Cuisinart DGE-300BK User Manual
Automatic Grind & Brew
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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Coffeemaker
DGB-300
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. 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.
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 button to “Off”, 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. Before using, check grinder basket for
presence of foreign objects.
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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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 in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
2. Slide the packaged unit out of the box.
3. Remove the foam insert and the cardboard
insert. Now remove the carafe from the
coffeemaker.
4. Carefully lift the coffeemaker from the
remaining inserts.
5. Remove the plastic bag from the
coffeemaker.
6. 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.
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
The Coffee Bar™ Flavor System . . . .Page 4
The Quest for the
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
Programming your Coffeemaker
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
Setting the Program Time . . . . . .Page 10
Programming Automatic
Shutoff Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
Variable Keep Warm Temperature . . .Page 11
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12
Using Pre-Ground Coffee . . . . . .Page 13
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . .Page 13
Decalcification of Metal Parts . . . . . .Page 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 15
INTRODUCTION
THE COFFEE BAR
™
FLAVOR SYSTEM
All coffee has the rich aromatic flavors we
associate with a great cup of coffee, as well as
the acidic, bitter flavors we associate with a
bad cup. Commercial brewers have discovered
that the “good” and “bad” flavors wash out of
the grounds at a different rate, with the good
flavors washing out faster than the bad. The
trick is to use only enough water to wash out
the good flavors and leave the bad behind.
The relatively small amount of water needed to
do this leaves a very strong cup of coffee, so it
is necessary to add some water to bring it to a
pleasant strength.
The Coffee Bar
for you. Using the proportions and grind
recommended, simply set the Flavor System
dial for the number of cups you intend to brew.
That’s all there is to it! The Coffee Bar
System automatically measures the correct
amount of water needed to pass through the
grounds,
the carafe.
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Flavor System does the work
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Flavor
and directs the rest of the water into
The Cuisinart®Coffee Bar™Automatic Grind &
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Brew
Coffeemaker is a coffee lover’s dream.
It delivers the freshest coffee in the world.
The secret? It grinds the beans right before
it brews them. Just add coffee beans to the
grinder basket, fill the reservoir with water,
put in your filter and press the “ON” button.
In minutes, you’ll have a wonderfully fresh
pot of coffee.
Another reason this coffeemaker rewards you
with pure coffee flavor is that it has the same
brewing system found in coffee bars. It uses
only the water needed to extract all the rich
coffee taste without extracting any bitterness.
We know the Cuisinart
TM
Brew
will bring you years of pleasure.
Nothing is more satisfying than a rich cup of
your favorite brew.
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Automatic Grind &
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Simply set the red dial for the number of cups of coffee
you are brewing, and the Flavor System ensures great
coffee bar flavor.
THE QUEST FOR
THE PERFECT CUP
OF COFFEE
It is generally agreed that there are four basic
elements critical to the perfect cup:
Element 1: Water
Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the
quality of the water is as important as the
quality of the coffee. If you filter your drinking
water, filter the water for your coffeemaker.
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.
For hard water areas, we recommend using
bottled water. The calcium in the water and
the softeners used to combat it have a major
impact on the extraction of the coffee. Hard
water will also accelerate calcium buildup
inside the coffeemaker which, in turn, slows
down brewing, affects the flavor of the
coffee, and ultimately may shorten the life
of your coffeemaker.
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
Automatic Grind & Brew
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.
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grinds your coffee
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 Automatic
Grind & Brew
the optimal grind for this type of coffeemaker.
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is preset for a medium grind,
Element 4: Proportion
The Automatic Grind & Brew™makes up to ten
(10) 5-ounce cups of coffee.
Using Whole Beans:
• To make a full pot of coffee:
Fill the grinder basket to the top.
DO NOT OVERFILL OR THE GRINDER
COULD MALFUNCTION.
• To make fewer than 10 cups of coffee:
We recommend you use about 1 tablespoon
of whole beans per cup. Note: One
measuring scoop is approximately equal
to one tablespoon. For 1 or 2 cups, use
1-1/2 tablespoons per cup. Adjust the recipe
according to individual taste.
Using Pre-Ground Coffee:
Although it is preferable to use fresh, whole
beans, you can make coffee in the Automatic
Grind & Brew
To do so, turn off the grinder by pressing the
“Grind Off” button before turning on the unit.
Our recipe:
We suggest that you use 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of ground coffee per cup. Note: One
measuring scoop is approximately equal
to one tablespoon. Adjust the recipe to
your taste.
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground
coffee is 15 tablespoons, using either a
paper or permanent filter. Exceeding this
amount may cause overflow if the coffee is
too finely ground.
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using pre-ground beans.
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