Cuisinart DGB-900BC filter basket brew pause spring came out. How do I fix it?

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Cuisinart DGB-400C Series Instruction Booklet (Page 3 of 12) ' ManualsLib

I also own a Cuisinart DGB-900BC. This is how I fixed the sensor issue.

Disclaimer: IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF MY INSTRUCTIONS USE A MULTIMETER OR TESTER TO ENSURE YOU AREN'T MODIFYING THE WRONG WIRES WHICH COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION IF DONE IMPROPERLY.

Over time the basket tends to sag, which prevents the little sensor from contacting it for the unit to realize the door is shut. The sensor is a spring loaded piece of plastic hanging from the underside of the coffee maker which makes contact with the basket when it closes. If you're looking straight on it is to the left.

What you'll have to do is either find a way to fix the basket sag, force the sensor closed, or do what I did and modify the unit.

Sensor modification:
You will need a size 10 security bit with the hollow center (not just a plain star bit) screwdriver to take the four screws out of the bottom to reveal the wires you need to modify. There are two blue wires that go to the top of the unit which are crimped onto two black wires. The two black wires lead to the circuit board which is extremely difficult to get to on this model. All you have to do is snip those two black wires and install a push button which keeps the circuit closed until you push it. Initially I thought twisting them together would work but this unit will not brew coffee a second time unless you remove the basket and toggle the sensor input. So I basically have to unplug the unit and plug it back in to reset that. I will be adding the push button soon.

Ensure you buy the right push button. You need one that keeps the circuit closed until you push it, most push buttons keep the circuit open until you press them. Alternative is to buy a metal toggle switch, preferably one that spring loads back to the center after you push it.

To summarize:
1) Fix basket sag or wedge sensor to closed position.

OR

1) Remove bottom plate of coffee maker
2) Snip the blue wires leading to the sensor and add a push button or toggle switch on the two black wires they were connected to. Mount switch externally so you can push it to fool the unit to think you removed and replaced the basket.

My attached picture shows my temporary twisted wire solution with yellow connector before I added the push button. Note that while I'm holding the blue ones leading to the sensor, the two small black wires are what's important. I did this modification before making an account here.

See page 10 of your user's manual; if you misplaced it, go to:
Cuisinart DGB 900BC Instruction Booklet Page 10

If the instructions listed half-way down the page don't help, contact Cuisinart customer support, or return the coffee maker to the store you bought it from.

Re: Cuisinart grind and brew model DGB900BC leaking from the bottom. Finally fixed it before buying a new one. Remove the 4 torq screws (#10 bit check auto stores) from the bottom and remove the bottom. You will see a horse shoe shaped metal coil that heats the water from the resevoir. I found that the coil had a small hole in it. Cleaned it well and applied a coat of epoxy paste to the leaking area ( I used a product called PC11 from Ace) So far, no leaks, and the coffee maker is working like new.

You may be able to order a replacement grinder basket online from the following site:

http://www.abtecparts.com/cuisinart_coffeemaker_baskets.htm


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No one has just the individual part, but you can get the whole brew basket with the part included on Cuinart's website, or by calling them.

Replace the filter basket - they can be had for around $6.00 plus shipping - you can even get them directly from Cuisinart.

broken basket.

try this site [ nelson appliance dot com] they have parts for just about any kitchen appliance. they may have an exploded diagram for it or can steer you in the right direction for one. try the cuisinart site. cuisinart is in champlain ny.

I just called Cuisinart and they will send me another brew basket for my DCC-100 (it has a Brew Pause valve also) for $9.14 (part + S&H). Did you try to contact Cuisinart?