INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Grind & Brew Thermal™ 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker
DGB-650 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.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
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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
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . 7
Setting the Program Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before Brewing your First Pot . . . . . . . . . 7
Making Coffee with Whole Beans . . . . . . 7
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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 materia.
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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13. Charcoal Water Filter (not shown)
Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine,
bad tastes and odors from tap water.
NOTE: Follow directions for preparing
and inserting filter on page 9.
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. Water Reservoir with Water Level
Indicator
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:
Filter Basket
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Filter Basket Cover
Cuisinart Gold Tone Commercial
Style Filter
5. Filter Basket Door
6. Filter Basket Door Release Button
(not shown)
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7. Brew Pause
Stops flow of coffee from basket when
carafe is removed from resting plate,
so a cup can be poured in mid-brew,
if desired.
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8. Resting Plate
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Scratch resistant with nonstick
coating.
9. Thermal Carafe with Hands-Free Lid
An easy-pour, dripless double-wall
insulated 10-cup thermal carafe with
ergonomic handle.
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Coffee brews through and pours
through a unique lid that seals out air
to preserve fresh-brewed flavor. No
need to turn or adjust lid.
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10. Cord Storage (not shown)
11. Measuring Scoop with Brush
(not shown)
12. #4 Basket Paper Filters included
(not shown)
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15. Grinder Basket Lid
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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.
16. Grinder Basket
17. 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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18. Gold Tone Cuisinart Commercial
Style Filter
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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.
19. Filter Basket
Holds our commercial style permanent
filter or paper filter. Removable for easy
cleaning. NOTE: FILTER BASKET
HOLDER MUST BE IN PLACE FOR UNIT
TO OPERATE CORRECTLY.
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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.
BEFORE BREWING YOUR
FIRST POT OF COFFEE
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!
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.
Once you’ve done that, brew a pot of real
coffee and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at
its best!
MAKING COFFEE WITH
WHOLE BEANS
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing Your
First Pot of Coffee” above.
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.
1. Insert Charcoal Water Filter
Follow directions for the preparation and
insertion of the charcoal water filter on
page 9.
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.
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 10-cup line. Doing so could cause
carafe to overflow.
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).
3. Add Beans
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.”
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 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.
The coffeemaker will start to brew at the
programmed time. The Program mode
cannot be entered if the coffeemaker
is in its brew cycle.
4. Insert Coffee Filter
Press the filter basket door release
button to open door.
Exiting Set Program Time Mode
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paper filter in the basket, making
sure the filter is completely open and
touching the side walls and bottom of
basket.
a. Press and release Program button.
b. Press any function button besides
Hour or Minute to exit mode and
activate the selected function.
c. If you do nothing for a period of five
seconds the mode will be exited.
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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.
8. Brewing
To Brew Right Away
a. Push the 1-4 cup button if you are
brewing fewer than 5 cups.
NOTE: Coffeemakers traditionally
produce cooler coffee when brewing
small pots because the heater
doesn’t have time to warm up. This
setting double heats water for piping
hot coffee.
5. Put Filter Basket Lid in Place and
Close Filter Door
6. Close Reservoir Cover Lid
b. Press On/Off button. Red LED will
light up and brewing will begin.
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
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”
instructions on page 7.
b. Push the 1-4 cup button if you are
brewing fewer than 5 cups.
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.
results. If you do not want the grinder
to come on again, press the Grind Off
button before pressing the On button.
9. After Brewing
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. The thermal carafe
will keep coffee hot for hours. Bottom
of thermal carafe is hot to touch for
several minutes after brewing. Use
caution.
7. Prepare the Carafe
Remove thermal carafe lid by turning
in the direction of the “unlock”
arrow. PREWARM CARAFE BY
RINSING IT OUT WITH HOT WATER.
PREWARMING THE CARAFE WILL
HELP KEEP THE COFFEE HOTTER.
Return the carafe lid to the carafe and
lock by turning it in the direction of
the “lock” arrow until it fits tightly on
carafe and arrow lines up in the center
of the pour spout. This ensures cover
is closed and in the proper position for
brewing and pouring. Make sure you
have replaced the thermal carafe in its
position on the resting plate.
TIPS AND HINTS
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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.
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beans can cause oils to coagulate; others
disagree. You’ll have to decide that one
for yourself!
CHARCOAL WATER FILTER
Your coffeemaker comes with a
charcoal water filter that eliminates
chlorine, bad tastes and odors from
tap water.
MAKING COFFEE WITH
PRE-GROUND BEANS
Follow instructions in “Before Brewing Your
First Pot of Coffee,” page 7.
Inserting the Water Filter
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soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap
water for 15 minutes.
1. Fill the Reservoir and Insert Filter
See steps #1 and #3 in “Making Coffee
with Whole Beans,” page 7.
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water reservoir (see page 6, #13
and #14).
2. Add Pre-Ground Coffee
Our recipe suggestion: Use 1 level scoop
of ground coffee per cup. Adjust the recipe
according to taste. NOTE: The maximum
capacity for ground coffee is 16 level
scoops, using either a paper or permanent
filter. Exceeding that amount may cause
overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.
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water through holes in bottom of
compartment for 10 seconds.
When this function is activated, an amber
LED will come on.
4. Follow steps #4 through #8 in “Making
Coffee with Whole Beans.”
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into the channel in the water
reservoir, pushing it down to
the base of the unit.
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: We recommend
changing the water filter
every 60 days or after
60 uses, and more
often if you have
NOTE: Removing carafe for more than 20
seconds may cause filter basket to overflow.
hard water.
Replacement filters
can be purchased
in stores, by
calling Cuisinart
customer
service, or at
www.
cuisinart.
com.
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DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to removing the
calcium deposits which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY
ALL PARTS AFTER EVERY USE
Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove
the plug from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
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.
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.
To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity
with a mixture of 1⁄ white vinegar and
3
2⁄ water. Turn the coffeemaker on by
3
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 resting plate with a clean, damp cloth.
Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean the resting plate. Do not
dry the inside of the water reservoir with a
cloth, as lint may remain.
*Note: Reservoir lid can also be removed for
easy cleaning. Open the lid 60˚ and gently
pull toward you. To replace, reverse steps.
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This warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by accessories, replacement
parts, or repair service other than those that have
been authorized by Cuisinart.
WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
This warranty does not cover any damage caused
by accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary
household use.
This warranty is available to consumers only.
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Grind
& Brew Thermal™ 10-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.
This warranty excludes all incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so
they may not apply to you.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
We warrant that your Cuisinart® Grind & Brew
Thermal™ 10-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.
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service,
California residents have the option of returning a
nonconforming product (A) to the store where it
was purchased or (B) to another retail store which
sells Cuisinart products of the same type.
We suggest you complete and return the enclosed
product registration card promptly to facilitate
verification of the date of original purchase.
However, return of the product registration card
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.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, 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 the above two options do not result 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
If your Cuisinart® Grind & Brew Thermal™ 10-Cup
Automatic Coffeemaker should prove to be
reasonable cost of such service, repair,
defective within the warranty period, we will repair
it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain
warranty service, simply call our toll-free number 1-
800-726-0190 for additional information from our
Customer Service Representatives, or send the
defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart,
150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520.
replacement, or refund for nonconforming 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
1-800-726-0190.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of
the product.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the
repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for
such products under warranty.
Please pay by check or money order (California
residents need only supply proof of purchase and
should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping
instructions).
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART
PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your
Cuisinart® product, we suggest that you call our
Cuisinart® Service Center at 1-800-726-0190
before returning the product serviced. If servicing is
needed, a representative can confirm whether the
product is under warranty and direct you to the
nearest service location.
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. Please be sure to
include your return address, daytime phone
number, description of the product defect, product
model number (located on bottom of product),
original date of purchase, and any other
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 serviced with
the correct parts, and the product is still under
warranty.
information pertinent to the product’s return.
Your Cuisinart® Grind & Brew Thermal™ 10-Cup
Automatic Coffeemaker has been manufactured to
the strictest specifications and has been designed
for use with the authorized accessories and
replacement parts.
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