Cuisinart DGB-900 Series User manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew Thermal
™
Coffeemaker
DGB-900 Series
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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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. 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.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
4. To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids.
5. This appliance should not be used by or near
children or individuals with certain disabilities.
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 thermal 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 heating 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
basket paper filter with this unit.
OTHER GOLD TONE PERMANENT
FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE
COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW.
25. 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

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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
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
coffee, 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
draining 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)
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 .................5-6
Control Panel ..........................7
Programming Your Coffeemaker .........7-8
Making Coffee with Whole Beans ..........8
Charcoal Water Filter ....................9
Before Brewing your First Pot .............9
Making Coffee with Pre-Ground Beans .....10
Brew Pause™ Feature ..................11
Cleaning and Maintenance ...........11-12
Troubleshooting .......................13
Warranty .............................14
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 back side 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 packaging materials.
5. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove
it from the heating plate, and remove
the polybag.
6. Remove the polybag covering the
coffeemaker.
Save all packing materials in case you have
to ship the machine in the future.
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, 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.
Element 3: Grind
A burr grinder produces maximum flavor
from coffee beans. The process actually
crushes the bean, to release more of the
oils and flavors that create the best
tasting coffee. The texture of the grind
is critical. Too fine, and it may clog the
filter. Too coarse, and water passes
through too quickly to extract the full
coffee flavor. Your coffeemaker is
preset for medium, the optimal grind
for this type of brewing process.
Element 4: Proportion
Coffee that is too strong or too weak
is always a disappointment. Your
coffeemaker automatically grinds the
right amount of beans for the strength
level and number of cups you choose.
If using pre-ground coffee, start by
using 1 level scoop (1 tablespoon) of
ground coffee per cup, and later adjust
the amount to your taste.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Hopper Release Knob
Locks hopper container to the unit.
Arrows must line up to properly lock
or unlock hopper.
2. Hopper
Lifts out of unit for easy filling
and cleaning.
3. Hopper Lid
Seals out moisture and air to keep
beans fresh.
4. Water Level Window
5. Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee.
6. Control Panel
See detailed drawing on page 7.
7. Brew Pause™
Interrupts flow of coffee to pour a quick
cup mid-brew (20 seconds max).
8. Thermal Carafe with Hands-Free Lid
An easy pour, no drip double-wall
insulated 12-cup stainless steel
thermal carafe with ergonomic handle.
9. Resting Plate
Scratch-resistant with nonstick
coating.
10. Cord Storage (not shown)
11. Water Reservoir Cover
Flips back for easy filling.
a. Water Reservoir
12. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
Holds the filter securely in place.
13. Filter Basket Door Release Button
14. Burr Grinder
15. Coffee Channel Assembly
a. Channel Cover
Flips back, to clean coffee chute.
b. Coffee Chute
c. Grind Chute Lever
Opens grind chute to clean.
16. Filter Basket Door
Open to access coffee filter.
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11 11a 17. Filter Basket Cover
Line up the GRIND arrows on the lid
before brewing to eliminate the slight
delay in grinding caused by the
coffeemaker lining them up for you.
To remove, lift up where LIFT indicates.
Cover separates into two pieces for easy
cleaning.
NOTE: Cover becomes hot after coffee
is brewed.
18. Cuisinart Permanent Gold-Tone
Commercial Style Filter
Eliminates the need for paper filters.
NOTE: Some fine grounds may flow
through the filter and appear as sediment
in the carafe.
19. Filter Basket
Holds paper filter or Cuisinart permanent
gold-tone filter.
20. Coffee Scoop/Cleaning Brush
21. Safety Interlock System
(not shown)
Prevents unit from operating if filter
basket, filter basket cover, or filter
basket door is not properly in place.
IMPORTANT TIPS
• Cleaning the Grind Chute - If not
cleaned, grounds will accumulate in the
chute and hinder the flow of coffee.
This could result in weaker taste, or in
extreme cases, a blockage of the chute.
We suggest cleaning regularly, with the
frequency depending on the type of beans
you are using. CLEAN CHUTE will appear
in the display to remind you it’s time to
clean if you have not done so. Refer to
page 11-12 for instruction on cleaning the
chute.
• Grind Arrows - We suggest lining up the
grind arrows on the filter basket lid before
brewing. This is not a necessary step;
however, by doing so, you will shorten
brewing time by allowing the coffeemaker
to bypass this step.

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PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00
will appear.
Entering Time Set Mode
Hold down the Hour or Minute button
until the clock begins flashing. Press
either button to select the desired
time. Hold buttons down to scroll
through the digits, or press and
release to advance one digit at a time.
When scrolling, the numbers will
advance slowly and then speed up.
When the number displayed
approaches the desired time, press
and release to advance one digit at a
time. Be sure the PM indicator is on if
a PM time is desired.
Our streamlined, push-button control
panel is easy to read and easy to use.
On/Off button with LED Indicator
Manually turns coffeemaker on or off.
Hour and Minute Buttons
Use to program clock and Auto On
function.
Clock/LCD Display
Displays time of day and Auto On times,
and Strength Control setting.
Program Button with LED Indicator
Sets and/or displays programmed
Auto On time.
Grind Off Button with LED Indicator
Turns off the grinder when using pre-
ground coffee.
Grind Control Knob
Programs unit to grind the right amount of
coffee beans for the number of cups and
flavor strength selected.
Strength Control Knob
Use to select a mild, medium or stronger
coffee flavor. Bars ( ) in display
indicate selected flavor strength.
Clean Basket & Clean Chute
Display when action is required to clean
the chute or basket. (see page 11-12).
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL

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Exiting Time Set Mode
a. Press any function button besides
Hour or Minute to exit mode and
activate the selected function.
b. If you do nothing for 5 seconds the
mode will be exited.
SETTING THE PROGRAM TIME
When you press the Program button,
it displays a previously selected auto-on
time, or the default time (12:00pm).
Entering Set Program Time Mode
Press and hold the Program set button
until the green light and LCD display
begin to flash. You are now in Set
Program Time mode. Set the time you
want coffee to begin brewing by
following the instructions in Entering
Time Set Mode, page 7. The
coffeemaker will start to brew at the
programmed time. The Program mode
cannot be entered if the coffeemaker
is in its brew cycle.
Exiting Set Program Time Mode
a. Press and release Program button.
b. Press any function button besides
Hour or Minute to exit mode and
activate the selected function.
c. If you do nothing for a period of five
seconds the mode will be exited.
MAKING COFFEE WITH
WHOLE BEANS
1. Follow instructions for “Before
Brewing Your First Pot of Coffee” on
page 9.
2. Fill the Water Reservoir
Open the reservoir lid and pour in water,
using the water level window indicator to
measure the number of cups desired.
NOTE: Do not exceed the 12-cup line.
Doing so could cause carafe to overflow.
3. Add Beans
Remove the hopper lid. Make sure the
hopper is in the LOCK position with
arrows lined up, then add enough beans
for the number of cups you intend to
brew. We recommend keeping the hop-
per at least half full. But, be careful:
maximum capacity is ½ lb. and overfill-
ing the hopper may jam the grinder.

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3a.To Remove Hopper to Add Beans
Lift off the hopper lid and turn the
hopper release knob to line up arrows
in the UNLOCK position. Lift the hopper
out of the unit, add beans, and replace
hopper, making sure the release knob is
still in the UNLOCK position. Then turn
the knob to line up the arrows in the
LOCK position. And don’t worry; a built-
in safety interlock system prevents the
grinder from operating if the hopper is
not properly inserted. A continuous
beep sounds until the hopper is securely
locked into place.
Warning: Never add water to the reser-
voir when hopper is removed. If water
gets into the grinder motor, it may
become damaged and malfunction.
4.Inserting the Coffee Filter
Press the Filter Basket Door Release
Button to open door. Remove the filter
basket cover (see page 6, #17).
BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE
During the manufacturing process, dust
can get trapped in your coffeemaker. We
recommend flushing out the system
before brewing your first pot of coffee.
Simply follow “Making Coffee with Pre-
Ground Beans,” page 10. Skip step #1
and be sure to use only water and a paper
filter…no coffee!
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real
coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at
its best!
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
Your coffeemaker comes with a
charcoal water filter that eliminates
chlorine, bad tastes and odors from
tap water.
Inserting the Water Filter
• 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 (see page 6, #12).
• 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, by
calling Cuisinart
customer service, or at
www.cuisinart.com.

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• Basket-style paper filter: Be sure filter
is fully opened and touching walls of
basket.
• Cuisinart commercial-style
permanent filter: Position handle
of our gold-tone filter toward front of
coffeemaker so it does not obstruct
water flow.
Put filter basket cover in place, with arrows
aligned, and push the filter basket door
closed until you hear
it snap shut.
NOTE: The built-in safety interlock system
will not allow unit to operate if filter or filter
basket cover are not in place, or if the door
is not properly closed. A continuous beep
will sound until everything is in place.
5. Brewing
To Brew Right Away
a. Turn the Grind Control knob to select
the number of cups you want to brew.
The burr grinder will grind the correct
amount of beans, and automatically
adjust the coffee/water ratio for low cup
settings.
b. Press the Strength Control button to
choose a mild, medium or stronger fla-
vor.
c. Press On/Off button. Red LED will light
up and brewing will begin.
To Program Brew Time
a. To select the time you want coffee to
start brewing, press the Program button
and hold it. The time displayed in the
window is the programmed start time.
To change time, follow instructions on
pages 7-8.
b. Turn the Grind Control knob to select
the number of cups you want to brew.
c. Press the Strength Control button to
choose a mild, medium or stronger fla-
vor.
d. Press and release Program button.
Green LED indicates that the unit is
in programmed-start mode and the
brew cycle will begin at the time you
selected.
6. After Brewing
When brew cycle is complete, five
beeps will sound. Coffee will continue
to stream from the filter for several
seconds. After brewing, coffeemaker will
automatically shut itself off. The thermal
carafe will keep coffee hot for hours.
Bottom of thermal carafe is hot to
touch for several minutes after brew-
ing. Use caution.
TIPS AND HINTS
• If you buy large portions of beans, separate
them into one or two 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, since
damaging condensation can occur when
beans move from cold to warmer
temperatures.
•
Some experts feel freezing dark-roast beans
can cause oils to coagulate; others disagree.
You’ll have to decide that one for yourself!
MAKING COFFEE WITH
PRE-GROUND BEANS
1. Follow instructions “Before Brewing Your
First Pot of Coffee” on page 9.
2. Fill the Water Reservoir
Open the reservoir lid and pour in water,
using the water level window indicator to
measure the number of cups desired. Note:
Do not exceed the 12-cup line. Doing so
could cause carafe to overflow.
3. Inserting the Coffee Filter
Follow instructions “Inserting the Coffee
Filter” (#4 in “Making Coffee with Whole
Beans” page 9).