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Cuisinart DGB-500 manual

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  • 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.[...]

  • Page 2

    1 IMPORT ANT 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. T o protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or ba[...]

  • Page 3

    W ARNING: 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[...]

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    3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations. Y ou’ve just purchased a coffeemaker that will make you want to retire your alarm clock! W ake 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[...]

  • Page 5

    4 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: W ater 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 w[...]

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    5 FEA TURES 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. 2. Reservoir Cover Release Button 3. Showerhead (not shown) Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds. 4.[...]

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    6 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. 14. Grinder Basket 15. Charcoal W ater Filter (not shown) Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water . 16. W ater Reservoir with Water Level Indicator 17. Filte[...]

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    7 Control Panel (Detailed programming instructions are on pages 8 and 9) 1. On/Off/Set Auto-Shutoff Switch with LED Indicator: a. Audible T one (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[...]

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    PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER 1. Setting the Clock When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will appear until you set the time. Entering “Time Set” Mode: T o set the time, hold down either the “Hours” or “Minutes” button until the clock begins flashing (about 2 seconds). Y ou are now in the “Time Set” mode and can operate either but[...]

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    9 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 b[...]

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    (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 ® com[...]

  • Page 12

    than 30 seconds or the coffee may overflow the basket. While we of fer 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 cycl[...]

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    Once clean, reverse the above steps. 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 . Do not use scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the cof[...]

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    13 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. Some states do not allow the exclu[...]

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    Discover the complete line of Cuisinart ® brand premier kitchen appliances including food processors, mini food processors, hand mixers, blenders, toasters, coffeemakers, cookware, ice cream makers and toaster ovens at www .cuisinart.com Coffeemakers Food Processors T oaster Ovens Blenders Cookware Ice Cream Makers ©2002 Cuisinart Cuisinart® is [...]