- About this item.
- 14-cup (5 ounces each) programmable coffeemaker with glass carafe.
- Brew-pause function; 1- to 4-cup setting; regular and bold flavor-strength settings.
- Heater plate with adjustable temperature; 0- to 4-hour automatic shut-off.
- Permanent Gold Tone filter, charcoal water filter, and instruction book included.
- Measures approximately 11 by 9-3/5 by 16-1/5 inches; 3-year limited warranty.
With its sleek, modern look and user-friendly control panel, this
extra-large-capacity coffeemaker brews up to 14 cups (5 ounces
each) of fresh and flavorful coffee at a time. The fully
automatic unit can be programmed up to 24 hours in advance for
"wake up" coffee or to have a pot ready and waiting to serve with
dessert--no need to get up from the table half way through
dinner. For those eager to start their day, the machine's
brew-pause function allows for pouring a quick cup
midbrew--simply remove the carafe to pause the flow of coffee and
replace it to continue the brewing cycle. Speaking of, the
included glass carafe offers measuring marks up the side, an
ergonomic stay-cool handle with a knuckle guard and a strip of
stainless-steel accenting, and a drip-free spout for graceful
pouring. The coffeemaker also provides an easy-view water-level
window; a 1- to 4-cup setting; regular and bold flavor-strength
settings; built-in 60-second memory in case the power goes out;
an adjustable heater plate with high, medium, and low temperature
settings; a self-clean function; and 0- to 4-hour automatic
shut-off for safety and peace of mind. A permanent Gold Tone
filter that eliminates messy paper filters, a charcoal water
filter for improved flavor, and a handy instruction book come
included. The coffeemaker measures approximately 11 by 9-3/5 by
16-1/5 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.
From the Manufacturer
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The Cuisinart DCC-2600 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
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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:
Water and Coffee Filters Water & Coffee Filters 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 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker. The
charcoal water filter removes chlorine, 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 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.
The Perfect Cup of Coffee The Perfect Cup of Coffee 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:
Coffee that is too strong or too weak is always a
disappointment. Add 1 level scoop of ground coffee per cup and
adjust the a according to taste. Note: the maximum capacity
for ground coffee is 17 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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* Reservoir Cover: Flips back for easy filling.
* Water Reservoir with Water Level Indicator Window: Open the
reservoir cover by lifting it up. Pour in the desired a of
water using the water level indicator located at the side of the
coffeemaker window.
* Showerhead: Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing
temperature loss as water passes through grounds.
* Charcoal 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.
* Control Panel:
DCC-2600 Controls LCD & Controls * On/Off Button, Clock
display, Hour and Minute Buttons.
* Strength Selector: Regular and Bold buttons let you choose the
intensity of coffee flavor you prefer.
* Carafe Temperature Knob: For controlling the temperature of the
coffee after brewing. There are three temperature settings high,
medium and low.
* 1- to 4-Cup Setting: The 1- to 4-cup setting button is used
when you make small as of coffee. Normal coffeemakers will
produce a colder batch of coffee when smaller as are made,
because the heater doesn’t have enough time to properly ‘warm up’
to heat a small a. The 1- to 4-cup setting basically ‘double
heats’ the water, making your smaller as as piping hot as a
full pot would be. To use simply press the 1- to 4-cup button on
the control panel after turning on the unit.
* Self-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.
* Function Knob: Includes Program, Auto On, Auto Off, Brew, Clock
and Audible Tone: Coffeemaker can be programmable to
automatically start brewing up to 24 hours in advance and can be
programmed to shut off up to 4 hours after brewing. The Audible
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).
* 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 14-cup glass carafe has an
ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for two to fourteen
cups.
* * Adjustable Heater Plate: Allows you to keep brewed coffee at
desired temperature. Scratch resistant with black, nonstick
coating.
* Cord Storage
* Power Loss Backup System: One minute protection in case a
breaker trips, the unit is unplugged, or the power fails. It
holds all programmed information, including time of day, auto on
time and auto off time.
* Measuring Scoop
