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Cuisinart DCC490SA Coffee Maker Questions & Answers
Broken carafe
I called cuisinart customer service, they have a replacement (she said 3 models were compatible with the dcc490). It took me 2 minutes, will be shipped within a week, and cost $18 plus shipping ($26 total)
4/12/2014 6:13:14 PM •
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on Apr 12, 2014
Dcc490Sa
It looks like customer support failed too.
1/8/2011 4:12:58 PM •
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on Jan 08, 2011
Machine shuts off during brewing
Hello bean_54806,
This is a really common problem with the cuisinarts. I am most familiar
with the DCC-1200, but you may be able to solve the problem. The may be
an indication that something is plugged up. Open the top of
the unit and in one of the corners you should find a water filter stick or
column that is removable. Pull it out and open it up to clean out the
clogged up carbon filter in there. (You can later buy a new filter on
Amazon.) Clean out the debris from the bottom of the cavity. Replace
the stick into the cavity once cleaned. Now it's time to run through a
solution of 2 parts water and 1 part vinegar. Do this once or twice
with fresh solutions, then with a pot of fresh water. When the filter
stick is plugged up the sensor says its time to clean it or shuts the unit down, but most
people don't know about this fix. I hope this is helpful to you, bean. Positive feedback is appreciated. Good luck. NormanZ
7/11/2009 6:54:02 PM •
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on Jul 11, 2009
Display is not turning on, nothing is working
hi alex. i hope i can help you? may i please ask . if you have a little multimeter. do a check off the fuse do a check if you have the correct fuse in if ok? do a connitunity check.to see if the mains cable is broken? if all is ok open up and do a voltage check to see if the machine is receiving power? also you may like to try the switch to see if its getting power.and if ok go to the other side of the switch if dead replace the switch
5/5/2009 12:10:59 PM •
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on May 05, 2009
Cuisinart DCC490SA 10-Cup Coffee Maker
Does the black plastic thing not lift out of the coffee maker? I just scrub the black bottom and clear top in the sink or run it in the dishwasher. HTH-
6/26/2008 7:44:44 PM •
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on Jun 26, 2008
How to clean coffee stains on white coffee maker
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.
Why do I get so many coffee grounds in my cuisinart on demand coffee maker?
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.
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