Cuisinart DGB625BCU User manual

Grind &Brew Automatic
DGB625BCU

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 Grind & Brew Automatic
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 Cuisinart products, visit our website www.cuisinart.co.uk

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Contents
Product Description........................................................................................................... 5
Safety Cautions.................................................................................................................. 6
Instructions for Use........................................................................................................... 9
A Control Panel................................................................................................................................... 9
B Setting the Clock ........................................................................................................................10
C Setting the Program Time .........................................................................................................10
D Automatic Shut Off Time ..........................................................................................................10
E Inserting Charcoal Water Filter................................................................................................ 11
F Preparing to Brew ........................................................................................................................12
Adding Water &Coffee ..............................................................................................................12
Using Pre-ground Beans.............................................................................................................13
Selecting 1-4 Cups ......................................................................................................................14
Preparing the Carafe ...................................................................................................................14
G Brewing Coffee..............................................................................................................................14
H After Brewing.................................................................................................................................15
Cleaning &Maintenance ................................................................................................15
UK Guarantee &After Sales Service .............................................................................17

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Product Description
Control Panel
Water Reservoir Cover with Release Button
Water Reservoir with Water Level
Indicator
Warming Plate
Coffee Filter Compartment
12 Cup Carafe
Coffee Filter Compartment Release Button
(not shown)
Grind Chamber

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Safety Cautions
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.
nDo not immerse the housing unit in water or any other liquid or put it in a dishwasher.
nNever pull the plug out of the mains socket by the lead.
nDo not allow the lead to overhang the edge of the table or work surface.
nDo not allow lead to touch hot surfaces.
nThis 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.
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 this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of damage the lead must
be replaced by a specialist lead available from the manufacturer or its service agent
(see “UK After Sales Service” section).
nDo not use the appliance if it has fallen or shows signs of damage. Discontinue use
immediately (see “UK After Sales Service” section).
nNo repair can be carried out by the user. (see “UK After Sales Service” section).
nUse this appliance for grinding coffee beans as described within the instructions for
use which accompany it. Please retain these for future reference.
nFor indoor and domestic use only.
nAlways ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains outlet.
nDo not use any accessory or attachment other than those recommended by Cuisinart.
nAllow to cool before cleaning the appliance.
nDo not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
nThis product complies fully with all appropriate EU and UK legislation and the standards
relevant to this type and class of appliance. We are an ISO9001:2015 accredited company
that continually evaluates our Quality Management System performance. If you have any
queries regarding product safety and compliance, please contact our Customer Services
Department (see “U.K. After Sales Service” section).

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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.
Safety during use
nDo not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
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 during the brew cycle, extremely hot water/coffee can
spill and cause injury.
nEnsure the lid is securely attached to the carafe before serving any beverages.
nLiquids will reach to approximately 90°C. Be careful when pouring beverages.
nThe carafe is designed for use with this appliance only.
nDo not use the carafe if cracked or if the handle is loose.
nDo not clean the carafe or warming plate with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.
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.
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 by contacting the Cuisinart Helpline (see “UK After Sales Service”
section). Other Gold Tone® permanent filters or normal paper filters may cause the unit
to overflow.
nDo not place the hot carafe on a cold or wet surface.
WARNING: Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.

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UK Wiring Instructions
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
nBLUE = NEUTRAL
nBROWN = LIVE
nYELLOW & 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:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter N
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L
The 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.
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.

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Instructions for use
A Control Panel
1. ON/OFF and AUTO OFF Button with LED Indicator
Press the ‘ON/OFF’ button to start the machine. The machine features an audible tone
which beeps 5 times after the coffee has finished brewing. Press and hold the ‘ON/OFF’
button to adjust the Auto-Off time, this features an audible beep which beeps 2 times
when the warming plate automatically shuts off.
2. Clock/LCD Display
Displays time of day and program setting (when program button is pressed).
3. Hour (HR) and Minute (MIN) Buttons
Use to set the clock and set program time function.
4. 1-4 CUPS Button
Improves coffee extraction, flavour and temperature when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
5. GRIND OFF Button with LED Indicator
Turns off the coffee grinder when using pre-ground coffee. Press the ‘GRIND OFF’ button
before the ‘ON/OFF’ button to turn the grinder off.
6. PROGRAM Button with LED Indicator
Press to display or set program.
ON/OFF
1-4 CUPS
GRIND OFF
HR MIN
AUTO OFF
PROGRAM
10:00
1 3 3 65
4 2

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B Setting the Clock
nWhen the unit is plugged in, the screen will show 12:00.
nPress and hold either the ‘HR’ or the ‘MIN’ button until the numbers start to flash.
nThen press the ‘HR’ and ‘MIN’ buttons to scroll through the numbers. When the numbers
stop flashing, the time has been set.
N.B. When you go past the number 12, the letters ‘PM’ will appear to adjust the time from
12 noon to midnight. When ‘PM’ is not shown, the time indicated corresponds to the ‘AM’
hours, from 12 midnight to 12 noon. Always make sure that the time is set according the
correct period so that the programming is correct.
C Setting the Program Time.
nYou can set the timer to delay the brewing start time up to 24 hours in advance ideal
for waking up to freshly brewed coffee in the morning.
nPress and hold the ‘PROGRAM’ button. The numbers on the clock display and the
indicator light will flash.
nTo set the desired start time, press and hold either the ‘HR’ or ‘MIN’ buttons until the
numbers start to flash. Then press and hold the ‘HR’ and ‘MIN’ to scroll through the
numbers. When the numbers stop flashing, the scheduled time is programmed and the
display will revert back to the current time.
nTo check the programmed start time press and hold the ‘PROGRAM’ button, the
programmed start time will display and the green indicator light must be illuminated.
nTo cancel the programed start time, press the ‘PROGRAM’ button and the green light
will go out.
N.B. You will not be able to program the start time while the coffee machine is running.
D Automatic Shut-off Time
The warming plate can be programmed to automatically shut off between 0-35 minutes
after brewing has finished. The default time is 35 minutes. To change the automatic shut-
off time please follow the instructions below:
nPress and hold the ‘AUTO OFF’ button until the red power light and the Clock display
begin to flash.
nTo set the desired start time, press the ‘MIN’ button as described for setting the clock,
the pre-set setting is 0:35 and can be adjusted between 0:00 and 0:35. When the
numbers stop flashing, the scheduled time is programmed.
nThe Auto Shut-off time can be programmed either before, during or after brewing.

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N.B If you programme after brewing, the machine will account for time that has lapsed i.e
if you set the Auto Shut-off for 35 minutes and 25 minutes has already lapsed from the
end of brewing then the machine will shut off after 10 minutes.
E Inserting Charcoal Water Filter
Your appliance comes with two charcoal water filters that eliminate chlorine, bad tastes
and odours from tap water. It is recommended that you change your water filter every 90
days or after 90 uses and more often if you have hard water. Replacement filters can be
purchased directly from the manufacturer, (see “UK After Sales Service” section).
nRemove the water filter from its packaging and soak in cold tap water for 15 minutes.
nTo remove the water filter holder, simply lift it out from its opening on the inner wall
of the reservoir. This can be accessed by lifting the water reservoir lid.
nHold stem in one hand. With your other hand, gently press the compartment door
down and pull outwards to flip open as shown above.
nPlace the filter in the holder and close the compartment cover; you will hear a snap
indicating the filter is in place.
N.B. Caution must be used when inserting the charcoal filter. Improper placement in
the holder can cause tearing of the filter skin.
nHold the filter under cold running tap water for 10 seconds to flush. Hold the water
filter holder vertically, directly under the water stream so that the water flows through
the filter compartment.
nAllow the filter to drain completely.
nReplace the water filter 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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F Preparing to Brew
Before making coffee for the first 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.
Adding Water
nOpen the reservoir cover at the top of the appliance and pour in the desired amount of
water using the water level indicator . Close the reservoir cover ensuring not to exceed
the 12 cup capacity. Doing so could cause the carafe to overflow.
N.B. Be careful to add only the amount of water for the number of cups you wish to brew.
The machine will use all of the water added regardless of the amount of coffee used.
Adding Coffee
There are 2 ways to add coffee when using this machine. You can use fresh coffee beans
and allow the machine to grind the beans before brewing the coffee, or you can simply
use pre-ground coffee beans.
Adding Coffee Beans
nLift the grinder basket lid using the recess on either side.
nFill the basket with the desired quantity of coffee beans.
N.B. Use 1 level scoop of whole beans per cup of coffee you intend to brew. For 1 to 4
cups, use 1½ level scoops per cup. Do not add more than 16 scoops. This could cause the
grinder to malfunction and/or the coffeemaker to overflow.
Grinder basket lid
Reservoir cover
Grinder basket
Water filter holder
Water reservoir

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N.B. Be careful to add only the amount of beans for the number of cups you wish to brew.
The machine will use all of the coffee regardless of the amount of water used.
nReplace grinder basket lid.
nPress down reservoir cover to lock.
Using Pre-ground beans
You can use pre-ground coffee beans with this appliance. We recommend using 1 level
scoop of ground coffee per cup of coffee you intend to brew. The maximum capacity for
ground coffee is 16 scoops. Exceeding this may cause the filter compartment to overflow.
N.B. Be careful to add only the amount of coffee needed for the number of cups you
intend to brew. The machine will use all of the coffee regardless of the amount of water
used.
nTo add coffee, press the filter compartment release button which can be found on the
left side of the housing.
nRemove the filter basket cover.
nScoop the desired amount of coffee into the Gold Tone® Filter. Ensure the handle of
the gold tone filter is facing away from the main body of the appliance. If the handle
is not facing away, it may interfere with the flow of ground coffee into the filter
basket.
nReplace the filter basket cover, ensuring the ‘GRIND’ arrow is matching the ‘LIFT’
arrow and then close the filter compartment door. The door will click when closed
properly.
Filter basket cover
Filter basket
Gold Tone® Filter

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N.B. If the filter basket cover, the filter door and the water reservoir cover are not properly
closed a safety interlock system will prevent operation. If you try and turn the unit on when
parts are not in place, the unit will beep continuously until the missing parts are installed
and the water reservoir cover filter is closed.
Selecting 1-4 Cups
If you are only brewing 1-4 cups and have only added sufficient water and coffee for this
amount select the ‘1-4 CUPS’ button. This function brews the coffee at a slower rate to
extract maximum flavour from the coffee for a more rounded flavour in just 1-4 cups.
Once the ‘1-4 CUPS’ button is selected an orange light will illuminate.
Preparing the Carafe
nRemove the lid of the carafe by lifting from the carafe handle.
nFor best results, pre warm the carafe by rinsing it out with hot water. This will help to
keep the coffee hotter for longer.
nReplace the carafe lid by aligning into place and clicking into position.
nReplace the carafe in its position on the warming plate.
G Brewing Coffee
Immediate Brewing
nEnsure the machine is plugged into the mains. Press the ‘GRIND OFF’ button if you are
intending to use pre-ground beans, the light next to the ‘GRIND OFF’ button will illuminate.
nTo start the appliance immediately press the ‘ON/OFF’ button. The red LED will illuminate
and brewing will begin.
Programmed Brewing
nTo set the appliance to start at a programmed time, refer to ‘Setting the Program Time’
page 10.
nPress the ‘GRIND OFF’ button if you are intending to use pre-ground coffee beans.
nBrewing will begin at the programmed time.

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H After Brewing
nWhen the brewing cycle has completed, 5 beeps will sound. Coffee will continue to
stream from the filter for several seconds afterwards.
nWhen the coffee is ready, stir before serving, to blend the flavours. The coffee at the
bottom of the carafe will be stronger than that at the top.
CAUTION! The bottom of the carafe is hot to touch for several minutes after brewing.
nThe brew-through, pour-through lid allows coffee to drip from the appliance through
the closed lid. No need to turn or adjust the lid before pouring.
nAfter brewing, the warming plate will automatically shut off after 35 minutes unless
the Auto Shut-off feature has been programmed to reduce this time (see page 10).
nThe ‘Automatic Brew Pause’ feature allows you to remove the carafe during mid-brew.
The brewing process does not stop during this period, only the flow of coffee from the
basket to the carafe stops.
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 flavour profile to that made at the end of the
cycle. Removing a cup during the cycle will alter the flavour of the finished pot.
WARNING! Do not remove the carafe for longer than 20 seconds or the coffee may
overflow the basket.
Cleaning &Maintenance
nCompletely clean and dry all parts after every use.
nAlways turn coffee maker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
nDo not use scouring agents or harsh cleaning agents on any part of the appliance.
nNever 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.
nWipe warming plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or
harsh cleaning agents to clean the warming plate.
nDo not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth as lint may remain.

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Cleaning the Coffee Filter
nAfter every use, ensure the appliance has cooled down, open filter basket door by pressing
filter basket door release button. Remove filter basket cover, filter basket and Gold Tone®
filter. Discard ground coffee.
nThe Gold Tone® filter, filter basket and filter basket cover can be washed in warm soapy
water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts
thoroughly after every use.
nOnce clean, replace all the parts.
Cleaning the Carafe
nRemove 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, on the upper rack only.
nCoffee contains oils that can build up on the carafe. For best performance, wash
carafe and wipe pour spout after each use.
Descaling
Descaling refers to removing the calcium deposits which form over time on the metal
parts of the coffee maker. For best performance from your coffee maker, de-scale the
water reservoir from time to time. The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap
water and how often you use the coffee maker.
nFill the water reservoir completely with a mixture of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water
then switch the appliance on, without adding any coffee and with the GRIND OFF
button activated. One cycle should be sufficient to descale the appliance.
nOnce the cycle has been completed and 5 beeps sound, switch the appliance off and
empty the carafe. Repeat the cycle once more using cold tap water to remove any
remaining vinegar.
1. Filter Basket Cover
3. Filter Basket Door
2. Gold Tone® Filter
4. Filter Basket

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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]
Should you need to return your appliance to us, please send it to the following address:
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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