Cuisinart DGB900BCU Grind & Brew Plus User manual

Grind &Brew Plus
DGB900BCU

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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).

Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Grind & Brew
Plus.
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 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 Programme Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
D Inserting the Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
E Preparing to Brew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adding Water &Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using Coffee Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removing and Replacing the Bean Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using Pre-ground beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preparing the Carafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
F Brewing Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Immediate Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programmed Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Brewed Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning &Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
UK Guarantee &After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wiring Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Product Description
Bean Hopper Lid
Bean Hopper
Water Reservoir (not shown)
Control Panel
Coffee Filter Compartment
Coffee Filter Compartment
Release Button
12 Cup Thermal Carafe
Housing Unit
Water Reservoir Lid

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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.
Always 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).
Do 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”).
Unplug 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.
This 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.
Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with this product.
Not for use by children. Keep out of reach of children during
and after use.
Do not use any accessory or attachments with this appliance
other than those recommended by Cuisinart.
No repair should be carried out by the user. In case of fault, contact
the Cuisinart Helpline, (See “UK After Sales Service“ section).
Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or
in a heated oven.
To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not
immerse the cord, plug or housing unit in water or other liquids. Do
not put the unit in a dishwasher.

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Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or
worktop. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
For indoor use only.
For domestic use only.
Do not exceed the maximum capacity of this appliance. (See page
12)
This 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.
Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug
from the mains socket.
This 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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Safety During Use
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
Always 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.
Ensure the lid is securely attached to the carafe before serving any
beverages.
Liquids will reach to approximately 90˚C. Be careful when pouring
beverages.
The thermal carafe is designed for use with this appliance only.
Do not use the carafe if cracked or if the handle is loose.
Do not clean the carafe or resting plate with cleansers, steel wool pads,
or other abrasive materials.
Avoid contact with moving parts.
Check grinder basket before use for presence of foreign objects.
Use 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 plates or cause injury.
Do not place a cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath the coffee
maker.
Use 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.
Do not place the hot carafe on a cold or wet surface.
WARNING: Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing
cycle.
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.

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Instructions for Use
A Control Panel
1. On/Off button with LED Indicator
Featuring an audible tone which beeps 5 times after the coffee has finished brewing.
2. Grind Off Button with LED Indicator
Use to turn off the grinder when using pre-ground coffee.
3 &6. Hour and Minute Buttons
Press and hold either Hour or Min button for approximately 2 seconds to start Time Set
Mode.
4. Cup Quantity Knob
Turn the Cup Quantity to choose the desired amount of coffee beans to grind (up to 12 cups).
N.B This does not control the amount of water. Please ensure you fill the water reservoir
to the cup quantity required using the water level indicator located on the side of the
appliance.
5. Clock/LCD Display
Displays time of day (and programme setting when Programme button is pressed). Displays
Strength Control setting (MILD, MED or STRONG)
7. Strength Control Button
Press to select the required coffee strength: (MILD, MED or STRONG). Selected coffee
strength will show on the Clock Display.
8. Programme Button with LED Indicator
Press to display or set programme time.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Programme

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B Setting the Clock
When the unit is plugged in, the screen will show 12:00AM.
Press and hold either the ‘Hour’ or the ‘Min’ button until the numbers start to flash.
Then press the ‘Hour’ 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.
N.B. The “Programme” mode cannot be entered if the machine is in a “brew” cycle.
C Setting the Programme Time
Press and hold the ‘Programme’ button until the green indicator lights and LCD display
begin to flash, this signals that you have entered the “Set Programme Time” mode.
The desired time can be set by pressing the ‘Hour’ and ‘Min’ 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 the time has been selected,
press the ‘Programme’ button twice so the green indicator light is illuminated. Brewing
will begin at the programmed time.
N.B. The ‘Programme’ mode cannot be entered if the Grind & Brew Plus is in a ‘brew’ cycle.
N.B. When setting the programme time, ensure coffee and water are placed in the machine
before the automatic start (see “Preparing to Brew”)