Black & Decker DCM1100W Care and Cleaning, Coffee Brewing Tips, Mineral Deposits and Clogging

9.Press ON/OFF (I/O) switch. The power indicator lights up and brewing begins.

10.To keep coffee hot, replace carafe on the nonstick "Keep Hot" carafe plate when not serving coffee. The coffeemaker will keep coffee warm automatically.

11.Once coffee grounds have cooled, carefully open one-piece cover to remove the filter basket using the basket handle; remove and discard used grounds and paper filter. Close one-piece cover.

12.Unplug appliance when not in use.

COFFEE BREWING TIPS

•Stir coffee in carafe before serving to evenly distribute the flavor.

•Coffee that is poured during brewing cycle may vary in strength from the finished brew.

•Not sure how much coffee to use? Begin by using 1 level tablespoon of medium grind coffee for each cup of coffee to be brewed.

•For variety, add a 2-inch piece of lemon or orange peel to the coffee grounds before brewing.

•For a special occasion, whip some heavy cream with 1 or 2 tablespoons of hazel nut, chocolate or almond liqueur. Use to top off each cup of coffee.

•Add a 2-inch piece of vanilla bean to the sugar bowl. You’ll be surprised at how good it tastes.

•Keep your coffeemaker scrupulously clean; you will be pleased with the flavor.

Care and Cleaning

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

CLEANING

1.Be sure the unit is unplugged and has cooled.

2.Open the one-piece cover.

3.To remove the filter basket, grip the handle and lift straight up.

4.Discard the paper filter and the coffee grounds.

5.Wash the filter basket, carafe and carafe lid in dishwasher, top-rack or wash by hand in hot, sudsy water.

6.Wipe the appliance’s exterior surface and nonstick "Keep Hot" carafe plate with a soft damp cloth.

7.Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Never immerse the coffeemaker in water.

MINERAL DEPOSITS AND CLOGGING

Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog your coffeemaker. Cleaning is recommended once a month.

1.Pour white vinegar into the water reservoir up to the 6-cup level on the water window. Add cold water up to the 10-cup line.

2.Put a paper filter in the filter basket and close the cover. Set the empty carafe on the keep hot carafe plate.

3.	Turn on the coffeemaker and let half the cleaning solution brew into the
	carafe (until water level goes down to around 5). Turn off the coffeemaker
	and let it soak for at least 15 minutes to soften the deposits.	ENGLISH
4.	Turn on the coffeemaker and brew the remaining cleaning solution into the
	carafe.
5.	Turn off the coffeemaker; empty the carafe and discard the paper filter.
6.	Fill the reservoir with cold water to the 10-cup line, replace the empty
	carafe and then turn on the coffeemaker for a complete brew cycle to
	flush out the remaining cleaning solution. You may have to repeat this to
	eliminate the vinegar smell/taste.
7.	Wash the filter basket and carafe as instructed in Cleaning.

CARAFE CARE

A damaged carafe may result in possible burns from a hot liquid. To avoid breaking:

•Do not allow all liquid to evaporate from the carafe while on the "Keep Hot" carafe plate or heat the carafe when empty.

•Discard the carafe if damaged in any manner. A chip or crack could result in breakage.

•Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers, they will scratch and weaken the glass.

•Do not place the carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven or in a microwave oven.

•Avoid rough handling and sharp blows.

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

The lightning symbol refers to “dangerous voltage”; the exclamation symbol refers to maintenance instructions. See below.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the cover of the coffeemaker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.