Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill
Specifications
- Material Stainless Steel
- Style Burr Mill
- Item Weight 5 Pounds
- Item Dimensions LxWxH 75 x 7.13 x 6 inches
- Wattage 500
- Capacity 23 Kilograms
- Voltage 110 Volts
- Brand Cuisinart
Introduction
With the Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill, taste the difference that freshly ground coffee beans can make! The stylish Cuisinart burr mill in brushed stainless steel has 18 grinding settings, ranging from extra-fine to ultra-fine, for your coffee beans. Your beans will always be consistently ground to the proper grade with an automatic stop, enhancing the oils, aromas, and tastes for a great cup of coffee. Coffee should be ground to make 4 to 18 cups, with any extra grinds being stored in the chamber. Never use this appliance in a warm oven, close to a hot gas or electric stove, or on the counter.
Whatever your taste – automatic drip, espresso, or French press – you’re about to experience a new level of taste! The Cuisinart® Supreme Grind™ Automatic Burr Mill releases the maximum flavor and aroma from your favorite whole coffee beans. Simply select a grind setting and number of cups, and with the touch of a button, the Cuisinart® Supreme Grind™ Automatic Burr Mill grinds just the right amount of coffee, then shuts off automatically. Get ready to experience the freshest, most flavorful coffee, with Cuisinart!
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.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, before removing coffee and before cleaning.
- Avoid contacting 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. Return appliance to the nearest authorized Cuisinart service facility for examination, repair, or mechanical or electrical 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 hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
- Before using, check hopper for presence of foreign objects.
- 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 use appliance for other than intended use.
- Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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
- Remove Bean Hopper lid.
- Fill Bean Hopper to top, making sure that the lid closes securely. (Max fill is 8 ounces).
- Plug Cord into outlet.
- Set Grind Selector .Note: Use coarse grind for percolator/French press, medium grind for automatic drip, and fine grind for espresso.\
- Position Slide Dial to desired number of cups: 4 – 18 . Take into account that, based on personal preference, you can make your coffee stronger or weaker by adjusting cup selection.
- Press and release Power Bar to begin grinding . Please note: A safety feature of the grinder does not allow it to operate unless the hopper and grind chamber are properly in place.
- Grinding will automatically stop upon completion.]
- To manually stop the operation, slide the Slide Dial all the way to the left to the “OFF” position and the unit will stop. To restart, repeat steps 5 & 6 above.
- Remove Grind Chamber, make coffee, and enjoy
- Hopper Lid
- Bean Hopper
- Burr Grinding Plates (not shown)
- Grind Selector
- Power Bar
- Slide Dial
- Housing Base
- Grind Chamber
- Grind Release Area (not shown)
- Cord Storage
GRINDING TIMES
Your Cuisinart® Supreme Grind™ Automatic Burr Mill is fully automatic. There are 6 settings per grind type, and the grind chamber holds enough ground coffee for up to 32 cups. The unit is set for medium grind settings, which takes approximately 40 seconds to grind coffee for 12 cups, and approximately 55 seconds 18 cups.
When choosing fine settings, you may need to set the cup selector at a higher number of cups to get the desired amount of coffee, as fine grinds are very compact. The opposite is true for coarse settings. You may need to set the cup selector at a larger number of cups to get the desired amount of coffee, as coarse grinds are very loose. To determine the right grind consistencies and quantities, experiment with different grinds and coffee types to suit your taste.
CLEANING/STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
- Be sure that the grinder plug has been removed from outlet.
- All removable parts are dishwasher safe on the top rack. Do not put parts on bottom shelf.
- Never immerse the grinder base unit in water or other liquid. To clean, wipe with wet cloth and use cleaning brush to clean grind release area.
- Store excess cord by wrapping cord around the tabs provided under the base of the unit.
- Any other servicing of this product should be performed by an authorized service representative.
WARRANTY
The Cuisinart® Supreme Grind™ Automatic Burr Mill carries a Limited 18-Month Warranty. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you are the owner of a Cuisinart® Supreme Grind™ Automatic Burr Mill that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required by applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.
We warrant that should your Cuisinart® Supreme Grind™ Automatic Burr Mill prove to be defective within the warranty 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: 800-726-0190, for additional information from our Consumer Service Representatives, or send the product to Consumer Service at Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose a check or money order for $4.00 for shipping and handling. (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions.)
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Probably, but you’re far better off using a simple blade grinder such as the Krups. I have a fancy burr grinder that I use for drip, but for my AeroPress I use my Krups oval shaped electric blade grinder. It’s under $20 and has been a workhorse for years. When doing my morning cup with my AeroPress (which I highly recommend) there is zero heat build up (see later) for the 17g – 19g that I grind, and zero mess. I grind, tip it over and give it a tap, that’s it, no cleanup. Some grounds stick to the inside of the grinder, but I leave them there, no need to scrape them out as they don’t interfere with the freshly ground coffee. The AeroPress works best with finely ground coffee so a blade grinder is ideal. If you’re doing one cup at a time you don’t need a burr grinder. Don’t listen to anyone that says you do because it’s a myth perpetrated all over the place, but completely baseless. There’s hardly any heat generated in the ten seconds it takes to grind with a blade grinder.
This thing has been a workhorse! I use it for grinding whole oats with hulls (sometimes sunflower seeds too) to make up horse feed 2x a day. I grind 4-5 cups each feeding with the setting on coarse, and after almost 2 1/2 years it is just now getting a little dull and heating up to where it quits on me toward the end of the 5th cup. I am getting ready to purchase again even though the first one is still working… just not quite as well. It has never let me down! I have been very happy, considering I have not been using it for its intended use.
I believe it is 8 to 10 cups. I have a bun pour over machine, and the decanter say’s its 10 cups. I fill that to the top with water, and I set the grinder for 8 cups. then it is your preference to set your grind on what you like. My 8 cups I will use 4 scoops in the coffee grind holder. Then I choose I think the setting is 4 , not sure will have to check. It makes us wonderful coffee.
According to the pamphlet, the product carries a Limited 18-Month Warranty (for consumers only).
Make sure the clear plastic lid is on the grinding receptacle. Otherwise, let it sit for a big so the static electricity reduces. It’s definitely still messy.
I bought one of these for my office a few years back. The plastic grinding receptacle resulted in a LOT of static, and the “fines” would fly out all over the place, making a real mess every single time. This is a major deal-breaker for my home. If your environment is not susceptible to static, your “mileage” may vary, but keep in mind I live in hot, humid Georgia and STILL had problems with this.
The motor is 140 watts. Made in China.
No
My Aeropress is still new, but I have gone as low as the Fine 6th setting (one dot below the Medium 1-6) and the resulting brew is still smooth, and not bitter. From the other reviews, I think I will make sure to give the burrs a good cleaning before and after I grind anything finer. Sounds like the burrs get caked, and put too much stress on the motor.
I bet u can. I have even put coffee grounds in to grind it finer for the expresso maker.
Apparently, you can unscrew the coffee bean container by turning it counter-clockwise (or clockwise) to clean close to the grinding mechanism. The grinder does come with a user guide.
The plastic number on the catch bin for grounds is 7; there is no number on the hopper, but it appears to be the same material.
No clue it would depend onthe size of the item. It can not be much bigger that a coffee bean due to the feeding setup. It is powerful enough to grind
I used it to grind ginger and cinnamon and it did great. The only thing is residuals from the previous spice is still in the gears. Overall I would not use it for spices as no way to really clean it 100% when switching from one spice to another.
