Black & Decker CM4000S - 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker How To Use
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OVERVIEW
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Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.
*One cup equals approximately 5 oz. (varies by brewing technique)
- Cover
- Showerhead
- †Removable filter basket (Part # CM400-01)
- Digital display
- Control panel
- Sneak-A-Cup™ interrupt feature
- † Duralife™ glass carafe (Part # CM400-02)
- Nonstick "Keep hot" carafe plate
- Built-in Cord storage (not shown)
- Water level markings (inside water reservoir) (not shown)
Note: † indicates consumer replaceable/removable parts
Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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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 handles or knobs.
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To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid. - Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Unplug from outlet when either the appliance or display clock is 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 number listed in this manual.
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The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons. - Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hang over 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
POLARIZED PLUG (120V Models Only)
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This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
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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 userserviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.
ELECTRICAL CORD
- A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
- Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
- If an extension cord is used:
- The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
- If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord; and
- 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
This product is for household use only.
GETTING STARTED
- Wash removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING.
- Pour fresh cold water up to 12-cup level mark into the water reservoir.
- Place basket-style paper filter into removable filter basket. Place basket into filter basket holder.
- Plug cord into standard electrical outlet.
- Brew water through appliance without adding coffee grounds.
- Discard water from the carafe and paper filter from filter basket.
- Turn off appliance; unplug and allow to cool down.
SETTING THE CLOCK
- Plug appliance into standard electrical outlet.
- The digital clock display flashes12:00.
- To change the time: Press HOUR button until the correct time appears on the display. When the time passes noon "PM" illuminates to let you know you are in PM time. If the "PM" is not illuminated it is AM time.
- Press the MIN button to select the minutes.
Note: If the appliance is unplugged or power is interrupted even momentarily, the time may need to be reset.
BREWING COFFEE
- Open cover.
- Fill water reservoir using the carafe with desired amount of cold tap water. Do not exceed the 12-cup (MAX) level on the carafe.
- Insert removable filter basket into filter basket holder. Make sure basket handle faces front.
- Place an 8-12 cup basket-style paper filter into the removable filter basket.
- Add desired amount of ground coffee. Close cover.
- Make sure carafe lid is properly attached to the empty carafe. Close the lid.
Note: Coffee may overflow if carafe lid is not properly placed.
- Place empty carafe on the carafe plate.
- Plug power cord into an outlet.
- If regular brew strength is desired, your coffeemaker is set to brew coffee.
- If strong coffee is desired, press the STRONG/1-4 CUP button once to select the strong brew. The word STRONG is displayed.
- Press ON/OFF (I/O) button and brewing begins.
- Once coffee grounds have cooled, carefully open cover and, discard used grounds. Close cover.
- The coffeemaker will keep brewed coffee hot for 2 hours and then automatically turn off.
- To turn off the coffeemaker at any time press ON/OFF (I/O) button 3 times. The ON/OFF (I/O) light goes off. Unplug appliance when not in use.
BREWING 1 TO 4 CUPS
Note: This feature slows down the brewing to extract the best flavor when brewing a small amount of coffee.
- Add the appropriate amount of water for the number of cups to be brewed (from 1 – 4).
- Fill paper filter with desired amount of coffee grounds.
- Press the STRONG/1-4 CUP button twice. 1-4 CUP is displayed.
Note: When using this feature coffee will be brewed at regular strength only.
- Press the ON/OFF (I/O) button, its light illuminates and the brewing cycle begins.
- To turn off the coffeemaker at any time, press the ON/OFF button 3 times.
SNEAK-A-CUP FEATURE
Remove the carafe and brewing is paused. The carafe must be placed back on the carafe plate in 30 seconds to prevent overflow. Brewing begins again.
AUTO BREW
- Follow steps 1 through 10 under BREWING COFFEE.
- Make sure clock has been set to correct time of day.
- Press the program (PROG) button.
- The digital clock will flash 12:00.
Note: If the coffeemaker has not been unplugged the last delayed brewing time will appear on the digital display.
- To change the time: press HOUR button until the desired correct time appears on the display. Press the MIN button to select the minutes.
- Press the AUTO button to activate the delayed brewing. The word AUTO is displayed.
- To check the preset auto time, press PROG button and hold it. Once button is released, the clock time will display again.
- If you want to change the preset auto time, press the AUTO button to cancel the AUTO function. The word AUTO goes off from digital display.
- Follow steps 3 through 6 under AUTO BREW to reset time.
- To cancel auto brew, press AUTO button. The word AUTO goes off from digital display.
Care and Cleaning
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.
CLEANING
- Be sure the unit is unplugged and has cooled.
- Open the cover.
- To remove the filter basket, grip the handle and lift straight up. Discard the paper filter, if used, and the coffee grounds.
- Wash the filter basket, carafe and carafe lid in dishwasher, top rack or wash by hand in hot water and soap.
- Wipe the appliance's exterior surface, control panel and carafe plate with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Never immerse the coffeemaker in water.
- To clean the inside of the cover, open the cover and leave in the open position. Wipe surfaces with a damp cloth.
AUTO CLEAN SYSTEM
We recommend cleaning your coffeemaker once a month.
- Combine 6 cups of white vinegar and 4 cups of cold water in carafe.
- Pour into water reservoir.
- Place an 8 to 12 cup basket style paper filter in the removable filter basket. Insert filter basket into filter basket holder and close cover.
- Make sure the lid of the carafe is in place and place empty carafe on the carafe plate.
- Plug power cord into an outlet.
- Press AUTO CLEAN to activate cleaning cycle; the word CLEAN is displayed and the POWER ON light illuminates.
- Part of the mixture will brew through. Remaining mixture will be held in coffeemaker for 30 minutes before completing its brew through.
Note: The entire cleaning cycle will take 45-60 minutes to complete.
- When the coffeemaker completes the AUTO CLEAN cycle, it beeps and shuts off automatically.
- Brew fresh water through appliance following instructions given in GETTING STARTED before brewing coffee again.
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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.
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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.
NEED HELP?
For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800 number in front of this sheet. Please DO NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this manual.
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
(Applies only in the United States and Canada
For how long?
- Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of such purchase.
What will we do to help you?
- Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished.
How do you get service?
- Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.
- Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/blackanddecker, or call toll-free 1-800-465-6070, for general warranty service.
- If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.
USA/Canada 1-800-465-6070
Accessories/Parts 1-800-738-0245
Register your product at www.prodprotect.com/blackanddecker
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