Cuisinart DCC-1200 Heating Element Replacement

ID: 105224

Description: Is your Cuisinart coffee maker producing cold...

Steps:

1. Flip the coffee maker over so the bottom is facing up.
2. Use the screwdriver with size 4 extension with the T10 Torx bit to remove all four 17 mm long screws.
3. Lift the bottom cover off the bottom of the coffee maker.

4. Squeeze the hose clamps together and begin moving the metal clamp away from the heating element.
5. Gently pull on the loose hose to remove it from the heating element.

6. Repeat previous step to disconnect the other attached water hose.

7. Use the bit driver with the extension attachment with the PH1 Phillips bit to remove the two 18mm long screws on heating element plate.

8. If heating contacts are connected, use a soldering iron to desolder the bond between metal contact points.
9. Solder iron can cause burns if used improperly

10. Remove the heating element clamp and set aside to access the heating element.
11. Gently squeeze and pull up on metal clamp attached to the heating element.

12. Remove and replace the defective heating element.