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Cuisinart DGB-300BK manual

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    Automatic Grind & Br ew TM Cof feemaker DGB-300 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. 02CU13488 DGB300 IB 6/23/03 2:31 PM Page 1[...]

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    2 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[...]

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    3 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. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least a[...]

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    4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4 The Coffee Bar™ Flavor System . . . .Page 4 The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . .P[...]

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    5 THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements critical to the perfect cup: Element 1: W ater 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 t[...]

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    6 FEA TURES AND BENEFITS We created the Premier Series of cof feemak- 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 bl[...]

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    7 1 4a 4c 6 5 8 4b 2 02CU13488 DGB300 IB 6/23/03 2:31 PM Page 7[...]

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    10. Flavor System Settings Provide guidelines for optimum flavor extraction, based on number of cups being brewed. 1 1. Filter Basket Cover/Filter Holder T o put on or remove, grasp cover in area indicated by arrows. NOTE: COVER MUST BE IN PLACE FOR UNIT TO OPERA TE. W arning: This lid becomes hot after coffee has been brewed. Use caution when remo[...]

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    9 Control Panel (Detailed programming instructions are on pages 10 and 1 1) 1. On/Off/Set Auto-Shutoff Switch with LED Indicator: a. Audible T one (not shown): The Automatic Grind & Brew ™ is 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[...]

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    10 PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER 1. Setting the Clock: When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will flash continuously 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 stops flash- ing and begins to count up (about 2 seconds). Y ou are now in the “T i[...]

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    11 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 , slo[...]

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    TURNING OFF GRIND FUNCTION T o 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 Bar ™ Automatic Grind & Brew ™ coffeemaker , we recommend operating the coffeemaker once, usi[...]

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    13 results. If you do not want the grinder to come on again, press the “ Grind Off ” but- ton before pressing the “ On ” button. Once the lid is closed, the beeping will stop, and the grind and brew process will start again from the beginning. 5. Before Brewing Coffee Make sure you have replaced the glass carafe in its position on the warmi[...]

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    14 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE COMPLETEL Y CLEAN AND DR Y ALL P AR TS AFTER EVER Y USE. 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 perma[...]

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    15 LIMITED THREE YEAR W ARRANTY This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart ® Coffee Bar ™ Automatic Grind & Brew ™ Coffeemakers. This warranty is available to consumers only . Y ou are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ® Coffee Bar ™ Automatic Grind & Brew ™ Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for personal,[...]

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    ©2002 Cuisinart Cuisinart® is a registered trademark of Cuisinart. Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor , NJ 08520 Printed in China 02CU13488 IB-2697E Discover the complete line of Cuisinart ® brand premier kitchen appliances including food processors, mini food processors, hand mixers, blenders, toasters, coffeemakers, cookware, ice cream ma[...]