02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 1 Grind & Brew™ Automatic Coffeemaker DGB-500 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 3 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. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. 3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 4 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.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 5 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations. You’ve just purchased a coffeemaker that will make you want to retire your alarm clock! Wake up, instead, to the rich aroma of freshly ground, just brewed coffee, with the Cuisinart® Grind & Brew™ Automatic Coffeemaker. One of the Premier Series, this deluxe 12-cup model offers the best of Cuisinart’s expert coffeemaking technology to deliver unsurpassed ease of use and rich full-bodied coffee flavor.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 6 THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements critical to the perfect cup of coffee: Element 1: Water Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the quality of the water is as important as the quality of the coffee. A good rule of thumb is that if your water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste any better in your coffee. That’s why Cuisinart has added a water filter to the Grind & Brew™ Coffeemaker.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 7 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. Reservoir Cover Flips back for easy filling. Removable for easy cleaning. A Safety Interlock System prevents operation of the unit if the Reservoir Cover is open. 1 2 2. Reservoir Cover Release Button 3. Showerhead (not shown) Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds. 4 4. Control Panel See detailed drawing 5.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 8 13. 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. 13 14. Grinder Basket 15. Charcoal Water Filter (not shown) 14 Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water. 16. Water Reservoir with Water Level Indicator 16 17. Filter Basket Cover To put on or remove, grasp cover in area indicated by arrows.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 9 Control Panel (Detailed programming instructions are on pages 8 and 9) 1. On/Off/Set Auto-Shutoff Switch with LED Indicator: a. Audible Tone (not shown): The Automatic Grind & Brew™ coffeemaker is equipped with an audible tone which will sound 5 times when the coffee has completed brewing (coffee may continue to stream from the filter for several seconds thereafter). b.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 10 When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will appear until you set the time. to scroll continuously, slowly at first, and then to accelerate to the rate of about three digits per second. As the desired time setting approaches, release the button and then press repeatedly to advance one digit at a time. The coffeemaker will start to brew at the programmed time. The “Program” mode cannot be entered if the coffeemaker is in its “brew” or “keep warm” cycle.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 11 holding either button will allow you to scroll continuously, slowly at first, and then to accelerate to the rate of about three digits per second. As the desired time setting approaches, release the button and then press repeatedly to advance one digit at a time. The Automatic Shutoff Time (ASO) may be programmed either before or during coffee brewing. You may also re-program the ASO time when brewing has been completed.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 12 (Use 1 level scoop of whole beans per cup. For 1 or 4 cups, use 1-1/2 level scoops per cup. Maximum capacity is 14 level scoops. Do not over fill or the grinder could malfunction and/or the coffeemaker may overflow. This is our suggested recipe. Adjust the recipe to taste.) 3. Open Filter Door Place a #4 basket paper filter or Cuisinart’s® commercial style permanent filter in the basket.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 13 than 30 seconds or the coffee may overflow the basket. While we offer this feature, 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 flavor profile which is very different from the coffee made at the end of the cycle. Removing a cup during the brewing cycle will alter the flavor of the finished pot.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 14 Once clean, reverse the above steps. WARRANTY Remove 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. The carafe and carafe lid should be placed on the upper rack only. LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY Do not use scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker. Never immerse base unit in water or other liquid.
02CU13167 DGB-500 IB 6/23/03 2:36 PM Page 15 coffeemaker authorized accessories and replacement parts for your model. These warranties expressly exclude any defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart. These warranties exclude all incidental or consequential damages.
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