20 Most Recent Cuisinart Grind and Brew 10 Cup Coffee Maker - Page 5 Questions & Answers

I have the same problem. Called Cuisinart and they told me to add a mix of 50 - 50 water vinegar and let it sit for up to 3 hours. (even though it is only 3 months old) If that does not work call them back 1-800-726-0190.

Put the handle to the basket, that holds the coffee grounds toward the front.  If it is not facing front it will pop open.

my dgb 550 is doing the same thing. the motor shaft is stripped and i'm going to pull it apart and use adhesive to get by.

You will likely find the bitterness is a function of your coffee bean choice or the 'roast' component of that coffee. Darker roasts tend to taste bitter.

Un plug it for one hour , then start it again .

I think you have to be careful in how much water you put in. I had the same problem the first few times I used it. I started to only fill until the water just met the 10 cup mark, not over it. I have not had the problem since.

Try to remove all coffee beans first by hand, then s*ck all remaining with a vacum cleaner.
Undjust the grinder to more gross coffee.
Try to work back again the grinder. If it is working then adjust back again to your previus postion but remeber that you can go back again one step at the time so the grinded coffee wil not blocked the grinding plates.
Good luck

I also have the same problem with water leaking out of the bottom.There is a defective hose underneat the burner plate (dry rotted)Mine is manufactured in 05.We contaced Cuisenart to make them aware of the problem and they told us nothing they could do it was out of warranty.After talking to 3 of there costumer service reps.my husband decided to take it apart and found the shredded hose leaking water on the electrical wires.That is why we contacted the CEO of the company and The Consumer product safety commision..They are handeling this issue.You can contact them also .

Tape down the black lid!

Put it in the microwave to get it to your desired temp!

Once you get it out, spray the bottom of the grinder blade with Pam no stick spray. Works for me, Jerry

Stuck? how stuck can it be when it is supposed to be removable? Try turn ing it,

The beep indicates numerous things. If the top lid is open, it will beep, if you try to depress the brew or timer buttons.There is a button next to the grinder unit, that gets depressed when you close the lid. Check the lid to make sure the tab on the lid hasn't broken. The beep also indicates that brew cycle has finished, although, that is supposed to be only 5 beeps.