Cuisinart DCG-20BKNC Manual, Operating Instructions

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 Suggested Use Grind Time 
Coarse Percolator/ 10 Seconds
French Press
Medium Automatic Drip 20 Seconds
Fine Espresso 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 Bar
TM
Coffeemaker, the cups are meas-
ured 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
Models 
DCG-20NC and DCG-20BKNC
COFFEE BAR
™
Coffee Grinder
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 Bar
TM
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
Bar
TM
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 Bar
TM
Coffee Grinder prove to be defective within the warran-
ty 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. 
1.
2.3.4.
5.
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
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
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 exam-
ination, 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.
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