Cuisinart DCG-20BKNC Operating Instructions - Page 1

COFFEE BAR™ Coffee Grinder Models DCG-20NC and DCG-20BKNC IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug or grinder in water or other liquid. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 5. Avoid contacting moving parts. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized Cuisinart service facility for examination, repair, mechanical or electrical adjustment. 7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury. 8. Do not use outdoors. 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 10. Check hopper for presence of foreign objects before using. 11. Use this appliance to grind roasted coffee beans only. Grinding other substances, such as nuts, spices or unroasted beans may dull the blade and cause poor grinding or injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Plug cord into outlet. 2. Remove lid from base of grinder. If desired, measure beans in lid using measurement markings, before filling stainless steel bowl. 3. Fill stainless steel bowl with bean quantity desired. Do not fill beans above the top of the stainless steel bowl. The maximum capacity of the bowl is 2.5 oz. (70 grams). 4. Place the lid onto grinder base. 5. Press and hold ON/OFF button to begin grinding. Please note: A safety feature of this grinder requires that the grinder will not operate unless the lid is in place. 6. Grind until beans are ground to desired consistency. To stop grinding, release pressure from ON/OFF button. 7. Remove plug from outlet. 8. Pour ground coffee into grinder lid. 9. Measure coffee with scoop (not included), tablespoon (15ml) or lid measurement markings into coffeemaker filter basket. See measurement suggestions on reverse. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 4. 3. 2. 5. 1. 6. 7. 1. On/Off Button 2. Lid 3. Stainless Steel Blades 4. Measurement Markings 5. Stainless Steel Bowl 6. Grinder Base 7. Cord Storage CLEANING/STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Be sure that grinder plug has been removed from outlet. 2. Wipe inside of stainless steel bowl and lid with damp paper towel. Dry completely. If desired, lid may be washed in warm water or in the top rack of a dishwasher. Never immerse the grinder base unit in water or other liquid. 3. Store excess cord by pressing a section at a time into the cord storage area in the base of the unit. Up to 2 feet of cord can be stored. WARRANTY: The Cuisinart® Coffee BarTM Coffee Grinder carries an 18-Month Limited Warranty. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you are the owner of a Cuisinart® Coffee BarTM Coffee Grinder that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. This warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that should your Cuisinart® Coffee BarTM Coffee Grinder prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it or replace it at our option, without charge to you. To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number: 1-800-472-7606, for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives. Or, send the product to Consumer Service at Cuisinart, 156 Parkshore Drive, Brampton, Ontario. L6T 5M1. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose a check or money order for $5.00 for shipping and handling. GRINDING SUGGESTIONS: Some general guidelines for grinding are listed below. However, times will vary depending upon the amount of coffee used and your personal preference. The best way to determine how coarse or fine to grind your coffee is to experiment with different grinds and coffee types to suit your taste. Grind Coarse Medium Fine Suggested Use Percolator/ French Press Automatic Drip Espresso Grind Time 10 Seconds 20 Seconds 30 Seconds MEASUREMENT SUGGESTIONS: For the richest coffee flavor, we suggest using one and one-half (1-1/2) rounded tablespoons (25 ml) of ground coffee for every 5 ounces (130 ml) of water. If you have a Cuisinart® Coffee BarTM Coffeemaker, the cups are measured in 5-ounce (130 ml) increments. The measurement markings on the lid indicate reference measurements. For example, for automatic drip coffee, if you fill the lid to the marking with whole beans, you will have enough ground coffee to reach the •• marking. This equals enough ground coffee for two 5-oz. (130 ml) cups, using the Cuisinart recipe. Note: These markings are approximate, experiment with different quantities to determine what works best. © 2000 Cuisinart Canada Cuisinart® is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 156 Parkshore Drive, Brampton, ON L6T 5M1 Printed in China. 00C18086 IB-3714-CAN