How To Use; Care And Cleaning - Black & Decker VersaBrew DCM111100B Use And Care Book Manual

How to Use

This product is for household use only.
GETTING ST RTED
• Remove all packing material, and any stickers from the product.
• Remove and save literature.
• Wash all removable parts as instructed in C RE ND CLE NING section of this
manual.
• Open one-piece cover and insert empty paper filter into
removable filter basket (B).
B
• Pour fresh cold water up to 10-cup level mark into the
water reservoir (C).
• Uncoil power cord and plug into standard electrical
outlet.
• brew water through appliance following the bREWING
COffEE instructions without adding coffee grounds.
C
This removes any dust or residue that may remain in the
system during the manufacturing process.
• Discard the water from the carafe and the paper filter from the filter basket.
• Turn off the appliance; unplug it and allow appliance to cool down.
BREWING COFFEE
1. Open the one-piece cover of the coffeemaker.
2. fill carafe with desired amount of cold tap water using
water markings on carafe; pour into water reservoir. Do
not exceed the 10-cup maximum level (D).
3. Insert removable filter basket into filter basket holder.
4. Place basket-style paper filter into the removable filter
basket.
D
5. dd desired amount of ground coffee. We suggest one
heaping tablespoon per cup (E).
6. Close one-piece cover securely.
7. Place carafe on the keep hot carafe plate.
8. Plug cord into standard electrical outlet.
E
9. Press On/Off (I/O) button. The power indicator lights up
and brewing begins.
10. To keep coffee hot, replace carafe on the keep hot carafe plate when not
serving coffee. The coffeemaker will keep coffee warm automatically.
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11. Once coffee grounds have cooled, carefully open one-piece cover to expose
filter basket and using basket handle, remove and discard used grounds and
paper filter. Close one-piece cover.
12. Unplug appliance when not in use.
COFFEE BREWING TIPS
• Stir coffee in carafe before serving to evenly distribute the flavor.
• Coffee that is poured during brewing cycle may vary in strength from the
finished brew.
• 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.
• for variety, add a 2-inch piece of lemon or orange peel to the coffee grounds
before brewing.
• 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.
• dd a 2-inch piece of vanilla bean to the sugar bowl. You'll be surprised at how
good it tastes.
• Keep your coffeemaker scrupulously clean; you will be pleased with the flavor.

Care and Cleaning

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service
personnel.
CLE NING
1. be sure the unit is unplugged and has cooled.
2. Open the one-piece cover.
3. To remove the filter basket, grip the handle and lift straight up.
4. Discard the paper filter and the coffee grounds.
5. Wash the filter basket, carafe and carafe lid in dishwasher, top rack or wash by
hand in hot, sudsy water.
6. Wipe the appliance's exterior surface and keep hot carafe plate with a soft damp
cloth.
7. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Never immerse the coffeemaker
in water.
MINER L DEPOSITS ND 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. dd cold water up to the 10-cup line.
2. Put a paper filter in the filter basket and close the cover. Set the empty carafe on
the keep hot carafe plate.
3. Turn on the coffeemaker and let half the cleaning solution brew into the carafe
(until water level goes down to around "5"). Turn off the coffeemaker and let it
soak for at least 15 minutes to soften the deposits.
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