The coffee channel cover can be flipped back for easy cleaning of the coffee chute. Push the coffee channel cover tab away from you and lift up. Use the brush to remove any ground coffee that remains. Brush grounds toward you (when facing the unit head-on) and pull the grind chute lever toward you to send grounds through the chute. Be sure the filter basket is in place to catch the grounds.

NOTE: Failing to properly clean the coffee chute may lead to grind accumulations which can result in weak-tasting coffee.

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 cleansers to clean the heating plate. Do not dry the inside of the water

reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.

DECALCIFICATION

Decalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits which form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker.

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.

To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 1³ of white vinegar and ²⁄³ water. Press the Grind Off button, and turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the On button. One cycle should be sufficient to adequately clean the coffeemaker. When the cycle is completed and the five beeps sound, turn coffeemaker off. Repeat operation, this time using fresh cold water.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Hopper not locked in place

• Check to see if the hopper container release knob is in the unlocked

 

(when brewing with whole

position

 

beans)

• Place the hopper container on the unit

 

 

• Turn the knob to the locked position

 

 

• Press On/Off or Program again to resume

 

 

 

 

Filter door not closed

• Check to be sure that all components of the filter compartment are in place

 

 

• Close filter door (you will hear a click if the door is properly shut)

 

 

• Press On/Off or Program again to resume

 

 

 

 

Filter basket not in place

• Open filter door by pressing the filter door release button

Continuous

 

• Hook filter basket with cover onto door

 

• Close filter door (you will hear a click if the door is properly shut)

beeping

 

• Press On/Off or Program again to resume

 

 

 

 

Filter basket cover not in

• Open filter door by pressing the filter door release button

 

place

• Put on cover matching the “grind” arrows

 

 

• Hook filter basket with cover onto door

 

 

• Close filter door (you will hear a click if the door is properly shut)

 

 

• Press On/Off or Program again to resume

 

 

 

 

Filter Basket not emptied of

• Open filter door by pressing the filter door release button

 

used grinds

• Remove filter basket with cover

 

 

• Discard used grounds

 

 

• Replace filter basket with cover and close door

 

 

• Press On/Off or Program again to resume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee chute is clogged

• Remove the hopper from the unit

 

 

• Lift coffee channel cover

 

 

• Clean out coffee chute

Coffee is

 

• Replace channel cover and hopper

 

• Your coffeemaker is now ready to brew again

weaker than

 

 

 

Not enough beans in hopper

• Be sure there are enough beans in your hopper for the amount of coffee you

usual

 

 

intend to brew

 

Strength setting is incorrect

• Check your strength setting — displayed on the LCD screen

 

 

• To change your strength settings press the strength control button

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cuisinart DGB-700BC, 274399 manual Decalcification, Troubleshooting

DGB-700, 274399, DGB-700BC specifications

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