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SETTING THE CLOCK

When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will 
flash in the display for 5 seconds, indicating the 
unit is in Time Set mode. If 12:00 stops flashing, 
simply press and hold Hour or Minute button to 
return to flashing Time Set mode.

Setting Hours and Minutes 

Press either button to select the desired time. 
Hold buttons down to scroll through the digits 
quickly, or press and release to advance one 
digit at a time. Be sure the PM indicator is on  
if setting a PM time.

Exiting Time Set Mode

a.  Press any function button besides Hour or 

Minute to exit mode.

b.  If you do nothing for a period of 5 seconds, 

the mode will be exited.

SETTING THE PROGRAM TIME

When you press the Program set button,  
it displays a previously selected auto-on time,  
or the default time (12:00).

Entering Set Program Time Mode 

Press and hold the Program set button until the 
blue indicator light and LCD display begin to 
flash. You are now in Set Program Time mode. 
Set the time you want coffee to begin brewing by 
following the instructions in “Setting Hours and 
Minutes.” The coffeemaker will start to brew at 
the programmed time. The Program mode  
cannot be entered if the coffeemaker is in its 
brew cycle.

Exiting Set Program Time Mode

a.  Press and release Program button.
b.

 

Press any function button besides Hour  
or Minute to exit mode and activate the  
selected function.

c.  If you do nothing for a period of 5 seconds, 

the mode will be exited.

Clock/LCD Display 

Displays time of day and Auto On times.

 Program Button with LED Indicator 

Sets and/or displays programmed Auto On time.

1-4 Cup Setting 

Improves extraction, flavour and temperature 
when brewing fewer than 5 cups.

Hour and Minute Buttons 

Use to program clock, Auto On, and Auto Off 
functions.

Grind Off Button with LED Indicator  

Turns off the grinder when using pre-ground coffee.

Clean Button 

Red indicator appears when it is time to decalcify 
your coffeemaker. See page 10 for detailed 
decalcification instructions.

Brew/Off/Auto Off Button with LED Indicator 

Programs coffeemaker to automatically shut  
off 0 to 4 hours after brew cycle is complete. 
Manually turns coffeemaker on or off.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR  CONTROL PANEL

PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

Summary of Contents for DGB-400C Series

Page 1: ...For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using Automatic Grind Brew 12 Cup Coffeemaker DGB 400C Series INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ...

Page 2: ...pliance for other than its intended use 13 Snap lid securely onto carafe before serving any beverages 14 Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle 15 The glass carafe is designed for use with this coffeemaker only It must never be used on the range top 16 Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface 17 Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened h...

Page 3: ...has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not modify the plug in any way OPERATING NOTICE Clogging and backing up of water and or coffee in the filter basket can occur un...

Page 4: ...FEE ELEMENT 1 WATER Coffee is 98 water The quality of that water is as important as the quality of your coffee If water doesn t taste good from the tap it won t taste good in your coffee Cuisinart includes a charcoal water filter to remove chlorine bad tastes and odours for the purest coffee flavour every time you brew ELEMENT 2 COFFEE While coffee is 98 water all of the flavour comes from the bea...

Page 5: ...der must be in place for unit to operate correctly Cover becomes hot after coffee is brewed Use caution when removing cover 9 Gold Tone Cuisinart Commercial Style Filter A note about filters When using our permanent filter position handle toward front of the unit so it does not interfere with the flow of coffee into the filter basket Also NOTE Using our permanent gold tone filter may allow some fi...

Page 6: ...by following the instructions in Setting Hours and Minutes The coffeemaker will start to brew at the programmed time The Program mode cannot be entered if the coffeemaker is in its brew cycle Exiting Set Program Time Mode a Press and release Program button b Press any function button besides Hour or Minute to exit mode and activate the selected function c If you do nothing for a period of 5 second...

Page 7: ... auto shutoff for 40 minutes and 25 minutes have already elapsed the unit will shut off automatically after 15 minutes 40 minutes minus the 25 elapsed equals 15 minutes BEFORE BREWING YOUR FIRST POT OF COFFEE We recommend flushing out the system before brewing your first pot of coffee Simply follow Making Coffee with Pre Ground Beans page 9 Skip step 2 and be sure to use only water and a paper fil...

Page 8: ...r filter in the basket making sure the filter is completely open and touching the side walls and bottom of basket Cuisinart s Commercial Style Permanent Filter Be sure the filter handle is facing away from the grinder basket so it does not interfere with the flow of ground coffee into the filter basket NOTE Some ground coffee may flow into the carafe 5 Put Filter Basket in Place and Close Filter D...

Page 9: ...structions in Before Brewing Your First Pot of Coffee page 7 1 Fill the Reservoir and Insert Filter See steps 1 and 2 in Making Coffee with Whole Beans page 8 2 Add Pre Ground Coffee Press the filter basket door release button to open door and place either a paper filter OR the permanent filter in the basket Add ground coffee the close filter door Our recipe suggestion Use 1 level scoop 1 tablespo...

Page 10: ... scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker Never immerse base unit in water or other liquids To clean base simply wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry before storing Wipe heating plate with a clean damp cloth Never use rough abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the heating plate Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth as lint may remain NOTE Reservoir ...

Page 11: ...inart product has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter as well as use with accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart...

Page 12: ...r_Canada Conair com Printed in China Imprimé en Chine 20CC076877 Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware and Savour the Good Life Découvrez la gamme complète d appareils de cuisine Cuisinart de qualité supérieure comprenant robots culinaires minirobots batteurs mélangeurs ...

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