Cuisinart DGB-2C Series, Instruction Booklet

10

SINGLE-SERVE 

COFFEEMAKER 

CLEANING AND 

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING EXTERNAL PARTS

We recommend regular cleaning of the 

coffeemaker’s external components.
1.  Never immerse the coffeemaker in 

water or other liquids. The housing  

and other external components may  

be cleaned with a soapy, damp, 

nonabrasive cloth.

2.  To remove the drip tray, simply pull it 

up, keeping it level at all times in order 

to prevent spills. The drip tray and drip 

tray plate are dishwasher safe. Do not 

clean drip tray with cleaners, steel wool 

pads or other abrasive materials.

CLEANING THE CAPSULE HOLDER

Caution: There are sharp needles that 

puncture the capsule above and below.  

To avoid risk of injury, do not put your 

fingers in the capsule brewing chamber.

1.  The capsule holder is top-shelf 

dishwasher safe (use low temperature 
cycle). To remove, lift the handle to 
open the brewing chamber. Grasp the 
top of the capsule holder and pull up.

2. 

Cleaning the Funnel –

 To remove 

funnel from capsule holder, hold funnel 

in left hand, twist bottom away from 

you slightly and pull away from capsule 

holder. The funnel is top-rack 

dishwasher safe.

 NOTE:

 The funnel may be tight the  

first few times you try to remove it;  

this is normal. It will loosen with 

continued use.

3. 

Cleaning the Exit Needle –

 The exit 

needle is located on the inside bottom  

of the capsule holder assembly. Should 

a clog arise because of coffee grounds, 

it can be cleaned using a paper clip or 

similar tool. Remove capsule holder 

from unit, then remove funnel from 

capsule holder and insert the paper 

clip into exit needle to loosen the clog 

and push it out.

Replace funnel onto capsule holder by 

lining up tabs in funnel with notches on 

capsule holder, twist toward you until it 

locks into place. After cleaning, replace 

capsule holder, making sure to align 

the arrow on the capsule holder rim 

with arrow on the brewing chamber.

4. 

Cleaning the Piercing Needle –

 The 

piercing needle is located on the inside  

of the brewing chamber. Should a clog 

arise because of coffee grounds, it can 

be cleaned using a paper clip or similar 

tool. Insert paper clip to loosen the 

clog and push it out.