Cuisinart DGB-1 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Single Cup Grind & Brew™ Coffeemaker

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

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or
injury to persons, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock and
injury to persons, do not place cord,
plug, or base unit in water or other
liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.

5. Always unplug from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appli­ance malfunctions or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return appli­ance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair
Center for examination, repair, or electri­cal or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may cause
injuries, fire, electric shock or injury to
persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Always fill water reservoir first, then plug
cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
turn any control to “Off,” then remove
plug from wall outlet.

12. Scalding may occur if the filter chamber
is opened during the brewing cycle.

13. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.

14. Do not open the lid of the coffeemaker
while brewing is in progress.

15. Do not overfill the water reservoir with
water. Use only water in this appliance!
Do not put any other liquids or foods in

the water reservoir except as instructed
in the cleaning instructions in this guide.

16. Do not clean drip tray with cleansers,
steel wool pads, or other abrasive
materials.

17. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

18. Avoid contact with moving parts.

19. Check grinder basket for presence of
foreign objects before using.

20. Use the coffee grinder to grind roasted
coffee beans only. Grinding other sub­stances, such as nuts, spices or unroast­ed beans, may dull the blade and cause
poor grinding or injury.

21. Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict
airflow beneath coffeemaker.

22. Use only the Cuisinart® Gold-Tone
Commercial-Style Filter or Standard #2
paper filters with the unit. OTHER GOLD
TONE PERMANENT FILTERS MAY
CAUSE THE COFFEEMAKER TO
OVERFLOW.

23. 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.

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 enclo-

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sure 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 are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord must be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, and the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over.

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.

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards .............. 2

Unpacking Instructions ............. 3

Features and Benefits .............4-5

Inserting the Water Filter ............ 5

The Quest for Perfect Cup of Coffee... 6

Before Brewing.................... 6

Making Coffee .................... 6

With Whole Bean Coffee ......... 6

With Pre-Ground Coffee .......... 7

Cleaning and Maintenance .......... 8

Tips and Hints .................... 9

Troubleshooting ................... 9

Warranty ........................ 10

IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the box on a large, sturdy,

flat surface.

2. Remove any literature.

3. Turn the box so that the back side

of the brewer is down and slide the
coffeemaker from the box.

4. After removing the brewer, place the box

out of the way and place the inserts back
into the box.

5. Remove the polybag covering the brewer.

We suggest you save all packing materials
in the event that future shipping of the
machine is needed. Keep all plastic bags
away from children.

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

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

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FEATURES
AND BENEFITS

1. Coffeemaker Lid

Push down to release; opens to access
water reservoir, water filter and grinder
assembly.

2. Coffee Filter Compartment

Contains filter, filter basket, cover
and holder.

3. Grind & Brew (On/Off) Button

Starts brewing process. Press at
any time to stop brewing process.

4. Grind Off Button

Bypasses the grinding operation
when using pre-ground coffee.

5. Drip Tray

Removes for easy cleanup and to
accommodate tall travel mugs.

6. Measuring Scoop with Brush

7. Charcoal Water Filter and Holder

Eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and
odors from tap water. NOTE: Follow
directions for preparing and inserting
filter on page 5.

8. #2 Paper Filters included

Using a paper filter may result in some
coffee dripping from the filter basket
after the brew cycle has completed.

(not shown)

9. Water Reservoir

Marked for 4, 8, 12 and 16 ounces.

10. Grinder Assembly

10a. Grinder Cover

Lifts off to add beans.
NOTE: Cover must be in place
for unit to operate.

10b. Grinder

Blade grinder releases the best
of the bean.

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11. Filter Basket Cover
Cover becomes hot after coffee is
brewed. Use caution when removing
cover. NOTE: Cover must be in place
for unit to operate correctly.

12. Gold Tone Filter

Position handle toward front of unit so
it does not interfere with the flow of
coffee into the filter basket. Our
permanent filter may allow some fine
coffee grounds to flow through, which
can appear as sediment in your cup.

13. Filter Basket
Holds #2 paper filter or Cuisinart
permanent gold-tone filter. NOTE:
Filter basket must be in place for unit
to operate correctly.

14. Filter Basket Holder
Reach under and pull out to access
filter, filter basket and cover.

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INSERTING THE WATER FILTER

Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water
filter that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and
odors from tap water.

• Remove the filter from polybag and soak it,
fully immersed, in cold tap water for 15 minutes.

• Lift the water filter holder out of the water
reservoir.

• Press down on the filter compartment and pull
toward you to open.

• Place filter into the holder and snap it closed.
Be careful – improper placement can tear the
filter skin.

• Flush filter by running cold tap water through
holes in bottom of compartment for 10 seconds.

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• Allow the filter to drain completely.

• Slide the water filter holder back into the
channel in the water reservoir, pushing it down
to the base of the unit.

NOTE: We
recommend changing
the water filter every
60 days or after 60
uses, and more often
if you have hard
water. Replacement
filters can be
purchased in stores,
or by calling Cuisinart
customer service, or
at www.cuisinart.com.

Coffeemaker Charcoal

Water Filter

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THE QUEST
FOR THE PERFECT
CUP OF COFFEE

ELEMENT 1

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. Cuisinart includes a charcoal
water filter to remove chlorine, bad tastes
and odors, for the purest coffee flavor
every time you brew.

ELEMENT 2

While coffee is 98% water, all of the
flavor comes from the beans. 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. Once the
bean is broken, its flavor degrades
quickly. That’s why Cuisinart grinds your
beans just prior to brewing.

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WATER

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COFFEE

BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST CUP OF COFFEE

Rinsing your coffeemaker: During the
manufacturing process, dust can get
trapped in the unit. We recommend
flushing out the system before brewing
your first cup of coffee. Simply fill the
reservoir, place a cup on the drip tray,
press the Grind Off button and power on
the unit. Do not add coffee!

MAKING COFFEE

WHOLE BEANS

Follow instructions in “Before Brewing Your
First Cup of Coffee.”

1. Open lid and add water to the
reservoir.

ELEMENT 3

The grind is critical for proper flavor
extraction. If the grind is too fine,
overextraction and bitterness will result.
Too fine a grind may also clog the filter.
If grind is too coarse, the water will pass
through too quickly and the maximum
flavor will not be extracted. Your
coffeemaker is preset for medium, the
optimal grind for this type of brewing
process.

ELEMENT 4

Coffee that is too strong or too weak
is always a disappointment. Follow the
recommended portions in the instructions
under MAKING COFFEE, and later adjust
the amount to your taste.

DO NOT OVERFILL OR THE GRINDER
COULD MALFUNCTION AND/OR THE
COFFEEMAKER COULD OVERFLOW.

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GRIND

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PROPORTION

2. Remove grinder cover and add beans
(see chart for recommended portions).
Replace grinder cover and close lid.

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3. Pull out the coffee filter basket
compartment and place the gold-tone
filter or a #2 paper filter into the filter
basket. If using the paper filter, make
sure it is completely open and touching
the side walls and bottom of basket.

4. Put coffee filter cover in place, and
push the coffee filter basket
compartment back into the unit.
NOTE: Be sure compartment is
securely in place.

5. Place an appropriately sized cup on
drip tray.

6. Press Grind & Brew button to begin
brewing; a blue indicator around the
button will light up during brewing.

NOTE: To stop process at any time, press
the Grind & Brew button again.

PRE-GROUND COFFEE

Follow instructions in “Before Brewing Your
First Cup of Coffee,” page 6.

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Open lid and add water to the reservoir.
Close lid.

2. Pull out the coffee filter basket
compartment and place the gold-tone
filter or a #2 paper filter into the filter
basket.

3. Add your pre-ground coffee to the filter
(see chart for recommended portions).

4.

Put coffee filter cover in place, and push
the coffee filter basket compartment
back into the unit. NOTE: Be sure
compartment is securely in place

5. Press Grind Off button; a red indicator
around the button will light up to let
you know the grind function is off.

6. Place an appropriately sized cup on
drip tray.

7. Press On/Off button to begin brewing;
a blue indicator around the button will
light up during brewing.

NOTE: To stop brewing process at any
time, press the On/Off button again.

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RECOMMENDED PORTIONS

CUP COFFEE

4 oz. 1 scoop

8 oz. 2 scoops

12 oz. 3 scoops

16 oz. 4 scoops

NOTE: Adjust portion to taste, as you get
to know your coffeemaker and personal
preferences. Be sure not to over-fill the
grinder. Six scoops is the maximum.

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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY ALL PARTS
WHEN DONE BREWING

We recommend cleaning your coffeemaker
when you are finished using it. Be sure unit
is OFF and unplugged before cleaning.

Open the lid and remove the grinder
assembly. Pull out the coffee filter
compartment and remove the filter, cover
and filter basket. We recommend washing
the filter basket holder by hand to protect
the brushed stainless steel finish. All other
parts can be hand-washed in warm, soapy
water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in
the upper rack of the dishwasher.

Dry all parts. Do not put any water in the
unit once the grinder assembly has been
removed.

Wipe the area under the grinder assembly
with a damp cloth. If water gets into the
grinder motor, the motor may become
damaged and may malfunction.

Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean any part of your
coffeemaker. Do not dry the inside of the
water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may
remain.

Maintenance:

Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorized service representative.

DECALCIFICATION

Decalcification refers to removing the
calcium deposits which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffeemaker.

When both blue and red indicators flash, it
is time to clean your coffeemaker. We
recommend decalcifying every month for
best performance. The frequency depends
upon the hardness of your tap water and
how often you use the coffeemaker.

Directions:

1. Remove the water filter from the water
reservoir.

2. Fill the water reservoir to capacity with
a mixture of 6 ounces of white vinegar
and 10 ounces of water.

3. Place a 16-ounce container under
dispenser.

4. Press and hold both Grind & Brew and
Grind Off buttons for 2 seconds to
activate the cleaning/decalcification
process.

NOTE: Blue and red indicators will
alternately flash during the cleaning
cycle.

5. Discard solution when flow stops, and
return container to coffeemaker.

6. Rinse by repeating operation, this time
using 16 ounces of fresh, cold water.

NOTE: One cycle should be sufficient

to adequately clean the coffeemaker.
If there is any leftover smell or taste of
vinegar, run another cycle with fresh,
cold water.

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