Cuisinart DGB600BCU User manual

Grind & Brew
DGB600BCU

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Grind & Brew.
For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very nest kitchen equipment
so that cooks at home as well as professional chefs have the tools to express their
creativity.
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.That is why they have
come to be regarded as the dening machines in their eld by chefs across the world.
Whatever you cook, cook it better with Cuisinart.

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Contents
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B Setting the Programme Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
A Preparing to Brew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Inserting the Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adding Water & Coffee Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparing the Carafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
B Grinding & Brewing Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Immediate Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programmed Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Brewed Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
C Brewing 1- 4 cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
D Brew Coffee with Pre-ground Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
UK After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Product Description
Water Reservoir (not shown)
Grind Chamber
Filter Compartment
Housing Unit
Control Panel
Thermal Carafe
Filter Compartment
Release Button
Lid

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Read all the instructions thoroughly before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future
reference
Safety Cautions
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.
ßDo not immerse housing unit in water or any other liquid or put in a dishwasher.
ßNever pull the plug out of the mains socket by the lead.
ßDo not allow the lead to overhang the kitchen table or worktop.
ßDo not allow lead to touch hot surfaces.
ßThis 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.
ßChildren should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this product.
ßDo not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of damage, discontinue use immediately. If the
lead is damaged it must be replaced by a special lead available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
(See “UK After Sales Service”section).
ßDo not use the appliance if it has fallen or shows signs of damage or cuts out in use. Discontinue use
immediately and contact Cuisinart After Sales Service for further advice.
ßNo repair can be carried out by the user. Return the appliance to “Cuisinart Service Centre” for inspection
or repair / replacement (See “UK After Sales Service” section).
ßUse this appliance for grinding coffee beans as described within the instructions for use which accompany
it. Please retain these for future reference.

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ßFor indoor use only.
ßFor domestic use only.
ßAlways ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket.
ßThis appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 04/108/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
and 06/95/EEC (Safety of domestic electrical appliances) amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (CE Marking).
ßAlways ensure the voltage to be used corresponds with the voltage on the appliance, which is indicated on
the bottom of the motor unit.
ßDo not use any attachments other than those recommended or sold by Cuisinart.
ßThis 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.
ßChildren should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this product.
ßWARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp outlet is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure the cut
off plug is disposed of safely.
ßWARNING: 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.
ßThe 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 the applicable 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 ofce or your household waste disposal service.

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Programming
A Setting the Clock
When the grind and brew is plugged in,“12:00” will appear until you set the time.
Entering “Time Set” mode:
To set the time, press and hold either the “Hours” or “Minutes” button until the clock begins to ash. This
signals that you have entered the “Time set” mode.The desired time can be set by pressing the “Hours”
and “Minutes” buttons to scroll forward through the digits. The buttons can be held down to scroll through
the digits, or pressed and released lightly to advance one digit at a time.
N.B. Be careful to make sure that the “PM” indicator is on if a “PM” time is desired.
Exiting “Time Set” mode:
There are 2 ways to exit the “Time Set”:
ßPress any button besides the “Hours” or “Minutes” button. This will exit the “Time Set” mode and activa-
ted the selected function.
ßDo not press any of the buttons on the control panel. If neither “Hours” nor “Minutes” button is pressed
for a period of 5 seconds, the “Time Set” mode will be exited automatically.

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B Setting the ProgrammeTime
This feature allows you to pre-programme brewing for the desired time. By pressing the ’Programme’ but-
ton the digital display shows the current program time. This default setting is 12.00pm.
Entering “Set ProgrammeTime” mode:
Press and hold the “Programme Set” button until the green light and LCD display begin to ash, this si-
gnals that you have entered the “Set Programme Time” mode. The desired time can be set by pressing
the “Hours” and “Minutes” buttons to scroll forward through the digits. The buttons can be held down
to scroll through the digits or pressed and released lightly to advance one digit at a time. Once set, press
‘programme’ again, the coffee maker will start to brew at the programmed time.
N.B.The “Programme” mode cannot be entered if the coffeemaker is in a “brew” cycle.
Exiting “Set ProgrammeTime” mode:
There are 2 ways to exit the “Set Programme Time”:
ßPress the “Programme” button, the time entered will be set and the coffeemaker will revert to its pre-
vious state. If it was OFF, it will return to the OFF position. If “Programmed” it will revert to this state,
and so on. This is a safety feature.
ßPress any other button (except “Hours” or “Minutes”). “Set Programme Time” mode will be exited and
the function of that button will be activated. No programmed time will be set.
ßLeave the control. If neither “Hours” nor “Minutes” button is pressed for a period of 5 seconds, the “Set
Programme Time” mode will be exited automatically, no programmed time will be set.

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Inserting the Charcoal Water Filter
N.B. Your appliance is supplied with two charcoal water lters.
It is strongly recommended that the water lter is replaced after 90 days or 90 uses; more often if you have
hard water. Failure to do so can lead to a build-up of limescale and affect the performance of your appliance.
Replacement lters can be purchased directly from the manufacturer, (see “UK After Sales Service”section
for further details).
ßRemove the lter from its packaging and soak in cold tap water for 15 minutes.
ßTo remove the water lter holder, simply lift it out from its opening on the inner wall of the reservoir.
ßHold stem in one hand. With your other hand,gently press the compartment door down and pull outwards
to ip open.
ßPlace the lter in the holder and close the compartment cover; you will hear a snap indicating lter is in
place. N.B. Caution must be used when inserting the charcoal lter. Improper placement in the holder can
cause tearing of the lter skin.
ßHold the lter under cold running tap water for 10 seconds to ush. Hold the water lter holder horizon-
tally, directly under the water stream so that the water ows through the lter compartment.
ßAllow the lter to drain completely.
ßReplace the water lter holder into its opening on the inner wall of the reservoir, pushing it all the way
down to the base of the unit.

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Instructions for Use
A Preparing to Brew
N.B. Before making coffee for the rst time, we recommend operating the appliance once, using only water,
to remove any dust or residue that may remain in the system from the manufacturing process.
Inserting the Filter
ßPress the lter release button and remove the lter lid. When removing the lter lid (especially after
brewing) use the tab with the marking “lift” to do so as parts may be hot after use. Ensure the gold tone
lter is positioned with the handle facing away from main body of the appliance. N.B. If the handle is not
facing away, it may interfere with the ow of ground coffee into the lter basket. Place the lter basket lid
in place, ensuring that the side with the marking ‘front’ is against the lter compartment door, and close the
lter compartment door.
Adding Water & Coffee Beans
ßOpen the lid of the Grind & Brew by pushing the release button and lifting upwards. Lift the grinder basket
lid, using the recess on either side taking care not to dislodge the grinder basket. Fill the basket with the
desired quantity of beans. Using the scoop provided, measure 1 level scoop of whole beans per cup. For 1
to 4 cups, use 1-1/2 level scoops per cup. Replace the grinder basket lid.
Grinder basket lid
Lid
Grinder basket
Water lter holder
Water reservoir
Filter basket lid
Filter basket
Gold tone lter
(not shown)
Release button

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WARNING: Maximum capacity is 14 level scoops. Do not over ll or you may damage the grinder and/or
the appliance may overow.
ßOnce the grinder basket lid has been closed, carefully ll the water reservoir with the desired amount of
water, up to 10 cups, using the graduated water level indicator located at the rear of the reservoir.
IMPORTANT: Take extra care not to spill water around the grind chamber. In the event that some
water is spilled in the chamber, dry thoroughly before use.
ßClose the lid until an audible click is heard.
N.B. If the lid is not locked into place, or the grinder cover is left out, the appliance will not operate. If you
try to turn the unit on with the lid open the appliance will beep continuously until the missing parts are
installed and you close the lid. The unit will also beep if you open the lid during the brewing process. The
grinder will stop grinding or, if brewing, the brewing will stop. Once the missing parts are installed and the
lid is closed, the beeping will stop. The brewing process can be restarted by pressing the “0/1” button.
Restarting the process will not affect coffee results. If you do not want the grinder to restart, press
the“Grind off” button before pressing the “0/1” button. Once the lid is closed, the beeping will stop, and
the grind and brew process will start again from the beginning.
Preparing the Carafe
ßRemove thermal carafe lid by turning in the direction of the “unlock” arrow. Pre-warm the carafe by rin-
sing it out with hot water. N.B. This will help keep the coffee hotter for longer.
ßReturn the carafe lid to the carafe. To lock, align the arrows on the lid and the carafe and turn in a clock-
wise direction until the lid ts tightly on carafe and the arrow lines up in the centre of the spout.This
ensures the lid is locked into place and in the correct position for brewing and pouring.
ßReplace the thermal carafe in its position on the resting plate. Plug the appliance into the mains.

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B Grinding and Brewing Coffee
Now the coffee machine is ready to grind and brew.
Immediate Brewing
To start the appliance immediately, press the “0/1” button. The indicator light will illuminate and the pro-
cess will begin.
Programmed Brewing
To set the appliance to start at a programmed time, refer to “Set Programme Time” section B.
Brewed Coffee
ßWhen the brewing cycle has completed, 5 beeps will sound.
ßThe brew-through, pour-through lid allows coffee to drip from appliance through the closed lid. When
brewing is complete, the lid seals itself with a valve so air stays out and coffee freshness and temperature
are maintained. There is no need to turn or adjust the lid before pouring.
ßAfter brewing, the appliance will automatically shut off. The thermal carafe will keep the coffee hot for
hours.
ßThe ‘Brew Pause’ feature allows you to remove the carafe during mid-brew. The brewing process does
not stop during this period, only the ow of coffee from the basket to the carafe stops.
WARNING: do not remove the carafe for longer than 30 second or the coffee may overow the basket.
N.B. Whilst we offer this feature for your convenience, we do not recommend that you pour coffee before
the cycle has reached completion, since the coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a very different
avour prole to that made at the end of the cycle. Removing a cup during the cycle will alter the avour
of the nished pot.
CAUTION: The bottom of the thermal carafe is hot to touch for several minutes after brewing.

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C Brewing 1 - 4 cups
This function brews the coffee at a slower rate to extract maximum avour from the coffee for a more
rounded avor in just 1 - 4 cups
ßAdd 1-1/2 scoops coffee beans per cup to the grind chamber t the grinder lid.
ßPour 1 - 4 cups water into the reservoir and close the lid.
ßPress the “1 - 4 cups” button, followed by the “0/1” button and brewing will begin.
D Brewing Coffee with Pre-ground Beans
This appliance can also brew coffee using pre-ground beans. We recommend using 1 level scoop of ground
coffee per cup.
N.B. The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 16 scoops. Exceeding this may cause the appliance to
overow.
ßScoop the ground coffee into the gold tone lter. Place the lter basket lid in place and close the lter
compartment door.
ßAdd the water as described previously in section “Preparing to Brew”
ßPrepare the carafe as previously described in “Preparing the Carafe” section
ßPlug the appliance into a suitable mains socket and set the timer as described in “Setting the Timer” sec-
tion.
ßTurn off the grinding function, by pressing the “Grind Off” button, an amber light will illuminate, then press
the “0/1” button, brewing will begin.

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Cleaning & Maintenance
ßCompletely clean and dry all parts after every use.
ßAlways turn the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains outlet before cleaning.
ßOpen the reservoir lid. Remove the grinder basket lid by using the recesses on each side of the lid. Then
remove grinder basket by lifting directly upwards. Open the lter compartment and remove the lter
basket lid and gold tone lter.
ßThe grind basket, grinder basket lid, gold tone lter, lter basket and lter basket lid can be washed in
warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Clean and tho-
roughly dry all parts after every use.
ßThe reservoir lid can be removed for easy cleaning, see diagram below. Open the lid 60° and gently pull
toward you. To replace, hold at 60° and gently push into position.
ßDo not put any water in the unit once the grinder basket has been removed.Wipe the area under the
grinder basket with a damp cloth or the cleaning brush provided. If water gets into the grinder motor,
the motor may become damaged and may malfunction.
ßOnce clean and dry, replace all the parts.
ßRemove the carafe from the resting plate. Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe and lid can be
washed in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher, on the upper rack only.

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ßDo not use scouring agents or harsh cleaning agents on any part of the appliance.
ßNever immerse the main housing unit in water or other liquid. To clean the base, simply wipe with a
clean damp cloth and dry before storing.
ßWipe resting plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or harsh cleaning agents
to clean the resting plate.
ßDo not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth as lint may remain.
Descaling
ßAlways use the charcoal water lters provided and replace on a regular basis (i.e. every 90 days or 90
uses)
ßIt is strongly recommended that you descale the appliance from time to time. The frequency depends
upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the appliance.
To descale
ßFill the water reservoir completely with a mixture of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water and switch the
appliance on. One cycle should be sufcient to descale the appliance.
ßOnce the cycle has been completed and 5 beeps sound, switch the appliance off. Repeat the cycle once
more using cold tap water.

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Guarantee
ßThis Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for domestic consumer use for 3 years.
ßThe guarantee covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the event
of alteration or repair by unauthorized persons.
ßIf the appliance does not perform satisfactorily due to defects of material or manufacture, it will be repai-
red or replaced by the manufacturer (see UK after sales service for details).
ßThis guarantee is only valid in the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, the
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man).
ßNo responsibility will be accepted for any damage caused in transit.
ßA charge may be made if goods are returned outside the relevant guarantee period or if the product is
returned unnecessarily.
ßThe manufacturer reserves the right to amend terms and specications without prior notice.
ßThis guarantee in no way affects your statutory rights.

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UK After Sales Service
For further advice on using your Cuisinart Grind and Brew and other products in the Cuisinart range,
contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line on 0870 240 6902 (09:00 to 17:00 hrs Monday to Friday) or,
alternatively, email your enquiry to [e-mail]
In Guarantee
Return the product to the Cuisinart Service Centre at the following address:
Cuisinart Service Centre
P.O. Box 506
WIGAN
WN1 9AA
Enclose your name and address, together with proof of purchase and details of the fault.
Cuisinart will either repair or replace the product, as appropriate.
Out of Guarantee
Contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line on 0870 240 6902 (09:00 to 17:00 hrs Monday to Friday) or,
alternatively, email your enquiry to [e-mail] for details of the standard repair or replace-
ment charge. If you wish to proceed with the repair or replacement, return the product to the Cuisinart
Service Centre at the following address:
Cuisinart Service Centre
P.O. Box 506
WIGAN
WN1 9AA

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