INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Extreme Brew™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-2650 Series

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Important 17. D
 o not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
having a loose or weakened handle.

Safeguards 18. D
 o not clean carafe or heating plate
with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
When using electrical appliances, basic safety abrasive materials.
precautions should always be followed to
19. W
 ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
injury to persons, including the following:
REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER-
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
2. D
 o not touch hot surfaces. Use handles REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY
and knobs. AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL
ONLY.
3. T
 o protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or 20. D
 o not place cloth beneath coffeemaker or
other liquids. otherwise restrict airflow.

4. T
 his appliance should not be used by or  se only the Cuisinart® Gold Tone
21. U
Commercial Style Filter or standard
near children or individuals with certain
basket paper filter with this unit.
disabilities.
OTHER GOLD TONE PERMANENT
5. A
 lways unplug from outlet when not in use FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE
and before cleaning. Allow to cool before COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW.
putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning the appliance.
6. D
 o not operate any appliance with a
SAVE THESE
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
INSTRUCTIONS
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart
Repair Center for examination, repair,
FOR HOUSEHOLD
and electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. T
 he use of accessory attachments
USE ONLY
not recommended by Cuisinart may
cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. D
 o not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. D
 o not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. A
 lways fill water reservoir first, then plug
cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
push the Off button, then remove plug from
wall outlet.
12. D
 o not use appliance for other than
intended use.
13. S
 nap lid securely onto carafe before
serving any beverages.
14. S
 calding may occur if the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle.
15. T
 he glass carafe is designed for use with
these appliances only. It must never be
used on the range top.
16. D
 o not set a hot carafe on a wet or
cold surface.

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WARNING: RISK Of FIRE NOTICE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce
The lightning flash with arrowhead
the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit
symbol within an equilateral
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the
triangle is intended to alert the
plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse
user to the presence of uninsulated
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
dangerous voltage within the
qualified electrician. Do not modify the
product’s enclosure that may be
plug in any way.
of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of fire or electric
shock to persons.
OPERATING NOTICE
Clogging and backing up of water and/or
The exclamation point within an
coffee in the filter basket can occur under
equilateral triangle is intended to
any or a combination of any of the following
alert the user to the presence of
conditions: The use of too finely ground
important operating and
coffee, using two or more paper filters,
maintenance (servicing)
using the gold tone filter in conjunction with
instructions in the literature
a paper filter or not properly cleaning coffee
accompanying the appliance.
grounds from the gold tone filter, or allowing
coffee grounds to spill over the filter.
SPECIAL CORD SET
Caution: Never open the filter basket during
INSTRUCTIONS the brewing cycle, even if no water is
A short power-supply cord is provided to draining from the filter basket, since
reduce the risks resulting from becoming extremely hot water/coffee can spill out
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. from the filter basket and cause injury. If
Extension cords may be used if care is water/coffee is not draining from the filter
exercised in their use. basket during the brewing cycle, unplug the
If an extension cord is used, the marked unit and wait 10 minutes before opening
electrical rating of the extension cord must and checking the filter basket.
be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance, and the longer cord should
be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop, where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over.

WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

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CONTENTS
THE QUEST
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FOR THE PERFECT
Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 4 CUP OF COFFEE
The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . 4 Element 1: Water
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that
water is as important as the quality of
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 your coffee. If water doesn’t taste good
from the tap, it won’t taste good in your
Before Brewing Your First Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
coffee. Cuisinart includes a charcoal
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . 7 water filter to remove chlorine, bad
tastes and odors, for the purest coffee
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 flavor, every time you brew.

Brew Pause™ Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Element 2: Coffee
Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 While coffee is 98% water, all of the
flavor comes from the beans. To
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 achieve the same great taste you enjoy
at a coffee bar, you need to use the
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 same quality of coffee. If you choose to
grind your own beans, buy them fresh
IMPORTANT UNPACKING and whole. Buy only about a two-week
INSTRUCTIONS supply at a time, because once the
bean is broken, its flavor degrades
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat
quickly.
surface.
2. Remove the instruction book and any
Element 3: Grind
other literature.
The grind is critical for proper flavor
3. Turn the box so that the back side of
extraction. If the grind is too fine, over-
the coffeemaker is down and slide the
extraction and bitterness will result. Too
coffeemaker from the box.
fine a grind may also clog the filter. If
4. After the coffeemaker has been grind is too coarse, the water will pass
removed, place the box out of the way through too quickly and the maximum
and lift off the two pulp inserts. flavor will not be extracted. When
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove grinding your own beans, we
it from the heating plate, and remove recommend a medium grind.
the polybag.
6. Remove the polybag covering the Element 4: Proportion
coffeemaker. Add 1 scoop of ground coffee
Save all packing materials in case you have (1 scoop = 1 tablespoon = ~6 grams)
to ship the machine in the future. per cup (1 cup = 5 fl. oz.). You may wish
KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM to adjust this amount according to your
CHILDREN. personal taste. Do not use more than
15 scoops (15 tablespoons).

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS 11. Ready Tone (not shown)
Signals the end of the brew cycle
1. Extreme Brew™ (not shown)
with five beeps.
Our re-engineered brewing technology
lets you enjoy hot, fresh coffee up to 12. Brew Pause™
25% faster! Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed from the heater plate, so
2. Reservoir Cover
a cup can be poured in mid-brew.
Flips back for easy filling.
13. 12-Cup Glass Carafe
3. Water Reservoir with Water Level
The easy-pour, no-drip 12-cup carafe has
Indicator Window (not shown)
an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee
4. Showerhead (not shown) markings for two to twelve cups.
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
14. Adjustable Temperature Control
reducing temperature loss as water
Allows you to keep brewed coffee at
passes through grounds.
desired temperature.
5. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
15. Heating Plate
Holds filter firmly in place.
Scratch resistant with black,
6. Charcoal Water Filter (see page 8) nonstick coating.
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
16. Cord Storage (not shown)
calcium and bad tastes and odors from tap
water. 17. Power Loss Back-up System (not shown)
One-minute protection in case a breaker
7. Filter Basket
trips, the unit is unplugged, or the power
Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent filter.
fails. It holds all programmed informa-
8. Filter Basket Holder tion, including time of day, Auto On time
9. Permanent Gold Tone and Auto Off time.
Commercial Style Filter 18. Measuring Scoop
Eliminates the need for paper filters.
19. BPA-Free (not shown)
NOTE: Some fine grounds may flow
All parts that come in contact with coffee
through the filter and appear as sedi-
or liquid are BPA-free.
ment in the carafe.
10. Control Panel
See detailed illustration, page 6. 2

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 Getting to know your Control Panel
Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 7 and 8.

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8c

8a 8 8e 8d 5 6 7

1. On/Off Button 8. Function Knob

Use to turn your coffeemaker on and off.
Works in tandem with the Function knob. a. PROG


Select to program Auto On time.

Coffeemaker can be programmed to
2. Clock Display automatically start brewing up to 24
Displays time of day, Auto On and Auto hours in advance.
Off times.
b. AUTO ON


Select to automatically start brewing

3. Hour and Minute Buttons
coffee at the programmed time.
Use to set hours and minutes for time
of day, Auto On and Auto Off times. c. AUTO OFF


Select to program your coffeemaker to

4. Strength Selector automatically shut off up to 4 hours
Regular and Bold buttons let you choose after brewing.
the intensity of coffee flavor you prefer. d. BREW


Select to begin brew cycle when On

5. 1–4 Cup Setting button is pressed.
Improves extraction, flavor and e. CLOCK

temperature when brewing fewer Select to program time of day.
than 5 cups.
f. AUDIBLE TONE (not shown)


A tone sounds 5 times when brew

6. Self-Clean Setting
cycle is complete (coffee may continue
Indicates time to clean coffeemaker to
to stream from the filter for a few
remove calcium buildup.
seconds after tone).

7. Carafe Temperature Knob 

Set the heater plate to Low (L), Medium

(M), or High (H) to keep coffee in the
carafe at the temperature you prefer.

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 NOTE: To start brew time at the same
BEFORE BREWING YOUR time the next day, simply make sure the
FIRST POT OF COFFEE Function knob is on Auto On and press
During the manufacturing process, dust and release On/Off button once more.
can get trapped in your coffeemaker. We Green Auto On light will go on.
recommend flushing out the system
before brewing your first pot of coffee.
SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME
Simply fill the reservoir and power on the
 urn the Function Knob to AUTO OFF
T
unit. (See steps #2 and #6 in MAKING
COFFEE instructions, below). DO NOT Follow directions under SETTING THE
ADD COFFEE! CLOCK (above) to program your
coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real
after brew cycle is finished.
coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at
its best!
MAKING COFFEE
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing
PROGRAMMING YOUR Your First Pot of Coffee” in previous
COFFEEMAKER section and get ready to start enjoying
your coffee up to 25% faster.
Setting the Clock
When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 1. Insert charcoal water filter
12:00 will appear until you set the time. Follow directions for the preparation and
insertion of the filter on page 8.
 urn the Function knob to CLOCK
T
Hold down the Hour or Minute button until
the clock begins flashing. Press either
button to select the desired time. Hold
buttons down to scroll through the digits, or
press and release to advance one digit at a
time. When scrolling, the numbers will
advance slowly and then speed up. When
the number displayed approaches the
desired time, press and release to advance
one digit at a time. Be sure the PM
2. Fill the water reservoir
indicator is on if a PM time is desired.
Open the reservoir cover by lifting it up.
SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME Pour in the desired amount of water
When you turn the Function knob to PROG, using the water level indicator located at
it displays a previously selected Auto On the side of the coffeemaker window.
time or the default time (12:00pm). 3. Set preferences
a. Push the 1–4 cup button if you are
1. T  urn the Function knob to PROG brewing fewer than 5 cups.
Follow directions under SETTING THE
b. Press Regular or Bold button to select
CLOCK (above) to program your start-
flavor strength.*
brew time.
c. Turn the Carafe Temperature knob to
2. Turn the Function knob to AUTO ON
Low (L), Medium (M), or High (H) and
LCD will display the current time.
heater plate will keep coffee at the tem-
3. Press and release On/Off button perature you select.*
A green light indicates that coffeemaker
*Features will remain at selected settings
is in Auto On mode. A red light will
until you change them.
come on when brew cycle begins. Both

lights will go off when Keep Warm cycle 4. Add the ground coffee
ends. Remove the filter basket by grasping the
handle and lifting straight up, and then

place it on the countertop. Insert a #4

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 paper filter or permanent filter. Be sure
that the paper filter is completely open
and fully inserted in the basket. It may CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
help to fold and flatten the seams of a Your coffeemaker comes with a
paper filter beforehand. Add 1 scoop of charcoal water filter that eliminates
ground coffee per cup. Adjust the chlorine, bad tastes and odors from
amount according to taste. tap water.
 
NOTE: The maximum capacity for
ground coffee is 15 scoops Inserting the Water Filter
(15 tablespoons) for this coffeemaker. • Remove the filter from polybag and
Exceeding this amount may cause over- soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap
flow if the coffee is too finely ground. water for 15 minutes.
 
Replace the filter basket in the filter bas-
• Lift the water filter holder out of the
ket holder and press firmly on cover to
water reservoir.
be sure it closes securely.
• Press down on the filter compartment
5. Before brewing coffee
and pull toward you to open.
Make sure the glass carafe is in
position on the heating plate and the • Place filter into the holder and snap
top cover is closed. Plug the cord it closed. Be careful – improper
into an electrical outlet. placement can tear the filter skin.
6. Power unit on • Flush filter by running cold tap water
Turn the Function knob to brew, press through holes in bottom of
the on/off button, and the red indicator compartment for 10 seconds.
light will turn on. Or, set the Auto On • Allow the filter to drain completely.
function (see page 7) and the green indi-
cator will light. • Slide the water filter holder back
into the channel in the water
7. After brewing
reservoir, pushing it down to
When the brewing cycle has been
the base of the unit.
completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee
will continue to stream from the filter for NOTE: We recommend
several seconds. changing the water filter
every 60 days or after
Once the coffee has finished brewing,
60 uses, and more
stir it before serving to blend the flavors.
often if you have
The coffee at the bottom of the carafe
hard water.
will be somewhat stronger than the
coffee at the top. Replacement filters can
Note: Reservoir cover may be hot during be purchased in
and directly after brewing. Wait at least stores, by calling
10 minutes before opening. Cuisinart Customer
Service, or at
www.cuisinart.
Brew Pause™ Feature com.
This feature interrupts the flow of coffee from
the basket to let you pour that first cup mid-
brew. Because the flavor profile of coffee
brewed at the start of a cycle differs from that
brewed toward the end, be aware that using
this feature will weaken the flavor strength of
the finished pot.

NOTE: Removing carafe for more than 20

seconds may cause filter basket to overflow.

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CLEANING AND filter from the water filter holder located in
the water reservoir.
MAINTENANCE If the Clean light begins to flash when the
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you that
the plug from the electrical outlet before the calcium buildup is interfering with the
cleaning. functioning of your coffeemaker and the
Lift up the reservoir cover. Remove and flavor of your coffee. To clean, fill the water
discard the paper filter and ground coffee. reservoir to capacity with a mixture of ¹⁄³
The filter basket can be washed in warm, white vinegar and ²⁄³ water. Press the Clean
soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or button. When the Clean light glows, turn the
cleaned in the upper rack of the dishwasher. coffeemaker on by pressing the on/off
Dry all parts after use. button. The Clean light will shine steadily.
The coffeemaker is now in clean mode.
Do not put any water in the unit
One cycle should be sufficient to adequately
once the filter basket has been removed.
clean the coffeemaker. When the cycle is
Wipe the area under the filter basket
completed and five beeps sound, the
with a damp cloth.
coffeemaker will shut off. Turn the
Remove the carafe from the heating plate. coffeemaker on to see if the Clean light
Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe continues to flash. If it does, turn it off and
and lid can be washed in warm, soapy water then repeat the cleaning procedure with a
and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a fresh solution of vinegar and water.
dishwasher. The carafe and carafe lid should
If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn the
be placed on the upper rack only.
coffeemaker off and then run one cycle of
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh fresh cold water through the unit before
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker. using the unit again to brew coffee.
Never immerse base unit in water or other Notes on the Clean Function
liquid. To clean base, simply wipe with a Pressing the Clean button cancels all other
clean, damp cloth and dry before storing. settings. If it is pressed accidentally, press
Fingerprints and other blemishes on the it again to return the coffeemaker to all its
housing can be washed off with soap and previous settings. Pressing On/Off will
water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution. also exit the clean mode and turn the
Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp cloth. coffeemaker off.
Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean the heating plate. Do not
dry the inside of the water reservoir with a
cloth, as lint may remain.

Decalcification
Decalcification refers to the removal of
calcium deposits, which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
For best performance from your Extreme
Brew™ Coffeemaker, decalcify the base unit
from time to time. The frequency depends
upon the hardness of your tap water and
how often you use the coffeemaker. The
flashing Clean light will indicate when you
should clean your coffeemaker.
NOTE: Before decalcifying your coffeemaker,
remember to remove the charcoal water

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WARRANTY This warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by accessories, replacement
parts, or repair service other than those that have
LIMITED THREE-YEAR been authorized by Cuisinart.
WARRANTY This warranty does not cover any damage caused
This warranty is available to consumers only. by accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® household use.
Extreme Brew™ 12-Cup Programmable This warranty excludes all incidental or
Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for consequential damages. Some states do not allow
personal, family or household use. Except as the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so
otherwise required under applicable law, this these exclusions may not apply to you.
warranty is not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Extreme Brew™ California law provides that for In-Warranty Service,
12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker will be free California residents have the option of returning a
of defects in materials and workmanship under nonconforming product (A) to the store where it
normal home use for 3 years from the date of was purchased or (B) to another retail store that
original purchase. sells Cuisinart products of the same type.
We recommend that you visit our website, The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either
www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to repair the product, refer the consumer to an
complete your product registration. However, independent repair facility, replace the product, or
product registration does not eliminate the need for refund the purchase price less the amount directly
the consumer to maintain the original proof of attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the
purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. product. If the above two options do not result in
In the event that you do not have proof of purchase the appropriate relief to the consumer, the
date, the purchase date for purposes of this consumer may then take the product to an
warranty will be the date of manufacture. independent repair facility if service or repair can
be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not
If your Cuisinart® Extreme Brew™ 12-Cup the consumer will be responsible for the
Programmable Coffeemaker should prove to be reasonable cost of such service, repair,
defective within the warranty period, we will repair replacement, or refund for nonconforming products
it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain under warranty.
warranty service, simply call our toll-free number,
1-800-726-0190, for additional information from California residents may also, according to their
our Customer Service Representatives, or send the preference, return nonconforming products directly
defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement,
7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307. by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the
the product. repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for
such products under warranty.
Please pay by check or money order (California
residents need only supply proof of purchase and BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping CUISINART PRODUCT
instructions). If you are experiencing problems with your
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call our
of any Cuisinart product that is being returned, we Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190
recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery before returning the product to be serviced.
service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for If servicing is needed, a representative can confirm
in-transit damage or for packages that are not whether the product is under warranty and direct
delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are you to the nearest service location.
not covered under warranty. Please be sure to Important: If the nonconforming product is to be
include your return address, daytime phone serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s
number, description of the product defect, product Authorized Service Center, please remind the
model number (located on bottom of product), servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at
original date of purchase, and any other 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is
information pertinent to the product’s return. properly diagnosed, the product serviced with
Your Cuisinart® Extreme Brew™ 12-Cup the correct parts, and the product is still under
Programmable Coffeemaker has been warranty.
manufactured to the strictest specifications and
has been designed for use with the authorized
accessories and replacement parts.

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