Cuisinart DCB-10 Quick Reference Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem Cause
Water is pouring out
Coffee release
onto the counter
lever is not
in the lock
The unit will not
position
work
Coffeemaker lid is Coffee filter
shaking during brew basket is not
cycle in place
Coffee oils
Coffee filter basket
build up over
is filled with more
time
water than usual
after the release
cycle has been
Coffee is too
completed
dark and oily
Coffee to
water ratio is
incorrect
Strength
setting
is incorrect
Coffee is weaker
than usual
Oil buildup in
the coffee filter
basket can
prevent coffee
from filtering
properly
The brew cycle has Coffee release
ended but no coffee lever is in the
is in the carafe. lock position.
The coffee filter
The unit will not
basket may be
operate and the
jammed or not
button indicator
in the correct
lights are flashing
position
PG-36551
Solution
• Slide coffee release lever to the Lock position
• Always keep coffee release lever in the Lock
position before and after release cycle
• Press Brew button to pause the brew cycle
• Remove coffeemaker lid
• Make sure coffee basket filter twist-off lid is
screwed on correctly
• Push coffee filter basket down until clicked into the
water tank
• Replace coffeemaker lid and press the Brew button
to continue the brew cycle
• Soak coffee filter basket in warm, soapy water for
30 minutes
• Soak coffee filter basket regularly to prevent oil
buildup
• When using a very dark, oily bean, coffee may not
drain as efficiently as a regular roast or less oily
bean
• Adjust coffee-to-water ratio to taste
• When using the MAX 16 scoops of coffee, reduce
the amount of water
• Check your strength setting — selected strength
indicator LED is illuminated
• To change your strength setting, press the desired
strength button
• Soak coffee filter basket in warm, soapy water for
30 minutes before running next brew cycle
• Soak coffee filter basket regularly to prevent oil
buildup
• Avoid using a very dark, oily bean
• Slide coffee release lever to right so it is in the
release position.
• The blue release indicator light will illuminate and
coffee will begin to stream into the carafe.
• Press the brew button once to cancel the cycle
• Remove coffeemaker lid
• Remove the coffee filter basket
• Replace the coffee filter basket back into the water
tank making sure it is securely in position
• Replace the coffeemaker lid and restart the brew
cycle
Automatic Cold Brew Coffeemaker
Before using your Cuisinart
time: BE SURE TO REMOVE POLYBAGS FROM CARAFE AND COFFEEMAKER.
PLACE CARAFE BACK ONTO BASE.
During the manufacturing process, dust can get trapped in the coffeemaker.
We recommend rinsing all removable parts before first use. For detailed
instructions, see Cleaning and Maintenance section in instruction booklet.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FEATURES
Coffeemaker Lid
Coffee Filter Basket
Pop-Off Lid
Coffee Filter Basket
Twist-Off Lid
Coffee Filter Basket
Removable Water Tank
Removable Water Tank Filter
Blue Coffee Release Indicator Light
Coffee Release Lever
a. Lock Position – Lever must be in this position to begin
the brew cycle.
b. Release Position – Slide lever to this position when the
brew cycle has ended and coffee is ready to be released
into carafe.
Control Panel

BEFORE FIRST USE

® Automatic Cold Brew Coffeemaker for the first
Measuring
Scoop
Carafe Lid
Carafe Filter
7-Cup Glass
Carafe