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tHe QueSt for  

tHe perfeCt Cup  

of Coffee

It is generally agreed that there are four basic 

elements critical to the perfect cup of coffee:

element 1: Water

Coffee is 98% water. Often overlooked, the 

quality of the water is as important as the  

quality of the coffee. A good rule of thumb is 

that if your water doesn’t taste good from the 

tap, it won’t taste any better in your coffee. 

That’s why Cuisinart has added a water filter to 

the Grind & Brew

 Coffeemaker. The charcoal 

water filter removes chlorine, bad tastes and 

odors, for the purest cup of coffee every time.

element 2: Coffee

While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the 

flavor should be from the coffee. To achieve  

the same great quality cup of coffee you 

receive at a coffee bar, you need to use the 

same quality beans.
Buy the beans fresh and whole, only about  

two weeks’ supply at a time for maximum  

freshness. Once the coffee bean is broken,  

its flavor degrades very quickly. That’s why  

the Grind & Brew

 grinds your coffee just prior 

to brewing. If it is not practical to buy small  

supplies, we recommend you separate larger 

amounts of beans into one to two week  

portions immediately after purchase, and 

freeze them in airtight containers. The best way 

to maximize freshness is to minimize exposure 

to air, light and moisture. So, once beans have 

been removed from the freezer, maintain them 

in a 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-roast beans, 

because freezing can cause the oils to  

coagulate. Other experts disagree. We suggest 

you experiment and decide for yourself.

element 3: Grind

The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction.  

If the grind is too fine, overextraction and  

bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also 

clog the filter. If grind is too coarse, the water 

will pass through too quickly and the desired 

flavors will not be extracted. The Grind & 

Brew

 is preset for a medium grind, the opti-

mal grind for this type of coffeemaker.

element 4: proportion

The Grind & Brew

 makes up to ten (10)  

5-ounce cups of coffee.

using whole beans

•  We recommend you use 1 scoop (provided; 

equals 1 tablespoon) of whole beans per 

cup. For 1 or 2 cups, use 1½ level scoops 

per cup.  Adjust the recipe according to  

individual taste.

 

note: tHe mAXImum CApACItY for 

WHoLe BeAnS IS 14 LeVeL SCoopS.

 

Do not oVerfILL or tHe GrInDer 

CouLD mALfunCtIon AnD/or tHe  

CoffeemAKer CouLD oVerfLoW.

 

using pre-Ground Coffee

Although it is preferable to use fresh, whole 

beans, you can make coffee in the Grind & 

Brew

 using pre-ground beans. 

To do so, turn off the grinder by pressing the 

Grind Off button before turning on the unit. 
We suggest that you use 1 level scoop of 

ground coffee per cup.

 

Adjust the recipe to  

your taste.

note: the maximum capacity for ground  

coffee is 16 level scoops, using either a 

paper or permanent filter. exceeding this 

amount may cause overflow.

Summary of Contents for DGB-475 - Corp 10 Cup Grind

Page 1: ...Grind Brew Automatic Coffeemaker DGB 475 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using ...

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Page 3: ...n plug cord 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 beverages 14 Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle 15 The glass carafe is designed for use with these appliances only It must never be used on the range top 16 Do not ...

Page 4: ... 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 under...

Page 5: ...t can affect the final taste Can t wait for brewing to finish The Brew Pause feature lets you sneak a cup before the cycle is complete All of these features are designed to give you all you could want in a cup of coffee Only from Cuisinart Contents Important Safeguards 1 Operating Notice 2 Introduction 3 Unpacking Instructions 3 The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee 4 Features and Benefits 5 Con...

Page 6: ...emperature since damaging condensation occurs every time the beans are removed from the freezer or refrigerator Note that some coffee experts advise against freezing dark roast beans because freezing can cause the oils to coagulate Other experts disagree We suggest you experiment and decide for yourself Element 3 Grind The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction If the grind is too fine ove...

Page 7: ...g page 7 5 Filter Basket Compartment see detailed drawing page 6 Contains Filter Basket Filter Basket Cover 6 Filter Basket Door Release Button 7 Brew Pause not shown Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed from heater plate so a cup can be poured in mid brew if desired 8 Heating Plate Scratch resistant with nonstick coating 9 Carafe The easy pour no drip 10 cup carafe has an ergon...

Page 8: ...RRECTLY Cover becomes hot after coffee is brewed Use caution when removing cover A note about filters When using a Cuisinart permanent filter be sure that the handle is positioned toward the front of the unit If you do not the handle may interfere with the flow of coffee into the filter basket Also note using our permanent gold tone filter will allow some fine coffee grounds to fall into the coffe...

Page 9: ...uto shutoff period when unit has shut itself off completely 2 Low Cups Setting with LED Indicator Set to 1 4 cup to improve extraction and flavor when making fewer than 5 cups of coffee 3 Hours Set Minutes Set Press and hold either hour or minute button for approximately 2 seconds to enter Time Set Mode 5 Clock Display Displays time of day program setting when program button is depressed or Auto S...

Page 10: ...igit at a time The coffeemaker will start to brew at the programmed time The Program mode cannot be entered if the coffeemaker is in its brew or keep warm cycle Exiting Set Program Time Mode Set Program Time may be exited in any of three ways 1 Press the Program button This will cause the coffeemaker to revert to its previous state If it was Off it will return to the Off position If Programmed it ...

Page 11: ...ide of the unit directly under the water stream f Allow the filter to drain completely g Replace the water filter holder in the reservoir area of the coffeemaker pushing it all the way down to the base of the unit along the reservoir wall Note We recommend changing the water filter every 60 days or 60 uses more often if you have hard water Replacement water filters can be purchased in stores or by...

Page 12: ...ck 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 pro grammed time for as long as the button is dep...

Page 13: ...by using the recessed area on each side of the lid Then remove grinder basket Open filter basket door Remove filter basket cover and filter basket 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 gr...

Page 14: ...ever return of the product registration card does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture If your Cuisinart Grind Brew Automatic Coffeemaker should prove to be defective within th...

Page 15: ...ons do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service repair replacement or refund for nonconforming products under warranty California residents may also according to their pr...

Page 16: ...are and Savor the Good Life www cuisinart com Coffeemakers Food Processors Toaster Ovens Blenders Cookware Ice Cream Makers 2007 Cuisinart Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 08520 Printed in China 07CU26608 Any other trademarks or service marks referred to herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners ...

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