Black & Decker DCM2900W - Manual (Page 4)

8. Plug in the unit and press the ON/OFF button. The POWER indicator light
illuminates and brewing cycle beings.
9. Once the coffee has finished brewing:
a. Stir it before serving to blend the flavors.
b. Discard the coffee grounds left in the filter.
10. Remove the carafe to pour coffee.
11. Replace the carafe on the “Keep Hot” plate when not serving to keep coffee hot.
The coffeemaker will keep coffee warm for 2 hours before it automatically
shuts off.
BREWING COFFEE ANYTIME
1. Prepare your coffeemaker as instructed in steps 1-7 under Ready to Brew Coffee.
2. To program and set a time for the coffeemaker to begin brewing your coffee.
a. Press the PROG button then press HOUR and MIN buttons to select a time.
b. Press the ON/OFF and AUTO brew button once; the POWER indicator light
illuminates.
c. Press the ON/OFF and AUTO brew button again; the AUTO indicator light
illuminates and AUTO appears on the digital clock display.
d. To check the time set for AUTO brew, press the ON/OFF button once, then
press the PROG button, PROGRAM flashes on the digital display flashes
PROGRAM and shows the preset time you selected.
3. At the preset time, the POWER indicator will illuminate, the AUTO light will go
off and ON appears on the display, indicating the brewing cycle has started.
4. To cancel the AUTO brew, press the ON/OFF button; the AUTO indicator light
goes off.
SNEAK-A-CUP ® INTERRUPT FEATURE
While the coffee is brewing, the Sneak-a-Cup® feature allows you to pour a cup of
coffee from the carafe. When finished pouring coffee, place the carafe under brew
basket. The brewing process continues.
Important: To avoid possible overflow after removing the carafe, be sure to replace
the carafe under the brew basket within 30 seconds.
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 cover.
3. To remove the brew basket, grip the handle and lift straight up.
4. Discard the paper filter with the coffee grounds.
5. Wash the brew basket and carafe with lid in dishwasher, top rack or wash
by hand in warm, sudsy water.
6. Wipe the unit’s exterior surface, control panel and Keep Hot plate with a soft
damp cloth.
7. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Never immerse the
coffeemaker in water.
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8. To clean the inside of the cover, open the cover and leave in the open
position.
9. Pull out the water shower head from the locking tab,
wipe surfaces with a damp cloth then push it back to
insert firmly in place (C).
Mineral Deposits and Clogging
Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog your
coffeemaker. Cleaning is recommended every 3 months.
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 brew basket and close the cover. Set the empty
carafe on the “Keep Hot” plate.
3. Turn on the coffeemaker and let half the cleaning solution brew into the
carafe (till water level goes down to around “5”). Turn off the coffeemaker
and let it soak for at least 15 minutes to soften the deposits.
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 soiled filter.
6. Fill the reservoir with cold water to the 11-cup line, replace the empty
carafe, 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 brew basket and carafe as instructed in “Cleaning.”
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