Do you have a question about the DGB-450 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Mary Coco
May 10, 2025
DGB-450
Is it possible to set the GRIND TIME on this unit?
It is VERY loud for a VERY long time
Continues after tre beans have been ground and into the basket
Sounds like it is going to take off!!
Very annoying.
Disappointed with this replacement product
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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET DGB-450 Series Automatic Grind & Brew 10-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Return appliance to 24. Use only the Cuisinart Gold-Tone ® the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for Commercial-Style Filter or standard #4 examination, repair, and electrical or basket paper filter with this unit. mechanical adjustment.
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WARNING: RISK OF FIRE NOTICE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of The lightning flash with arrowhead electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized symbol within an equilateral triangle outlet only one way.
Charcoal Water Filter ....7 coffee. Cuisinart includes a charcoal Making Coffee With Whole Beans ..7–8 water filter to remove chlorine, bad Making Coffee With Pre-Ground Beans.
No need to turn or adjust lid. Cover flips up to access/hold paper filter or 13. Resting Plate Cuisinart permanent gold-tone filter. Scratch resistant with nonstick coating. NOTE: Filter basket holder must be in place 14. Cord Storage (not shown) for unit to operate correctly.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL Clock/LCD Display Grind Off Button with LED Indicator Displays time of day and Auto On times. Turns off the grinder when using pre-ground coffee. Program Button with LED Indicator Clean Button Sets and/or displays programmed Auto On time. Red indicator appears when it is time to decalcify your coffeemaker.
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at its best! Charcoal Water Filter Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water.
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To change time, follow “Setting The walls and bottom of basket. Program Time” instructions (page 6). • Cuisinart’s Commercial-Style Permanent 9. After Brewing When brew cycle is complete, five beeps Filter – Be sure the filter handle is facing...
MAKING COFFEE WITH TIPS AND HINTS PRE-GROUND BEANS • If you buy large portions of beans, separate them into one- or two-week portions and store Follow instructions in “Before Brewing Your First them in airtight containers in the freezer. Pot of Coffee,” page 7. Preserve freshness by minimizing exposure 1.
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* NOTE: Reservoir lid can also be removed for easy cleaning. Open the lid 60˚ and gently pull toward you. To replace, reverse steps. MAINTENANCE Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. DECALCIFICATION Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of your coffeemaker.
& Brew 10-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker should fail This warranty is available to U.S. consumers within the generous warranty period, we will only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ® repair it or, if necessary, replace it at no cost to Automatic Grind &...
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Do you have a question about the DGB-450 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
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DGB-450 Is it possible to set the GRIND TIME on this unit? It is VERY loud for a VERY long time Continues after tre beans have been ground and into the basket Sounds like it is going to take off!! Very annoying. Disappointed with this replacement product