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Semi-Automatic Coffee System Care Manual Models: CM24TBISAS (Tank model) CM24PBISAS (Plumbed model) ® The Life of the Kitchen? Read this manual comoletelv before operating your appliance. Keep it for future reference. Part No. 101984 Rev. A...
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To Our Valued Customer: Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor ® products! Our unique combination of features, style and performance make us The Life of the Kitchen ®, and a great addition to your home. In order to familiarize...
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Proof of original purchase date is required for warranty service. Dacor ® Customer Service Have the model and serial number information 1-800-793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada) for your coffee system ready.
I M PO RTANT INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THIS APPLIANCE. CUSTOMER: READ THIS USE & CARE MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IT PROVIDES PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. About Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: Warnings and Important Safety...
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IMPORTANT= Before performing any type of service or installation, make sure that electric power the coffee system is turned off or that power is disconnected. IMPORTANT= To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive liquids...
General Safety Precautions (continued) • To prevent sickness due to food poisoning, • Never allow anyone, including children clean the steam nozzle immediately after sit, stand or climb on any part of the coffee foaming milk. See page 23. system. Doing so may cause damage, serious...
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4gpg or less. IMPORTANT: Dacor _) does not recommend installation of a reverse osmosis filtration system. Reverse osmosis systems can cause low water pressure. When the water...
Parts of Your Coffee System NOTE: See the Operating Instructions section for directions on how to use the features below. Exterior The control panel has buttons and knobs across it that Control Panel used to operate your coffee system. See page 8. The brewing compartment is the area where...
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Control Panel, Parts Accessories Coffee Grinder Button Push in on the button to start the coffee grinder. Use the steam nozzle knob to turn the steam nozzle on Steam Nozzle Knob and off. Turing the knob clockwise to turn it on. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to turn it off.
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WARNING • To avoid sickness, clean the coffee system completely according to the Cleaning and Maintenance section (including System Cleaning) before operating it for the first time. Doing so will remove any bacteria left in the unit during shipping and storage. •...
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Things to Know Before You Start WARNING • To prevent personal injury, keep your hands out of the coffee bean container. Some of the metal surfaces behind the front panel are hot when the power switch is on. Avoid contact with these surfaces.
Preparing to Operate Your Coffee System Loading Starting Coffee System IMPORTANT If using your coffee system for the very first time, make sure to start it according the First Time Start Up Procedure in the installation instructions. The coffee system will not function properly if not properly...
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Open the coffee bean container lid. Fill it to 1/2" from the top with, whole, unflavored, roasted coffee beans. Do not over-fill! Make sure the water tank and the coffee bean container lids are closed. Push the coffee system back into the cabinet. Using the handle, push the steam nozzle back...
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Preparing to Operate Your Coffee System (continued) Assembling Using Drink Dispenser Screw either the single or double dispenser nozzle into the bottom of the filter holder. The double nozzle is for making cups of coffee at the same time. When making two cups at the Filter@...
Making Hot Drinks Making Coffee Snap the single filter onto the filter holder for a single cup of coffee. Use the double filter for two cups or a single large cup. Attach the desired dispensing nozzle to the bottom of the filter holder.
Making Drinks (continued) Making Espresso Snap the single filter onto the filter holder for a single shot of espresso. Use the double filter for two shots. Attach the desired dispensing nozzle to the bottom of the filter holder. Put the filter holder under the coffee...
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To Heat Foam Milk Fill a 12 ounce pitcher 2/3 of the way with milk. WARNING Insert the steam nozzle into the pitcher. Submerge only To avoid sickness, clean the the tip of the steam nozzle in the milk. steam nozzle immediately after steaming...
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Making Drinks (continued) To Make a Coffee Latte Snap the single filter onto the filter holder. Attach the desired dispensing nozzle to the bottom of the filter holder. Put the filter holder under the ground coffee dispenser. Push the coffee grinder button.
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Coffee Latte (continued) Fill a 12 ounce pitcher 2/3 of the way with milk. _--_ WARNING Insert the steam nozzle into the pitcher. Submerge only To avoid sickness, clean the the tip of the steam nozzle in the milk. steam nozzle immediately after Slowly...
Making Drinks (continued) To Make a Cappuccino IMPORTANT Fill a 12 ounce pitcher 2/3 of the way with milk. Using non-dairy creamers or half-and-half Insert the steam nozzle into the pitcher. may cause poor quality foam. Submerge only the tip of the steam nozzle The fat content in milk varies according...
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Cappuccino (continued) Tamp the ground coffee down in the filter holder using the tamper provided with the coffee system. Pack the grounds together firmly. The more firmly packed the grounds, the slower the coffee will flow, creating a stronger flavored coffee.
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Cleaning Maintenance Schedule Immediately Daily Weekly Monthly after Steam Nozzle* Drink Dispenser Assembly Water Tank V" (CM24TBISAS Only) Drip Tray Used Coffee Ground Bin and Drawer Dispenser Collar System Cleaning Outside Surfaces Brewing Compartment * Always clean the steam nozzle immediately after steaming...
Cleaning Drink Dispenser Assembly What A solution of warm water and hand dishwashing soap Filter@ Scrub brush Clean Drink Dispenser Filter Holder Turn off the power switch and allow the coffee system cool. Remove the dispenser assembly from the dispenser collar and allow it to cool before...
Wipe the surfaces of the accessory drawer with a damp, soft cloth soaked with mild detergent. You may also use Dacor _) stainless steel cleaner. Dry and replace the used coffee ground bin. Care Manual...
Cleaning Dispenser Collar Clean the dispenser collar to ensure proper operation and a good seal with the coffee dispenser assembly (filter holder). What •:, Cleaning brush •:, A solution of warm water and hand dishwashing soap •:, One quart to Clean Dispenser Collar Turn off the power...
System Cleaning Instructions The monthly system cleaning process cleans out deposits in the water coffee delivery systems. If the mineral deposits are allowed to build up, the coffee system will eventually stop working properly. The system cleaning process consists • Dispenser collar decalcification...
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Boiler Decalcification - Tank Model (CM24TBISAS only) What to Use •". Puly decalcifying powder •:. Puly detergent tablet •:. Filtered water (4gpg maximum water hardness...DO NOT use distilled water) •:. One quart to Decalcify Boiler (tank model) Pull the coffee system out from the cabinet.
Compartment Surfaces What A mild solution of warm water and hand dishwashing soap. •:o Dacor _) Stainless Steel Cleaner to Clean Surfaces Pull the drip tray out of the bottom of the brewing compartment and empty Pull out the accessory...
Adjusting the Coffee Grinder The mesh of the coffee grinder blades is pre-set at the factory. Adjust the grinder blades only if the quality of the coffee changes. The finer the coffee is ground, the stronger it will be. The grinder is adjusted while it is running.
Adjusting the Grind Time You can set the grind time to suit your personal taste. A longer grind time makes the coffee stronger. Pull the coffee system out from the cabinet. Locate the grinder time adjustment on the left side of the cabinet.
Light Replacement Your coffee system is equipped with a LED lighting system. LEDs cannot be replaced by the consumer. If both lights are not working, please consult the Problem Solution Guide on page 33 before calling for service. If only one of the lights is working, call for a qualified service...
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Problem Solution Guide Unnecessary service calls may be expensive, frustrating and time consuming. Before you call for service, 31ease review this guide. Nothing works, Coffee system Connect coffee system power connector connected to electrical dedicated, grounded power receptacle. power. Power to receptacle is off.
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Problem Solution Guide (continued) Water goes into drip tray Coffee system clears water Normal operation. The coffee system purges when coffee is made. out of pipes after making water into the drip tray to make sure that the coffee. water is hot for the next cup.
P.M. Pacific Time You may also write us at: Dacor (*; Customer Service 1440 Bridge Gate Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 At Dacor _, we berieve that our quality of service equals that of our product. Should your experience with our service...
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