Cuisinart DCB-10 User Manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

Automatic Cold Brew Coffeemaker

DCB-10

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.