Cuisinart DCG-20 Series Coffee Bar Coffee Grinder Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Cuisinart
Table of Contents
Cuisinart DCG-20 Series Coffee Bar Coffee Grinder
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
- Read all instructions.
- To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or grinder in water or other liquid.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Unplug from outlet when not in use, before assembling or dissembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
- Avoid contact with moving parts.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact the manufacturer at their customer service telephone number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hand over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
- Check hopper for presence of foreign objects before using.
- 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.
- Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.
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
- Plug cord into outlet.
- Remove lid from base of grinder.
- Fill stainless steel bowl with desired quantity of beans (see measurement suggestions on reverse.) For best results, do not fill beans above the top of the stainless steel bowl.
- Place the lid onto grinder base.
- 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.
- Grind until beans are ground to desired consistency (see grinding suggestions on reverse.) To stop grinding, release pressure from On/Off button.
- Remove plug from outlet.
- Measure ground coffee into coffeemaker filter using scoop (not included), tablespoon or lid measurement markings. See measurement suggestions on reverse.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
GRINDING SUGGESTIONS
Some general guidelines for grinding are listed below. However, times will vary depending upon the amount and type 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.
- On/Off Button
- Lid
- Stainless Steel Blades
- Measurement Markings
- Stainless Steel Bowl
- Grinder Base
- Cord Storage
MEASUREMENT SUGGESTIONS
For the richest coffee flavor, we suggest using one and one-half (1½)
rounded tablespoons of ground coffee for every 5 ounces of water. If you have
a Cuisinart® Coffeemaker, the cups are measured in 5-ounce 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. cups, using the Cuisinart®
recipe.
Note: These markings are approximate. Experiment with different
quantities to determine what works best for you.
CLEANING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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Be sure that grinder plug has been removed from outlet.
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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. -
Store excess cord by pressing a section at a time into the cord storage area in the base of the unit.
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Maintenance: Any other servicing should be preformed by an authorized service representative.
WARRANTY
Limited 18-Month Warranty
This warranty is available to U.S. consumers only. You are a consumer if you
own a Cuisinart® Coffee Bar™ Coffee Grinder 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® Coffee Bar™
Coffee Grinder will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under
normal home use for 18 months from the date of original purchase. We recommend
that you visit our website, https://cuisinart.registria.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 nonconforming 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 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. Cuisinart
will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and
handling for such nonconforming products under warranty.
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
Your ultimate satisfaction in Cuisinart products is our goal, so if your
Cuisinart® Coffee Bar™ Coffee Grinder should fail within the generous warranty
period, we will repair it or, if necessary, replace it at no cost to you. To
obtain a return shipping label, complete the product inquiry form at
www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/product
assistance/product inquiry/. Or call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190 to speak with a
representative. Your Cuisinart® Coffee Bar™ Coffee Grinder 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 thanordinary 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.
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 the product is still under warranty.
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the
instruction book carefully before using it.
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