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Black & Decker DCM20WH manual

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  • Page 1

    4-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker SA VE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK QUESTIONS? Please call us TOLL FREE! In U.S.A.: 1-800-231-9786 In Canada: 1-800-465-6070 ? MODEL DCM20WH[...]

  • Page 2

    When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, elec- tric shock, and/or injury , basic safety precautions should always be fol- lowed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. ■ Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. ■ T o protect against fire, electric shock, or injury , do not place cord, plug, or Coff[...]

  • Page 3

    ■ Do not use this Coffeemaker for anything other than its intended use. ■ Do not pour liquid other than water or the cleaning solution specified in this manual into the water reservoir . ■ Remember to place the carafe on the unit base before brewing. ■ Do not operate any electric appliance in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes[...]

  • Page 4

    POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug—one blade is wider than the other . T o reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way . If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature [...]

  • Page 5

    BREWING COFFEE 1. Place the Permanent Filter into the Filter Basket. (Figure A) Add drip grind coffee to the filter correspond- ing to the amount of coffee to be brewed (usually one rounded table- spoon for each 5 oz./150 ml cup. Adjust to suit your taste). NOTE: If you prefer , you may place a small cone-shaped paper filter (#2 size) into the Perm[...]

  • Page 6

    convection microwave oven, do not use a metal rack. Be careful of scald- ing from coffee reheated in a high- powered microwave. 8. Y our Coffeemaker can also be used to brew hot water for other foods or beverages such as tea, hot chocolate, instant oatmeal, or soups. Be sure the Permanent Filter and Filter Basket have been washed in hot, sudsy wate[...]

  • Page 7

    Wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth. When finished, press the W ater Spreader against the Cover to snap it back into place. MINERAL DEPOSITS AND CLOGGING Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog your Coffeemaker . It is necessary to regularly clean your Coffeemaker to flush out these deposits. Excessive steaming or a prolonged brewing cycle are[...]

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    ELECTRICAL CORD The cord length of this Drip Coffeemaker was selected to reduce safety hazards that may occur with a longer cord. If more cord length is needed, an extension cord with a polarized plug may be used. It should be rated not less than 10 amperes, 120 V olts, and have Underwriters Laboratories (in USA) or CSA (in Canada) listing. When us[...]

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    Black & Decker warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a two-year period after the original date of consumer purchase or receipt as a gift. This warranty does not include dam- age to the product resulting from accident or misuse. If the product should become defective within the warranty peri[...]

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    Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and Canadian Standards Association Copyright ©1995 Black & Decker Pub No. 168638-17-RV00 Printed in People’ s Republic of China[...]