INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Grind & Brew™ 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker DGB-625 Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Important Safeguards 15. The thermal carafe is designed for use with this appliance only. It must never be used on the range top. 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: 17. Do not use a damaged carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle. 16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface. 18.
WARNING: RISK Of FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 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.
CONTENTS THE QUEST FOR THE PErFECT CUP OF COFFEE Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . 4 The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee . 4 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Element 1: Water Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 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.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS 14. Charcoal Water Filter Holder 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. 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. 2.
16. BPA Free (not shown) All materials that come in contact with coffee or water are BPA free. 17 17. G rinder 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 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. 19 20.
PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER SETTING THE AUTO SHUTOFF TIME Setting the Clock When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will appear until you set the 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. Entering Time Set Mode Hold down the Hour or Minute button until the clock begins flashing. Press either button to select the desired time.
•C uisinart’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. 2. F ill 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. 5.
doesn’t have time to warm up. This setting double heats water for piping hot coffee. See steps #1 and #3 in “Making Coffee with Whole Beans,” page 7. 2. A dd 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. b.
cleansers to clean the heating plate. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain. 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.
WARRANTY BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART® PRODUCT This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Grind & Brew™ 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.
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