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Cuisinart DGB-600BC manual

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    Grind & Brew Thermal ™ 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker D G B - 6 0 0 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. DGB-600 IB-4336 9/19/02 3:19 PM Page 1[...]

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    1 IMPORTANT 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 bas[...]

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    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 Get ready to savor hot, fresh, flavorful coffee – all day long! The Cuisinart ® Grind & Brew Thermal ™ 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker is Cuisinart technology at its best. This fully programmable deluxe Premier Series model integrates the best coffee making technology , streamlined European design, and smooth brushed stainless [...]

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    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: Water 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 won[...]

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    5 FEATURES 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. C[...]

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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 Water Filter (not shown) Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water. 16. Water Reservoir with Water Level Indicator 17. Filter B[...]

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    7 Co ntrol Panel (Detailed programming instructions are on pages 8 and 9) 1. On/Off Switch with LED Indicator: a. Audible T one (not shown): The Automatic Grind & Brew Thermal ™ coffeemaker is equipped with an audible tone which will sound 5 times when the coffee has complet- ed brewing (coffee may continue to stream from the filter for sever[...]

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    PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER 1 . S e t t in g t h e C l oc k When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will appear until you set the time. Enterin g “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 operat[...]

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    9 g.Replace the water filter holder in the reser- voir area of the coffeemaker, pushing it all the way down to the base of the unit, along the reservoir wall. Note: We recommend changing the water filter every 60 days or 60 uses or more often if you have hard water. Replacement water filters can be purchased in stores or by calling customer service[...]

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    stops. The brewing process can be restarted by pressing the “On” button. Restarting the process will not affect coffee results. If you do not want the grinder to come on again, press the “Grind Off” button before pressing the “On” button. Once the lid is closed, the beeping will stop, and the grind and brew process will start again from[...]

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    1 1 COVER HINGE T AB SLOT TO M AK E C OF FEE WI T H P RE -G RO UN D BE A N S : Follow step #1 from Making Coffee section on page 9, then continue as follows: 2. Open filter door . Add ground coffee to our permanent or #4 basket paper filter . Our recipe suggestion: Use 1 level scoop of ground coffee per cup. Adjust the recipe according to your indi[...]

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    DECALCIFICATION Decalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits which form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker. For best performance from your 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 . T o clean, fill the water reserv[...]

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    13 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 preference, return nonconforming products d[...]

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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 w w w. c u i s i n a rt . c o m Coffeemakers Food Processors T oaster Ovens Blenders Cookware Ice Cream Makers ©2002 Cuisinart Cu[...]