Are you wondering how to set clock on Cuisinart coffee maker? Are you find it difficult to set your clock and the timer also the auto timer? you’re in the right place.
Wake up each and every morning to a fragrant, freshly brewed pot of coffee when you use the Cuisinart coffee maker, this coffee maker boasts a wake-up feature so you don’t have to spend one waking moment caffeine-less.
Choose a regular or bold flavor profile and set the brew time up to 24 hours ahead so your next cup is ready when you are, the backlit LCD is easy-to-read, a ready tone can be turned on or off, and an indicator light signals when it’s time to decalcify
In this article, we’ll show you how to set clock on Cuisinart coffee maker such as Cuisinart 12 cup, Grind-and-Brew, Single-Serve, Perfectemp coffee maker, so in the morning you can have a fresh flavorful cup of coffee
So please follow the instruction and steps below:
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SETTING THE CLOCK
When the Coffeemaker is plugged in and the power switch is turned on, 12:00 will flash
To set clock on Cuisinart coffee maker:
1. Turn the Function knob to clock.
2. Press Hour and Minute buttons to select the desired time.
3. Hold buttons down to scroll through the digits, or press and release to advance one digit at a time.
4. When scrolling, the numbers will advance slowly and then speed up.
5. When the number displayed approaches the desired time:
- press and release to advance one digit at a time.
- Be sure the PM indicator is on if a PM time is desired.
6. To finish setting the clock:
- turn the Function knob to any other setting or simply wait until the numbers stop blinking.
SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME
When you turn the Function knob to PROG, the previously selected Auto On time or the default time (12:00) will flash.
1. Turn the Function knob to PROG.
- Use the Hour and Minute buttons as above to program your start-brew time.
2. Turn the Function knob to AUTO ON.
- Press the BREW/WARM button to activate the program.
When you press BREW/WARM, the AUTO ON blue light will illuminate, indicating the AUTO ON function has been activated. LCD will display the current time.
3. AUTO-ON brew cycle begins
The blue light around BREW will flash slowly when the brew cycle begins at the time you have selected.
When the brew cycle ends, WARM will illuminate indicating Keep Warm cycle.
Lights will turn off when the Keep Warm cycle ends and BREW will come back on indicating the coffeemaker is ready for the next brew.
NOTE: To start brew time at the same time the next day, simply make sure the Function knob is at AUTO ON and press and release the Brew/Warm button once more. The blue Auto On light will turn on.
SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME
1. Turn the Function knob to AUTO OFF.
Use the Hour and Minute buttons as above to program your Coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours after the brew cycle is finished.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will appear until you set the time.
Step1. Entering Time Set Mode
1. Hold down the Hour or Minute button until the clock begins flashing.
2. Press either button to select the desired time.
3. 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 indicator is on if a PM time is desired.
Step2. Exiting Set Time Mode
1. Press any function button besides Hour or Minute to exit mode.
2. If you do nothing for a period of five seconds the mode will be exited.
SETTING THE PROGRAM TIME
When you press the Program Set button, it displays a previously selected auto-on time, or the default time (12:00 pm).
Step1. Entering Set Program Time Mode
1. Press and hold the Program set button until the green light and LCD display begin to flash.
You are now in Set Program Time mode. Set the time you want coffee to begin brewing by following the instructions in “Entering Time Set Mode.”
The coffeemaker will start to brew at the programmed time. The Program mode cannot be entered if the coffeemaker is in its brew cycle.
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Setting the clock is optional. When the clock is set, the time will appear on the control panel.
Note: You must set the clock if you plan on using the ON-OFF TIME SET programming feature.
1. Press the Menu button. Programming options will appear on the control panel with CLOCK flashing. The word OFF will appear at the top of the control panel to indicate that the clock is not set (see figure 14).
2. Press or hold the (Δ) button to scroll through the hours until you have reached the appropriate hour. Be sure the PM indicator is on if a PM time is desired.
3. Press or hold the(Δ) button to scroll through the minutes until you have reached the desired minutes.
4. When you have reached the correct time.
- press the Menu button to set the time.
- Continue pressing Menu to scroll through the remaining programming functions to exit the Programming mode.
5. The correct time should now be displayed on top of the control panel.
Note:
Depending upon the coffeemaker’s current mode, other icons will be displayed as well.
If power is interrupted to the coffeemaker, the clock will need to be reset..
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SETTING THE CLOCK
When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will flash in the display for 10 seconds, indicating the unit is in Clock Set mode.
If 12:00 stops flashing, simply press and hold Hour or Minute button to return to flashing Clock Set mode.
1. Setting Hours and Minutes
- Press either button to select the desired time.
- Hold buttons down to scroll through the digits quickly, or press and release to advance one digit at a time.
- Be sure the PM indicator is on if setting a PM time.
SETTING THE AUTO ON TIME
1. Press and hold the Prog/Auto On button for 2 seconds.
The digital display will flash the default (12:00) or previously selected time.
Five seconds after finishing, the unit will automatically exit Auto On Setup mode and the indicator light will illuminate, letting you know Auto-On is activated.
NOTE: To exit Auto On Setup mode, you can also just press the Auto On button again.
2. To activate Auto On using previously selected time:
- Press the Prog/Auto On button.
- Previously set time will appear and indicator will light up.
- Display will return to clock setting.
3. To deactivate Auto On:
- Press illuminated Auto On button; light will go off, indicating mode is turned off.
SETTING THE AUTO OFF TIME
1. Press and hold the Auto-Off button for 2 seconds.
The digital display will flash the programmed Auto-Off default (2:00) or previously selected time. Follow directions under SETTING THE CLOCK to program coffeemaker to shut off from 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle is finished.
2. To exit/confirm Auto Off time setting:
- Do not touch any buttons.
- Auto Off Setup mode will be exited automatically after 5 seconds.
TURNING OFF READY TONE
Your coffeemaker features a Ready Tone that beeps 5 times when coffee is finished brewing.
To turn this alert off:
- press Tone button, an icon will appear in display to indicate tone is off.
To turn tone back on:
- press Tone button again, icon will disappear.
How to reset cuisinart coffee maker?
1. Turn the function knob to Auto Off
2. Hold down the hour button til you see the clock display blinking
3. you can then use the Hour and Minute buttons to program how long you want the coffee maker to stay on.
4. You can choose from 0 minutes (seems to be what you have it set on now) to 4 hours.
How do you open a Cuisinart coffee maker?
The process of opening a Cuisinart coffee maker may vary depending on the model, but generally, you can follow these steps:
- Unplug the coffee maker and wait for it to cool down before attempting to open it.
- Locate the water reservoir on the top of the machine and remove it by lifting it straight up.
- If the coffee maker has a carafe, remove it from the warming plate and set it aside.
- Look for any screws or clips on the bottom or sides of the machine. Depending on the model, you may need to use a screwdriver or other tool to remove these.
- Carefully lift the top of the coffee maker off of the base, being mindful of any cords or tubes that may be attached.
- If necessary, disconnect any tubes or cords that are preventing you from fully opening the coffee maker.
- Once you have finished cleaning or repairing the machine, reassemble it in the reverse order of these steps.
It’s important to note that opening a coffee maker can be potentially dangerous if you’re not familiar with the machine or if you don’t take proper precautions.
If you’re unsure about how to open your Cuisinart coffee maker, consult the manufacturer’s instructions or seek the assistance of a professional.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is my Cuisinart coffee maker not brewing all the water?
One common issue with Cuisinart coffee makers is that they may not be brewing all the water properly. This can result in weak coffee and a machine not performing optimally. Follow these tips to troubleshoot the issue and get your coffee maker back up and running!
One of the first things you should do if your Cuisinart coffee maker isn’t brewing water properly is to see if the water reservoir is full. If it isn’t, this could be causing the machine to struggle to produce enough hot water.
Other factors are:
- The water valve may be stuck or clogged.
- The coffee pot may be dirty or not have enough grounds.
- The heating element may be malfunctioning.
- If none of these solutions work, you may need to replace the coffee pot or water filter.
How does a Cuisinart coffee maker works?
Water seeks it’s own level. That’s what we learned in high school physics class. The Bunn coffeemaker has a hot water chamber. It keeps the water at brewing temperature. A tube from the bottom connects the chamber to the spray head over the coffee grounds.
You pour in a measured amount of cold water into the top of the chamber and hot water comes out the bottom and filters through the coffee grounds into the pot.
The weight of the cold water on top of the hot water causes that. it’s seeking it’s own level. The heater in the Bunn comes on and warms the water back up to hot for the next pot.
How long does a Cuisinart coffee maker keep coffee hot?
When I search for Cuisinart Coffee Maker, I find drip percolators, similar to a Mr. Coffee.
If that is the sort of Cuisinart Coffee Maker you mean, then the coffee maker will keep the coffee that has brewed hot for as long as you leave it plugged in and turned on.
Until the coffee evaporates, which might take several hours, possibly a whole day, if it was a full pot. Once that happens, hopefully it has a feature that detect overheating, and will turn it off before it starts a fire.
If the machine has an ‘auto off’ feature that will turn it off after a set amount of time, you would have to check your owner’s manual to see how long that time is, since I cannot tell you, as I do not know which exact model of Cuisinart Coffee Maker you are inquiring about.
You can sometimes search for an online manual of your machine, if you no longer have the original.
Final Thought
Setting the clock on your Cuisinart coffee maker is a piece of cake, don’t worry! I’ll guide you through it as if we were chatting over a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
A little tip from my experience: If your coffee maker has an AM/PM setting, make sure you set it correctly. It can be a lifesaver when you’re trying to figure out if it’s time for your morning brew or if it’s already afternoon coffee time.
I hope this helps you start your mornings with a perfectly timed cup of joe. If you have any more questions or need some coffee-related advice, feel free to drop me a line. Happy brewing!
