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MAKING COFFEE WITH 

PRE-GROUND BEANS

Follow instructions 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 7.

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 tablespoon [15 ml]) of ground coffee per 
cup. Adjust the recipe according to taste.

NOTE:

 The maximum capacity for ground coffee 

is 16 level scoops (16 tablespoons [236 ml]), 
using either a paper or permanent filter. 
Exceeding that amount may cause  
overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.

3.  Press Grind Off Button 

 When this function is activated, the blue  
LED will come on.

4.  Follow Steps #5 though #8 in “Making 

Coffee with Whole Beans,” pages 7–8.

TIPS AND HINTS

•  If you buy large portions of beans, separate 

them into one- or two-week portions and 
store them in airtight containers in the 
freezer. Preserve freshness by minimizing 
exposure to air, light, and moisture. Once 

beans are removed from the freezer, keep 
them in a sealed container at room 
temperature, since damaging condensation 
can occur when beans move from cold to 
warmer temperatures.

•  Some experts feel freezing dark-roast beans 

can cause oils to coagulate; others disagree. 
You’ll have to decide that one for yourself!

CLEANING AND 

MAINTENANCE

COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY  
ALL PARTS AFTER EVERY USE

Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove the 
plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Open the reservoir lid*. Remove the grinder 
basket lid by using the recessed area on each 
side of the lid. Then remove grinder basket.  
Open filter basket door. Remove filter basket 
cover, filter basket and filter basket holder. The 
grinder basket, grinder basket lid, filter basket 
and filter basket cover can be washed in warm, 
soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned  
in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts 
after every use. 

Do not put any water in the 

unit once the grinder basket has been 
removed. Wipe the area under the grinder 
basket with a damp cloth. If water gets into 
the grinder motor, the motor may become 
damaged and may malfunction.

 Once clean, 

reverse the above steps. Remove the carafe from 
the resting plate. Discard any remaining coffee. 
The carafe and lid can be washed in warm, 
soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or placed  
in a dishwasher.
The carafe and carafe lid should be placed on 
the upper rack only. Do not use 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 resting plate with a clean, damp cloth. 
Never use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers 
to clean the resting plate. Do not dry the inside  
of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may 
remain.

* NOTE:

 Reservoir lid can also be removed  

for easy cleaning. Open the lid 60˚ and gently 
pull toward you. To replace, reverse steps.

BREW PAUSE

 FEATURE

Our Brew Pause

 feature interrupts the flow  

of coffee from the basket to let you pour 

that first cup mid-brew. Be aware that  

using this feature will weaken the flavour 

strength of the finished pot, because  

the flavour profile of coffee brewed at  

the beginning of the cycle differs from  

coffee made at the end.

NOTE:

 Removing carafe for more  

than 20 seconds may cause filter  

basket to overflow.

Summary of Contents for DGB-450C Series

Page 1: ...For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using Automatic Grind Brew 10 Cup Thermal Coffeemaker DGB 450C SERIES INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ...

Page 2: ...pliance for other than its intended use 13 Lock lid securely onto carafe before serving any beverages 14 Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle 15 The thermal carafe is designed for use with this appliance 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 damaged 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: ...EE 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 bean...

Page 5: ...ot after coffee is brewed Use caution when removing cover 9 Gold Tone Cuisinart Commercial Style Filter A note about filters When using our perma nent 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 fine coffee grounds to fall into and appear as sediment in the cara...

Page 6: ... 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 To Activate Auto On Using the Set Programmed Time To select the time you want coffee to start brewing press the Program button The previously set time or default time will appear and the blue indic...

Page 7: ...ct brewed coffee temperature Preheat your carafe by rinsing it out with hot water before brewing Charcoal Water Filter Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine bad tastes and odours from tap water Inserting the Water Filter Remove the filter from polybag and soak it fully immersed in cold tap water for 15 minutes Lift the water filter holder out of the water res...

Page 8: ...en the cover during the grinding process it will beep the grinder will stop grinding and if brewing the brewing will stop Once the missing parts are in place and the cover is closed the beeping stops The brewing process can be restarted by pressing the Brew Off 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 be...

Page 9: ...er basket lid by using the recessed area on each side of the lid Then remove grinder basket Open filter basket door Remove filter basket cover filter basket and filter basket holder The grinder basket grinder basket lid filter basket and filter basket cover can be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly or cleaned in the upper rack of the dishwasher Dry all parts after every use Do not pu...

Page 10: ...ing your unit remove the charcoal water filter from the water reservoir To clean 1 Fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of white vinegar and water 2 Press and hold the CLEAN button When the CLEAN LED indicator flashes the coffeemaker is in Clean mode Release the button 3 When the cycle is completed 5 beeps will sound and the coffeemaker will shut off 4 If the CLEAN indicator illumin...

Page 11: ...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 If th...

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