Black & Decker DCM3100B - Manual (Page 6)

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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"
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 oven.
• Avoid rough handling and sharp blows.
WATER FILTER HOLDER
To clean water filter holder:
1. Press latch on filter holder to open
(see illustration C).
2. Take out carbon filter.
3. Place carbon filter on top of a paper towel.
4. Filter holder is top rack dishwasher safe or it may be hand washed in warm,
sudsy water.
5. Rinse carbon filter with tap water.
6. Place carbon filter back inside filter holder.
7. Close the filter holder tightly until it snaps into place
(see illustration D).
8. Place filter holder inside the water reservoir and insert it into the recess at the
bottom right hand corner (see illustration E).
Note: To replace filter see WATeR FILTeR RePLACeMenT section.
Tip: Replace carbon filter every 60 brewing cycles or every 2 months after
removing it from the sealed packaging. (Call the 800 number on the front cover
for replacements)
MINERAL DEPOSITS AND CLOGGING
Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog your coffeemaker. excessive steaming
or a prolonged brewing cycle are signs that a cleaning is needed. Cleaning is
recommended every 60 brewing cycles.
Important: Remove the water filter holder with the carbon filter from the water
reservoir before cleaning the unit.
Auto Clean Function
1. After 60 brewing cycles, the symbol will appear
and flash on the LCD display — reminding you to
run the Clean cycle (N).
2. Open water reservoir lid.
3. Pour white vinegar into the water reservoir up to the
7-cup level on the window. Add fresh water up to the
12-cup line, and close the reservoir lid.
4. Press brew basket release button to expose brew basket.
5. Insert permanent gold-tone filter or a new paper filter in the brew basket. Set
the empty carafe on the “Keep Hot” plate.
6. Press and hold down the “PROg” button for approximately 2 seconds to
activate the cycle. The symbol on the LCD display will blink for the full
duration of the Clean cycle (see illustration N).
7. The entire cleaning cycle will take 45-60 minutes to complete. During this
cycle, the coffeemaker will:
a. Slow brew approximately 3 cups of cleaning solution.
b. Pause for 30 minutes.
c. give an audible signal and then brew the remainder of the cleaning
solution.
d. When the Clean cycle is complete, the symbol on the LCD
display will disappear; the coffeemaker will give another audible
signal, and then automatically turn off.
8. Discard the paper filter (if used), empty the carafe and rinse with clean water.
9. Refill the reservoir with cold water to the 12-cup line, replace the empty
carafe, put permanent gold-tone filter or a paper filter in the brew basket,
then turn on the coffeemaker and run another brew cycle to flush out the
remaining cleaning solution.
10. Wash the brew basket and carafe and carafe lid as instructed in CARe AnD
CLeAnIng.
11. Put the water filter holder with the carbon filter inside the water reservoir and
insert it into the recess at the bottom right hand corner ( see illustration E).
Bypassing the Clean Cycle
To bypass the Clean cycle, press and hold down the AUTO button for
approximately 2 seconds.
Manual Cleaning
1. Open water reservoir lid.
2. Pour white vinegar into the water reservoir up to the 7-cup level on the
window. Add fresh water up to the 12-cup line, and close the reservoir lid.
3. Press brew basket release button to expose brew basket.
4. Insert permanent gold-tone filter or a new paper filter in the brew basket. Set
the empty carafe on the “Keep Hot” plate.
5. Turn the coffeemaker on and let half the cleaning solution brew into the carafe.
Turn the coffeemaker off and let it soak for at least 15 minutes to soften the
deposits.
6. Turn the coffeemaker on and brew the remaining cleaning solution into the
carafe.
7. When the cleaning solution has finished brewing, discard the paper filter
(if used), empty the carafe and rinse with clean water.
BREW
STRENGTH
POWER
PROG
HOUR MIN
AUTO
MILD
REGULAR
STRONG
6:00
N