Cuisinart Grind & Brew DGB-625 Series User manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Grind & Brew™12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker
DGB-625 Series
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and/or injury to persons, including
the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Always unplug from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning the appliance.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
4. To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids.
5. This appliance should not be used by or
near children or individuals with certain
disabilities.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart
Repair Center for examination, repair,
and electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may cause
injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surface.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always fill water reservoir first, then plug
cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
push the Off button, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
13. Lock lid securely onto carafe before
serving any beverages.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle.
15. The thermal carafe is designed for use
with this appliance only. It must never
be used on the range top.
16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold
surface.
17. Do not use a damaged carafe or a carafe
having a loose or weakened handle.
18. Do not clean carafe or heating plate
with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.
19. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
20. Avoid contact with moving parts.
21. Check grinder basket for presence of
foreign objects before using.
22. Use the coffee grinder to grind roasted
coffee beans only. Grinding other
substances, such as nuts, spices or
unroasted beans, may dull the blade and
cause poor grinding or injury.
23. Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict
airflow beneath coffeemaker.
24. Use only the Cuisinart®Gold Tone
Commercial Style Filter or standard #4
basket paper filter with this unit. OTHER
GOLD TONE PERMANENT FILTERS
MAY CAUSE THE COFFEEMAKER TO
OVERFLOW.
25. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance garage
always unplug the unit from the electrical
outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of
fire, especially if the appliance touches the
walls of the garage or the door touches the
unit as it closes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

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WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of fire or electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their
use.
If a long extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord must
be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance, and the longer cord
should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or tripped over.
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not modify the
plug in any way.
OPERATING NOTICE
Clogging and backing up of water and/or
coffee in the filter basket can occur under
any or a combination of any of the following
conditions: The use of too finely ground
coffee, using two or more paper filters,
using the gold tone filter in conjunction with
a paper filter or not properly cleaning coffee
grounds from the gold tone filter, or allowing
coffee grounds to spill over the filter.
Caution: Never open the filter basket during
the brewing cycle, even if no water is
draining from the filter basket, since
extremely hot water/coffee can spill out
from the filter basket and cause injury. If
water/coffee is not draining from the filter
basket during the brewing cycle, unplug the
unit and wait 10 minutes before opening
and checking the filter basket.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards...............2-3
Important Unpacking Instructions ...... 4
The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee. 4
Features and Benefits ............. 5-6
Control Panel ...................... 6
Programming Your Coffeemaker ....... 7
Setting the Program Time ............ 7
Before Brewing your First Pot ......... 7
Making Coffee with Whole Beans .....7-8
Charcoal Water Filter ................ 9
Making Coffee with
Pre-Ground Beans .................. 9
Brew Pause™Feature............... 10
Cleaning and Maintenance .......... 10
Warranty ......................... 11
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat
surface.
2. Remove the instruction book and any
other literature.
3. Turn the box so that the back side of
the coffeemaker is down and slide the
coffeemaker from the box.
4. Remove Starter Kit (paper filters, scoop
and charcoal water filter) located in front
of unit.
5. After the coffeemaker has been removed,
place the box out of the way and lift off
the packing material.
6. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove
it from the resting plate, and remove the
polybag.
7. Remove the polybag covering the
coffeemaker. Save all packing materials in
case you have to ship the machine in the
future. KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY
FROM CHILDREN.
THE QUEST
FOR THE PERFECT
CUP OF COFFEE
Element 1: Water
Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that
water is as important as the quality of
your coffee. If water doesn’t taste good
from the tap, it won’t taste good in your
coffee. Cuisinart includes a charcoal
water filter to remove chlorine, bad
tastes and odors, for the purest coffee
flavor, every time you brew.
Element 2: Coffee
While coffee is 98% water, all of the
flavor comes from the beans. To achieve
the same great taste you enjoy at a
coffee bar, buy only a two-week supply
of fresh coffee beans at a time. Once
the bean is broken, its flavor degrades
quickly. That’s why Cuisinart grinds your
beans just prior to brewing.
Element 3: Grind
The grind is critical for proper flavor
extraction. If the grind is too fine,
overextraction and bitterness will result.
Too fine a grind may also clog the filter.
If grind is too coarse, the water will pass
through too quickly and the maximum
flavor will not be extracted. Your
coffeemaker is preset for medium, the
optimal grind for this type of brewing
process.
Element 4: Proportion
Coffee that is too strong or too weak
is always a disappointment. Follow the
recommended portions of whole beans
or ground coffee in the instructions
under MAKING COFFEE, and later
adjust the amount to your taste.
DO NOT OVERFILL OR THE GRINDER
COULD MALFUNCTION AND/OR
OVERFLOW.

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1. Reservoir Cover with Release Button
Flips back for easy filling of the water
reservoir and access to the grinder
compartment. See detailed drawing
on page 6.
2. Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water
passes through grounds.
3. Control Panel
See detailed drawing on page 6.
4. Filter Basket Compartment
See detailed drawing on page 6.
Contains:
Filter Basket
Filter Basket Cover
Cuisinart Gold Tone Commercial
Style Filter
5. Filter Basket Door
6. Filter Basket Door Release Button
(not shown)
7. Brew Pause
Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed (20 seconds max) from
resting plate, so a cup can be poured in
mid-brew, if desired.
8. Warming Plate
Scratch resistant with nonstick
coating.
9. Carafe
The easy-pour, dripless, 12-cup carafe
has an ergonomic handle and brewed
coffee markings for two to twelve cups.
10. Cord Storage (not shown)
11. Measuring Scoop with Brush
12. #4 Basket Paper Filters included
13. Water Reservoir with Water Level
Indicator
14. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
15. Charcoal Water Filter
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
bad tastes and odors from tap water.
NOTE: Follow directions for preparing
and inserting filter on page 9.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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16. BPA Free (not shown)
All materials that come in contact with
coffee or water are BPA free.
17.
Grinder Basket Lid
Use the recess on each side of the lid to
remove lid for easy addition of beans. Note:
Lid must be in place for unit to operate.
18. Grinder Basket
19. Filter Basket Cover
To put on or remove, grasp cover in area
indicated by arrows. NOTE: COVER
MUST BE IN PLACE FOR UNIT TO
OPERATE CORRECTLY. Cover becomes
hot after coffee is brewed. Use caution
when removing cover.
20. Gold Tone Cuisinart Commercial
Style Filter
A note about filters: When using our
permanent filter, position handle toward
front of the unit so it does not interfere
with the flow of coffee into the filter
basket. Also note: using our permanent
goldtone filter may allow some fine
coffee grounds to fall into, and appear
as sediment in the carafe.
21. Filter Basket
Holds paper filter or Cuisinart permanent
gold-tone filter. NOTE: FILTER BASKET
HOLDER MUST BE IN PLACE FOR
UNIT TO OPERATE CORRECTLY
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL (Detailed programming instructions on page 7.)
Clock/LCD Display
Displays time of day and Auto On times.
On/Off button with LED Indicator
Manually turns coffeemaker on or off.
Audible Tone (not shown)
An audible tone sounds 5 times when brew
cycle is complete.
1-4 Cup Setting
Improves extraction, flavor and temperature
when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
Hour and Minute Buttons
Use to program clock and Auto On
function.
Grind Off Button with LED Indicator
Turns off the grinder when using pre-ground
coffee.
Program Button with LED Indicator
Sets and/or displays programmed
Auto On time.

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PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00
will appear until you set the time.
Entering Time Set Mode
Hold down the Hour or Minute button
until the clock begins flashing. Press
either button to select the desired
time. Hold buttons down to scroll
through the digits, or press and
release to advance one digit at a time.
When scrolling, the numbers will
advance slowly and then speed up.
When the number displayed approaches
the desired time, press and release to
advance one digit at a time. Be sure the
PM indicator is on if a PM time is desired.
Exiting Time Set Mode
a. Press any function button besides Hour
or Minute to exit mode.
b. If you do nothing for a period of five
seconds the mode will be exited.
SETTING THE PROGRAM TIME
When you press the Program set button,
it displays a previously selected auto-on
time, or the default time (12:00pm).
Entering Set Program Time Mode
Press and hold the Program set
button until the green light and LCD
display begin to flash. You are now in
Set Program Time mode. Set the time
you want coffee to begin brewing by
following the instructions in “Entering
Time Set Mode.”
The coffeemaker will start to brew at the
programmed time. The Program mode
cannot be entered if the coffeemaker
is in its brew cycle.
Exiting Set Program Time Mode
a. Press and release Program button.
b. Press any function button besides
Hour or Minute to exit mode and
activate the selected function.
c. If you do nothing for a period of five
seconds the mode will be exited.
SETTING THE AUTO
SHUTOFF TIME
Your coffeemaker can be programmed to
automatically shutoff from 0 to 4 hours after
brewing is complete. The default shutoff time
is 2 hours.
Press and hold the On/Off button to display
current shutoff time. To change the preset
time, press and hold the On/Off button until
the red power light and LCD display begin to
flash. This signals that you have entered the
Set automatic shutoff mode. Set the time
you want coffee to begin brewing by
following the instructions in “Entering Time
Set Mode.”
When the coffeemaker shuts itself off, two
tones will sound.
NOTE: Automatic shutoff may be
programmed either before or during coffee
brewing. If you program the auto shutoff time
after brewing is completed the unit will
automatically account for elapsed time. For
example, if you set the auto shutoff for 40
minutes and 25 minutes have already
elapsed, the unit will shut off automatically
after 15 minutes (40 minutes minus the 25
elapsed equals 15 minutes).
MAKING COFFEE WITH
WHOLE BEANS
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing Your
First Pot of Coffee” above.
1. Insert Charcoal Water Filter
Follow directions for the preparation and
insertion of the charcoal water filter on
page 9.
BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE
We recommend flushing out the system
before brewing your first pot of coffee.
Simply follow “Making Coffee with Pre-
Ground Beans,” page 9. Skip step #1 and
be sure to use only water and a paper
filter…no coffee!
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real
coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at
its best!
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL (Detailed programming instructions on page 7.)

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2. Fill the Water Reservoir
Open the reservoir cover and pour in water,
using the water level window indicator
to measure the number of cups desired.
NOTE: Do not exceed the 12-cup line.
Doing so could cause carafe to overflow.
3. Add Beans
Lift the grinder basket lid, using the recess
on either side. Fill the
basket with the desired
quantity of beans.
NOTE: Use 1 level
scoop (1 tablespoon) of
whole beans per cup.
For 1 to 4 cups, use
1½ level scoops per
cup. Do not add over
14 scoops. This could
cause the grinder to
malfunction and/or the
coffeemaker to overflow.
4. Insert Coffee Filter
Press the filter basket door release button
to open door and place either
a paper filter OR permanent filter in
the basket.
• Paper Filter – place a #4 basket paper
filter in the basket, making sure the filter
is completely open and touching the
side walls and bottom of basket.
• Cuisinart’s®Commercial Style
Permanent Filter – Be sure the filter
handle is facing away from the grinder
basket, so it does not interfere with
the flow of ground coffee into the filter
basket. NOTE: Some ground coffee
may flow into the carafe.
5. Put Filter Basket Lid in Place and
Close Filter Door
6. Close Reservoir Cover Lid
Press down to lock. This coffeemaker
is equipped with a safety interlock
system, which prevents the unit from
operating if the cover is open or the
grinder cover is left out. If you try to
turn the unit on with the cover open,
the unit will beep continuously until
the missing parts are installed and you
close the lid. If you open the cover
during the grinding process, it will beep,
the grinder will stop grinding and, if
brewing, the brewing will stop. Once
the missing parts are in place and the
cover is closed, the beeping stops. The
brewing process can be restarted by
pressing the On button. Restarting the
process will not affect coffee results. If
you do not want the grinder to come on
again, press the Grind Off button before
pressing the On button.
7. Put Carafe in Place
Make sure you have replaced the glass
carafe in its position on the warming
plate.
8. Brewing
To Brew Right Away
a. Push the 1-4 cup button if you are
brewing fewer than 5 cups.
NOTE: Coffeemakers traditionally
produce cooler coffee when brewing
small pots because the heater

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doesn’t have time to warm up. This
setting double heats water for piping
hot coffee.
b. Press On/Off button. Red LED will
light up and brewing will begin.
To Program Brew Time
a. To select the time you want coffee
to start brewing, press the Program
button and hold it. The time displayed
in the window is the programmed
start time. To change time, follow
“Setting The Program Time”
instructions on page 7.
b. Push the 1-4 cup button if you are
brewing fewer than 5 cups.
c. Press and release Program button.
Green LED indicates that the unit is
in programmed-start mode and the
brew cycle will begin at the time you
selected.
9. After Brewing
When brew cycle is complete,five beeps
will sound and unit will automatically
shut itself off. Coffee will continue
to stream from the filter for several
seconds.
TIPS AND HINTS
• If you buy large portions of beans, separate
them into one or two week portions and
store them in airtight containers in the
freezer. Preserve freshness by minimizing
exposure to air, light, and moisture. Once
beans are removed from the freezer, keep
them in a sealed container at room
temperature, since damaging condensation
can occur when beans move from cold to
warmer temperatures.
• Some experts feel freezing dark-roast
beans can cause oils to coagulate; others
disagree. You’ll have to decide that one
for yourself!
MAKING COFFEE WITH
PRE-GROUND BEANS
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing
Your First Pot of Coffee,” page 7.
1. Fill the Reservoir and Insert Filter
See steps #1 and #3 in “Making Coffee
with Whole Beans,” page 7.
2. Add Pre-Ground Coffee
Our recipe suggestion: Use 1 level
scoop (1 tablespoon) of ground coffee
per cup. Adjust the recipe according
to taste. NOTE: The maximum capacity
for ground coffee is 16 level scoops
(16 tablespoons), using either a paper or
permanent filter. Exceeding that amount
may cause overflow if the coffee is too
finely ground.
3. Press Grind Off Button
When this function is activated, an
amber LED will come on.
4. Follow steps #4 through #8 in
“Making Coffee with Whole Beans.”
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal
water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad
tastes and odors from
tap water.
Inserting the Water Filter
• Remove the filter from polybag and soak
it, fully immersed, in cold tap water for 15
minutes.
• Lift the water filter holder out of the water
reservoir (see page 5, #13 and #14).
• Press down on the filter compartment and
pull toward you to open.
• Place filter into the holder and snap
it closed. Be careful – improper placement
can tear the filter skin.
• Flush filter by running cold tap water
through holes in bottom of compartment
for 10 seconds.
• Allow the filter to drain completely.
• Slide 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, by
calling Cuisinart customer
service, or at www.
cuisinart.com.

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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY
ALL PARTS AFTER EVERY USE
Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove
the plug from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
Open the reservoir lid*. Remove the grinder
basket lid by using the recessed area on
each side of the lid. Then remove grinder
basket. Open filter basket door. Remove filter
basket cover, filter basket and filter basket
holder. The grinder basket, grinder basket
lid, 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 after every use.
Do 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. If water gets into the grinder
motor, the motor may become damaged
and may malfunction. Once clean, reverse
the above steps. Remove 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.
The carafe and carafe lid should be placed
on the upper rack only. Do not use scouring
agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the
coffeemaker. Never immerse base unit in
water or other liquid. To clean base, simply
wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry before
storing.
Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp cloth.
Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean the heating plate. Do not
dry the inside of the water reservoir with a
cloth, as lint may remain.
*Note: Reservoir lid can also be removed for
easy cleaning. Open the lid 60˚ and gently
pull toward you. To replace, reverse steps.
MAINTENANCE
Any other servicing should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to removing the
calcium deposits which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
For best performance from your coffeemaker,
decalcify the base unit from time to time.
The frequency depends upon the hardness
of your tap water and how often you use the
coffeemaker.
NOTE: Before decalcifying your
coffeemaker, remember to remove the
charcoal water filter from the water filter
holder located in the water reservoir.
To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity
with a mixture of ¹⁄³white vinegar and
²⁄³water. Turn the coffeemaker on by
pressing the ON button. One cycle should
be sufficient to adequately clean the
coffeemaker. When the cycle is completed
and five beeps sound, turn coffeemaker off.
Repeat operation, this time using fresh cold
water.
Brew Pause™Feature
Our Brew Pause
™
feature interrupts the flow
of coffee from the basket to let you pour
that first cup mid-brew. Be aware that using
this feature will weaken the flavor strength of
the finished pot, because the flavor profile of
coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle
differs from coffee made at the end.
NOTE: Removing carafe for more than 20
seconds may cause filter basket to overflow.