Tips And Hints; Troubleshooting - Cuisinart DGB-1 Instruction Booklet

TIPS AND HINTS

• Use the cup you will brew into as your
"measuring cup." Fill the cup with water
and pour it right into the reservoir.
• If you buy large portions of beans,
separate them into one-week portions
and store them in airtight containers in the
freezer. Preserve freshness by minimizing
exposure to air, light, and moisture. Once
beans are removed from the freezer, keep
them in a sealed container at room
temperature.
• Some experts feel freezing dark-roast
beans can cause oils to coagulate; others
disagree. You'll have to decide that one
for yourself!

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM::
Indicator lights are flashing
Pressed Grind & Brew
button, but nothing is
happening
Coffeemaker not grinding
beans
Coffee residue appears on
lid of grinder
Coffee is not strong
enough/too strong
Coffee is dripping after
coffee brewing should be
complete
SOLUTION:
If both red and blue indicator lights are flashing simultaneously, it is time
to clean the coffeemaker. See decalcification instructions on page 8.
If indicator lights are alternately flashing blue and red, your coffeemaker
is in the "clean" mode.
Check that the outlet you are using has power. The grinder assembly
may not be properly in place. Make sure the grinder and cover are
properly positioned, lid is fully closed and try again.
Coffee beans are too tightly packed. Do not fill above Max Fill line.
Grind Off is selected. Press the button again to deselect.
This is normal and will occur each time you grind beans. It should not
affect coffee flavor when brewing consecutive cups.
Our recommended coffee recipe is provided on page 7. Tastes vary and
you should adjust the proportions according to your own preferences.
Just be sure not to fill the grinder with more than six scoops or above
the Max Fill line.
If the chute on the coffee grinder is not cleaned, it is possible for it to
collect enough residue to inhibit the flow of coffee grinds into the filter
basket – this will make your coffee weaker than expected. Be sure to
clean the chute portion when cleaning the coffee grinder.
If you are using a paper filter, it is possible for coffee to continue
dripping after the brewing cycle has completed – this is normal.
• It is OK to brew more than 1 cup at a
time. Be sure to empty the filter basket of
the used grounds, and add more water
and beans to the unit for each cup.
• Always open the coffee filter
compartment using the plastic grip on
the underside. The stainless steel will be
hot after brewing.
• For a quick iced coffee, put 8 ounces of
cold water into the water reservoir and 6
scoops of beans into the grinder. Fill a
16-ounce glass with ice cubes and brew
directly into the cup. Once brewed, add
sweeteners and or milk as desired. Note
that since it is cold, some sugars may
not fully dissolve, so simple syrup (equal
parts sugar and water, cooked over low
heat until sugar is dissolved, then fully
cooled) is a great item to have on hand.
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