Cuisinart DCB-10 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Automatic Cold Brew Coffeemaker
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
DCB-10
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
safety precautions should always be taken,
including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug
and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull
cord.
3. To protect against electrical
shock, do not put the motor body,
cord or electrical plug of this coffeemaker
in water or other liquids. Never submerge
any other portion of this unit. If the
coffeemaker falls into liquid, unplug the
unit first, then remove coffeemaker
immediately. Do not reach into the
liquid without unplugging the unit first.
4. This appliance should not be used
by children. To avoid possible accidental
injury, close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children or individuals with
certain disabilities.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
Keep hands, hair and clothing, as well
as utensils from unit away from unit
during operation to reduce the risk of
injury and/or damage to the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or has been
dropped or damaged in any way or
dropped into water. Return the appliance
to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for
examination, repair, or mechanical or
electrical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended by Cuisinart may
cause fire, electrical shock, or risk
of injury.
8. Do not use outdoors, or for other than
its intended use.
9. Do not let any cord hang over the edge of
the table or counter. Do not let cord
contact hot surfaces, including stovetop.
10. Make sure the appliance is off, the
motor has stopped completely, and
the appliance is unplugged from outlet
before putting in or taking out removable
parts, and before cleaning.
11. Be certain the lid is securely in place
before operating appliance.
12. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance garage,
always unplug the unit from the
electrical outlet. Not doing so could
create a risk of fire, especially if the
appliance touches the walls of the garage
or the door touches the unit as it closes.
13. Never pour water into the unit unless the
removable water tank is securely in place.
14. Always fill water tank first,* then plug cord
into the wall outlet. To power off, remove
plug from wall outlet.
15. This appliance is for household use. Any
servicing other than cleaning and user
maintenance should be done only by
authorized Cuisinart Repair Personnel.
16. Make sure carafe lid is secure before
serving any beverages.
17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
having a loose or weakened handle.
18. Do not clean carafe or resting plate with
harsh cleansers, steel wool pads, or
other abrasive materials.
19. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
INSIDE. REPAIRS SHOULD BE DONE
ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
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20. Use only the included Cuisinart
Stainless Steel Coffee Filter Basket
and Stainless Steel Carafe Lid Filter,
which are specially designed for this unit.
Other filters will not work.
21. Do not operate unless all removable parts
are securely in place.
* Use only cold or room temperature water.
Never use hot water.
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of
uninsulated, dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of fire or electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug
in any way.
CAUTION
• Do not immerse base in water.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not disassemble the base.
NOTE: The base does not contain any
user-serviceable parts.
• Repairs should be made only by
authorized personnel.
• Check voltage to be sure that the voltage
indicated on the name plate agrees with
your voltage.
• Never clean with scouring powders or
hard, abrasive implements.
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords may be used if care
is exercised in their use.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIRS SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . 4
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting to Know Your Control Panel. . . . . . 6
Before Brewing Your First Pot. . . . . . . . . . . 7
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy,
flat surface.
2. Remove literature.
3. Turn the box so that the back side
of the coffeemaker is down and slide
the coffeemaker from the box.
4. After the coffeemaker has been
removed, place the box out of the way
and lift off the left and right inserts.
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle,
remove it from the base, and remove
the polybag.
6. Remove the polybag covering the
coffeemaker.
Save all packing materials in case you have
to ship the machine in the future.
KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
COLD BREW
COFFEE.
THE PERFECT
BALANCE.
ELEMENT 1: WATER
Coffee is 98% water. The quality
of that water is as important as the
quality of your coffee. If water doesn’t
taste good from the tap, it won’t taste
good in your coffee. It is suggested
that filtered water be used to achieve
the purest coffee flavor, every time
you brew.
ELEMENT 2: TEMPERATURE
The cold brew process never exposes
coffee to high temperatures. Instead,
coffee is brewed using cool water,
which extracts less of the acidic oils
that can cause coffee flavor to be a
little bitter. The result of cold brewing
is a naturally smooth, perfectly
balanced cup of coffee.
ELEMENT 3: COFFEE
While coffee is 98% water, all of
the flavor comes from the beans.
Once the bean is broken, its flavor
degrades quickly. To achieve the same
great taste you enjoy at a coffee bar,
buy only a two-week supply of fresh
coffee beans at a time.
ELEMENT 4: PROPORTION
Coffee that is too strong or too
weak is always a disappointment.
Follow the recommended recipe
in the instructions under MAKING
COFFEE, and later adjust the amount
to your taste.
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FEATURES AND
BENEFITS
1. Coffeemaker Lid
Lifts off to access Coffee Filter Basket
and Water Tank.
2. Coffee Filter Basket
Lifts out of Water Tank to fill and clean.
2a. Pop-Off Lid
2b. Twist-Off Lid
3. Removable Water Tank
(with water level markings)
Removes from unit for easy filling
and cleaning.
NOTE: NEVER POUR WATER DIRECTLY
INTO THE BODY OF THE UNIT UNLESS
THE WATER TANK IS SECURELY
IN PLACE.
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2a
2b
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4. Removable Water Tank Filter
5. Coffee Release Lever
See detailed illustration, page 6.
6. Blue Coffee Release Indicator Light
7. Control Panel
See detailed illustration, page 6.
8. 7-Cup Glass Carafe
The easy-pour carafe has an ergonomic
handle and coffee markings for
3 to 7 cups. Can be used to store
coffee in the refrigerator.
8a. Carafe Lid
8b. Carafe Filter
Removes from lid for easy
cleaning.
9. Ready Tone Alert (not shown)
Beeps 3 times when brew cycle is
completed and coffee is ready to be
released into the carafe. Beeps 5 times
when coffee is fully released into carafe
and is ready to be served.
10. 60-Second Reset (not shown)
One-minute protection in case a breaker
trips, the unit is unplugged, or the power
fails. Retains all programmed information.
11. Measuring Scoop
12. BPA Free (not shown)
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All parts that come in contact with
coffee or liquids are BPA free.
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8a
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5
7
5
8b
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL
Detailed programming and use instructions are on pages 7–8.
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4
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1. Brew Button
Starts and stops brew cycle.
2. Strength Buttons
Choose Mild, Medium or Bold coffee
flavor; white indicator illuminates
selected strength.
NOTE: The default setting is Medium.
3. Coffee Release Lever
3a. Lock Position
Lever must be in this position to
begin brew cycle. Blue indicator
light will be off when lever is in
this position.
3b. Release Position
Slide lever to this position for
coffee to flow into the carafe after
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3a.
4. Blue Coffee Release Indicator Light
Illuminates when the Coffee Release Lever
is in the Release position. The indicator
light will remain on until the lever is
returned to the Lock position.
3b.
the brew cycle has been
completed. Blue indicator light
will illuminate when lever is in
this position.
NOTE: Always slide lever back to
the Lock position after coffee has
been filtered into the carafe, so the
coffeemaker is ready for the
next brew.
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BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE
Rinsing your coffeemaker: During the
manufacturing process, dust can get
trapped in the unit. We recommend washing
all parts of the coffeemaker before the first
use. See Cleaning and Maintenance on
page 9 for detailed instructions.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Always keep Coffee Release Lever in the
Lock position when the coffeemaker is
not in use.
• Use a dark roast, medium-to-coarse grind
for optimal flavor.
• For best results, use filtered cold water to
fill the water tank.
MAKING COFFEE
Recommended Recipe
Ground Coffee Total Water
5½ level scoops 15 oz./470ml 3
Brewed
Cups
b. Remove the coffee filter basket from
the water tank and unscrew the twistoff lid. Use the included measuring
scoop to add ground coffee. See
recommended recipe. Replace twistoff lid and turn clockwise 1½ times to
secure lid. Position the coffee filter
basket into the water tank and push
down until clicked into place. Replace
coffeemaker lid.
9 level scoops 25 oz./790ml 5
13 level scoops 35 oz./1100ml 7
NOTE: Adjust amount according to taste.
One level scoop is equal to one tablespoon.
Do not fill past the MAX level marking,
16 level scoops/16 tablespoons, as it may
not fully absorb the water.
1. Add the ground coffee
Lift off the coffeemaker lid to access the
coffee filter basket. The coffee filter
basket may be filled one of two ways.
a. Leave the coffee filter basket
positioned in the water tank and
remove the pop-off lid. Use the
included measuring scoop to add
ground coffee. See recommended
recipe above. Replace pop-off lid.
NOTE: If the coffee filter basket is
not securely positioned in the water
tank, the coffeemaker lid will not
fit properly.
2. Fill the water tank
IMPORTANT NOTICE: ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THE RELEASE LEVER IS IN THE
LOCK POSITION BEFORE FILLING THE
WATER TANK TO PREVENT WATER
FROM FLOWING OUT.
NEVER FILL USING HOT WATER.
Slowly pour the desired amount of cold
water into the water tank, using the water
level indicators located on the backside of
the water tank.
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Use the water level indicator WITH
COFFEE BASKET when ground coffee has
been added to coffee filter basket and is
positioned in the water tank. Use the water
level indicator WITHOUT COFFEE BASKET
when coffee filter basket is not positioned
in the water tank.
NOTE: The water tank may be removed to
fill. Use the handle to remove water tank
from the unit. Slowly pour the desired
amount of cold water into water tank
and place securely back into the unit.
Replace coffeemaker lid. NEVER POUR
WATER DIRECTLY INTO THE BODY OF
THE UNIT WITHOUT THE WATER TANK
SECURELY IN PLACE.
3. Position carafe and plug in unit
Insert carafe lid and filter into the carafe
and place carafe on the resting plate. Plug
coffeemaker into an electrical outlet. If the
coffeemaker remains untouched for 30
minutes, it will enter standby mode and all
lights will be off. Press any button to wake
up the unit.
4. Set strength preference
The default strength setting is Medium.
Press Mild or Bold button to change
selection. The LED on the selected
strength button will illuminate.
NOTE: The brew time varies according to
the strength selected. See times below:
Strength Brew Time
Mild 25 Minutes
Medium 35 Minutes
Bold 45 Minutes
5. Start brewing
Press the Brew button to begin the brew
cycle. The Brew LED will illuminate and
brewing will begin. The coffee filter basket
gently spins and pauses throughout the
brew cycle.
To cancel brewing, press Brew button
once; the indicator light will go off and
brew cycle will stop.
6. After brewing
When the brewing cycle has been
completed, 3 beeps will sound and the
Brew and selected strength LEDs will start
flashing, signaling that the coffee is ready
to be released into the carafe.
7. Release coffee into the carafe
Slide the coffee release lever to the
right, to the Release position. Blue coffee
release indicator light will illuminate and
white indicator lights will go off. Coffee will
stream into the carafe for approximately 2
minutes. The coffee filter basket will go
through a final spin cycle while coffee is
being filtered into the carafe. Once the
coffee release cycle is finished, 5 beeps
will sound, indicating that coffee is ready
to be served.
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