Black & Decker DCM100W Care and Cleaning, Treat Carafe with Care, Mineral Deposits and Clogging

container. Once opened, coffee should be used within 1 month.

•If filled carafe is left on the hot plate, be sure to remove the coffee grounds from the filter basket as soon as they have cooled slightly. This will keep the coffee from developing a bitter taste.

•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 very clean; you’ll be pleased with the flavor.

•For iced coffee, brew the coffee with twice the normal amount of grounds, as ice dilutes the coffee flavor. You may also make coffee ice cubes from left over coffee and brew your coffee at its normal strength.

•Remember when pouring hot liquid into a glass, always put a spoon in the glass before adding the hot liquid.

•Rinse both the carafe and the brew basket holder with warm water immediately after each use to maintain good coffee flavor.

Care and Cleaning

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

Caution: Do not overexpose the control panel to water. Water may cause permanent damage and make the coffeemaker inoperable.

1.Make sure the unit is unplugged and cooled before cleaning.

2.Open water reservoir cover.

3.Remove the brew basket by its handle and lift straight up.

4.Discard the paper filter with the grounds.

5.Clean parts as follows:

•Brew basket, carafe and lid are all top rack dishwasher safe; or they may be hand washed in warm, sudsy water.

•Wipe the exterior and the "Keep Hot" carafe plate with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Never immerse the coffeemaker in water or other liquids.

TREAT CARAFE WITH 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.

•Never 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.

•Avoid rough handling and sharp blows.

MINERAL DEPOSITS AND CLOGGING

Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog your coffeemaker. Excessive steaming and/or a prolonged brewing cycle are signs that a cleaning is needed. The frequency of cleaning out deposits is affected by the regularity of usage and water hardness. During cleaning, more steaming occurs than when brewing coffee and may emit spurts of steam. Cleaning is recommended every 60 brewing cycles.

1.Pour white vinegar into water reservoir up to 7-cup line on the water level window. Add water up to 12-cup line.

Caution: Be careful not to exceed the 12-cup maximum level, to avoid water running out the overflow hole in the back of the coffeemaker.

2.Put a paper filter in the brew basket and close the one-piece water reservoir and brew basket cover. Set empty carafe on the "Keep Hot" carafe plate.

3.Turn on coffeemaker and let half the cleaning solution brew into carafe (till water level goes down to around the 6-cup line on the water level window). Turn coffeemaker off and let it soak for at least 15 minutes to soften the deposits.

4.Turn on coffeemaker and brew remaining cleaning solution into carafe.

5.Turn off coffeemaker, empty carafe and discard filter.

6.Fill reservoir with fresh water to 12-cup line, replace empty carafe on the “Keep Hot” carafe plate and then turn on coffeemaker for a complete brew cycle to flush out remaining cleaning solution. You may wish to repeat this step again to eliminate any remaining vinegar smell/taste.

7.Wash the brew basket and carafe as instructed for normal cleaning.

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