Cuisinart DCB-10 Owner Manual - Page 10

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Solution Water is pouring out onto the counter The unit will not work Coffee release lever is not in the lock position • Slide coffee release lever to the Lock position • Always keep coffee release lever in the Lock position before and after release cycle Coffeemaker lid is shaking during brew cycle Coffee filter basket is not in place • 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 Coffee filter basket is filled with more water than usual after the release cycle has been completed Coffee oils build up over time Coffee is too dark and oily • 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 Coffee to water ratio is incorrect • Adjust coffee-to-water ratio to taste • When using the MAX 16 scoops of coffee, reduce the amount of water Coffee is weaker than usual Strength setting is incorrect • Check your strength setting - selected strength indicator LED is illuminated • To change your strength setting, press the desired strength button Oil buildup in the coffee filter basket can prevent coffee from filtering properly • 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 The brew cycle has ended but no coffee is in the carafe. Coffee release lever is in the lock position. • 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. The unit will not operate and the button indicator lights are flashing The coffee filter basket may be jammed or not in the correct position • 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 10