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Question posted by Carmntrout on November 11th, 2015

Dcc-500 Won't Brew. Why ???

the red light comes on when the brew button is pushed, but NO coffee. What to do???

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on November 11th, 2015 9:19 PM
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Hi. Go here http://www.javajenius.com/how-to/how-to-repair-a-cuisinart-coffee-maker/ and scroll down to 'Brewing Problems' for troubleshooting thoughts.

Related Cuisinart DCC-500 Manual Pages

Instruction Manual - Page 1

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET C uisinart® 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-500 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Instruction Manual - Page 2

... must never be used by Cuisinart may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle. 15. The glass carafe is designed for use with this unit. OTHER ...WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. To disconnect, push the Brew/Off button, then remove plug from the electrical outlet. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. 20. Do not...
Instruction Manual - Page 3

... injury. If an extension cord is draining from the filter basket, because extremely hot water/ coffee can occur under any or a combination of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the... 10 minutes before opening and checking the filter basket. If water/coffee is not draining from the filter basket during the brewing cycle, even if no water is used if care is wider...
Instruction Manual - Page 4

...to ship the machine in your coffee. Buy only about a two-week supply at a coffee bar, you brew. Too fine a grind may cause overflow. 4 Element 4: Proportion Coffee that the ...8 Brewing Coffee 8 Brew Pause Feature 9 Cleaning and Maintenance 9 Decalcification 10 Warranty 10 IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Exceeding this 60-oz. (twelve 5-oz. Save all of the flavor comes from...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

...Charcoal Water Filter Holder Holds filter firmly in the carafe. 9. Brew Pause™ Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is unplugged, or power fails. Holds all programmed information, including time of ...plate, so a cup can be poured mid-brew. 10. 12-Cup Glass Carafe The easy-pour, no-drip 12-cup carafe has an ergonomic handle and brewed coffee markings for two to twelve cups. 11....
Instruction Manual - Page 6

... Used to clean your coffeemaker on time. 3. Program Button with Indicator Use to set the Auto Off time. 4. Brew/Off and Auto Off Button with an audible tone that will sound 5 times when the coffee has completed brewing (coffee will continue to remove calcium buildup. 5. 1-4 Cup Setting For brewing smaller pots of day and auto on time...
Instruction Manual - Page 7

... day, simply press the PROG button and release. The red light will go off and the red indicating light will trun off when keep Warm cycle ends. DO NOT ADD COFFEE! The green Auto On light will light when selected. Follow the same instructions you used when you 've done that the brew cycle is set the time of...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

...located at www.cuisinart.com. Insert a #4 paper filter or permanent nylon filter. Brewing COFFEE Follow instructions in Before First Use on previous page. 1. Insert charcoal water filter ... WATER FILTER Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter that a paper filter is completely open . • Place filter into the channel in the water reservoir, pushing it up . improper ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9

.... Never use . Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. 5. Cup preference Push the 1-4 cup button if you pour that using this feature will turn on the heating plate and the...coffee. Never immerse base unit in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Coffee will continue to stream from the filter for more than 5 cups. 6. Begin Brewing Press the Brew/Off button, and the red indicator light...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

...from time to time. If the Clean LED indicator light begins to flash when the coffeemaker is turned on, ..., cold water through the unit before using the unit again to brew coffee. Turn the coffeemaker on the metal parts of the coffeemaker. If...If it again to return the coffeemaker to all other settings. Pressing Brew/Off button will also exit the Clean mode and turn coffeemaker off . 10 When...

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