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FEATURES AND 
BENEFITS

We created the Premier Series of coffeemak-
ers with you in mind. Every aspect has been
designed to be easy to use. We made a large
water window which is easily viewed from the
front of the machine, and the reservoir lid
opens to the back, providing easy access for 
filling. The removable filter basket liner is 
molded in black plastic to avoid unsightly 
staining. We put rubber feet on the front of the
machine only, so it's easy to move around on
the countertop, yet won't slide as you set the 
controls. We also reasoned that an easy-to-
hold carafe would allow you more control while
pouring, helping to avoid spills. And we placed
the carafe markings next to the handle, not on
the side of the pot, so you can easily see them
as you fill the carafe with water.

The Parts

1. Reservoir Cover

Press to open. Press to lock. A Safety Interlock
System prevents operation of the unit if the
reservoir cover is open more than one half 
inch (1/2").

2. Water Window

Markings indicate water needed to make 
corresponding cups of brewed coffee.

3. Brew Pause

TM

Feature

(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. Since the
extraction rate varies during the brew cycle, 
we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to
finish before pouring coffee.

4. Carafe

a. Taste Keeper

®

Lid: Helps preserve 

coffee flavor by minimizing oxygen 
flow into carafe.

b. Comfort Grip Handle: Safe, controlled 

pouring.

c. Brewed Coffee Markings: These are

located close to the handle for easier 
viewing.

5. Coffee Temperature Monitor 

Monitors brewed coffee temperature and 
maintains it at the same level, even if there 
is only a small amount of coffee in the carafe. 
Note: temperature is adjustable.

6. Warming Plate

7. Cord Storage 

(Not shown) 

Unused cord is easily pushed into the bottom
of coffeemaker, keeping counters neat.

8. Control Panel

9. Safety Interlock System 

(Not shown)

Prevents operation of the unit if the reservoir
cover is open more than 1/2 inch or the grinder
basket lid and/or filter basket cover are not in
place. An audible tone will sound continuously
until cover is closed or the missing parts are in
place and the cover is closed.

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Summary of Contents for Grind & Brew DGB-300

Page 1: ...Automatic Grind BrewTM Coffeemaker DGB 300 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using ...

Page 2: ... or electric burner or in a heated oven 11 Always fill water reservoir first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect push the button to Off 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 f...

Page 3: ...at surface 2 Slide the packaged unit out of the box 3 Remove the foam insert and the cardboard insert Now remove the carafe from the coffeemaker 4 Carefully lift the coffeemaker from the remaining inserts 5 Remove the plastic bag from the coffeemaker 6 We suggest you save all packing materials in the event that future shipping of the machine is needed Keep all plastic bags away from children WARNI...

Page 4: ...rich coffee taste without extracting any bitterness We know the Cuisinart Automatic Grind BrewTM will bring you years of pleasure Nothing is more satisfying than a rich cup of your favorite brew THE COFFEE BAR FLAVOR SYSTEM All coffee has the rich aromatic flavors we associate with a great cup of coffee as well as the acidic bitter flavors we associate with a bad cup Commercial brewers have discov...

Page 5: ...led container at room temperature since damaging condensation occurs every time the beans are removed from the freezer or refrigerator Note that some cof fee 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 t...

Page 6: ...eded to make corresponding cups of brewed coffee 3 Brew PauseTM Feature 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 Since the extraction rate varies during the brew cycle we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to finish before pouring coffee 4 Carafe a Taste Keeper Lid Helps preserve coffee flavor by minimizing ...

Page 7: ...7 1 4a 4c 6 5 8 4b 2 ...

Page 8: ...O OPERATE A note about filters When using a permanent filter like the Cuisinart gold tone filter be sure that the handle is positioned away from the grinder basket If not the handle may interfere with the flow of coffee into the filter basket Also note using a permanent or gold tone filter will allow some fine coffee grounds to fall into the coffee carafe This will appear as sediment in the carafe...

Page 9: ...tes Set Temperature Increase Press and hold either 4 or 5 for approximately 2 seconds to enter Time Set Mode 6 Temperature Set Use to enter Temperature Set mode Temperature is adjusted with Hours and Minutes buttons 7 Carafe Temperature Display Displays keep warm temperature range relative to average setting Temperature can be increased or decreased 8 Clock Display Displays time of day program set...

Page 10: ... Entering Set Program Time Mode Press and hold the Program Set button about 2 seconds until the green light begins to flash This signals that you have entered the Set Program Time mode The desired time can be set by pressing the Hours and Minutes buttons to scroll forward through the digits Pressing and holding either button will allow you to scroll continuously slowly at first and then to acceler...

Page 11: ...ote that the heater plate on the coffeemaker is not powerful enough to raise the temperature of the coffee in the pot once coffee has been brewed This feature is designed as a preset and will affect the cof fee during the brewing cycle If the coffee is too hot the temperature can be lowered but since we do not recommend leaving the coffee on direct heat for more than twenty minutes the simplest wa...

Page 12: ...recess on either side Fill the basket with the desired quantity of beans Lift the filter basket cover filter holder See parts list for best location to grasp Place a 4 cone filter or a permanent filter in the basket Note When using a permanent 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 int...

Page 13: ...m 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 than 30 seconds or the coffee may overflow the basket While we offer this feature we do not recommend that you pour coffee before the cycle has reached completion since the coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a fla vor profi...

Page 14: ...loth Never use rough abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the warming plate Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth as lint may remain DECALCIFICATION Decalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits which form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker For best performance from your Coffee Bar Coffeemaker decalcify the base unit from time to time The frequency de...

Page 15: ... than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart These warranties do not cover any damage caused by accident misuse shipment or other than ordinary household use These warranties exclude all incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the foregoing limita tion or exclusion may not apply to you CALIFORNIA RE...

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