Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DCM20WH Black & Decker
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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.
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.
■ 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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