Cuisinart Coffee Grinder dgb300 User Manual

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Automatic Grind & Brew Coffeemaker DGB-300  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
 
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.  
IMPORTANT UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.  
2. Slide the packaged unit out of the box.  
3. Remove the foam insert and the cardboard  
insert. Now remove the carafe from the  
coffeemaker.  
Longer extension cords are available and  
may be used if care is exercised in their use.  
4. Carefully lift the coffeemaker from the  
remaining inserts.  
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.  
5. Remove the plastic bag from the  
coffeemaker.  
6. We suggest you save all packing materials  
in the event that future shipping of the  
machine is needed. Keep all plastic bags  
away from children.  
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 in a polarized  
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit  
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still  
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.  
Do not modify the plug in any way.  
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
THE COFFEE BAR™  
FLAVOR SYSTEM  
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2  
Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4  
The Coffee Bar™ Flavor System . . . .Page 4  
All coffee has the rich aromatic flavors we  
associate with a great cup of coffee, as well as  
the acidic, bitter flavors we associate with a  
bad cup. Commercial brewers have discovered  
that the “good” and “bad” flavors wash out of  
the grounds at a different rate, with the good  
flavors washing out faster than the bad. The  
trick is to use only enough water to wash out  
the good flavors and leave the bad behind.  
The relatively small amount of water needed to  
do this leaves a very strong cup of coffee, so it  
is necessary to add some water to bring it to a  
pleasant strength.  
The Coffee BarFlavor System does the work  
for you. Using the proportions and grind  
recommended, simply set the Flavor System  
dial for the number of cups you intend to brew.  
That’s all there is to it! The Coffee BarFlavor  
System automatically measures the correct  
amount of water needed to pass through the  
grounds, and directs the rest of the water into  
the carafe.  
The Quest for the  
Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6  
Programming your Coffeemaker  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10  
Setting the Program Time . . . . . .Page 10  
Programming Automatic  
Shutoff Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10  
Variable Keep Warm Temperature . . .Page 11  
Making Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12  
Using Pre-Ground Coffee . . . . . .Page 13  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . .Page 13  
Decalcification of Metal Parts . . . . . .Page 14  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 15  
INTRODUCTION  
The Cuisinart® Coffee BarAutomatic Grind &  
BrewCoffeemaker is a coffee lover’s dream.  
It delivers the freshest coffee in the world.  
The secret? It grinds the beans right before  
it brews them. Just add coffee beans to the  
grinder basket, fill the reservoir with water,  
put in your filter and press the “ON” button.  
In minutes, you’ll have a wonderfully fresh  
pot of coffee.  
Simply set the red dial for the number of cups of coffee  
you are brewing, and the Flavor System ensures great  
coffee bar flavor.  
Another reason this coffeemaker rewards you  
with pure coffee flavor is that it has the same  
brewing system found in coffee bars. It uses  
only the water needed to extract all the rich  
coffee taste without extracting any bitterness.  
We know the Cuisinart® Automatic Grind &  
BrewTM will bring you years of pleasure.  
Nothing is more satisfying than a rich cup of  
your favorite brew.  
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Element 3: Grind  
THE QUEST FOR  
THE PERFECT CUP  
OF COFFEE  
The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction.  
If the grind is too fine, overextraction and bit-  
terness 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 desired  
flavors will not be extracted. The Automatic  
Grind & Brewis preset for a medium grind,  
the optimal grind for this type of coffeemaker.  
It is generally agreed that there are four basic  
elements critical to the perfect cup:  
Element 1: Water  
Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the  
quality of the water is as important as the  
quality of the coffee. If you filter your drinking  
water, filter the water for your coffeemaker.  
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.  
Element 4: Proportion  
The Automatic Grind & Brewmakes up to ten  
(10) 5-ounce cups of coffee.  
Using Whole Beans:  
To make a full pot of coffee:  
Fill the grinder basket to the top.  
DO NOT OVERFILL OR THE GRINDER  
COULD MALFUNCTION.  
For hard water areas, we recommend using  
bottled water. The calcium in the water and  
the softeners used to combat it have a major  
impact on the extraction of the coffee. Hard  
water will also accelerate calcium buildup  
inside the coffeemaker which, in turn, slows  
down brewing, affects the flavor of the  
coffee, and ultimately may shorten the life  
of your coffeemaker.  
To make fewer than 10 cups of coffee:  
We recommend you use about 1 tablespoon  
of whole beans per cup. Note: One  
measuring scoop is approximately equal  
to one tablespoon. For 1 or 2 cups, use  
1-1/2 tablespoons per cup. Adjust the recipe  
according to individual taste.  
Element 2: Coffee  
While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the  
flavor should be from the coffee. To achieve  
the same great quality cup of coffee you  
receive at a coffee bar, you need to use the  
same quality beans.  
Using Pre-Ground Coffee:  
Although it is preferable to use fresh, whole  
beans, you can make coffee in the Automatic  
Grind & Brewusing pre-ground beans.  
Buy the beans fresh and whole, only about  
two weeks’ supply at a time for maximum  
freshness. Once the coffee bean is broken, its  
flavor degrades very quickly. That’s why the  
Automatic Grind & Brewgrinds your coffee  
just prior to brewing. If it is not practical to buy  
small supplies, we recommend you separate  
larger amounts of beans into one to two week  
portions immediately after purchase, and  
freeze them in airtight containers. The best  
way to maximize freshness is to minimize  
exposure to air, light and moisture. So, once  
beans have been removed from the freezer,  
maintain them in a sealed container at room  
temperature, since damaging condensation  
occurs every time the beans are removed from  
the freezer or refrigerator. Note that some cof-  
fee experts advise against freezing dark-roast  
beans, because freezing can cause the oils to  
coagulate. Other experts disagree. We suggest  
you experiment and decide for yourself.  
To do so, turn off the grinder by pressing the  
“Grind Off” button before turning on the unit.  
Our recipe:  
We suggest that you use 1 to 1 1/2 table-  
spoons of ground coffee per cup. Note: One  
measuring scoop is approximately equal  
to one tablespoon. Adjust the recipe to  
your taste.  
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground  
coffee is 15 tablespoons, using either a  
paper or permanent filter. Exceeding this  
amount may cause overflow if the coffee is  
too finely ground.  
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FEATURES AND  
BENEFITS  
The Parts  
1. Reservoir Cover  
We created the Premier Series of coffeemak-  
ers with you in mind. Every aspect has been  
designed to be easy to use. We made a large  
water window which is easily viewed from the  
front of the machine, and the reservoir lid  
opens to the back, providing easy access for  
filling. The removable filter basket liner is  
molded in black plastic to avoid unsightly  
staining. We put rubber feet on the front of the  
machine only, so it's easy to move around on  
the countertop, yet won't slide as you set the  
controls. We also reasoned that an easy-to-  
hold carafe would allow you more control while  
pouring, helping to avoid spills. And we placed  
the carafe markings next to the handle, not on  
the side of the pot, so you can easily see them  
as you fill the carafe with water.  
Press to open. Press to lock. A Safety Interlock  
System prevents operation of the unit if the  
reservoir cover is open more than one half  
inch (1/2").  
2. Water Window  
Markings indicate water needed to make  
corresponding cups of brewed coffee.  
3. Brew PauseTM Feature (Not shown)  
Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe  
is removed from heater plate, so a cup can  
be poured in mid-brew, if desired. Since the  
extraction rate varies during the brew cycle,  
we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to  
finish before pouring coffee.  
4. Carafe  
a. Taste Keeper® Lid: Helps preserve  
coffee flavor by minimizing oxygen  
flow into carafe.  
b. Comfort Grip Handle: Safe, controlled  
pouring.  
c. Brewed Coffee Markings: These are  
located close to the handle for easier  
viewing.  
5. Coffee Temperature Monitor  
Monitors brewed coffee temperature and  
maintains it at the same level, even if there  
is only a small amount of coffee in the carafe.  
Note: temperature is adjustable.  
6. Warming Plate  
7. Cord Storage (Not shown)  
Unused cord is easily pushed into the bottom  
of coffeemaker, keeping counters neat.  
8. Control Panel  
9. Safety Interlock System (Not shown)  
Prevents operation of the unit if the reservoir  
cover is open more than 1/2 inch or the grinder  
basket lid and/or filter basket cover are not in  
place. An audible tone will sound continuously  
until cover is closed or the missing parts are in  
place and the cover is closed.  
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10. Flavor System Settings  
Provide guidelines for optimum flavor extraction,  
based on number of cups being brewed.  
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11. Filter Basket Cover/Filter Holder  
To put on or remove, grasp cover in area  
indicated by arrows. NOTE: COVER MUST BE  
IN PLACE FOR UNIT TO OPERATE. Warning:  
This lid becomes hot after coffee has been  
brewed. Use caution when removing the lid.  
Filter holder has a self-centering ring to keep  
paper filters in the proper location. Note: This  
piece is intentionally fitted loosely to the filter lid.  
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12. Grinder Basket Lid  
Use the recess on each side of the lid to remove  
lid and add beans easily. Note: Lid must be in  
place for unit to operate.  
13. Grinder/Filter Basket  
This is a one piece basket which holds the  
permanent or paper filter on one side, and the  
whole bean grinder on the other side. NOTE:  
FILTER BASKET MUST BE IN PLACE FOR  
UNIT TO OPERATE.  
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A note about filters: When using a permanent  
filter like the Cuisinart® gold-tone filter, be sure  
that the handle is positioned away from the  
grinder basket. If not, the handle may interfere  
with the flow of coffee into the filter basket.  
Also note: using a permanent or gold-tone  
filter will allow some fine coffee grounds to  
fall into the coffee carafe. This will appear  
as sediment in the carafe.  
14. Finger Grips  
Use these and the handle to easily lift the  
grinder/filter basket out for cleaning.  
15. Handle  
Use this and the finger grips to easily lift the  
grinder/filter basket out for cleaning.  
16. Steam Safety Valve  
Do not touch this valve. Doing so may release  
steam or hot water and cause personal injury.  
The valve is designed to keep steam away from  
exposed areas.  
17. Steam Collector  
Prevents steam from escaping from unit. Unplug  
cord from outlet and allow unit to cool before  
cleaning. To clean: remove by lifting up and out.  
Run under warm water. To replace: place hooks  
on locating notches.  
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18. Water Reservoir  
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6. Temperature Set:  
Control Panel  
Use to enter Temperature Set mode.  
Temperature is adjusted with Hours (-) and  
Minutes (+) buttons.  
(Detailed programming instructions are  
on pages 10 and 11)  
1. On/Off/Set Auto-Shutoff Switch with LED  
Indicator:  
7. Carafe Temperature Display:  
Displays keep-warm temperature range  
relative to average setting. Temperature  
can be increased or decreased.  
a. Audible Tone (not shown): The Automatic  
Grind & Brewis equipped with an audible  
tone which will sound 5 times when the coffee  
has completed brewing (coffee will continue to  
stream from the filter for several seconds  
thereafter) and will sound twice when the unit  
has shut itself off.  
8. Clock Display:  
Displays time of day, program setting when  
program button is depressed, or Auto Shutoff  
time when On/Off button is depressed.  
2. Self Clean:  
9. Low Cups Setting with LED Indicator:  
For use in decalcification of coffeemaker.  
3. “Time to Clean” Indicator:  
Set to “1-4  
” to improve extraction and fla-  
vor when making fewer than 5 cups of coffee.  
When decalcification is required, this will flash  
whenever the coffeemaker is operated.  
10. Program Setting with LED Indicator:  
Press to display program setting or to set for  
programmed brewing.  
4. Hours Set / Temperature Decrease  
5. Minutes Set / Temperature Increase:  
11. Grind Off:  
Press and hold either 4 or 5 for approximately  
2 seconds to enter Time Set Mode.  
Use to turn off the grinder when using pre-  
ground coffee.  
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Entering “Set Program Time”  
Mode:  
PROGRAMMING YOUR  
COFFEEMAKER  
Press and hold the “Program Set” button  
(about 2 seconds) until the green light begins  
to flash. This signals that you have entered the  
“Set Program Time” mode. The desired time  
can be set by pressing the “Hours” and  
“Minutes” buttons to scroll forward through the  
digits. Pressing and 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.  
1. Setting the Clock:  
When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will  
flash continuously until you set the time.  
Entering “Time Set” Mode:  
To set the time, hold down either the “Hours”  
or “Minutes” button until the clock stops flash-  
ing and begins to count up (about 2 seconds).  
You are now in the “Time Set” mode and can  
operate either button to achieve the desired  
setting. The buttons can be held down to scroll  
through the digits, or pressed and released  
lightly to advance one digit at a time.  
Exiting “Set Program Time” Mode:  
“Set Program Time” may be exited in any  
of three ways:  
When scrolling, the numbers will advance  
slowly at first and then speed up to the rate  
of about three per second. When the number  
displayed approaches the desired setting,  
release the button and press repeatedly to  
advance one digit at a time. Be careful to  
make sure that the PM indicator is on if a  
PM time is desired.  
1. Press the “Program Set” button. This will  
cause the coffeemaker to revert to its  
previous state. If it was OFF, it will return  
to the OFF position. If “Programmed”, it will  
revert to this state, and so on. This is a  
safety feature.  
Exiting “Time Set” Mode:  
2. Press any other button (except “Hours”  
or “Minutes”). “Set Program Time” will be  
exited and the function of that button will  
be executed.  
The “Time Set” mode can be exited in  
one of two ways:  
1. Press any button besides the “Hours” or  
“Minutes” button. This will exit the “Time Set”  
and activate the selected function.  
3. Do nothing. If neither the “Hours” nor  
“Minutes” button is pressed for a period of  
five seconds, the “Set Program Time” mode  
will be exited and the programmed setting  
will be in effect.  
2. Do nothing. If neither the “Hours” nor  
“Minutes” button is pressed for a period  
of five seconds, the “Time Set” mode will  
be exited.  
PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC  
SHUTOFF TIME  
The Automatic Shutoff Time can be pro-  
2. Setting the Program Time:  
grammed anywhere from immediate shutoff  
after completion of the brew cycle up to four  
hours. When the coffeemaker shuts itself off,  
two tones will sound. Four hours is the default  
time. The 0:00 setting shuts the unit off imme-  
diately after brewing is complete. To check the  
current setting, press the “On/Off” button and  
the Automatic Shutoff Time will be displayed.  
When you press the “Program Set” button, it  
displays the current program time, and the  
green light next to the button will light. The  
coffeemaker will start to brew at the  
programmed time. If no time appears when the  
button is pressed and the green light turns off  
at the release of the button, it means that no  
program time has been set. The “Programmed”  
mode cannot be entered until the program time  
has been set.  
To change the preset time, press and hold the  
“On/Off” button until the red “power” light  
begins to flash. This signals that you have  
entered the “Set Automatic Shutoff” mode.  
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Press the “Hours” and “Minutes” buttons  
to scroll forward through the digits until  
desired time appears. The first setting which  
appears is preset at “4:00” and the next  
display will be “0:00”, since four hours is the  
maximum Automatic Shutoff setting. Pressing  
and 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 approach-  
es, release the button and then press repeat-  
edly to advance one digit at a time.  
the simplest way to reduce the heat is to  
shut off the coffeemaker and allow coffee to  
cool before transfer to a thermal carafe.  
Never use the carafe on a heated stovetop.  
To Set Temperature:  
Press the “Set Temp” button on your cof-  
feemaker. The time display will disappear and  
only the Temperature Display remains. The (-)  
and (+) buttons (same as Hours and Minutes,  
respectively) can then be used to increase or  
decrease the holding temperature. The select-  
ed temperature will remain programmed until  
you change it or until the coffeemaker is unplugged.  
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. If you  
do so, the Automatic Grind & Brewwill auto-  
matically account for any time that has already  
elapsed after brewing. For example, if you set  
the ASO for 40 minutes and 25 minutes have  
already elapsed, the Grind & Brewwill shut  
off automatically after 15 minutes (40 minutes  
minus the 25 elapsed equals 15 minutes).  
INCREASING THE TEMPERATURE:  
DECREASING THE TEMPERATURE:  
VARIABLE KEEP WARM  
TEMPERATURE  
The Automatic Grind & Brewhas a method of  
setting the holding temperature of the coffee in  
the carafe. The display appears as a series of  
elliptical or oval-shaped dots across the lower  
portion of the digital readout, and indicates the  
selected temperature relative to the holding  
temperature preset at the factory.  
Exiting “Set Temperature” Mode:  
There are three ways to exit “Set Temperature”  
mode:  
1. Press “Set Temp” button. Time  
display reappears.  
2. Press any button besides (-), (+) or “Temp  
Set”. The function of the button pressed will  
be executed.  
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3. Do nothing. If neither the (-) nor (+) button is  
pressed for a period of five seconds, the  
“Set Temperature” mode will be exited.  
If you use a lot of milk in your coffee, set tem-  
perature higher than normal. If you prefer cool-  
er coffee, lower the temperature. We encour-  
age you to experiment and determine what is  
best for you. Please note that the heater plate  
on the coffeemaker is not powerful enough to  
raise the temperature of the coffee in the pot,  
once coffee has been brewed. This feature is  
designed as a “preset” and will affect the cof-  
fee during the brewing cycle. If the coffee is  
too hot, the temperature can be lowered, but  
since we do not recommend leaving the coffee  
on direct heat for more than twenty minutes,  
NOTE: If, at any time during the life of the cof-  
feemaker, the temperature display bar begins  
to flash and the Temp Set button has no effect  
on the display, this indicates damage to the  
Coffee Temperature Monitor. Otherwise the  
coffeemaker will continue to function normally.  
Because there are no user serviceable parts  
inside, the coffeemaker must be returned to an  
authorized Cuisinart Repair Center if servicing  
is desired.  
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3. Add Beans/Filter  
TURNING OFF GRIND FUNCTION  
Lift the grinder basket lid, using the recess on  
either side. Fill the basket with the desired  
quantity of beans. Lift the filter basket  
cover/filter holder. (See parts list for best  
location to grasp). Place a #4 cone filter or  
a permanent filter in the basket.  
To turn off the grinding function, press the  
“Grind Off” button. A yellow LED will be  
illuminated. Then press the “On” button.  
MAKING COFFEE  
Before you make the first pot of coffee in your  
new Cuisinart® Coffee BarAutomatic Grind &  
Brewcoffeemaker, we recommend operating  
the coffeemaker once, using only water and a  
paper filter. This will remove any dust or  
residues which remain in the system from the  
manufacturing process.  
Note: When using a permanent filter, be  
sure that the filter handle is facing away  
from the grinder basket. If you do not do  
so, the handle may interfere with the flow  
of ground coffee into the filter basket. Also  
note: a permanent filter may allow some  
ground coffee to flow into carafe.  
1. Fill the Water Reservoir  
The filter holder will help to keep the filter  
open, but when using a paper filter, be sure  
that the filter is completely open and fully  
inserted into the basket.  
Remove the carafe from the hot plate. Open  
the carafe cover and fill with cold water to just  
over the amount of coffee you are making.  
Close the carafe cover. Press the reservoir lid  
to open. Pour the water from the carafe into  
reservoir. The numbers on the water reservoir  
indicate a slightly higher amount of water per  
cup than the carafe markings. This is to com-  
pensate for the amount of water lost in wetting  
the grounds, and lost as steam during the  
brewing process. The float on the water win-  
dow indicates the amount of water necessary  
to brew the corresponding amount of coffee.  
To make a full pot of coffee (10 cups), fill the  
grinder basket to the top.  
To make fewer than 10 cups of coffee, we  
suggest that you use about 1 tablespoon of  
whole beans per cup. Note: One measuring  
scoop is approximately equal to one  
tablespoon. For 1 or 2 cups, use 1-1/2  
tablespoons per cup. Adjust the recipe  
according to your individual taste.  
Replace the carafe on the hot plate.  
4. Close the Reservoir Lid  
Press down to lock. To prevent coffee grounds  
from escaping the grinding chamber, make  
sure reservoir lid is locked.  
The Automatic Grind & Brewis equipped  
with a Safety Interlock System. The Grind &  
Brewwill not operate if the cover of the  
unit is open more than 1/2 inch or the  
grinder cover and/or the filter cover are left  
out. Because grinder blades spin during  
operation, the Grind & Brewwill not oper-  
ate if the cover of the unit is open. If you try  
to turn the unit on with the cover open, the  
unit will beep continuously until the miss-  
ing parts are installed and you close the lid.  
The unit will also beep if you open the lid  
during the brewing process. The grinder  
will stop grinding or, if brewing, the brew-  
ing will stop. Once the missing parts are  
installed and the cover is closed, the beep-  
ing will stop. The brewing process can be  
restarted by pressing the Onbutton.  
Restarting the process will not affect coffee  
2. Set the Flavor System  
The Flavor System has been designed to  
extract the proper coffee flavor compounds  
when the dial is positioned according to the  
number of cups being brewed.  
NOTE: If you use less than the recommend-  
ed coffee measure, or you use a grind that  
is finer than the recommended grind, set  
the Flavor System to a higher cup setting.  
This takes more water away from the  
grounds, preventing overextraction.  
Conversely, if you use more coffee or a  
coarser grind, set Flavor System to a  
lower setting.  
To deactivate the Flavor System, turn  
the selector knob counterclockwise to  
the “OFF” setting.  
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results. If you do not want the grinder to  
come on again, press the Grind Offbut-  
ton before pressing the Onbutton. Once  
the lid is closed, the beeping will stop, and  
the grind and brew process will start again  
from the beginning.  
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 fla-  
vor profile which is very different from the cof-  
fee made at the end of the cycle. Removing a  
cup during the brewing cycle will alter the flavor  
of the finished pot.  
5. Before Brewing Coffee  
Make sure you have replaced the glass  
carafe in its position on the warming plate  
and have placed a filter in the grinder/filter  
basket. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.  
The clock will flash “12:00” continuously until  
it has been set. This will not interfere with the  
operation of the coffeemaker. To set clock,  
see the “Programming Your Coffeemaker”  
section, page 10.  
Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it  
before serving to blend the flavors. The coffee  
at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat  
stronger than the coffee at the top.  
When the brewing cycle has been completed,  
five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue  
to stream from the filter for several seconds.  
After brewing, the heater plate will keep the  
coffee at about 180°-185°F. We recommend  
transferring the coffee to a thermal carafe pre-  
heated with hot water, if the coffee is not going  
to be drunk within 20 minutes.  
Check to see that the Automatic Shutoff Time  
and the Carafe Keep Warm Temperature set-  
tings are set to match your preference. For  
information on these features, see  
"Programming Your Coffeemaker” on page 10.  
TO MAKE COFFEE WITH  
PRE-GROUND BEANS:  
6. Power Unit  
a) Immediate grinding and brewing:  
Follow instructions 1 and 2 from Making  
Coffee section.  
Switch the control panel to ON. The indicator  
will light and the process will begin.  
3. Add ground coffee to permanent or #4 cone  
paper filter. Our recipe suggestion: Use 1  
to 1-1/2 tablespoons of ground coffee per  
cup. Note: One measuring scoop is approxi-  
mately equal to one tablespoon. Adjust the  
recipe according to your individual taste.  
b) Programmed Brewing:  
Press the “Program” button. The indicator will  
light and the display will show the programmed  
time for as long as the button is depressed.  
The display reverts back to time of day once  
the button is released. If the indicator light  
goes off once the button has been released, it  
means the program has not been set. To set  
the programmed time, see “Programming Your  
Coffeemaker” on page 10.  
NOTE: The maximum capacity for ground  
coffee is 15 tablespoons, using either a  
paper or permanent filter. Exceeding these  
amounts may cause overflow if the coffee  
is too finely ground.  
7. Select Cups Setting  
4. Close the reservoir lid.  
(See instructions above.)  
If you are brewing fewer than 5 cups, press the  
“1-4  
” button. The indicator light will illumi-  
5. See Before Brewing Coffee note above.  
Press the “Grind Off” button. When this  
function is activated, a yellow LED will be  
illuminated. Then press the “ON” button.  
nate. Note that the light will only come on if the  
coffeemaker has been turned on or set to the  
“program” mode first.  
8. During and After Brewing  
6. Follow instructions 6 through 8 from the  
Making Coffee section.  
The Brew Pausefeature allows you to remove  
the carafe from the heater during mid-brew.  
The brewing process does not stop during this  
period; only the flow of coffee from the basket  
stops. Do not remove the carafe for longer  
than 30 seconds or the coffee may overflow  
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CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY  
ALL PARTS AFTER EVERY USE.  
DECALCIFICATION  
Decalcification refers to removing the calcium  
deposits which form over time on the metal  
parts of the coffeemaker.  
For best performance from your Coffee Bar™  
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. The flashing self-  
clean light will indicate when you should clean  
your coffeemaker.  
Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove  
the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.  
Press and lift to open the reservoir lid. Remove  
the grinder basket lid by using the recessed  
area on each side of the lid. Remove the filter  
basket cover. Remove the permanent or paper  
filter. Clean permanent filter, or discard the  
paper filter. Remove the grinder/filter basket,  
using the finger grips and handle. The  
SELF CLEANING  
If the self-clean light begins to flash when the  
coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you that  
the calcium buildup is interfering with the func-  
tioning of your coffeemaker and the flavor of  
your coffee. To clean, fill the water reservoir to  
capacity with a mixture of 1/3 white vinegar  
and 2/3 water. Turn the coffeemaker ON and  
press the “Self-Clean” button. The self-clean  
light will shine steadily. The coffeemaker is  
now in Self-Clean mode. One cycle should be  
sufficient to adequately clean the coffeemaker.  
When the cycle is completed and the five  
beeps sound, the coffeemaker will shut off.  
Turn the coffeemaker ON to see if the  
grinder/filter basket, grinder basket lid, 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/filter basket has been removed.  
Wipe the area under the grinder/filter  
basket with a damp cloth. If water gets  
into the grinder motor, the motor may  
become damaged.  
Once clean, reverse the above steps.  
Periodically, remove the steam collector  
by lifting it up and out. Run it under warm  
soapy water. Rinse thoroughly. Replace the  
steam collector by placing the hooks on the  
locating notches.  
self-clean light continues to flash. If it does,  
turn it OFF and then repeat the cleaning  
procedure with a fresh solution of vinegar  
and water.  
If the self-clean light no longer flashes, turn the  
coffeemaker to OFF and then run one cycle of  
fresh cold water through the unit before using  
the unit again to brew coffee.  
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.  
Note on the Self-  
Clean Function:  
Pressing the “Self-Clean” button cancels all  
other settings. If it is pressed accidentally,  
press it again to return the coffeemaker to  
all its previous settings. Pressing On/Off will  
also exit the Self-Clean mode and turn the  
coffeemaker OFF.  
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 warm-  
ing plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use  
rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean  
the warming plate. Do not dry the inside of the  
water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.  
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These warranties do not cover any damage  
caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other  
than ordinary household use.  
LIMITED THREE  
YEAR WARRANTY  
These warranties exclude all incidental or  
consequential damages. Some states do not  
allow the exclusion of or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, so the foregoing limita-  
tion or exclusion may not apply to you.  
This warranty supersedes all previous  
warranties on Cuisinart® Coffee Bar™  
Automatic Grind & BrewCoffeemakers.  
This warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®  
Coffee BarAutomatic Grind & Brew™  
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY  
Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for  
personal, family or household use. Except as  
otherwise required under applicable state law,  
this warranty is not available to retailers or other  
commercial purchasers or owners.  
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Coffee Bar™  
Automatic Grind & BrewCoffeemaker will be  
free of defects in material or workmanship under  
normal home use for three years from the date of  
original purchase.  
California law provides that for In-Warranty  
Service, California residents have the option  
of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the  
store where it was purchased or (B) to another  
retail store which sells Cuisinart® products of  
the same type. The retail store shall then, at  
its choice, either repair the product, refer the  
consumer to an independent repair facility,  
replace the product, or refund the purchase  
price less the amount directly attributable to the  
consumer’s prior usage of the product.  
We suggest that you complete and return the  
enclosed warranty registration card promptly  
to facilitate verification of the date of original  
purchase. However, return of the warranty  
registration is not a condition of this warranty  
and does not eliminate the need for the consumer  
to maintain the original proof of purchase. In the  
event you do not have proof of purchase date, the  
purchase date for purposes of this warranty will  
be the date of manufacture.  
If either of the above two options does not result  
in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the  
consumer may then take the product to an  
independent repair facility if service or repair  
can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart  
and not the consumer will be responsible for  
the reasonable cost of such service, repair,  
replacement, or refund for nonconforming  
products under warranty.  
California residents may also, at their  
If your coffeemaker should prove to be  
defective within the warranty period, we will repair  
it (or, if we think it necessary, replace it) without  
charge to you. To obtain warranty  
service, please call our Consumer Service Center  
toll-free at 800-726-0190 or write to:  
preference, return nonconforming products  
directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary,  
replacement by calling our Consumer Service  
Center toll-free at 800-726-0190. Cuisinart will  
be responsible for the cost of the repair, replace-  
ment, and shipping and handling for such  
nonconforming products under warranty.  
Cuisinart  
150 Milford Road  
East Windsor, NJ 08520  
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR  
CUISINART PRODUCT  
If you are experiencing problems with your  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your  
return, please also enclose $10.00 for shipping  
and handling of the product (California  
residents need only supply proof of purchase and  
should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instruc-  
tions). Please also be sure to include a return  
address, description of the product defect, prod-  
uct serial number, and any other information perti-  
nent to the product’s return. Please pay by check  
or money order.  
Cuisinart® product, we suggest that you call  
our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190  
before returning the product for servicing. Often,  
our Consumer Service Representatives can help  
solve the problem without having the product ser-  
viced. If servicing is needed, a Representative  
can confirm whether the product is under warran-  
ty and direct you to the nearest service location.  
*Important: If the nonconforming product is to  
be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s  
Authorized Service Center, please remind the  
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center to  
ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed,  
the product serviced with the correct parts, and  
to ensure the the product is still under warranty.  
Your Cuisinart® Coffee BarAutomatic Grind and  
Brew Coffeemaker has been manufactured to  
strict specifications and has been designed for  
use with the Cuisinart® 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.  
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