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.