Cuisinart DCC450BK Manual

The Cuisinart DCC450BK is a 4-Cup Coffeemaker featuring a compact design, 24-hour programmability, auto shut-off, a charcoal water filter, a permanent gold-tone filter, and a brew-pause function. It brews 1 to 4 cups of coffee with adjustable brew strength. Below are key sections for safety, features, installation, setup, operation, and troubleshooting.

1. Features at a Glance 2. Installation 3. First-Time Setup 4. Specifications 5. Controls and Settings 6. Brewing Coffee 7. Care & Cleaning 8. Regulatory Information 9. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: 4-Cup Glass Carafe, Charcoal Water Filter, Permanent Gold-Tone Filter, Control Panel with LCD Display, Power Base.

Feature	Description
24-Hour Programmability	Set brew time in advance
Auto Shut-Off	Turns off automatically after brewing
Brew-Pause Function	Pause brewing to pour a cup
Adjustable Brew Strength	Select regular or bold coffee
Charcoal Water Filter	Reduces impurities for better taste
Permanent Gold-Tone Filter	Eliminates need for paper filters
LCD Display	Shows time and programming status
Compact Design	Saves counter space
Power On/Off Button	Controls power to the unit
Program Button	Sets brew time

Installation

Unpack and inspect contents. Place on clean, dry, stable surface.

Remove all packaging materials from coffeemaker and carafe.
Wash carafe and permanent filter with warm, soapy water; rinse thoroughly.
Insert charcoal water filter into filter holder (soak filter first if required).
Place carafe on warming plate.
Plug power cord into 120V AC outlet.

WARNING! Do not immerse coffeemaker, cord, or plug in water. Keep away from heat sources.

First-Time Setup

Power on coffeemaker; follow initial setup steps.

Set clock: Press and hold CLOCK button, use HOUR and MIN buttons to set time.
Prime filter: Run a cycle with water only (no coffee) to activate charcoal filter.
Program brew time: Press PROGRAM, set desired brew time using HOUR and MIN.
Adjust brew strength: Press BREW STRENGTH to select Regular or Bold.

CAUTION! Ensure carafe is properly seated before brewing to prevent spills.

Specifications

Capacity: 4 cups (20 oz).
Power: 120V AC, 60Hz, 550W.
Dimensions: Compact design (approx. 8" W x 6" D x 10" H).
Filter: Permanent gold-tone filter; includes charcoal water filter.
Programmability: 24-hour advance brew start.
Auto Shut-Off: Yes (after brewing completes).
Brew Strength: Adjustable (Regular/Bold).
Warranty: Limited 3-year warranty.

Controls and Settings

Access functions via control panel buttons. Front Panel: POWER, PROGRAM, BREW STRENGTH, CLOCK, HOUR, MIN.

Display: LCD shows time, programming status, and brew strength indicator.

Clock Setting: Hold CLOCK, adjust with HOUR/MIN. Program Brew Time: Press PROGRAM, set time with HOUR/MIN. Brew Strength: Press BREW STRENGTH to toggle between Regular and Bold. Auto Shut-Off: Automatically engages after brewing cycle ends.

Brewing Coffee

Supports ground coffee; use permanent filter.

Add water: Pour fresh, cold water into reservoir (up to 4-cup mark).
Add coffee: Place ground coffee into permanent filter (1 tbsp per cup).
Brew: Press POWER to start immediate brew, or wait for programmed time.
Pause: Use brew-pause function to pour a cup during brewing.
Serve: Carafe keeps coffee warm on warming plate.
Clean: After brewing, discard grounds and rinse filter and carafe.

WARNING! Do not remove carafe during brewing unless using pause function. Hot surfaces present.

Care & Cleaning

Unplug before cleaning. Wash carafe and filter with warm, soapy water; rinse thoroughly. Descale monthly with vinegar solution.

CAUTION! Do not use abrasive cleaners. Never immerse coffeemaker in water.

Regulatory Information

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Coffeemaker won't turn on	Power source/plug	Ensure plugged into outlet; check power source; press POWER button.
No brewing	Water reservoir/ settings	Add water to reservoir; ensure carafe is properly seated; check program settings.
Coffee tastes bad	Filter/cleaning	Replace charcoal water filter; clean permanent filter and carafe; use fresh coffee.
Leaking	Carafe placement/filter	Ensure carafe is centered on warming plate; check filter for proper installation.
Display not working	Power/reset	Unplug for 10 minutes, then plug back in; reset clock.

Reset: Unplug for 10 minutes to reset internal computer.

Service: 1-800-726-0190; www.cuisinart.com