Page 3 - Whatever you cook, cook it better with Cuisinart.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Grind & Brew Plus For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen equipment so that cooks at home as well as professional chefs have the tools to express their creativity. All Cuisinart products are engineered for ex...
Page 5 - Product Description
5 Product Description Bean Hopper Lid Bean Hopper Water Reservoir (not shown) Control Panel Filter Compartment Filter Compartment Release Button 12 Cup Thermal Carafe Housing Unit
Page 6 - Safety Cautions; the lead and hot surfaces.
6 Safety Cautions Carefully read all the instructions thoroughly before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as describe...
Page 7 - Do not exceed the maximum capacity of this appliance. (See page 15); WARNING; the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
7 ß Do not exceed the maximum capacity of this appliance. (See page 15) ß This appliance should be used only for grinding coffee beans and brewing coffee as described within the Instructions for Use. Please retain these instructions for further use. ß Always ensure that your hands are dry before rem...
Page 9 - Instructions For Use; Before use, check the appliance for presence of foreign objects.; Control Panel; Use to turn off the grinder when using pre-ground coffee.
9 Instructions For Use Before use, check the appliance for presence of foreign objects. A Control Panel 1. On/Off button with LED Indicator Featuring an audible tone (not shown) which beeps 5 times after the coffee has finished brewing. Unit will automatically shut off. 2. Grind Off Button with LED ...
Page 10 - Press to display or set Auto On time.
10 5. Clock/LCD Display Displays time of day (and programme setting when Programme button is pressed). Displays Strength Control setting (MILD, MED or STRONG) 7. Strength Control Button Press to select the required coffee strength: (MILD, MED or STRONG). Selected coffee strength will show on the Clo...
Page 11 - There are 2 ways to exit the “Time Set Mode”:
11 B Programming Setting the Clock When the Grind & Brew Plus is plugged in, “12:00” will appear until you set the time. Entering “Time Set” mode: To set the time, press and hold either the “Hours” or “Minutes” button until the clock begins to flash (approx. 2 seconds). This signals that you hav...
Page 12 - the automatic start (see “Preparing to Brew”); Exiting “Set Programme Time” mode:; There are 3 ways to exit the “Set Programme Time”:
12 Setting the Programme Time This feature allows you to pre-programme brewing for the desired time. By pressing the ’Programme’ button the digital display shows the current programme time. This default setting is 12:00pm. Entering “Set Programme Time” mode: Press and hold the “Programme Set” button...
Page 13 - Inserting the Charcoal water filter; Your appliance is supplied with two charcoal water filters.
13 C Inserting the Charcoal water filter N.B. Your appliance is supplied with two charcoal water filters. It is strongly recommended that the water filter is replaced after 90 days or 90 uses; more often if you have hard water. Failure to do so can lead to a build-up of lime scale and affect the per...
Page 15 - Adding Water & Coffee Beans; Replace the hopper lid
15 Adding Water & Coffee Beans ß Open the reservoir lid of the Grind & Brew Plus, pour the desired amount of water into the reservoir using the water level indicator. Close the reservoir lid ensuring not to exceed the 12-cup line as this may cause the carafe to over flow. ß Lift the Bean Hop...
Page 16 - Locking the Bean Hopper
16 Locking the Bean Hopper ß When replacing the hopper back onto the unit, ensure the hopper container release knob is in the un-lock position. Once in place, turn the knob back into the locked position N.B. If the hopper is not locked into place, the appliance will not operate. If you try to turn t...
Page 17 - Preparing the Carafe; place before grinding)
17 Preparing the Carafe ß Remove thermal carafe lid by turning in the direction of the “unlock” arrow. Pre-warm the carafe by rinsing it out with hot water. N.B. This will help keep the coffee hotter. ß Return the carafe lid to the carafe. To lock, align the arrows on the lid and the carafe and turn...
Page 20 - Brewing Coffee with Pre-ground Beans; appliance to overflow.
20 F Brewing Coffee with Pre-ground Beans This appliance can also brew coffee using pre-ground beans. We recommend using 1 level scoop of ground coffee per cup. N.B The maximum basket capacity for ground coffee is 16 scoops. Exceeding this may cause the appliance to overflow. ß Open the filter door ...
Page 21 - Cleaning & Maintenance; Completely clean and dry all parts after every use.; Cleaning the Bean Hopper; to the unlocked position. Discard any left over coffee beans.; this may cause damage to the appliance.
21 Cleaning & Maintenance ß Completely clean and dry all parts after every use. ß Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. ß After every use, ensure the appliance has cooled down, open filter basket door by pressing filter basket door release bu...
Page 22 - Wipe the area under the hopper container with a damp cloth.
22 ß Wipe the area under the hopper container with a damp cloth. ß 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 a small brush to remove any ground coffee that remains. Brush grounds toward you (wh...
Page 23 - once more using cold tap water.
23 Descaling ß Always use the charcoal water filters provided and replace on a regular basis (i.e. every 90 days or 90 uses) ß It is strongly recommended that you descale the appliance from time to time. The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the appliance. T...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting; PROBLEM
2 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Continuous beeping Bean Hopper not locked in pla-ce (when brewing with whole beans) • Check to see if the Bean Hopper release knob is in the unlocked position • Place the Bean Hopper on the unit • Turn the knob to the locked position • Press On/Off to resume;...
Page 26 - UK Guarantee; event of alteration or repair by unauthorized persons.
26 UK Guarantee ß This Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for domestic consumer use for 3 years. ß The guarantee covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the event of alteration or repair by unauthorized persons. ß If the appliance does not perform satisfactoril...
Page 27 - Out of Guarantee; Cuisinart Service Centre
27 UK After Sales Service For further advice on using your Cuisinart Cook & Hold and other products in the Cuisinart range, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line on 0870 20 6902 (09:00 to 17:00 hrs Monday to Friday) or, alternatively, email your enquiry to [email protected]. In Guarante...
