Cuisinart DGB1U User manual

One Cup Grind and Brew
DGB1U

Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
external timer or separate remote-control system.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
3. Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with this product.
4. Not for use by children. Keep out of reach of children during
and after use.
5. Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of
damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been
dropped. Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the
event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault, contact
the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (refer to “UK After Sales
Service“ section for further information).

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart One Cup Grind and Brew
Coffee Machine.
For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen
equipment. All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long
life, and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance
day after day.
To learn more about our products and for recipe ideas, visit our website
www.cuisinart.co.uk

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Contents
A. Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Cautions &Wiring Instructions . . . . . . . . . 6
B. Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C. Brewing Coffee Using Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
D. Brewing Coffee Using Pre - Ground Beans . . . . . . . 13
E. Cleaning &Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
F. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
UK Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
UK After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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A. Product Description
Filter Basket Holder
Coffeemaker Lid
Drip Tray
Grind &Brew (On/Off) Button
Grind Off Button
Charcoal Water Filter and Holder
Grinder Cover
Filter Basket Cover
Gold Tone Filter
Filter Basket
Water Reservoir
Filter Basket Holder
Grinder
Includes spoon, plastic drip tray cover and
100 x No. 2 paper filters (not shown)

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Safety Cautions
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference.
Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid personal injury
or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described within this
instruction book.
nAlways inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if
damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped. In the event of damage, remove the
plug from the mains then contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (see “UK After
Sales Service” section).
nDo not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of a damaged lead
discontinue use immediately. Contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (see “UK After
Sales Service”).
nUnplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
cleaning the appliance. To disconnect, press the ‘On/Off’ button, and then remove the
plug from the mains. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.
nThis appliance should not be used by adults or children whose lack of experience,
product knowledge or disability might cause a hazard, unless they have been correctly
instructed and are adequately supervised.
nChildren should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this product.
nNot for use by children. Keep out of reach of children during and after use.
nDo not use any accessory or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Cuisinart.
nNo repair should be carried out by the user. In case of fault, contact the Cuisinart
Helpline, (See “UK After Sales Service“ section).
nDo not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
nTo protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
unit in water or other liquids.
nDo not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid
contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
nFor indoor use only.
nFor domestic use only.
nDo not exceed the maximum capacity of this appliance.

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nThis appliance should be used only for grinding coffee beans and brewing coffee as
described within the Instructions for Use. Please retain these instructions for further
use.
nAlways ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket.
nThis appliance complies with the requirements of Directives 2004/108/ EC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2006/95/EC (Electrical Safety of Domestic
Appliances).
CAUTION: Surfaces marked with this symbol are liable to get hot. Please do not
touch during use.
WARNING: Polythene bags over the product or packaging may be dangerous. To
avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children. These bags are
not toys.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to an appropriate
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the
recycling of this product, please contact your local council office or your household waste
disposal service.
Safety During Use
nDo not touch hot surfaces.
nAlways fill water reservoir first, then plug into a suitable power outlet. To disconnect
push the ‘ON/OFF’ button to switch off the appliance, then remove the plug from the
wall outlet.
nNever open the filter basket holder during the brew cycle; extremely hot water/coffee
can spill and cause injury.
nLiquids will reach up to approximately 90°C. Be careful when pouring beverages.
nAvoid contact with moving parts.
nCheck grinder basket before use for presence of foreign objects.
nUse the coffee grinder to grind roasted coffee beans only. Do not use to grind other
substances, e.g nuts, spices or un-roasted beans as this may damage the blades or
cause injury.

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CAUTION: Keep hands and other utensils away from grinder blades. Carefully remove
grinder when cleaning.
nDo not place cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath coffeemaker.
nUse only the Cuisinart Gold Tone® Commercial Style Filter with this unit. These are
available to purchase at www.cuisinart.co.uk or by contacting the Cuisinart Helpline
(see “UK After Sales Service” section). Other Gold Tone® permanent filters may cause
the unit to overflow.
WARNING: Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.
UK Wiring Instructions
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
YELLOW &GREEN = EARTH
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the
colour marking identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:
nThe wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N
nThe wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L
nThe wire which is coloured YELLOW &GREEN must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter E or the symbol.
This appliance is supplied fitted with a BS1363 mains plug and a BS1362 13A fuse.
If this plug is removed from the appliance please ensure it is disposed of safely as a
disconnected plug is dangerous if reconnected to the mains. If any other type of plug is
used, a 13A fuse must be fitted.

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B. Before first use
Inserting the Water Filter
nYour coffee machine comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes
and odours from tap water.
nRemove the filter from the polybag and soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap water for 15
minutes.
nOpen the lid on the coffee maker by pressing the indentation marked ‘PUSH’
nLift the water filter holder out of the water reservoir.
nPress down on the filter compartment and pull towards you to open.
nPlace filter into the holder and snap it closed. Be careful – improper placement can tear the
filter skin.
nFlush filter by running cold tap water through holes in bottom of compartment for 10 seconds.
nAllow the filter to drain completely.
nSlide 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 UK
After Sales Service or at www.cuisinart.co.uk
Flushing out the Machine
nWe recommend flushing out the system before brewing your first cup of coffee. Simply fill a
cup with water (max 450ml) and pour into the reservoir. Place the same cup on the drip tray,
press the Grind Off button and power on the unit. Do not add coffee.

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C. Brewing Coffee Using Beans
nOpen the lid by pressing the indentation marked ‘PUSH’. Add water by filling your chosen cup
with water and pouring this water into the reservoir. This ensures that you have exactly the
right amount of water to make your cup of coffee.
N.B All of the water that you put into the reservoir will be used to produce your cup of coffee.
Do not fill the water reservoir with more than 450ml of water. You will notice slightly less water
comes out into the cup as a small amount is absorbed by the coffee grinds. This allows enough
room in the cup to add milk. Should you drink your coffee black, you can fill your cup with water
then add an extra splash more into the water reservoir.
nRemove grinder cover by simply holding the transparent plastic lid and pulling it towards you.
Add beans using the scoop provided.
CUP COFFEE
Small Cup 1-2 scoops
Medium Mug/Cup 3-4 scoops
Large Mug/Cup 5-6 scoops
NOTE: Adjust the amount of beans to suit your taste as you get to know your coffee maker and
personal preferences. The more beans you add, the stronger your coffee will be. The machine will

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use all of the beans you add to the machine each time you make a cup of coffee. Be sure not to
over-fill the grinder. Six scoops is the maximum.
nReplace the grinder cover and close the lid.
nPull out the coffee filter basket compartment by gripping each side of the compartment with
one hand whilst holding the machine in place with the other. Pull the compartment and it
will slide towards you.
nRemove the filter basket cover and insert the gold-tone filter into place. For easy clean
up, insert a number 2 sized paper filter (included) into the gold-tone filter. You can use the
machine without the paper filter but this means washing out the gold-tone filter after each
use.
nIf using the paper filter, make sure it is completely open and touching the side walls and
bottom of the basket.
nReplace the filter basket cover and push the coffee filter basket compartment back into the
unit until in clicks securely into place.
nSelect the drip tray for your chosen mug. If you are using a tall mug or travel cup, use the
lower height drip tray. If you are using a small mug or cup, use the higher drip tray. This helps
to avoid splashing onto the work surface.
Lower height drip tray Higher height drip tray

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nPlace your chosen cup on the selected drip tray.
nPress the Grind &Brew button. A blue indicator around the button will light up and the beans
will begin to grind. After this, your coffee will start brewing and will drip slowly into your
chosen mug.
nTo stop process at any time, press the Grind &Brew button again.

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D. Brewing Coffee using Pre-Ground Beans
nOpen the lid by pressing the indentation marked ‘PUSH’. Add water by filling your chosen
cup with water and pouring this water into the reservoir. This ensures that you have exactly
the right amount of water to make your cup of coffee.
N.B All of the water that you put into the reservoir will be used to produce your cup of coffee.
Do not fill the water reservoir with more than 450ml of water. You will notice slightly less water
comes out into the cup as a small amount is absorbed by the coffee grinds. This allows enough
room in the cup to add milk. Should you drink your coffee black, you can fill your cup with water
then add an extra splash more into the water reservoir.
nPull out the coffee filter basket compartment by gripping each side of the compartment with
one hand whilst holding the machine in place with the other. Pull the compartment and it
will slide towards you.
nRemove the filter basket cover and insert the gold-tone filter into place. For easy clean
up, insert a number 2 sized paper filter (included) into the gold-tone filter. You can use the
machine without the paper filter but this means washing out the gold-tone filter after each
use.
nIf using the paper filter, make sure it is completely open and touching the side walls and
bottom of basket.

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nAdd your pre-ground coffee to the filter. As a guide:
CUP COFFEE
Small Cup 1-2 scoops
Medium Mug/Cup 3-4 scoops
Large Mug/Cup 5-6 scoops
NOTE: Adjust the amount of ground coffee to suit your taste as you get to know your coffee
maker and personal preferences. The more coffee you add, the stronger your coffee will be. The
machine will use all of the ground coffee you add to the machine each time you make a cup of
coffee. Be sure not to over-fill the gold tone filter. Six scoops is the maximum.
nReplace the filter basket cover and push the coffee filter basket compartment back into the
unit until in clicks securely into place.
nSelect the drip tray for your chosen mug. If you are using a tall mug or travel cup, use the
lower height drip tray. If you are using a small mug or cup, use the higher drip tray. This helps
to avoid splashing onto the work surface.
Lower height drip tray Higher height drip tray
nPlace your chosen cup on the selected drip tray.
nPress Grind Off button; a red indicator around the button will light up to let you know the
grind function is off.
nPress the Grind &Brew button. A blue indicator around the button will light up. Your coffee
will start brewing and will drip slowly into your chosen mug.
nTo stop process at any time, press the Grind &Brew button again.

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E. Cleaning and Maintenance
nWe recommend cleaning your coffee maker each time you use it. Be sure the unit is OFF and
unplugged before cleaning.
nOpen the lid and remove the grinder assembly (both the cover and the grind compartment).
nSlide out the filter basket holder and remove filter basket cover, gold tone filter and filter
basket.
nAll of these parts can be hand-washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned
in the upper rack of the dishwasher.
nWe recommend washing the filter basket holder by hand to protect the brushed stainless
steel finish.
nDry all parts. Do not put any water in the unit once the grinder assembly has been removed.
nWipe the area under the grinder assembly with a damp cloth. If water gets into the grinder
motor, the motor may become damaged and may malfunction.
nNever use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean any part of your coffee maker.
nDo not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
DECALCIFICATION
nDecalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffee maker. When both blue and red indicators flash, it is
time to clean your coffee maker. We recommend decalcifying every month for best
performance. The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how
often you use the coffeemaker.
Directions:
1. Remove the water filter holder and water filter from the water reservoir.
2. Fill the water reservoir to the maximum capacity (450ml) with a mixture of 6 parts
white vinegar and 10 parts water.
3. Press Grind Off button
4. Place a container which is 450ml or bigger under the dispenser.
5. Press and hold both Grind &Brew and Grind Off buttons for 2 seconds to activate the
cleaning/decalcification process.
NOTE: Blue and red indicators will alternately flash during the cleaning cycle.
6. Discard solution when flow stops, and return container to coffee maker.
7. Rinse by repeating operation, this time using 450ml of fresh, cold water.
NOTE: One cycle should be sufficient to adequately clean the coffee maker. If there is any
smell or taste of vinegar, run another cycle with fresh, cold water.

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F. Trouble Shooting
Q: Indicator lights are flashing
A: If both red and blue indicator lights are flashing simultaneously, it is time to clean the
coffee maker. See decalcification instructions. If indicator lights are alternately flashing
blue and red, your coffeemaker is in the “clean” mode.
Q: Pressed Grind &Brew button, but nothing is happening
A: Check that the outlet you are using has power. The grinder assembly may not be
properly in place. Make sure the grinder and cover are properly positioned, lid is fully
closed and try again.
Q: Coffeemaker not grinding beans
A: Coffee beans are too tightly packed. Do not fill above Max Fill line.
A: Grind Off is selected. Press the button again to deselect.
Q: Coffee residue appears on lid of grinder
A: This is normal and will occur each time you grind beans. It should not affect coffee
flavour when brewing consecutive cups.
Q: Coffee is not strong enough/too strong
A: Each time the coffee maker runs it will use all of the beans/ground coffee added and
all of the water. Tastes vary and you should adjust the proportions according to your own
preferences. If coffee is too strong either reduce the amount of beans/ground coffee or
increase the amount of water. If coffee is too weak, either increase the amount of beans/
ground coffee or decrease the amount of water.
Be sure not to fill the grinder with more than six scoops or above the Max Fill line. Do not
fill the water reservoir with more than 450ml.
A: If the chute on the coffee grinder is not cleaned, it is possible for it to collect enough
residue to inhibit the flow of coffee grinding into the filter basket – this will make your
coffee weaker than expected. Be sure to clean the chute portion when cleaning the coffee
grinder.
Q: Coffee is dripping after coffee brewing should be complete
A: If you are using a paper filter, it is possible for coffee to continue dripping after the
brewing cycle has completed – this is normal.
Q: Where can I buy replacement filter papers
A: The machine uses a standard size 2 filter paper. Once you have used the quantity
included in the box, you can purchase more at most leading supermarkets.
Q: Not enough hot water is coming out to fill the cup.
A: Add a full cup and a little splash more. It is normal for some water to be absorbed by
the ground coffee.

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UK Guarantee
This Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for consumer use for 3 years. This guarantee
covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the
event of alteration or repairs by unauthorised persons. If the appliance does not perform
satisfactorily due to defects in materials or manufacture, it will be repaired or replaced
through Conair UK After Sales Service. No responsibility will be accepted for any
damage caused in transit. The Conair Group Ltd reserves the right to amend terms and
specifications without prior notice.
This guarantee in no way affects your statutory rights.
UK After Sales Service
For further advice on using the appliance or should you need to return your product,
please contact the Conair Customer Care Line on 03702 406 902 (09:00 to 17:00
Monday to Friday) or email your enquiry to [email protected]
The return address is:
Customer Care Centre
Conair Logistics
Unit 4 Revolution Park
Buckshaw Avenue
Buckshaw Village
Chorley
PR7 7DW
Please enclose your returns number, name and address details, together with a copy of
proof of purchase and details of the fault.

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