Care And Cleaning - Black & Decker DLX850B Use & Care Book

SNEAK-A-CUP® FEATURE
The Sneak-A-Cup® feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee from the carafe while the
coffee is brewing. When the carafe is removed, the brewing process is paused. Simply
replace the carafe on the carafe plate within 30 seconds and brewing resumes.
COFFEE BREWING TIPS
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Stir coffee in carafe before serving to evenly distribute the flavor.
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Coffee that is poured during brewing cycle may vary in strength from the finished brew.
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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.
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For variety, add a 2-inch piece of lemon or orange peel to the coffee grounds before
brewing.
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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.
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Add a 2-inch piece of vanilla bean to the sugar bowl. You'll be surprised at how good it
tastes.
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Keep your coffeemaker scrupulously clean; you will be pleased with the flavor.

Care and Cleaning

CLEANING YOUR COFFEEMAKER
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service
personnel
CLEANING
1. Be sure the unit is unplugged and cooled.
2. Grasp the small handle on the filter basket and swing basket completely open.
3. Remove the filter basket by lifting the basket straight up and
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off of pivot hinge (E)
4. Discard the paper filter with the grounds.
5. Clean parts as follows:
• Filter 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.
6. Insert filter basket onto pivot hinge and swing closed.
CARING FOR YOUR CARAFE
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 oven.
• Avoid rough handling and sharp blows.
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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
once a month.
1. Pour white vinegar into the water reservoir up to the 6-cup level on the water
window. Add fresh water up to the 10-cup line, and close the reservoir lid.
2. Grasp filter basket by small handle and swing open.
3. Put a new paper filter in the filter basket, swing the basket closed and be sure it
latches. Set the empty carafe on the "Keep Hot" carafe plate.
4. Turn the coffeemaker on (I) and let half the cleaning solution brew into the carafe.
Turn the coffeemaker off (O) and let it soak for at least 15 minutes to soften the
deposits.
5. Turn the coffeemaker on (I) and brew the remaining cleaning solution into the carafe.
6. When the cleaning solution has finished brewing, discard the paper filter empty the
carafe and rinse with clean water.
7. Refill the reservoir with cold water to the 10-cup line, replace the empty carafe, put
a paper filter in the filter basket, then turn on the coffeemaker and run another brew
cycle to flush out the remaining cleaning solution.
8. Wash the filter basket, carafe and carafe lid as instructed in CLEANING.
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.
W RNING
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