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Cuisinart DGB-550 User Manual

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Grind & Brew™ Automatic Coffeemaker
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
DGB-550 Series
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, do not place cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids.
4. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
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, and electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surface.
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, push the Off button, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Snap lid securely onto carafe before serving any beverages.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.
15. The glass carafe is designed for use with these appliances only. It must never be used on the range top.
16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.
18. Do not clean carafe or warming plate with 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. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE
ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
20. Avoid contact with moving parts.
21. Check grinder basket for presence of foreign objects before using.
22. 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.
23. Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath coffeemaker.
24. Use only the Cuisinart® Gold Tone Commercial Style Filter or standard #4 basket paper filter with this unit. OTHER GOLD TONE PERMANENT FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW.
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 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.

OPERATING NOTICE

Clogging and backing up of water and/or coffee in the filter basket can occur under any or a combination of any of the following conditions: The use of too finely ground cof fee, using two or more paper filters, using the gold tone filter in conjunction with a paper filter or not properly cleaning coffee grounds from the gold tone filter, or allowing coffee grounds to spill over the filter.
Caution: Never open the filter basket during the brewing cycle, even if no water is drain
ing from the filter basket, since extremely hot water/coffee can spill out from the filter basket and cause injury. If water/coffee is not draining from the filter basket during the brewing cycle,
unplug the unit and wait 10 minutes before opening and checking the filter basket.
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)
N0 USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
Congratulations. You’ve just purchased a coffeemaker that will make you want to retire
your alarm clock! Wake up, instead, to the rich
aroma of freshly ground, just brewed coffee,
with the Cuisinart® Grind & Brew™ Automatic
Coffeemaker. One of the Premier Series,
this deluxe 12-cup model offers the best of
Cuisinart’s expert coffeemaking technology
to deliver unsurpassed ease of use and rich
full-bodied coffee flavor. With streamlined European styling and a graceful carafe, it’s a beautiful addition to any kitchen.
The Grind & Brew™ Coffeemaker features a separate grinding assembly and filter chamber
to make beans easy to add and used grounds
easy to remove. A convenient “grind off” control turns the grinder off when preground coffee is used.
Fully programmable, this is the ultimate user-friendly coffeemaker. Simply add beans and water, set the flavor control to 1 -4 or 5-i­cups, and program start time up to 24 hours in advance. An auto-shutoff feature even lets you set the unit to turn off up to 4 hours after the brew cycle ends.
A charcoal water filter and a permanent
commercial-style gold tone coffee filter allow only pure coffee flavor to flow through, and the popular Brew Pause™ feature lets you sneak a cup before the cycle is finished.
Dishwasher safe parts. Separate grind and
filter chambers for easy cleanup. The freshest tasting coffee outside of a coffee bar. What more could a coffee lover ask for?
Important Safeguards Operating Notice
Introduction.......................................................3
Unpacking Instructions.....................................3
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee.......................................4
Features and Benefits
Control Panel....................................................7
Programming Your Coffeemaker Changing the Water Filter Making Coffee Cleaning and Maintenance
Warranty.........................................................12
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IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the box on a large, sturdy flat surface.
2. Remove the instruction book and any other literature.
3. Turn the box so that the backside 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 top polyfoam insert.
5. Remove cardboard insert from carafe handle.
6. Remove the cardboard insert between the carafe lid and Brew Pause™ mechanism by sliding it out of the unit.
7. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it from the heater plate and remove the polybag.
8. Remove the polybag covering the coffeemaker.
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.

THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE

It is generally agreed that there are four basic
elements critical to the perfect cup of coffee:

Element 1: Water

Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the quality of the water is as important as the quality of the coffee. A good rule of thumb is that if your water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste any better in your coffee. That’s why Cuisinart has added a water filter to the Grind & Brew™ Coffeemaker. The charcoal water filter removes chlorine, bad tastes and odors, for the purest cup of coffee every time.

Element 2: Coffee

While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the flavor should be from the coffee. To achieve the same great quality cup of coffee you receive at a coffee bar, you need to use the same quality beans.
Buy the beans fresh and whole, only about two weeks’ supply at a time for maximum freshness. Once the coffee bean is broken, its flavor degrades very quickly. That’s why the Grind & Brew™ grinds your coffee just prior to brewing. If it is not practical to buy small supplies, we recommend you separate larger amounts of beans into one to two week portions immediately after purchase, and freeze them in airtight containers. The best way to maximize freshness is to minimize exposure to air, light and moisture. So, once beans have been removed from the freezer, maintain them in a sealed container at room temperature, since damaging condensation occurs every time the beans are removed from the freezer or refrigerator. Note that some coffee experts advise against freezing dark-roast beans, because freezing can cause the oils to coagulate. Other experts disagree. We suggest you experiment and decide for yourself.

Element 3: Grind

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 desired flavors will not be extracted. The Grind &
Brew™ is preset for a medium grind, the opti mal grind for this type of coffeemaker.

Element 4: Proportion

The Grind & Brew™ makes up to twelve (12) 5-ounce cups of coffee.
Using whole beans:
• We recommend you use 1 scoop (provided;
equals 1 tablespoon) of whole beans per cup. For 1 or 2 cups, use IV per cup. Adjust the recipe according to individual taste.

NOTE: THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY FOR WHOLE BEANS IS 14 LEVEL SCOOPS.

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

Using Pre-Ground Coffee

Although it is preferable to use fresh, whole beans, you can make coffee in the Grind &
Brew™ using pre-ground beans. To do so, turn off the grinder by pressing the
Grind Off button before turning on the unit. We suggest that you use 1 level scoop of
ground coffee per cup. Adjust the recipe to your taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 16 level scoops, using either a paper or permanent filter. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow.
2 level scoops
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