Cuisinart Coffee Maker Self Clean Feature

Tips on how to use the self clean feature and how to change the charcoal water filter on a Cuisinart coffeemaker. Coffeemaker in the video is a Cuisinart DCC-1200 series. Links to items mentioned in the video:
Cuisinart 12 Cup Programable Coffee Maker: amzn.to/4a2Tpwx
Cuisinart Charcoal Water Filters (12 Pack): amzn.to/49cltws
Coffee Filters #4 Cone Type: amzn.to/3VssOVg
White Vinegar: amzn.to/48EXGVx
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[@robertwren2289]

I liked that you mentioned that it would start and stop on the clean cycle. Thank you.

[@TerminalChillness]

Yeah this is why I came to this video. Lol. I did a Google search on how the self-clean mode works (as opposed to just running a cycle with vinegar) and this video answered my question. Great stuff

[@gordoncushman7807]

Gotta love it. Someone who takes the time to make a complete detailed video for random products beyond the manufacturer's brief explanation of features most people pay no attention to. This is a great coffee maker and has made thousands of cups. Never failed because preventative maintenance along the way. Kudos to you. ✌😎

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Gordon for watching.

[@mtatman22]

I wish everyone on KZbin could explain in detail the way you do in this video. Thank you

[@fleaflicker1451]

A THOUSAND THANK YOU'S!! Clear, precise, calming voice, simple to follow without unnecessary information. GREAT POST!👍

[@Iscaper]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@FunnyCTgirl]

I was gifted this coffee maker by a friend 3 years ago. I NEVER KNEW THERE WAS A FILTER TO BE CHANGED!! I feel so disgusted. Ordered a bunch from Amazon as you did and I am in the process of cleaning it now thanks to your video. I may run it through with the vinegar/water solution twice just because I'm so skeeved out. Thank you!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Marie. Remember not to add the filter until you're done with the white vinegar. Add the filter when you're doing fresh water step.

[@DelaineandKenna]

Marie! Same here!! I just pulled the filter out after 6 YEARS! I’m disgusted 😢

[@Sirie7206]

You’re not alone!

[@peacelovejoyandhappiness]

​@@Sirie7206do you have the link on Amazon for these $7.00 filters 12 pack please?

[@Sirie7206]

@@peacelovejoyandhappiness I ended up buying them at a store near my house. Sorry. I don’t have the link.

[@emiliorobles4012]

Never knew how to clean this coffee maker. Had it for like 8 yrs. Best coffe maker out there we think. Thank you. Your video helped immensely. Getting those filters from amazon asap. :)

[@Iscaper]

We love our Cuisinart also, thanks for watching.

[@fergie4411]

I didn’t even know about the water filter… Ordering it now… Mine does not have a self clean button on it…. it’s an older model.

[@Skypods1]

my cleaning cycle is 9 years over due, the manual was lacking. a big thanks for the post.

[@sytrilogy]

Just found this video by googling the coffee maker model which I have owned and used daily for more than five years. Best coffee maker I have ever had. I decided to review the manual for the use of the self clean button and found detail lacking. Your video is very comprehensive and goes way beyond the manual in very helpful ways: the use if a paper filter during cleaning, care of the hot carafe, etc. I'll subscribe to your channel to garner more useful tips. Thanks much.

[@paulsmidt6161]

sytrilogy does the coffee maker use bulb to see the time.

[@TerminalChillness]

@@paulsmidt6161 what?

[@mayerlymendoza9625]

En español

[@mayerlymendoza9625]

En español

[@cincinnatilee]

​ Heyuk

[@ladysaw37]

I literally just discovered that my coffee maker has a self clean cycle… I’ve owned it for 14 years. I got this Cuisinart as a wedding present from my registry and is the best coffee maker in the world. Thank you for this video

[@doozerchuck8625]

me too, I have had this thing for a decade now and just learned this!

[@jkstrawg2304]

Cuisinart Coffee Makers last longer than most marriages. (new marketing campaign)

[@pschlentz6885]

@@jkstrawg2304 ...So funny but a lot of truth to that! Seems that Cuisinart coffee never argues with me!

[@jkstrawg2304]

@@pschlentz6885 😂

[@julesfredrick644]

thank you for making such a short and easy to follow video on this subject.

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikebushert594]

I had already had my Cuisinart DCC-1200 series over 10 years when you made this video. What an incredible coffee maker. I have certainly not been as diligent and fastidious about cleaning mine. Thank you for the detailed maintanence video. It reminds me of all the important steps when I do run vinegar through it and change the water filter.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulmarkiewitz8747]

I found this by googling the coffee maker make and model . Your video explanation and filming is superb. Thank you for the tips.

[@Skky8686]

I’ve just set my coffee maker on a self clean cycle with the instructions from this video. Thanks for making it very straight forward and easy to understand. Much appreciated!

[@alexandermatveev5744]

Every explanatory video on youtube should be like this. It is perfect! Thank you!

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blujeans9462]

This is excellent!! Clear, well spoken directions; spoken slowly enough to pause it, if needed. Since I don't clean my pot anywhere near as often as I should I have relied on this video to refresh my memory many times. This time I'll save it so it won't get lost.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@malcolmstephenson556]

Excellent demo and explanation of how to maintain clean Cuisinart coffee maker. I routinely run the clean cycle with a little hydrogen peroxide in the water. I totally forgot about the water filter. Thank you!

[@sheltiemomma3515]

Thank you so much for this video. We have had our coffeemaker for years and, while cleaning it regularly with vinegar/water and changing the filters, I never knew the "self-clean" button needed to be on during the process. Feeling a little foolish right now. Great coffeemaker and very helpful video!!

[@virginiapfeffer132]

You feel foolish, I've had mine for years & just found out about the filter... Omg!!;

[@valerieguglielmo1957]

@@virginiapfeffer132 Ditto!! Lol

[@pschlentz6885]

It's been years for me too, I can't believe it! We've thoroughly enjoyed our Cuisinart coffee maker! We bought a 2nd one a couple of years ago and the first one is on it's 4th year! Fantastic product!

[@rochellekoszuta2670]

I truly love how well you explained how to work my “self-clean” Cuisinart Coffee maker. Thank you so much

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karinperrott9890]

I’ve had my coffee maker for just over 2 years. I knew I could clean it with vinegar but just never noticed the clean button. I guess I thought it lit up when the coffee maker needed cleaning. It’s going through a cycle right now. Thanks so much for your clear instructions.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Karin for watching.

[@WiseAilbhean]

After the first cycle you must wipe down the condensation built up under the lid and around the basket and also the carafe lid. The vinegar and water is still on it.

[@scottharris6423]

A Cuisinart (brand new) was given to me w/o the instruction book. Wasn't sure how the cleaning button works. Your video was complete and now I know that my new coffee maker is working correctly. It is very helpful knowing how & how long the cleaning cycle takes. I click "like". Thxs

[@dejapex1]

Thanks for such a clear and concise video. I have virtually the same coffee maker and will clean it properly now.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching.

[@endlesssummermike]

This is great. Thanks! This machine is in many, many TV shows and films…look for it! I drive my friends crazy every time I see it on TV, which is weirdly often! Cuisinart must have a contract with the shows/films.

[@thehotsinger]

Much more helpful than the actual Cuisinart video. Thank you!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@Ovi]

I finally cleaned my coffee maker and oh boy do I taste the difference. Thank you so much for your honest straightforward video.

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rhondawittenmyer3520]

Can I just say how lovely your clean kitchen looks :) thanks for the video I am now ready to do my cuisinart.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching.

[@hugskyboii]

Had to defer to this video today in order to clean mine out. Thanks for the easy-to-follow information!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Jack for watching.

[@fleaflicker1451]

@@Iscaper 👍🏆

[@Sv-vb2fe]

This video was very helpful. I don't have this exact model, I have the DCC-3200, but the concept is the just the same. Thanks for posting.

[@failcube]

Oh man, I've NEVER cleaned mine or replaced filter. Buying pack now on eBay. Thanks! Great, informative vid!

[@googlewolly]

Unless you have hard water, you probably wouldn't ever have to.

[@kathytorres5277]

The video was short and to the point. Perfect.

[@codybyrne7772]

I love this man & watch this video once a month!! My coffee maker has never been more clean 🙏☕️🤩 thank you!!!

[@Iscaper]

Great to hear!

[@dwright9778]

I purchased this model used and it looked destroyed on the inside! But I know it's a great quality brewer. It's possible to almost completely disassemble the coffee maker for those who need to clean to reservoir by hand. There are 2 screw caps you MUST pry off and take screws out so you can get to and expose the reservoir. once you clean everything. you just put the screws back and use anything you like in place of the plugs you removed. I used hot glue.

[@frankbiz]

Great job explaining! I looking at buying this model, now they have push buttons, I much prefer yours with the toggle and knobs which would probably last longer. Thanks for the post.

[@sheliaboyden5265]

Thank you! I had not used my coffee maker for a long time. I wanted to make sure I was cleaning it correctly.

[@velmajones6103]

Thank you. I brought my Cuisinart from someone without an owners manual, and found out through your video that there is supposed to be a charcoal filter, and I had the filter holder "thingy" in upside down. Not I'm going to check out your other how-to videos. Thanks again

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Velma, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@sooper109]

THANK YOU!!! This is an "A Plus" video!!! Way better than the one the Cuisinart company produced themselves!!! Much appreciated!!!!!

[@Iscaper]

Wow, thanks!

[@annak3573]

Another great video. Thanks. This one is even more detailed than another person's video. Thanks so much.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Anna for watching.

[@Gamelover11]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching!

[@snippits75]

Just bought one, and your video explains the cleaning process very good. Excellent video! Thank you.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching.

[@nancybernard7525]

Great video, very well done and very informative. Thank you

[@acoffeeground7786]

Yes, the process is very easy and helpful too.

[@nicolekay14]

Way more helpful than reading cuisinart’s manual for the cleaning section, thank you!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Nicole for watching.

[@michellecastro2475]

Worked like a charm. Thanks for the video. Love the straight to the point video.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Michelle for watching.

[@Ilovelosangeles]

Thank you so very much for this easy-to-follow, very detailed instruction video.

[@weehah1]

I think Cuisinart says that the charcoal filters are optional, but I've decided to use them (two years into having this excellent product)!

[@FlwrCats76]

Thanks for the great video! I have an older model of Cuisinart so this was immensely helpful.

[@Iscaper]

Great to hear!

[@fleaflicker1451]

Im back again! Love this, so simple THANKS AGAIN!!💖👏

[@Iscaper]

Welcome back!

[@pattibinstock5847]

This was very informative and easy to follow.

[@andrewmuir5500]

Thanks!!! iScaper1 this is professional grade video. thanks again

[@harryfarmer3847]

I just bought one of these in great shape for 15 bucks. Thank you for the info.

[@Iscaper]

Glad I could help.

[@ssjordan34]

Great video. Clear. Concise. And relaxing!

[@Iscaper]

Thank you!

[@ronshansby4438]

Very helpful because of your attention to all of the details of the cleaning. One question is the value of the charcoal filter; I have never used the filter. Also, I am tempted to run the vinegar mix through the coffee maker at least a second time. Rinsing the coffee maker of the vinegar might be better accomplished by running three passes of 4 oz. of clean water than one pass of 12 oz. Thanks for your superior video!

[@pschlentz6885]

Completely agree! I run 2 full pots of fresh water after my cleaning process. Better safe than sorry!

[@Howbee]

Never in my life have I heard a voice enunciate English so clearly

[@rednexktexas184]

Joshua Wilson it makes my ears bleed

[@teachermanize]

Can't stand his voice.

[@stevefarlow3248]

Southern California? R's get caught in their mouths. Informative nonetheless.

[@TerminalChillness]

@@stevefarlow3248 Sounds to me like he’s from Ireland but has been in the US for a long time so it’s subtle now.

[@BotoLishus007]

We need this voice in the White House

[@ddhamms]

Thank you for this video, excellent job 🧐👏. I love my Cuisinart Coffee ☕️ maker, but I was having issues with brewing since it was taking forever. This will fix the issue. I have already ordered the charcoal filters. I will be working in the following steps😉!

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindygrl6]

I am now 29...I always wondered what that black thing in my coffee maker was, today I learned it opens and it's a filter holder...just wow thank you!

[@Iscaper]

Great, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@loveofchrist4ChristAlone1840]

Thank you.......however I never use tap water so no need for the filter. I use Spring water. This was very informative, and I appreciate that you took the time to bring this very helpful info to the forefront, since I do not have the manual. Lord bless you....

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tuna13]

Great video, very clearly explained!

[@terryhauck2982]

Good video. Excellent instructions and easy to understand. Thanks

[@jenc925]

Thank you for making this video! I look forward to watching more of your videos

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching!

[@LiSa-cv8le]

Excellent and EASY to follow instructions. Like so many others, I had NO idea there was a charcoal filter!!! Anyone care to post the necessity of its use? I’ve never changed mine in 10 years of ownership! I’m trashing it NOW that I know one exists, but unclear about replacing.

[@SanjayJosephPT]

Just did this today. Thanks for the detailed video. Very helpful.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching.

[@denebuff]

Thank You I lost my manual and this was a great video.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Denny, I appreciate the feedback.

[@rn2cro03]

Awesome video. Clear and precise.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks!

[@Matt-bb1vv]

Thanks so much for making this video... following directions as I type!

[@debi6598]

Great video....you sound so professional. :)

[@christopherhernandez3398]

Thanks for the video I didn't know about the charcoal filter

[@Iscaper]

Any time!

[@beckyhitchcock5845]

This video was more helpful than the manufacturer video

[@rickstrack1946]

Excellent presentation and information! Thanks

[@laurnacalabrese6302]

Thank you for you KZbin easy to follow cleaning insruction.

[@RogueAquariums]

Thank you for the helpful info regarding the cuisinart. I have the newer model but with some care I feel they will last quite a long time & my coffee will continue to taste just as good. 😁

[@GreatTunes08]

I am thinking about getting this one: Cuisinart Stainless Steel Thermal Coffee Maker (DCC-1150TW) Which I think is the one you have. Some people are posting poor reviews of it. They’re saying that the water comes down the side and the coffee doesn’t stay hot. What has your experience been?

[@mj7268]

Thank you for this tutorial! Would you recommend cleaning new coffee maker before 1st use?

[@Iscaper]

First I would use soap and water to clean the carafe, then run a couple of carafes of clean water through a couple of cycles before brewing any coffee.

[@mj7268]

@@Iscaper Thank you for the quick response. I was curious if I needed to go through this process you walked through in this video first. Thanks for the clarification!

[@fatcapital88]

This was super helpful, thank you!

[@musiqman7]

This was very succinct and helpful. I would suggest that folks inspect the water reservoir filter holder after running the vinegar/water cycle. I observed a bit of sludge that likely contained some sort of mold or mildew. I wiped it out with a scrubber/sponge and rinsed all parts after running the vinegar/water through the self-clean cycle.

[@Iscaper]

Good info, thanks for posting.

[@xfilm]

Excellent how to video - thank you so much for posting!

[@civilizeddiva]

Informative and helpful. Thank you.

[@Iscaper]

You're welcome!

[@dadnyfur]

Great video, well done! I want to point out, that 4 cups on the carafe, is not the same as 4 cups measured in a standard measuring cup. 4 cups in a measuring cup actually equaled about 6 carafe cups. Use the carafe's measure lines as the reference.

[@Iscaper]

Good tip, thanks for posting.

[@aconnbrad]

Just what I needed -- thank you.

[@dznavor]

Should I put the empty filter holder back into the coffee maker while it is in the clean mode so that it can be cleaned also. Thank you for great video.

[@Iscaper]

Yes, I would leave it in.

[@glen3509]

We bought my parents on of these Cuisinart coffee makers for Christmas way back in 2008; they had it for over 5 years. After it quite, my step father bought a cheap one that he wasn't happy with, he went out and bought another Cuisinart 👍

[@Iscaper]

We're on our second Cuisinart, the first one lasted 10 years.

[@glen3509]

@@Iscaper Cuisinart coffee makers are a bit pricey, but if they last for awhile it's well worth it🤘🤘

[@heroknaderi]

very helpful I have the same one for 10 years and never have replaced the filter before as of today when i turned it on the brew light came on but i didnt see anything brewing. Im curuius what i can do.

[@Iscaper]

I'm stumped, is the reservoir full of water?

[@heroknaderi]

Yes

[@nolanvannortrick9604]

Thanks bud I have never used a self clean feature so I wanted to try it out. My coffee maker needed it bad although I don't have charcoal filters 😅

[@Iscaper]

You can buy a bag of replacement filters on Amazon.

[@eshjane]

Thank you. That was very helpful. I subscribed.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Jane!

[@paulmayr2505]

Excellent job! Thanks!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching!

[@isabelmoreira9354]

Thank you so much for this video! Awsome video Learned alot thank you!

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aleidanewbold1990]

Awesome video! Made cleaning easy !!!!

[@Iscaper]

Glad it helped!

[@ibrocn]

Quality video! Thank you for making this!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Brian, I appreciate the feedback.

[@fleaflicker1451]

Back again!! Thank you!✌

[@Iscaper]

Thank you again 🙂

[@claudiarincon5609]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@Iscaper]

Glad you liked it!

[@MrNice1966]

very informative, thanks

[@Jignasty5]

Very helpful! Great vid.

[@fredbloggs6080]

I had this model a couple times a number of years ago, and then had several of the DCC 3200. Whenever I read the instructions for cleaning, my understanding is that the light for the cleaning, at least with the DCC 3200 and I think this model also, is supposed to light up automatically when the machine needs cleaning, but in maybe 20 years of owning Cuisinart coffee makers, it has never lit up by itself no matter how long it went without cleaning. What's also ambiguous in the instructions is how to run the cycle with plain water after the vinegar/water mixture. My understanding from the instructions, at least for the DCC 3200, is that you run the clean cycle again. I usually do it a second time with plain water just make sure all the vinegar is rinsed out.

[@Iscaper]

This is my second Cuisinart coffee maker and the self clean light hasn't lit up on it's own on either one. I also run a couple cycles of clean water after using the vinegar/water mixture.

[@fredbloggs6080]

@@Iscaper Do you also have to air out your house?

[@Iscaper]

@@fredbloggs6080 I usually open the kitchen window when doing the white vinegar cycle.

[@MichaelJT_]

Thank you for this video.

[@DasMsr30]

Good informative video. Thank you!

[@Texasgirl10Growing]

Thank you! Just what I was looking for!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Ginger for watching.

[@itdonotmatter]

I use this video every time I clean my coffee maker!

[@Iscaper]

Great, I'm glad the video helps.

[@mariafister1770]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Maria for watching.

[@nmcgya]

Thank you for your vid. I finally replaced the filter after 10+ years of use. Now I'm not sure if I replaced the filter black strip back into the coffeemaker correct side toward the water stream. How do I know which side should face the front and which to the back? Help please! My coffeemaker is the Cuisinart 14 cup.

[@airborne5642]

Thanks. Great Information.

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephisalive9889]

This was really helpful thank you

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rainierodlsc]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!