Black & Decker DCM12WH specification

MINERAL DEPOSITS Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog

AND CLOGGINGyour Coffeemaker. It is necessary to regu- larly clean your Coffeemaker to flush out these deposits. Excessive steaming or a prolonged brewing cycle are signs that a cleaning is needed.

Clean your Coffeemaker approximately every 1-3 months. The frequency of clean- ing required is affected by your specific usage and water hardness. You may have to clean the Coffeemaker more or less often.

During cleaning, more steaming occurs than when brewing coffee.

1.Fill the Water Reservoir half way with white vinegar and add cold water up to the 10-cup line (model DCM94WH) or 12-cup line (model DCM12WH or DCM12WL).

2.Put an empty paper filter in the Filter Basket, place the Water Spreader over the basket, and place the Basket over the empty Carafe. Set the empty Carafe secure- ly onto the “Keeps Hot” plate.

3.Turn the Coffeemaker on.

4.Let half the cleaning solution brew into

the Carafe, then turn the Coffeemaker off to soak.

5.Allow the Coffeemaker to remain off for at least 15 minutes to soften the deposits.

6.Turn the Coffeemaker on again to brew the remaining cleaning solution into the Carafe.

7.Turn the Coffeemaker off; discard the cleaning solution and the soiled Filter.