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(Use 1 level scoop of whole beans per cup.
For 1 or 4 cups, use 1-1/2 level scoops per
cup. Maximum capacity is 14 level scoops.
Do not over fill or the grinder could 
malfunction and/or the coffeemaker 
may overflow. 
This is our suggested recipe. 
Adjust the recipe to taste.)

3. Open Filter Door

Place a #4 basket paper filter or Cuisinart’s

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commercial style permanent filter in 
the basket.

Note: When using the Cuisinart filter, be
sure that the filter handle is facing away
from the grinder basket. If you do not do
so, the handle may interfere with the flow 
of ground coffee into the filter basket. 
Also note: a permanent filter may allow
some ground coffee to flow into carafe.

The filter holder will help to keep the filter
open, but when using a paper filter, be sure
that the filter is completely open while
touching the side walls and bottom of 
the basket.

Place filter basket lid in place. Close filter door.

4. Close the Reservoir Lid

Press down to lock. The Grind & Brew

Automatic coffeemaker is equipped with a
Safety Interlock System. The Grind & Brew

coffeemaker will not operate if the cover of 
the unit is open or the grinder cover is left out.
Because grinder blades spin during operation,
the Grind & Brew

coffeemaker will not 

operate if the cover of the unit is open. If you
try to turn the unit on with the cover open, the
unit will beep continuously until the missing
parts are installed and you close the lid. The
unit will also beep if you open the lid during the
brewing process. The grinder will stop grinding
or, if brewing, the brewing will stop. Once the
missing parts are installed and the cover is
closed, the beeping 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
the beginning.

5. Before Brewing Coffee

Make sure you have replaced the glass 
carafe in its position on the warming plate 
and have placed a filter in the filter basket.
Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. “12:00”
will appear until you set the time. This will not
interfere with the operation of the coffeemaker.
To set clock, see the “Programming Your
Coffeemaker” section, page 8.

Check to see that the Automatic-Off Time is as
you desire. For information on these features
see  “Programming Your Coffeemaker” on
page 8.

6. Power Unit

a) Immediate grinding and brewing: 

Press the ON button. The indicator will 
light and the process will begin.

b) Programmed Brewing:

Press the “Program” button. The indicator will
light and the display will show the programmed
time for as long as the button is depressed.
The display reverts back to time of day once
the button is released. To set the programmed
time, see “Programming Your Coffeemaker” 
on page 8.

7. Select Cups Setting 

The 1-4 cup setting button is used when 
you make small amounts of coffee. Normal
coffeemakers will produce a colder batch of
coffee when smaller amounts are made,
because the heater doesn't have enough time
to properly ‘warm up’ to heat a small amount.

The 1-4 setting basically ‘double heats’ the
water, making your smaller amount as piping
hot as a full pot would be.

To use: When making a smaller amount, 
press the 1-4 button on the control panel 
after turning on the unit. The indicator light will
illuminate. Note that the 1-4 button can be set
at any time.

8. During and After Brewing

The Brew Pause

feature allows you to remove

the carafe from the heater during mid-brew.
The brewing process does not stop during this
period; only the flow of coffee from the basket
stops. 

Do not remove the carafe for longer

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Summary of Contents for Grind & Brew DGB-500C Series

Page 1: ...Grind Brew Automatic Coffeemaker DGB 500C Series For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using...

Page 2: ...d into the wall outlet To disconnect push the Off button then remove plug from wall outlet 12 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 13 Snap lid securely onto carafe before serving any bever...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...neak a cup before the cycle is finished Dishwasher safe parts Separate grind and filter chambers for easy cleanup The freshest tasting coffee outside of a coffee bar What more could a coffee lover ask...

Page 5: ...sealed container at room temperature since damaging condensation occurs every time the beans are removed from the freezer or refrigerator Note that some coffee experts advise against freezing dark ro...

Page 6: ...see detailed drawing Contains Filter Basket Filter Basket Cover Filter Basket Holder Cuisinart Gold Tone Commercial Style Filter 6 Filter Basket Door Release Button 7 Brew Pause not shown Stops flow...

Page 7: ...comes hot after coffee is brewed Use caution when removing cover 18 Gold Tone Cuisinart Commercial Style Filter not shown A note about filters When using our permanent filter be sure that the handle i...

Page 8: ...o shutoff period when unit has shut itself off completely 2 Low Cups Setting with LED Indicator Set to 1 4 cups to improve extraction and flavour when making fewer than 5 cups of coffee 3 Hours Set Mi...

Page 9: ...celerate to the rate of about three digits per second As the desired time setting approaches release the button and then press repeatedly to advance one digit at a time The coffeemaker will start to b...

Page 10: ...charcoal filter Improper placement in the holder can cause tearing of the filter skin e Hold the filter under cold running tap water for 10 seconds to flush You should place the hole openings in the s...

Page 11: ...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 the be...

Page 12: ...of ground coffee per cup Adjust the recipe according to your individual taste NOTE The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 16 level scoops using either a paper or permanent filter Exceeding that amo...

Page 13: ...es all previous warranties on the Cuisinart Grind Brew Automatic Coffeemaker This warranty is available to consumers only You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Grind Brew Automatic Coffeemaker tha...

Page 14: ...al damages BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT Important If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart s Authorized Service Center please remind the servicer to ca...

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