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Water will not heat up
Coffee comes out cold or not as hot as it should be.
Disconnected Heating Contact
Open the bottom of the coffee maker and check that the small contacts to the heating element are connected. If they are not making contact or have become disconnected, re-solder the contacts following Heating Element Contact guide.
Faulty Heating Plate
Open the bottom of the coffee maker to check that the small contacts to the heating element are connected. If both points are making contact, consider replacing the heating plate element following the Heating Plate Replacement guide.
Cuisinart will not display time
Your Cuisinart is not displaying the time or the time looks distorted.
Faulty LCD Display
If your Cuisinart is not displaying the time properly, make sure wiring connection is secure on the backside of LCD board. Resecure loose wires into wiring bracket.
LCD Circuit Board is Damaged
Ensure all electrical contacts are clean and intact on circuit board. Damaged components will need to be replaced.
Water is leaking inside Cuisinart
There is water leaking from inside the coffeemaker.
Faulty Hose Connection
Open the bottom of the coffee maker and check if the red hoses are properly connected to the heating plate. If they have become disconnected, use the clamps to reconnect them. If the hose has been damaged, consider replacing them following the Water Hose Replacement guide.
Hose is damaged internally
Water is leaking from the tubing of the hose at any midpoint of the hose. The hose could be cut, split, or is not water tight and needs to be replaced. If the hose has been damaged, consider replacing them following the Water Hose Replacement guide
Coffee is leaking from cofee carafe
Water or coffee is leaking from coffee pot.
Failing seal on lid or handle
If there is water leaking from the carafe ensure the lid is sealed and handel is properly attached. If water is leaking from the lid, you may need to reseal or replace the lid. If water is leaking from the handle you may need to replace the handle seal. To replace the carafe handle follow the Coffee Carafe Handle Replacement guide.
Fractured glass on carafe
If water is leaking from the carafe and not coming from the lid or handel, check to make sure the glass is not stressed or fractured. Fractured or stressed glass needs to be replaced
Cuisinart will not power on
Your Cuisinart is not turning on or off.
Cuisinart is not plugged in
Ensure that the power cord is plugged into the wall.
Power cord malfunction
Look over the power cord to check if there is any visible damage to the cord. Ensure that the power cord is plugged into the wall and there is power to the machine. If not, you may need to replace the power cord.
Circuit board is damaged
If your Cuisinart is not responding or not working properly, you may need to replace or fix the circuit board.
Buttons on faceplate do not work or get stuck
Your Cuisinart buttons are stuck or does not work when pressed.
Buttons have become stuck
If Cuisinart buttons have become stuck and do not return to original position, ensure the buttons are not cracked or damaged. If they are, consider replacement. You may need to remove the buttons and clear around their edges.
Buttons have become disconnected/ have failing connections
Remove the circuit board behind buttons and LCD display and make sure that the metal on the button makes contact with the circuit board. Also, clean the contact to the malfunctioning button to ensure they can properly make contact.
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My cuisinart DC1200 Coffee maker leaves a quarter to a third of the water in tank when brewing coffee. What is the problem? How can it be fixed?
BERT MELTZER - Reply
My cusinart is taking 30 minutes plus to brew a 12 cup pot.
Ed and Suzy Epp - Reply
element works and all other parts but will not brew
ph_gillett@hotmail.com - Reply
my Cuisinart will not brew all other parts seem to work what could it be causing this problem
ph_gillett@hotmail.com - Reply
Mine will not brew. Lights come on, getting power, no brewing
Daily Grinds - Reply
mine will not brew, turns on, all the buttons work, just does nothing, not brewing
Susan Gillard - Reply
Same problem as PH _Gillett, Daily Grinds and Susan Gillard… turns on does not brew
is this the circuit board problem?
I Weller - Reply
Did you ever get a response / solution? Mine is doing the same.
Eric D'Amario -
Cuisinart Drip Coffee Maker:
Model CBC-6500PCC
In use:
Less than one year.
Problem:
Not heating
Cause:
Blown thermal fuse (240C) connected in series with one side of heating element (there are two, each one connected in series and attached directly to each side of the heating element.) Not replaceable by itself.
Remedy:
Replacement under warranty or purchase a used one at Goodwill, Salvation Army, Value Village, local online personal seller, etc.
brian.steven.richmond - Reply
Our Cuisinart will brew half the pot and then it will begin to steam as if ending the brew. It still has has 6 cups left to brew and steams away the remaining 6 cups without perking it up thru the tube and into the awaiting grounds. I’m guessing there is a tube malfunction and I should just order replacement parts right away to save time.
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rkm921 - Reply
The single pod side of my coffee maker ends up with grinds everywhere instead of brewing the single cup. The needle seems fine. It has something to do with punching a hole in the top of the pod. Any advice?
Danielle Plummer - Reply
Switch will not turn on red to start to perk my coffee maker.
Josie Brian - Reply
My cuisinart will not set the auto on time,its brand new,just got it,worked for about 2 weeks,then couldn't get it to work again,,
georgiegirl4425 - Reply
Water is leaking from bottom of coffee maker.
tina fox - Reply
we’ve had two of these 1200’s fail with same symptom, all lights and buttons working but will not brew… I think these units are very unreliable
Brian - Reply
Water is trapped in the carafe handle
Joanne Carlson - Reply
I have to put a book on top of the black cover lid for the machine to work. Everything else is fine. What could the problem be? - David
David Wattnubee - Reply
I am having coffee grounds, a brand new pot.
that is why I got a new one, same thing was
happening.
etbsmom - Reply
After decades stopped buying Cuisinart and bought my first Krupps. Much better so far. None of the problems that Cuisinart typically has with covers not working, buttons not working, coffee pouring out when you want to fill a cup before the brewing is done. I have 5 Cuisinarts from the last 6 years that we are dumping!
David Wattnubee - Reply
Re-reading all of these comments and wonder why anyone would still buy Cuisinart?
David Wattnubee - Reply
Brewed a cup of coffee this morning, worked perfect. I cleaned the outside of the coffee maker with soapy water and a rag this morning and now the coffee maker will not turn on when moving the switch to on. The light for 1-4 cups comes on when the button is pushed and when you move the on/off switch to off, the light goes out so the “off” part of the switch is working, but the red light will not come on when you turn the switch to on. Not sure how cleaning the outside of the unit would break it. Has anyone had this problem?
Melanie Orchard - Reply
Our 1200 C clock does not light up shows time but is so dark you can’t read it
Robert Arnestad - Reply
when I press clean button, it blinks. Is that normal during the cleaning cycle
Idelle Roth - Reply
My Cuisinart model DCC 1200 will not steam water therefore will not brew. Help anyone….
vangelet - Reply
Mon horloge de ma cafetière prends de l’avance.
Yves Gervais - Reply
Mon horloge prends 10 seconde par minute d’avance.
Yves Gervais - Reply
When I start to brew my Coffee the self cleaning light flashes through the brew cycle the only way to stop the self cleaning light from fashing is to turn the power off and back on ofter the brewing has stopped. Does anyone know how to stop the self cleaning light from flashing on every brew.
Mike French
Mike French - Reply
Dcc3000 water tank button stays in the open position. I have cleaned multiple times. Have to stick my hand into take to close small button. How to have fix. Seems the spring is not functioning
William Ward - Reply
LCD time screen is not lighting up. Hopefully it's supposed to because I can't read it.
Please let me know how to fix this or send it back.
Phyllis Frieze - Reply
Cuisinart DCC-1200 has code ETL on the screen when plugged in. How do I clear code? What does it mean?
L K - Reply
My Cuisinart will not power on when the switch is flipped. If I tap on the front of the of the coffee maker, where the control buttons are, it will come on. I still have to keep an eye on it because it will stop brewing & then I have to repeat the prior step. I was so hoping this would be the last coffee maker I’d have to buy☹️
Marilyn Bowen - Reply
after brewing, my coffee, the red clean light comes on even after I have already cleaned it. Why?
Jimmy Floyd - Reply
Hi! When I turn on my coffee maker, the "on" light turns on, but it doesn't burble, make noise, or brew coffee at all. Wondering if I should try to get it fixed or just replace it! (It's 15 years old.)
Brooke - Reply
Mi cafetera cuisinart se le daño la resistencia y el diodo que es el termostato de que valor es?
Jorge - Reply
Esperando ayuda lo más pronto posible
Jorge - Reply