Cuisinart DGB900BCU Grind & Brew Plus User manual

Grind &Brew Plus

DGB900BCU

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should

always be followed, including the following:

1. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of external

timer or separate remote-control system.

2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,

unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use

of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

3. Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with this product.

4. Not for use by children. Keep out of reach of children during and

after use.

5. Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of

damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped.

Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of

damage, or if the appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart

Customer Care Line (refer to “UK After Sales Service“ section for

further information).

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. 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.

To learn more about our products visit our website

www.cuisinart.co.uk

CONTENTS

Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

A Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

B Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

C Setting the Programme Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

D Inserting the Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

E Preparing to Brew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adding Water &Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using Coffee Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Removing and Replacing the Bean Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using Pre-ground beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Preparing the Carafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

F Brewing Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Immediate Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Programmed Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Brewed Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cleaning &Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

UK Guarantee &After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Wiring Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Product Description

Bean Hopper Lid

Bean Hopper

Water Reservoir (not shown)

Control Panel

Coffee Filter Compartment

Release Button

12 Cup Thermal Carafe

Housing Unit

Water Reservoir Lid

Safety Cautions

Carefully read all the instructions 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.

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, remove the plug from the mains then contact the

Cuisinart Customer Care Line (see “UK After Sales Service” section).

Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of a

damaged lead discontinue use immediately. Contact the Cuisinart

Customer Care Line (see “UK After Sales Service”).

Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow

to cool before cleaning the appliance. To disconnect, press the ‘On/

Off’ button, and then remove the plug from the mains. Never pull the

plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

This appliance should not be used by adults or children whose lack

of experience, product knowledge or disability might cause a hazard,

unless they have been correctly instructed and are adequately

supervised.

Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with this product.

Not for use by children. Keep out of reach of children during

and after use.

Do not use any accessory or attachments with this appliance

other than those recommended by Cuisinart.

No repair should be carried out by the user. In case of fault, contact

the Cuisinart Helpline, (See “UK After Sales Service“ section).

Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or

in a heated oven.

To protect against ﬁre, electric shock or personal injury, do not

immerse the cord, plug or housing unit in water or other liquids. Do

not put the unit in a dishwasher.

Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or

worktop. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

For indoor use only.

For domestic use only.

Do not exceed the maximum capacity of this appliance. (See page

12)

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.

Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug

from the mains socket.

This product complies fully with all appropriate EU and UK legislation

and the standards relevant to this type and class of appliance. We

are an ISO9001:2015 accredited company that continually evaluates

our Quality Management System performance. If you have any

queries regarding product safety and compliance, please contact

our Customer Services Department (see “U.K. After Sales Service”

section).

Safety During Use

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.

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.

Ensure the lid is securely attached to the carafe before serving any

beverages.

Liquids will reach to approximately 90˚C. Be careful when pouring

beverages.

The thermal carafe is designed for use with this appliance only.

Do not use the carafe if cracked or if the handle is loose.

Do not clean the carafe or resting plate with cleansers, steel wool pads,

or other abrasive materials.

Avoid contact with moving parts.

Check grinder basket before use for presence of foreign objects.

Use the coffee grinder to grind roasted coffee beans only. Do not use to

grind other substances, e.g nuts, spices or un-roasted beans as this may

damage the plates or cause injury.

Do not place a cloth or otherwise restrict airﬂow beneath the coffee

maker.

Use only the Cuisinart Gold Tone® Commercial Style Filter with this unit.

These are available to purchase by contacting the Cuisinart Helpline

(see UK After Sales Service section). Other Gold Tone® permanent ﬁlters

or normal paper ﬁlters may cause the unit to overﬂow.

Do not place the hot carafe on a cold or wet surface.

WARNING: Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing

cycle.

WARNING: Polythene bags over the product or packaging may be

dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and

children. These bags are not toys.

Instructions for Use

A Control Panel

1. On/Off button with LED Indicator

Featuring an audible tone which beeps 5 times after the coffee has ﬁnished brewing.

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 either Hour or Min button for approximately 2 seconds to start Time Set

Mode.

4. Cup Quantity Knob

Turn the Cup Quantity to choose the desired amount of coffee beans to grind (up to 12 cups).

N.B This does not control the amount of water. Please ensure you ﬁll the water reservoir

to the cup quantity required using the water level indicator located on the side of the

appliance.

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 programme time.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Programme

B Setting the Clock

When the unit is plugged in, the screen will show 12:00AM.

Press and hold either the ‘Hour’ or the ‘Min’ button until the numbers start to flash.

Then press the ‘Hour’ and ‘Min’ buttons to scroll through the numbers. When the

numbers stop flashing, the time has been set.

N.B. When you go past the number 12, the letters ‘PM’ will appear to adjust the time from

12 noon to midnight. When ‘PM’ is not shown, the time indicated corresponds to the AM

hours, from 12 midnight to 12 noon. Always make sure that the time is set according the

correct period so that the programming is correct.

N.B. The “Programme” mode cannot be entered if the machine is in a “brew” cycle.

C Setting the Programme Time

Press and hold the ‘Programme’ button until the green indicator lights 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 ‘Hour’ and ‘Min’ buttons to scroll forward

through the digits. The buttons can be held down to scroll through the digits or pressed

and released lightly to advance one digit at a time. Once the time has been selected,

press the ‘Programme’ button twice so the green indicator light is illuminated. Brewing

will begin at the programmed time.

N.B. The ‘Programme’ mode cannot be entered if the Grind & Brew Plus is in a ‘brew’ cycle.

N.B. When setting the programme time, ensure coffee and water are placed in the machine

before the automatic start (see “Preparing to Brew”)

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