20 Most Recent Cuisinart Coffeemakers - Page 9 Questions & Answers

Is there a reset switch? Did you read your manual?

See the manual my coffee machine has a program i need to hit 2 buttons it will flush 1 time i need to hit them again it flushes again then i need to do it 1 time again, then the light turns off, and never use vinegar, but lemonacid..

I can answer just about any question you have on the unit - I wasn't able to find the manual online, but I would be more than happy to scan and e-mail you my copy of the original manual. In the meantime, here is my basic Wiki Manual:
Since I am not well-versed in the copyright laws regarding reprinting copies of standard user’s manuals online, I am writing this Wiki Manual for the ICAPP-4. My unit is 12 years old (in 2009) and continues to run strong through two different owners.
General Directions for Making Iced Cappuccinos
- Place carafe on top of drip/tray grate with handle touching right front of ICAPP – the ice fill lines should be visible when looking at front of unit
- Turn “milk knob” to OPEN position, and open lid of ICAPP
- Remove milk container, espresso collector, espresso spinner cup and cover
- Put espresso collector back in place with two plastic teeth facing front of machine
- There is a stepped fill line inside water reservoir that measures off 1,2, and 4 cups
- Fill water reservoir with either 1,2 or 4 fill line cups – do not overfill to avoid damaging the electronics
- Add espresso grounds to espresso spinner cup
- Line up teeth of spinner cup cover with spinner cup so that the cover locks into place
- Fill milk reservoir with 3 oz of milk per cup of iced cappuccino that you plan to make – there is a fill line that measures off 2 cups or 4 cups
- Fill carafe with either 2 cups worth of ice or 4 cups, depending on how much iced cappuccino you plan to make
- Press down on lid and turn milk knob to HEAT postion
- Turn ICAPP on using the ON/OFF button – it will begin to heat – takes about 5-6 minutes (HEAT light will stay on during this process – doesn’t make noise or steam for several minutes)
- When READY light turns green, turn the milk knob to the DISPENSE MILK position – your espresso and milk will start dispensing
- Unit turns itself off automatically when ready – takes several minutes

-Tha Mp3 Doctor

Hello, Helen - This is the link to the manual (PDF format): https://www.cuisinart.com/share/pdf/manuals/dcc-450bk.pdf You will need Adobe Reader software (free) to download it, save it to your Documents folder (suggested file name: Cuisinart 4 Cup Coffee Maker Manual - so you can find it easily), and print it for easy reference. Best wishes.

Go on line to the manufacturer, seek technical assistance and look for support for the type of make you own. Download the PDF file and away you go.

Take it back must be in warranty.

In an empty machine,(no coffee, no filter), pour in a 50-50 mixture of water and white vinegar. Allow the machine to start brewing and when a cup or so has run through, stop the brewing process and let it sit for an hour or two. This should dissolve some of calcium buildup in the machine and allow it to complete a full cycle. May have to do this a couple of times to fully clean out the mineral buildup. After cleaning, run a pot of clear water through to rinse out the remaining vinegar.

Need sevice the Machine

Try leaving the device unplugged for 30 minutes before trying again. In older Cuisanart coffee makers it took that long before the internal computer would reset itself when electrical power is reapplied. If the problem persists and you have verified the controls are set properly then likely the heater circuit control has failed.