Grind & Brew™ Automatic Coffeemaker DGB-550 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 15. T he glass carafe is designed for use with these appliances only. It must never be used on the range top. 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: 17. D o not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle. 16. D o not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface. 18.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 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.
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.
THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF 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 Grind & Brew™ is preset for a medium grind, the optimal grind for this type of coffeemaker.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. Reservoir Cover Flips back for easy filling. Removable for easy cleaning. A Safety Interlock System prevents operation of the unit if the Reservoir Cover is open. 1 2. Reservoir Cover Release Button 2 3. Showerhead (not shown) Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds. 4 4. C ontrol Panel See detailed drawing, page 7. 5. F ilter Basket Compartment see detailed drawing, page 6.
13. Grinder Basket Lid Use the recess on each side of the lid to remove lid for easy addition of beans. Note: Lid must be in place for unit to operate. 13 14. Grinder Basket 15. Charcoal Water Filter (see page 9) 14 Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water. 16. Water Reservoir with Water Level Indicator 16 17. Filter Basket Cover To put on or remove, grasp cover in area indicated by arrows. NOTE: COVER MUST BE IN PLACE FOR UNIT TO OPERATE CORRECTLY.
Control Panel 3. Hours Set/Minutes Set Press and hold either hour or minute button for approximately 2 seconds to enter Time Set Mode. (Detailed programming instructions are on pages 8 and 9) 1. On/Off/Set Auto-Shutoff Switch with LED Indicator 5. Clock Display Displays time of day, program setting when program button is depressed, or Auto-Shutoff time when On/Off button is depressed. a.
PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER setting approaches, release the button and then press repeatedly to advance one digit at a time. The coffeemaker will start to brew at the programmed time. The Program mode cannot be entered if the coffeemaker is in its brew or keep warm cycle. 1. Setting the Clock When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will appear until you set the time.
As the desired time setting approaches, release the button and then press repeatedly to advance one digit at a time. The Automatic Shutoff Time (ASO) may be programmed either before or during coffee brewing. You may also re-program the ASO time when brewing has been completed. If you do so, the Grind & Brew™ will automatically account for any time that has already elapsed after brewing.
grinder could malfunction and/or the coffeemaker may overflow. This is our suggested recipe. Adjust the recipe to taste. This will not interfere with the operation of the coffeemaker. To set clock, see the Programming Your Coffeemaker section, page 8. 3. Open Filter Door Place a #4 basket paper filter or Cuisinart’s® commercial style permanent filter in the basket. Check to see that the Automatic-Off Time is as you desire. For information on these features see Programming Your Coffeemaker on page 8.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE will alter the flavor of the finished pot. When the brewing cycle is completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue to stream from the filter for several seconds. COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY ALL PARTS AFTER EVERY USE. Always turn coffeemaker Off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it before serving to blend the flavors.
WARRANTY Once clean, reverse the above steps. Remove the carafe from the warming plate. Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe and lid can be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher. The carafe and carafe lid should be placed on the upper rack only. LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Grind & Brew™ Automatic Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type.
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