Cuisinart DCC-2400STR - Manual (Page 4)

CONTENTS
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . .6
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
INTRODUCTION
You’ll love the way your new Cuisinart ® Brew
Central Thermal ™ Coffeemaker looks on the
counter. The styling is streamlined, with an
elegance that only comes from stainless steel.
The Brew Central Thermal ™ is a statement
about how serious you are about your coffee –
and your kitchen. Enjoy full programmability,
extreme ease of use, and coffee that stays hot
for hours in the elegant, double-wall thermal
carafe!
THE QUEST fOR
THE PERfECT CUP
Of COffEE
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 Brew Central Thermal ™ Coffeemaker. The
charcoal water filter removes chlorine, calcium,
bad tastes and odors, for the purest cup of
coffee every time.
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 cup of coffee you receive at
a coffee bar, you need to use the same quality
beans. If you choose to grind your own beans,
buy the beans fresh and whole, only about
a two-week 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 amounts of beans into
one to two-week portions immediately after
purchasing, 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 this can cause the oils to coagulate,
while other experts disagree. We suggest you
experiment and decide for yourself.
Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction.
If the grind is too fine, overextraction and
bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also
clog your filter. If grind is too coarse, the water
will pass through too quickly and the desired
flavors will not be extracted. We recommend
a medium-fine grind.
Element 4: Proportion
Add the amount of ground coffee that
corresponds to the number of cups being
brewed. Use 1 level tablespoon per cup, but
use more or less to suit your taste. Please
note, the Cuisinart Coffeemaker makes 12-5
ounce cups.
Usage Suggestion:
When brewing according to the recipe
below, we recommend using paper filters
for optimal results:
• 50 ounces of water or more
• 2 tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces
of water
• Maximum capacity for ground coffee is 20
tablespoons for this 60 ounce coffeemaker.
Exceeding this amount may cause overflow.
Paper filters have been provided for your
convenience and coffee enjoyment.
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