Coffee Brewing Tips; Care And Cleaning; Water Filter Holder; Mineral Deposits And Clogging - Black & Decker CMD3400MB Use And Care Book Manual

7. To check the preset auto time, press Prog button and it will display the time
selected for delay brewing to begin.
8. To cancel the uto brew, press the uto button. ll lights are off.

COFFEE BREWING TIPS:

1. Stir coffee in carafe before serving to evenly distribute the flavor.
2. Coffee that is poured during brewing cycle may vary in strength from the
finished brew.
3. 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.
4. For variety add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or allspice to the coffee grounds
before brewing.
5. If you like milk or half-and-half in your coffee, pour amount of milk desired into
the carafe before brewing. Make sure to leave enough room in the carafe for the
amount of coffee you wish to brew.
6. For a special occasion, whip some heavy cream with 2 or 3 tablespoons of
orange marmalade. Use to top off each cup of coffee.
7. Keep your coffee maker scrupulously clean; you'll be pleased with the flavor.
Note: The residual oils from previously brewed coffee can give your next brew a
rancid, bitter flavor (see Care and Cleaning section).
8. For iced coffee brew the coffee with twice the normal amount of grounds. The
ice dilutes the coffee flavor. Or make coffee ice cubes and brew your normal
strength. Remember when pouring hot liquid into a glass, always put a spoon in
the glass before adding the hot liquid.

Care and Cleaning

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service
personnel.
Caution: Do not overexpose the control panel to water. Water may cause
permanent damage and make the coffeemaker inoperable.
1. Make sure the unit is unplugged and cooled before cleaning.
2. Open water reservoir cover.
3. Remove the brew basket by its handle and lift straight up.
4. Discard the paper filter with the grounds.
5. Clean parts as follows:
• Brew 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" plate with a soft damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Never immerse the coffeemaker in water.
TRE T C R FE WITH C RE
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 warming plate
or heat the carafe when empty.
• Discard the carafe if damaged in any manner.
breakage.
• Never use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers, they will scratch and weaken the
glass.
chip or crack could result in
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• Do not place the carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated
oven, or in a microwave oven.
• void rough handling and sharp blows.
W TER 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)
MINER L DEPOSITS ND 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 3 months.
Important: Remove the water filter holder with the carbon filter from the water
reservoir before cleaning the unit.
1. Open water reservoir lid.
2. Pour white vinegar into the water reservoir up to the 5-cup level on the
window. dd fresh water up to the 7-cup line, and close the reservoir lid.
3. Press brew basket release button to expose brew basket.
4. Insert a new paper filter in the brew basket. Set the empty carafe on the
warming 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,
empty the carafe and rinse with clean water.
8. Refill the reservoir with cold water to the 12-cup line, replace the empty
carafe, put a paper filter in the brew basket, then turn on the coffeemaker
and run another brew cycle to flush out the remaining cleaning solution.
9. Wash the brew basket and carafe and carafe lid as instructed in Care and
Cleaning.
10. 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).
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