Black+Decker DCM600B Use And Care Book

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5-CUP COFFEEMAKER
MODELS ❍ DCM600B ❍ DCM600W
Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including
the following:
❍ Read all instructions.
❍ Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle or knobs.
❍ To protect against electric shock, do not place cord,
plug or appliance in water or other liquids.
❍ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
❍ Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off
parts and before cleaning the appliance.
❍ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Support
at the toll-free number listed in the warranty section.
❍ The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with
this appliance may cause injuries.
❍ Do not use outdoors.
❍ Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter,
or touch hot surfaces.
❍ Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or
in a heated oven.
❍ To disconnect, turn any control to OFF (O), then
remove plug from wall outlet.
❍ Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
❍ Keep lid on the carafe when in use.
❍ Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the
brewing cycles.
❍ The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It
must never be used on a range top.
❍ Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
❍ Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose
or weakened handle.
❍ Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads or
other abrasive material.
❍ This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
❍ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
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.
Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.
IMPORTANT:
WASH CARAFE BEFORE
FIRST USE!
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1. One-piece cover † 6. Duralife™ carafe
2. Filter basket holder 5 cups / 25 oz. / 740 ml
† 3. Removable filter basket (Part# DCM600BM-01 (B),
(inside) DCM600WM-01 (W))
(Part# DCM600M-FILTER) 7. Lighted On/Off (I/O) switch
4. Easy-view water window 8. Nonstick "Keep Hot"
5. Water and brewed coffee carafe plate
markings 9. Cord storage (not shown)
Note: † indicates consumer
replaceable/removable parts

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This product is for household use only.
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw
to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are
no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by
authorized service personnel.
ELECTRICAL CORD
a) A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
b) Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised
in their use.
c) If an extension cord is used:
1) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at
least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should
be a grounding-type 3-wire cord; and
3) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.
Note: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the warranty
department listed in these instructions.
HOW TO USE
GETTING STARTED
• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band
around the power plug.
• Wash all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING
section of this manual.
• Open one-piece cover.
• Pour fresh cold water into water reservoir up to 5-cup mark.
• Place empty basket-style paper filter into removable filter basket.
• Place basket into filter basket holder.
• Uncoil power cord and plug into standard electrical outlet.
• Brew water through appliance without adding coffee grounds.
This removes any dust or residue that may remain in the system
during the manufacturing process.
• Discard the water from the carafe and paper filter from filter basket.
• Turn off the appliance; unplug and allow appliance to cool down.
BREWING COFFEE
1. Open one-piece cover.
2. Pour fresh cold water up to desired level mark into water
reservoir.
3. Place empty basket-style paper filter into the removable filter
basket.
4. Insert filter basket into filter basket holder.
5. Add desired amount of ground coffee.
Note: 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.
6. Close lid securely.
7. Place empty carafe on the "Keep Hot" carafe plate.
8. Plug cord into standard electrical outlet.
9. Press on/off (I/O) switch button; red light comes on and
brewing begins.
10. Replace the carafe on the "Keep Hot" carafe plate when not
serving to keep coffee hot.
11. Unplug appliance when not in use.
CARE AND CLEANING
This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer service to
qualified service personnel.
CLEANING
1. Be sure the unit is unplugged and cooled.
2. Open the one-piece cover, remove the filter basket (lift straight up).
3. Discard the paper filter from the filter basket.
4. Wash the filter basket, carafe and carafe lid in the dishwasher,
top-rack only, or hand-wash in warm, sudsy water.
5. To clean inside one-piece cover, open
the cover and allow it to rest in the
open position.
6. Pull showerhead out from under the
guide, wipe surfaces with a damp cloth,
then place showerhead under guide and
close the cover.
CLEANING WITH VINEGAR
Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog your coffeemaker.
Cleaning with vinegar is recommended once a month
1. Pour white vinegar into water reservoir up to 2-cup level on
water window.
2. Add cold water up to 5-cup line.
3. Place a paper filter in the filter basket and close the cover.
4. Set empty carafe on the "Keep Hot" carafe plate.
5. Turn on coffeemaker and let half the cleaning solution brew
into carafe (until water level goes down to around 3). Turn off
coffeemaker and let it soak for at least 15 minutes to soften
the deposits.
6. Turn on coffeemaker and brew remaining cleaning solution
into carafe.
7. Turn off coffeemaker, empty carafe and discard soiled filter.
8. Fill reservoir with cold water to 5-cup line, replace empty carafe,
then turn on coffeemaker for a complete brew cycle to flush out
remaining cleaning solution. You may wish to repeat this step to
eliminate any remaining vinegar smell/taste.
9. Wash the brew basket and carafe as instructed in CLEANING.
NEED HELP? • If you need parts or accessories,
please call 1-800-738-0245.
For service, repair or any
What does your warranty not
questions regarding your
cover?
appliance, call the appropriate
• Damage from commercial use
800 number on the front of this
• Damage from misuse, abuse
sheet. Please DO NOT return the
or neglect
product to the place of purchase.
• Products that have been
Also, please DO NOT mail product
modified in any way
back to manufacturer, nor bring it
• Products used or serviced
to a service center. You may also
outside the country of purchase
want to consult the website listed
• Glass parts and other
on the cover of this manual.
accessory items that are
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
packed with the unit
(Applies only in the United States
• Shipping and handling
and Canada)
costs associated with the
What does it cover?
replacement of the unit
• Any defect in material or
• Consequential or incidental
workmanship provided;
damages (Please note,
however, Spectrum Brands,
however, that some states
Inc.'s liability will not exceed
do not allow the exclusion or
the purchase price of product.
limitation of consequential or
For how long?
incidental damages, so this
• Two years from the date of
limitation may not apply to you.)
original purchase with proof of
How does state law relate to this
such purchase.
warranty?
What will we do to help you?
• This warranty gives you specific
• Provide you with a reasonably
legal rights. You may also have
similar replacement product
other rights that vary from
that is either new or factory
state to state or province to
refurbished.
province.
How do you get service?
• Save your receipt as proof of
date of sale.
• Visit the online service website at
www.prodprotect.com/applica, or
call toll-free 1-800-231-9786,
for general warranty service.