart recommends using 1
tablespoon of ground coffee per cup, but use more or less to suit
your taste. Note: the maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15
tablespoons for the 12-cup coffeemaker. Exceeding this a may
cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.
Features and Benefits
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You’ll love the way your new Cuisinart Classic 12-Cup
Programmable Coffeemaker looks on your counter as it’s brewing 12
cups of fabulous coffee. The Cuisinart Classic 12-Cup
Programmable Coffeemaker is a statement about how serious you are
about your coffee – and your kitchen. Enjoy the full
programmability, extreme ease of use, and great tasting coffee.
Make 1-4 cups of coffee Water & Coffee Filters LCD & Controls *
Reservoir Cover: Flips back for easy filling.
* Water Reservoir: Open the cover by lifting it up. Pour the
desired a of water in the reservoir using step water level
indicator located at the rear of the reservoir.
* Showerhead: Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing
temperature loss as water passes through grounds.
* Water Filter: Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
calcium and bad tastes or odors from tap water. Cuisinart
recommends changing the water filter every 60 days or 60 uses ‒
or more often if you have hard water.
* Filter Basket: Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.
* LCD Digital Clock: Displays the time of day and set time for
automatic functions.
* Function Knob: Used to initiate programming of automatic
functions ‒ Auto On, Auto Off, Program, Clock and Brew. The Auto
On feature is used to program the start time of the brew cycle.
The Auto On can be set for any time, day or night. The PM
indicator is displayed on the LCD for nighttime program times.
The Auto Off feature is used to shut off the coffeemaker at a
preset time, anywhere from 0 to 4 hours. Note: To program the
coffeemaker to shut off automatically, read the instructions
included in the Instruction Manual under 'To program the Variable
Auto Off'
* 1-4 Cup Setting: For brewing smaller pots of coffee. It
provides double heating of the water, so coffee is piping hot.
* Clean Setting: Tells you when it’s time to clean your
coffeemaker. Remove built-up calcification from the water
reservoir, to help extend the life of your coffeemaker.
* Brew Pause: Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is
removed (30 seconds max) from the heater plate, so a cup can be
poured in mid-brew. Since the flavor extraction rate varies
during the brew cycle, we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to
finish before pouring the coffee. The coffee brewed at the
beginning of the cycle has a flavor profile which is very
different from the flavor at the end of the cycle. Once the
coffee has finished brewing, stir it before serving to blend the
flavors. The coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat
stronger than the coffee at the top.
* Carafe: The easy pour, no drip, 12-cup glass carafe has an
ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for two to twelve
cups.
* Heating Plate: Scratch resistant with black, nonstick coating.
* Ready Tone: Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps
(coffee will continue to stream from the filter for a few seconds
after the tone).
* Power Loss Back-up System: One-minute protection in case of
power fails, breaker trips, or unit is unplugged. It holds all
programmed information, including the time of day, auto on time
and auto off time.
* Cord Storage
- Fully automatic coffeemaker with 24-hour Programmability.
- 12-Cup carafe with ergonomic handle, dripless spout, and knuckle guard.
- 1- to 4-cup setting; brew Pause; self cleaning; 60-second reset.
- Includes charcoal water filter, Permanent gold-tone Coffee filter, measuring scoop and instruction book..
- MC Cubic Feet: 2.24.