INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Grind & Brew™ 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker
DGB-625 Series
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
NOTICE
This appliance has 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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of fire or electric
shock to persons.
OPERATING NOTICE
Clogging and backing up of water and/or
coffee in the filter basket can occur under
any or a combination of any of the following
conditions: The use of too finely ground
coffee, using two or more paper filters,
using the gold tone filter in conjunction with
a paper filter or not properly cleaning coffee
grounds from the gold tone filter, or allowing
coffee grounds to spill over the filter.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their
use.
Caution: Never open the filter basket during
the brewing cycle, even if no water is
draining from the filter basket, since
extremely hot water/coffee can spill out
from the filter basket and cause injury. If
water/coffee is not draining from the filter
basket during the brewing cycle, unplug the
unit and wait 10 minutes before opening
and checking the filter basket.
If a long extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord must
be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance, and the longer cord
should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or tripped over.
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CONTENTS
THE QUEST
FOR THE PERFECT
CUP OF COFFEE
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . 4
The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee. 4
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . 7
Setting the Program Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before Brewing your First Pot . . . . . . . . . 7
Making Coffee with Whole Beans . . . . .7-8
Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Element 1: Water
Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that
water is as important as the quality of
your coffee. If water doesn’t taste good
from the tap, it won’t taste good in your
coffee. Cuisinart includes a charcoal
water filter to remove chlorine, bad
tastes and odors, for the purest coffee
flavor, every time you brew.
Element 2: Coffee
Making Coffee with
While coffee is 98% water, all of the
flavor comes from the beans. To achieve
the same great taste you enjoy at a
coffee bar, buy only a two-week supply
of fresh coffee beans at a time. Once
the bean is broken, its flavor degrades
quickly. That’s why Cuisinart grinds your
beans just prior to brewing.
Pre-Ground Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Brew Pause™ Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat
surface.
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 maximum
flavor will not be extracted. Your
coffeemaker is preset for medium, the
optimal grind for this type of brewing
process.
2. Remove the instruction book and any
other literature.
3. Turn the box so that the back side of
the coffeemaker is down and slide the
coffeemaker from the box.
4. Remove Starter Kit (paper filters, scoop
and charcoal water filter) located in front
of unit.
5. After the coffeemaker has been removed,
place the box out of the way and lift off
the packing material.
Element 4: Proportion
Coffee that is too strong or too weak
is always a disappointment. Follow the
recommended portions of whole beans
or ground coffee in the instructions
under MAKING COFFEE, and later
adjust the amount to your taste.
6. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove
it from the resting plate, and remove the
polybag.
7. Remove the polybag covering the
coffeemaker. Save all packing materials in
case you have to ship the machine in the
future. KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY
FROM CHILDREN.
DO NOT OVERFILL OR THE GRINDER
COULD MALFUNCTION AND/OR
OVERFLOW.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Reservoir Cover with Release Button
Flips back for easy filling of the water
reservoir and access to the grinder
compartment. See detailed drawing
on page 6.
14. Charcoal Water Filter Holder
15. Charcoal Water Filter
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
bad tastes and odors from tap water.
NOTE: Follow directions for preparing
and inserting filter on page 9.
2. Showerhead (not shown)
Distributes water evenly over coffee,
reducing temperature loss as water
passes through grounds.
3. Control Panel
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See detailed drawing on page 6.
4. Filter Basket Compartment
See detailed drawing on page 6.
Contains:
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Filter Basket
15
Filter Basket Cover
Cuisinart Gold Tone Commercial
Style Filter
5. Filter Basket Door
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6. Filter Basket Door Release Button
(not shown)
7. Brew Pause
Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed (20 seconds max) from
resting plate, so a cup can be poured in
mid-brew, if desired.
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8. Warming Plate
Scratch resistant with nonstick
coating.
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9. Carafe
The easy-pour, dripless, 12-cup carafe
has an ergonomic handle and brewed
coffee markings for two to twelve cups.
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10. Cord Storage (not shown)
11. Measuring Scoop with Brush
12. #4 Basket Paper Filters included
13. Water Reservoir with Water Level
Indicator
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16. BPA Free (not shown)
All materials that come in contact with
coffee or water are BPA free.
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17. Grinder Basket Lid
Use the recess on each side of the lid to
remove lid for easy addition of beans. Note:
Lid must be in place for unit to operate.
18. Grinder Basket
19. Filter Basket Cover
To put on or remove, grasp cover in area
indicated by arrows. NOTE: COVER
MUST BE IN PLACE FOR UNIT TO
OPERATE CORRECTLY. Cover becomes
hot after coffee is brewed. Use caution
when removing cover.
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20. Gold Tone Cuisinart Commercial
Style Filter
A note about filters: When using our
permanent filter, position handle toward
front of the unit so it does not interfere
with the flow of coffee into the filter
basket. Also note: using our permanent
goldtone filter may allow some fine
coffee grounds to fall into, and appear
as sediment in the carafe.
21. Filter Basket
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Holds paper filter or Cuisinart permanent
gold-tone filter. NOTE: FILTER BASKET
HOLDER MUST BE IN PLACE FOR
UNIT TO OPERATE CORRECTLY
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL (Detailed programming instructions on page 7.)
Clock/LCD Display
Displays time of day and Auto On times.
Hour and Minute Buttons
Use to program clock and Auto On
function.
On/Off button with LED Indicator
Manually turns coffeemaker on or off.
Grind Off Button with LED Indicator
Turns off the grinder when using pre-ground
coffee.
Audible Tone (not shown)
An audible tone sounds 5 times when brew
cycle is complete.
Program Button with LED Indicator
Sets and/or displays programmed
Auto On time.
1-4 Cup Setting
Improves extraction, flavor and temperature
when brewing fewer than 5 cups.
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PROGRAMMING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00
will appear until you set the time.
SETTING THE AUTO
SHUTOFF TIME
Your coffeemaker can be programmed to
automatically shutoff from 0 to 4 hours after
brewing is complete. The default shutoff time
is 2 hours.
Entering Time Set Mode
Press and hold the On/Off button to display
current shutoff time. To change the preset
time, press and hold the On/Off button until
the red power light and LCD display begin to
flash. This signals that you have entered the
Set automatic shutoff mode. Set the time
you want coffee to begin brewing by
following the instructions in “Entering Time
Set Mode.”
Hold down the Hour or Minute button
until the clock begins flashing. Press
either button to select the desired
time. Hold buttons down to scroll
through the digits, or press and
release to advance one digit at a time.
When scrolling, the numbers will
advance slowly and then speed up.
When the number displayed approaches
the desired time, press and release to
advance one digit at a time. Be sure the
PM indicator is on if a PM time is desired.
When the coffeemaker shuts itself off, two
tones will sound.
NOTE: Automatic shutoff may be
programmed either before or during coffee
brewing. If you program the auto shutoff time
after brewing is completed the unit will
automatically account for elapsed time. For
example, if you set the auto shutoff for 40
minutes and 25 minutes have already
elapsed, the unit will shut off automatically
after 15 minutes (40 minutes minus the 25
elapsed equals 15 minutes).
Exiting Time Set Mode
a. Press any function button besides Hour
or Minute to exit mode.
b. If you do nothing for a period of five
seconds the mode will be exited.
SETTING THE PROGRAM TIME
When you press the Program set button,
it displays a previously selected auto-on
time, or the default time (12:00pm).
BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE
Entering Set Program Time Mode
Press and hold the Program set
button until the green light and LCD
display begin to flash. You are now in
Set Program Time mode. Set the time
you want coffee to begin brewing by
following the instructions in “Entering
Time Set Mode.”
We recommend flushing out the system
before brewing your first pot of coffee.
Simply follow “Making Coffee with Pre-
Ground Beans,” page 9. Skip step #1 and
be sure to use only water and a paper
filter…no coffee!
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real
coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at
its best!
The coffeemaker will start to brew at the
programmed time. The Program mode
cannot be entered if the coffeemaker
is in its brew cycle.
MAKING COFFEE WITH
WHOLE BEANS
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing Your
First Pot of Coffee” above.
Exiting Set Program Time Mode
a. Press and release Program button.
b. Press any function button besides
Hour or Minute to exit mode and
activate the selected function.
1. Insert Charcoal Water Filter
Follow directions for the preparation and
insertion of the charcoal water filter on
page 9.
c. If you do nothing for a period of five
seconds the mode will be exited.
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• Cuisinart’s® Commercial Style
Permanent Filter – Be sure the filter
handle is facing away from the grinder
basket, so it does not interfere with
the flow of ground coffee into the filter
basket. NOTE: Some ground coffee
may flow into the carafe.
2. Fill the Water Reservoir
Open the reservoir cover and pour in water,
using the water level window indicator
to measure the number of cups desired.
NOTE: Do not exceed the 12-cup line.
Doing so could cause carafe to overflow.
5. Put Filter Basket Lid in Place and
Close Filter Door
6. Close Reservoir Cover Lid
Press down to lock. This coffeemaker
is equipped with a safety interlock
system, which prevents the unit from
operating if the cover is open or the
grinder cover is left out. If you try to
turn the unit on with the cover open,
the unit will beep continuously until
the missing parts are installed and you
close the lid. If you open the cover
during the grinding process, it will beep,
the grinder will stop grinding and, if
brewing, the brewing will stop. Once
the missing parts are in place and the
cover is closed, the beeping stops. The
brewing process can be restarted by
pressing the On button. Restarting the
process will not affect coffee results. If
you do not want the grinder to come on
again, press the Grind Off button before
pressing the On button.
3. Add Beans
Lift the grinder basket lid, using the recess
on either side. Fill the
basket with the desired
quantity of beans.
NOTE: Use 1 level
scoop (1 tablespoon) of
whole beans per cup.
For 1 to 4 cups, use
1½ level scoops per
cup. Do not add over
14 scoops. This could
cause the grinder to
malfunction and/or the
coffeemaker to overflow.
7. Put Carafe in Place
Make sure you have replaced the glass
carafe in its position on the warming
plate.
4. Insert Coffee Filter
Press the filter basket door release button
to open door and place either
a paper filter OR permanent filter in
the basket.
8. Brewing
To Brew Right Away
a. Push the 1-4 cup button if you are
brewing fewer than 5 cups.
• Paper Filter – place a #4 basket paper
filter in the basket, making sure the filter
is completely open and touching the
side walls and bottom of basket.
NOTE: Coffeemakers traditionally
produce cooler coffee when brewing
small pots because the heater
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doesn’t have time to warm up. This
setting double heats water for piping
hot coffee.
See steps #1 and #3 in “Making Coffee
with Whole Beans,” page 7.
2. Add Pre-Ground Coffee
b. Press On/Off button. Red LED will
light up and brewing will begin.
Our recipe suggestion: Use 1 level
scoop (1 tablespoon) of ground coffee
per cup. Adjust the recipe according
to taste. NOTE: The maximum capacity
for ground coffee is 16 level scoops
(16 tablespoons), using either a paper or
permanent filter. Exceeding that amount
may cause overflow if the coffee is too
finely ground.
To Program Brew Time
a. To select the time you want coffee
to start brewing, press the Program
button and hold it. The time displayed
in the window is the programmed
start time. To change time, follow
“Setting The Program Time”
3. Press Grind Off Button
When this function is activated, an
amber LED will come on.
instructions on page 7.
b. Push the 1-4 cup button if you are
brewing fewer than 5 cups.
4. Follow steps #4 through #8 in
c. Press and release Program button.
Green LED indicates that the unit is
in programmed-start mode and the
brew cycle will begin at the time you
selected.
“Making Coffee with Whole Beans.”
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
Your coffeemaker comes with a charcoal
water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad
tastes and odors from
9. After Brewing
tap water.
When brew cycle is complete,five beeps
will sound and unit will automatically
shut itself off. Coffee will continue
to stream from the filter for several
seconds.
Inserting the Water Filter
• Remove the filter from polybag and soak
it, fully immersed, in cold tap water for 15
minutes.
• Lift the water filter holder out of the water
reservoir (see page 5, #13 and #14).
TIPS AND HINTS
• Press down on the filter compartment and
pull toward you to open.
• If you buy large portions of beans, separate
them into one or two 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, since damaging condensation
can occur when beans move from cold to
warmer temperatures.
• Place filter into the holder and snap
it closed. Be careful – improper placement
can tear the filter skin.
• Flush filter by running cold tap water
through holes in bottom of compartment
for 10 seconds.
• Allow the filter to drain completely.
• Slide the water filter holder back into the
channel in the water reservoir,
pushing it down to the base of the
unit.
• Some experts feel freezing dark-roast
beans can cause oils to coagulate; others
disagree. You’ll have to decide that one
for yourself!
NOTE: We recommend changing
the water filter every 60 days or
after 60 uses, and more often if
you have hard water.
MAKING COFFEE WITH
PRE-GROUND BEANS
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing
Your First Pot of Coffee,” page 7.
Replacement filters can be
purchased in stores, by
calling Cuisinart customer
service, or at www.
1. Fill the Reservoir and Insert Filter
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cleansers to clean the heating plate. Do not
dry the inside of the water reservoir with a
cloth, as lint may remain.
Brew Pause™ Feature
Our Brew Pause™ feature interrupts the flow
of coffee from the basket to let you pour
that first cup mid-brew. Be aware that using
this feature will weaken the flavor strength of
the finished pot, because the flavor profile of
coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle
differs from coffee made at the end.
*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.
NOTE: Removing carafe for more than 20
seconds may cause filter basket to overflow.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to removing the
calcium deposits which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
For best performance from your coffeemaker,
decalcify the base unit from time to time.
The frequency depends upon the hardness
of your tap water and how often you use the
coffeemaker.
COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY
ALL PARTS AFTER EVERY USE
Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove
the plug from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
NOTE: Before decalcifying your
Open the reservoir lid*. Remove the grinder
basket lid by using the recessed area on
each side of the lid. Then remove grinder
basket. Open filter basket door. Remove filter
basket cover, filter basket and filter basket
holder. 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
grinder basket has been removed. Wipe
the area under the grinder basket with a
damp cloth. If water gets into the grinder
motor, the motor may become damaged
and may malfunction. Once clean, reverse
the above steps. Remove the carafe from the
resting plate. Discard any remaining coffee.
The carafe and lid can be washed in warm
soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or placed
in a dishwasher.
coffeemaker, remember to remove the
charcoal water filter from the water filter
holder located in the water reservoir.
To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity
with a mixture of 1⁄ white vinegar and
3
2⁄ water. Turn the coffeemaker on by
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pressing the ON button. One cycle should
be sufficient to adequately clean the
coffeemaker. When the cycle is completed
and five beeps sound, turn coffeemaker off.
Repeat operation, this time using fresh cold
water.
The carafe and carafe lid should be placed
on the upper rack only. Do not use scouring
agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the
coffeemaker. Never immerse base unit in
water or other liquid. To clean base, simply
wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry before
storing.
Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp cloth.
Never use rough, abrasive materials or
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BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART®
PRODUCT
If your Grind & Brew™ 12-Cup Automatic
WARRANTY
Limited Three-Year Warranty
This warranty is available to consumers only. You
are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Grind &
Brew™ 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker that was
purchased at retail for personal, family or
household use. Except as otherwise required
under applicable law, this warranty is not available
to retailers or other commercial purchasers or
owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Grind &
Brew™ 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker will be free
of defects in materials and workmanship under
normal home use for 3 years from the date of
original purchase.
Coffeemaker should prove to be defective within
the warranty period, we will repair or, if we think
necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service,
please call our Customer Service Center toll-free
at 1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7811
North Glen Harbor Blvd.Glendale, AZ 85307. To
facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling
of the product, along with proof of purchase.
(California residents need only supply a proof of
purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for
shipping instructions.) Please be sure to include
your return address, description of the product’s
defect, product serial number, and any other
information pertinent to the return. Please pay by
check or money order. NOTE: For added
protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart®
product that is being returned, we recommend you
use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart
cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage
or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost
and/or damaged products are not covered under
warranty. Your Cuisinart® Grind & Brew™ 12-Cup
Automatic Coffeemaker has been manufactured to
the strictest specifications and has been designed
for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with
authorized accessories and replacement parts.
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by attempted use of this unit
with a converter, as well as use with accessories,
replacement parts or repair service other than
those authorized by Cuisinart. This warranty does
not cover any damage caused by accident,
misuse, shipment or other than ordinary household
use. This warranty excludes all incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so
these exclusions may not apply to you. You may
also have other rights, which vary from state to
state.
We recommend that you visit our website,
www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to
complete your product registration. However,
product registration 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.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law provides that for In-Warranty
Service, California residents have the option of
returning a non conforming product (A) to the
store where it was purchased or (B) to another
retail store that sells Cuisinart® products of the
same type. The retail store shall then, according to
its preference, either repair the product, refer the
consumer to an independent repair facility, replace
the product, or refund the purchase price less the
amount directly attributable to the consumer’s
prior usage of the product. If neither of the above
two options results 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
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be
serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s
Authorized Service Center, please remind the
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at
1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is
properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with
the correct parts, and to ensure that the product is
still under warranty.
products under warranty. California residents may
also, according to their preference, return
nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for
repair or, if necessary, replacement by calling our
Consumer Service Center toll-free at 800-726-
0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of
the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling
for such nonconforming products under warranty.
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