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Grind & Brew Plus
DGB900BCU
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Grind & Brew Plus For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen equipment so that cooks at home as well as professional chefs have the tools to express their creativity. All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long life, and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance day after day. That is why they have come to be regarded as the defining machines in their field by chefs
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CONTENTS Product Description 5 Safety Cautions 6 Instructions for Use 9 A Control panel 9 B Programming 11 Setting the Clock 11 Setting the Programme Time 12 C Inserting the Charcoal Water Filter 13 D Preparing to Brew 1 Inserting the Filter 1 Adding Water & Coffee Beans 15 Locking the Bean Hopper 16 Preparing the Carafe 17 E Grinding
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Product Description Bean Hopper Lid Bean Hopper Water Reservoir (not shown) Control Panel Filter Compartment Filter Compartment Release Button 12 Cup Thermal Carafe Housing Unit 5
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Safety Cautions Carefully read all the instructions thoroughly before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described within this instruction book. ß Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped. In the event of damage, remo
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ß Do not exceed the maximum capacity of this appliance. (See page 15) ß This appliance should be used only for grinding coffee beans and brewing coffee as described within the Instructions for Use. Please retain these instructions for further use. ß Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket. ß This appliance complies with the requirements of Directives 0/108/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 06/95/CE (Electrical Safety of Domestic Appliances
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Safety during use ß Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs ß Always fill water reservoir first, then plug into a suitable power outlet. To disconnect, push the ‘On/ Off’ button to switch off the appliance, then remove the plug from the wall outlet. ß Ensure lid is securely attached to the carafe before serving any beverages. ß Liquids will reach to approximately 90˚C. Be careful when pouring beverages. ß The thermal carafe is designed for use with this appliance only. ß Do not use
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Instructions For Use Before use, check the appliance for presence of foreign objects. A Control Panel Programme 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 1. On/Off button with LED Indicator Featuring an audible tone (not shown) which beeps 5 times after the coffee has finished brewing. Unit will automatically shut off. 2. Grind Off Button with LED Indicator Use to turn off the grinder when using pre-ground coffee. 3 & 6. Hour and Minute Buttons Press and hold eithe
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5. Clock/LCD Display Displays time of day (and programme setting when Programme button is pressed). Displays Strength Control setting (MILD, MED or STRONG) 7. Strength Control Button Press to select the required coffee strength: (MILD, MED or STRONG). Selected coffee strength will show on the Clock Display. 8. Programme Button with LED Indicator Press to display or set Auto On time. 10
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B Programming Setting the Clock When the Grind & Brew Plus is plugged in, “12:00” will appear until you set the time. Entering “Time Set” mode: To set the time, press and hold either the “Hours” or “Minutes” button until the clock begins to flash (approx. 2 seconds). This signals that you have entered the “Time set” mode. The desired time can be set by pressing the “Hours” and “Minutes” buttons to scroll forward through the digits. The buttons can be held down to scroll through the digits, or
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Setting the Programme Time This feature allows you to pre-programme brewing for the desired time. By pressing the ’Programme’ button the digital display shows the current programme time. This default setting is 12:00pm. Entering “Set Programme Time” mode: Press and hold the “Programme Set” button until the green light and LCD display begin to flash, this signals that you have entered the “Set Programme Time” mode. The desired time can be set by pressing the “Hours” and “Minutes” buttons to s
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C Inserting the Charcoal water filter N.B. Your appliance is supplied with two charcoal water filters. It is strongly recommended that the water filter is replaced after 90 days or 90 uses; more often if you have hard water. Failure to do so can lead to a build-up of lime scale and affect the performance of your appliance. Replacement filters can be purchased directly from the manufacturer, (see “UK After Sales Service” section for further details). ß Remove the filter from its packaging and
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D Preparing to Brew N.B. Before making coffee for the first time, we recommend operating the appliance once, using only water, to remove any dust or residue that may remain in the system from the manufacturing process. Ensure the burr grinder operates without beans for first use. Inserting the Filter ß Pr ess the filter basket door release button and remove the filter basket cover. When removing the filter basket cover (especially after brewing) use the tab with the marking “lift” to do so as
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Adding Water & Coffee Beans ß Open the reservoir lid of the Grind & Brew Plus, pour the desired amount of water into the reservoir using the water level indicator. Close the reservoir lid ensuring not to exceed the 12-cup line as this may cause the carafe to over flow. ß Lift the Bean Hopper Lid and fill with desired quantity of beans. We recommend keeping the hopper at least half full and ensuring there is a sufficient amount of beans in the hopper for the amount of coffee that is intend
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Locking the Bean Hopper ß When replacing the hopper back onto the unit, ensure the hopper container release knob is in the un-lock position. Once in place, turn the knob back into the locked position N.B. If the hopper is not locked into place, the appliance will not operate. If you try to turn the unit on with the hopper is not locked into place the appliance will beep continuously until the missing parts are installed and you close the lid. N.B. The Channel Cover must be in place before
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1 2 3 a b c 1. Water Reservoir Cover 2. Water Filter Holder 3. Burr Grinder . Cof fee Channel Assembly a. Channel Cover (must be in place before grinding) b. Coffee Chute c. Grind Chute Lever 5. Filter basket door release button 5 Preparing the Carafe ß Remove thermal carafe lid by turning in the direction of the “unlock” arrow. Pre-warm the carafe by rinsing it out with hot water. N.B. This will help keep the coffee hotter. ß Return the carafe lid to the carafe. To
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E Grinding and Brewing Coffee Now the coffee machine is ready to grind and brew. Immediate Brewing ß Turn the “Cup Quantity” knob to set the number of cups you want to brew, this will grind enough coffee beans to suit your requirement ß Press the “Strength Control” button to set the strength (MILD, MED, or STRONG) this will show on the LCD display. ß To start the grinding and brewing process, press the ‘On/Off’ button. The indicator light will illuminate and the process will begin. Program
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ß The brew-through, pour-through lid allows coffee to drip from appliance through the closed lid. When brewing is complete, the lid seals itself so air stays out and coffee freshness and temperature are maintained. No need to turn or adjust the lid before pouring. ß After brewing, the appliance will automatically shut off. The thermal carafe will keep the coffee hot for hours. ß The ‘Automatic Brew Pause’ feature allows you to remove the carafe during mid-brew. The brewing process does no
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F Brewing Coffee with Pre-ground Beans This appliance can also brew coffee using pre-ground beans. We recommend using 1 level scoop of ground coffee per cup. N.B The maximum basket capacity for ground coffee is 16 scoops. Exceeding this may cause the appliance to overflow. ß Open the filter door by pushing the release button and remove the filter basket lid. ß Scoop the ground coffee into the Gold Tone® filter. Place the filter basket lid in place and close the filter door. ß Add the water a
