20 Most Recent Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Fully programmable 12-cup coffeemaker with 24-hour advance brew start, Double-wall coffee reservoir; press to serve lever dispenses 1 cup at a time, Simple-to-read coffee gauge counts down cu Questions & Answers

Over time, Calcium will deposit on the tubes and containers which get in touch with water. Try Decalcifying with Designated Products. Usually, you do this by diluting the product, fill up the water reservoir, and cycle on the machine, without cofee of course, Pour out the water. It will probably look troubled. If the water does not start percolating, just let the water reservoir stand with the decalcification product for about 30 mins. don't leave it in overnight, because these products are slightly caustic to remove the Calcium, but it could damage parts if left in the machine overnight. Repeat the process until the water starts running faster. don't forget to rinse with regular water. 2 Cycles rinsing should suffice. See manual for suggested products or just use 1/4 cup of Vinegar diluted with Water. .

Plastic can absorb Stains, so you will need to use some kind of bleaching poduct. some products you can try individually:

• Baking soda
• Bleach
• Water
• Vinegar
• Rubbing alcohol

Dilute with luke warm water , except for Rubbing Alcohol Use some kind of tray which you don't mind if it gets bleach stains to protect your countertop. put the device on the tray. If you can't soak an item, try disconnecting the device, then wrapping a lightly soaked hand towel or paper towel over the area that is discolored Rinse with luke warm water, and make sure device has completely dried before reconnecting.

Many times this is a result of the coffee grind. To overcome this with some brands, I use an additional filter, put the desired amount of coffee in it, and then fold the sides over to make an envelope. Place the folded sides down and brew coffee. If any of the coffee gets out, the second filter should catch it.

MY FREIND IT MUCH EASYER TO JUST TO THE CLEAING FERST IT WILL TAKE YOU LESS TIME

Reserves usually has a overflow hole on back . If not you might look for leaks around bottom were reserve meets up with coffee maker. Maybe leaking there.

Unplug the coffee maker for half an hour, then plug it back in. This will reset the computer inside the coffeemaker and the early shutdown problem should disappear! I was told this by Cuisanart when ours began shutting off early. It works!