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SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK
4-Cup ThermalCarafe
Coffeemaker
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MODEL DCM20WH
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. To protect against fire, electric shock, or injury, do not place cord, plug, or Coffeemaker base in water or other liquid. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Unplug when Co
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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. This product is intended FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and not for com- mercial or industrial use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 9 8 3 4 7 5 6 1. Flip Up Reservoir
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POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug—one blade is wider than the other. To 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 by modifying the plug in any way. TAMPER-RESISTANT This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resis- tant screw to prevent removal of the bottom cover. To r
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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 Permanent Filter for easy disposal after brewing. Figure A 2. Use the Carafe to fill the Water Reservoir with cold water to the desired level. Close t
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convection microwave oven, do not use a metal rack. Be careful of scald- ing from coffee reheated in a high- powered microwave. 8. Your Coffeemaker can also be used to brew hot water for other foods or Lift beverages such as tea, hot chocolate, Tab instant oatmeal, or soups. Be sure the Permanent Filter and Filter Basket have been washed in hot, sudsy water and rinsed well before brewing hot water. Replace the Filter and Basket and repeat the brewing Figure C process for hot water. CAUTION:
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Wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth. When finished, press the Water 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 signs that a cleaning is needed. Clean your Coffeemaker approximately every 1-3 months. The frequency of cleaning required is affected by your speci
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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 Volts, and have Underwriters Laboratories (in USA) or CSA (in Canada) listing. When using a longer cord, be sure it does not drape over a working area or dangle where it could be pulled on or tripped over. Handle cord carefully for longe
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Black & Decker warrants this product against FULL any defects that are due to faulty material or TWO-YEAR workmanship for a two-year period after the WARRANTY 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 period, we will repair it or elect to replace it free of charge. We will return your product, transportation charges prepaid, provid-
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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
