Cuisinart Grind Central DCG-12BC User Manual Download Page 2

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INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE:

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, 
this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. 
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug cord into outlet.
2. Remove lid from base of grinder.
3. Fill stainless steel bowl with desired quantity of beans. 

Measure beans in bowl using measurement markings.
Do not fill beans above the “max” fill line at top of 
the stainless steel bowl (max fill is equal to 90 grams).  

4. Make sure the grinding bowl is in the locked position,

then place the lid onto grinder base.  

5. Press and hold on/off button to begin grinding.

Please note: A safety feature of this grinder does not
allow it to operate unless the lid is in place.

6. Grind until beans are ground to desired consistency.

To stop grinding, release pressure from on/off button.

7. Remove plug from outlet.
8. Measure coffee as desired. See measurement 

suggestions on reverse.

9. To store unused ground coffee, remove grinding bowl

and cover with storage lid. Refrigerate.

FOR HOUSEHOLD

USE ONLY 

IMPORTANT 

SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:

1.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not

immerse cord, plug or grinder in water or 
other liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance 

is used by or near children.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting 

on or taking off parts, before removing coffee and 
before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord 

or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or 
is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return 
appliance to the nearest authorized Cuisinart service 
facility for examination, repair, or mechanical or 
electrical adjustment.

7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by 

Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk 
of injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter,

or touch hot surfaces.

10.Check hopper for presence of foreign objects 

before using.

11.Use this appliance to grind roasted coffee beans only. 

Grinding other substances, such as nuts, spices or 
unroasted beans, may dull the blade and cause poor 
grinding or injury.

12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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8.

1. On/Off Button

2. Cover

3. Stainless Steel 

Blades 

(not shown)

4. Measurement

Markings

(not shown)

5. Stainless Steel

Removable Bowl

6. Grinder Base

7. Storage Lid 

(not shown)

8. Cord Storage

CLEANING/STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Be sure that grinder's electric plug has been removed 

from outlet.

2. All removable parts are dishwasher-safe on the 

top

rack

. Do not put parts on bottom shelf. 

Never

immerse the grinder base unit in water 
or other liquid.

3. Store excess cord by pushing a section at a time 

into the cord storage area in the base of the unit.

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