Cuisinart DGB-2 Series User manual

Grind & Brew Single-Serve Coffeemaker DGB-2 Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be taken
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 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, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may cause
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 power 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 anything
other than its intended use.
14. Water in the capsule chamber is very
hot during the brew process. To avoid
risk of injury, do not lift the handle or
open the capsule chamber during the
brew process.
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 cleaners,
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
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE
ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
18. Avoid contact with moving parts.
19. Check grinder basket for the 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 a cloth or otherwise
restrict airflow beneath coffeemaker.
22. Only use pods intended for this
appliance. If the pod does not fit,
do not force the pod into the
appliance.
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.
24. WARNING: To avoid the risk of injury,
do not open the brew chamber during
the brew process.

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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 dangerous
uninsulated 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.
An 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.
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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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ............ 2–3
Important Unpacking Instructions ..... 4
The Quest for the Perfect
Cup of Coffee .................... 4
Features and Benefits .............. 5
Getting to Know Your Control Panel ... 6
Inserting the Water Filter ............ 6
Before Brewing ................... 7
Making Coffee .................. 7–9
With Whole Beans .............. 7
With Pods ..................... 9
Tips and Hints .................... 9
Cleaning and Maintenance .......10–11
Troubleshooting .................. 12
Warranty ........................ 13
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 coffeemaker is down and slide
the coffeemaker from the box.
4. After removing the coffeemaker, place
the box out of the way and place the
inserts back into the box.
5. 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
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. Cuisinart includes a charcoal
water filter to remove chlorine, bad tastes
and odors, for the purest coffee flavor
every time you brew.
ELEMENT 2 – COFFEE
While coffee is 98% water, the flavor
comes mainly 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 this coffeemaker
grinds your beans just prior to brewing.
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 the 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
grind, the optimal grind for this type of
brewing process.
ELEMENT 4 – PROPORTION
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 THE GRINDER WITH
BEANS OR IT COULD MALFUNCTION
AND/OR THE COFFEEMAKER COULD
OVERFLOW.

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FEATURES
AND BENEFITS
1. Removable 48-Ounce
Water Reservoir
2. Control Panel
See detailed illustration on page 6
3. Bean Hopper
Holds up to 100 g of beans.
Sealed lid keep beans fresh
4. Conical Burr Mill (not shown)
Removable for easy cleaning
5. HomeBarista®Holder
Keeps filter cup in place while grinding
6. HomeBarista®Reusable Filter Cup
7. Reusable Filter Cup Compartment
Conveniently stores your HomeBarista®
filter cup
Note: Insert HomeBarista®into
compartment upright like shown
in image below
8. Brew Handle
9. Brew Head
10. Brew Chamber
Holds removable
capsule holder
or HomeBarista®
Reusable Filter Cup
11. Removable Drip Tray
12. Removable Capsule Holder
13. Charcoal Water Filter and Holder
Eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and
odors from tap water. Holder keeps
filter firmly in place
NOTE: Follow directions for preparing
and inserting filter on page 6
14. Coffee Scoop/Brush
15. Automatic Shutoff (not shown)
As a safety feature, your brewer will
automatically shut off when it is idle
for longer than 30 minutes. Press the
Power button to restart
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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.
• 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 Consumer
Service, or at www.cuisinart.com.
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CONTROL PANEL
1. Power ON/OFF
Press to turn the brewer on and off.
2. Grind Button
Press to automatically start
or stop grinding coffee into the
HomeBarista®Reusable Filter Cup.
Turns off when grinding is complete.
3. Add Water Indicator
Indicator will illuminate Red when
water level is low. The indicator turns
off when the water reservoir is filled
past minimum level.
4. Brew Size Buttons
Select from 8 oz., 10 oz., or 12 oz.
cup size to begin brewing.
Coffeemaker Charcoal
Water Filter and Holder
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BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST CUP OF COFFEE
INITIAL CLEANING
Perform an initial cleaning before
making your first beverage. Follow the
instructions below without inserting
a pod.
1. Remove the reservoir from the unit.
2. Fill the reservoir and replace back into
the unit.
3. Plug the power cord into an independent
outlet. Press the Power button to turn
the unit on.
4. Open and close the brew head. Do not
add a capsule.
5. Place a mug on the drip tray.
6. Press the 10 oz. Brew Size button to
begin the brew cycle. The selected
indicator will start breathing and the hot
water will start to dispense momentarily.
7. When the one-time cleaning process
is complete, discard the hot water.
Your brewer will now be ready to use.
MAKING COFFEE
WITH WHOLE BEANS
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing Your
First Cup of Coffee.”
GRINDING INTO
THE HOMEBARISTA®
1. Remove the bean hopper lid and
add beans.
NOTE: The hopper holds up to
100 g of beans. The sealed lid keeps
them fresh.
2. Open the lid of of the HomeBarista®
Reusable Filter Cup and insert into
the holder below the grinder.
3. Press the Power button to turn on the
unit. The Power and Grind indicators
will illuminate.
4. Press the Grind button to start the
grind process. The grinder is set
to automatically turn off once the
HomeBarista®Reusable Filter Cup
is full.

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BREWING WITH HOMEBARISTA®
1. Remove the water reservoir and fill
to max fill line. Replace back into the
unit. If water is lower than minimum
fill, the Add Water indicator light will
illuminate.
2. Open brew head lever and remove
the capsule holder from the brewing
chamber by pulling toward you.
3. Remove the HomeBarista®Reusable
Filter Cup from the grinder holder.
Make sure there are no grounds
remaining on the upper rim of the filter
basket. Close the lid and place into the
brewing chamber. There is no need to
snap it into place.
Caution: There are two sharp needles
in the brewing chamber that puncture
the capsule, one above and one below.
To avoid risk of injury, do not put your
fingers in the brewing chamber.
4. When the brew head lever is closed,
the Brew Size buttons will illuminate
solid. Press the desired cup size to
begin brewing.
NOTE: Brewing process can be
stopped during brewing. Simply press
selected Brew Size button again to
stop brewing.
5. When the brewing process is complete,
all Brew Size buttons will go off.
The Grind button will remain on for
use until the brew head lever is
opened to begin brewing process
6. After brewing, raise the handle
and remove the HomeBarista®
Reusable Filter Cup. Use caution, as
the reusable coffee capsule will be hot.
7. Replace the capsule holder, ensuring
that the arrow on capsule holder rim
aligns with the arrow on the brewing
chamber. Gently push the capsule
holder to snap into place.
NOTE: The HomeBarista®Reusable
Filter Cup™can be filled with pre-
ground coffee. Fill the filter basket
within the reusable capsule with ground
coffee, making sure not to fill past the
max indicator. Adjust the amount to
your personal preference. Do not tamp
the grounds. Make sure there are no
grounds remaining on the upper rim of
the filter basket. Close lid. Max fill: 2.5
scoops or 15 grams.
NOTE: This coffeemaker is compatible
with most reusable coffee pods.

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MAKING COFFEE
WITH PODS
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing
Your First Cup of Coffee,” page 7.
1. Remove the water reservoir and fill
to max fill line. Replace back into the
unit. If water is lower than minimum
fill, the Add Water indicator light will
illuminate.
2. Press the Power button to turn on the
unit. The Power and Grind indicators
will illuminate.
3. Place mug on the drip tray.
NOTE: Adjust positioning of the mug
depending on size and the selected
brew amount. Drip tray can be
removed to accommodate travel mugs.
4. Open brew head lever and add single-
cup pod of your choice.
5. When brew head lever is closed,
the Brew Size buttons will illuminate
solid. Press the desired cup size to
begin brewing.
NOTE: Brewing process can be
stopped during brewing. Simply press
selected Brew Size button again to
stop brewing.
Caution: The water in the capsule
chamber is very hot during the brewing
process. To avoid risk of injury, do not
lift the handle or open the capsule
chamber during the brewing process.
7. When the brewing process is
complete, all Brew Size buttons will
go off. The grind button will remain
on for use until the brew head lever
is opened to begin brewing process.
8. Lift the handle, then remove and
dispose of the used pod. Close the
brew head and your brewer is ready
to use again!
Caution: Pod will be hot.
9. Enjoy your cup of coffee!
TIPS AND HINTS
• If you buy large portions of beans,
separate them into one-week portions
and store them in airtight containers
in the freezer. Preserve freshness by
minimizing exposure to air, light, and
moisture. Once beans are removed from
the freezer, keep them in a sealed
container at room temperature.
• Some experts feel freezing dark-roast
beans can cause oils to coagulate; others
disagree. You’ll need to decide for
yourself!

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SINGLE-SERVE
COFFEEMAKER
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING EXTERNAL PARTS
We recommend regular cleaning of the
coffeemaker’s external components.
1. Never immerse the coffeemaker in
water or other liquids. The housing
and other external components may
be cleaned with a soapy, damp,
nonabrasive cloth.
2. To remove the drip tray, simply pull it
up, keeping it level at all times in order
to prevent spills. The drip tray and drip
tray plate are dishwasher safe. Do not
clean drip tray with cleaners, steel wool
pads or other abrasive materials.
CLEANING THE CAPSULE HOLDER
Caution: There are sharp needles that
puncture the capsule above and below.
To avoid risk of injury, do not put your
fingers in the capsule brewing chamber.
1. The capsule holder is top-shelf
dishwasher safe (use low temperature
cycle). To remove, lift the handle to
open the brewing chamber. Grasp the
top of the capsule holder and pull up.
2. Cleaning the Funnel – To remove
funnel from capsule holder, hold funnel
in left hand, twist bottom away from
you slightly and pull away from capsule
holder. The funnel is top-rack
dishwasher safe.
NOTE: The funnel may be tight the first
few times you try to remove it; this is
normal. It will loosen with continued
use.
3. Cleaning the Exit Needle – The exit
needle is located on the inside bottom
of the capsule holder assembly. Should
a clog arise because of coffee grounds,
it can be cleaned using a paper clip or
similar tool. Remove capsule holder
from unit, then remove funnel from
capsule holder and insert the paper clip
into exit needle to loosen the clog and
push it out.
Replace funnel onto capsule holder by
lining up tabs in funnel with notches on
capsule holder, twist toward you until it
locks into place. After cleaning, replace
capsule holder, making sure to align the
arrow on the capsule holder rim with
arrow on the brewing chamber.
4. Cleaning the Piercing Needle – The
piercing needle is located on the inside
of the brewing chamber. Should a clog
arise because of coffee grounds, it can
be cleaned using a paper clip or similar
tool. Insert paper clip to loosen the
clog and push it out.