Black & Decker DCM2161B Coffeemaker User Manual


 
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3. To set the time: Press HOUR (HR) button until the
correct hour appears .
 When the time passes Noon a small light appears
in the top left corner of the digital display under the PM
signage to let you know you are in PM time. If the PM
indicator is not lit, the time is AM.
4. Repeat with the MIN button . (If minute setting is
not changed within 5 seconds, the clock will revert to
default time and the selection of hour and minute will
have to be repeated.)
 Hold the button down to make the hours and minutes
change rapidly after a short delay. To change the time in
1 minute increments, press and release the MIN button.
 If the unit is unplugged or power is interrupted even momentarily, the time
will need to be reset.
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It is not necessary to set the clock to brew coffee unless you want to use Delayed
Brewing.
1. Open water reservoir/brew basket cover.
2. Fill water reservoir with cold tap water up to the desired
water marking on the side of reservoir.
Caution: Be careful not to exceed the 12-cup maximum
level, to avoid water running out the overflow hole in
the back of the coffeemaker .
3. Place the filter in the brew basket, making sure that it is
properly centered.
4. Add your desired amount of ground coffee.
5. Insert brew basket into the holder following directions in GETTING STARTED.
6. Close brew basket/ water reservoir cover securely.
7. Place brew- thru cover on empty carafe following directions in GETTING
STARTED.
 Coffee may overflow if brew-thru lid is not properly aligned.
8. Place empty carafe on the “Keep Hot” plate.
9. Plug cord into standard electrical outlet.
10. Press ON/OFF (I/O) button; power light is illuminated.
Brewing begins OR to delay brewing set the auto
function. (See below for Delayed Brewing.) 
11. When coffee stops flowing into carafe the brew cycle is
complete.
12. Once coffee grounds have cooled, carefully open
reservoir/brew basket cover, remove the filter and
discard used grounds. Close open reservoir/brew basket
cover.
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13. The coffeemaker will keep brewed coffee hot for 2 hours and then turn off
automatically.
14. To turn off the coffeemaker, press the ON/OFF (I/O) button.
15. Unplug appliance when not in use.
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The Sneak-A-Cup® feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee from the carafe
while the coffee is brewing. When the carafe is removed, the brewing process is
paused. Simply replace the carafe on the “Keep Hot” plate within 30 seconds and
brewing will resume automatically.
 If the carafe is not replaced within 30 seconds the brew basket may
overflow.
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1. Follow steps 1 through 9 under Brewing Coffee.
2. Make sure clock has been set to correct time of day.
3. Press the PROG button; the AUTO light blinks.
4. To select the time for delayed brewing: Press HOUR (HR) button until the
correct hour appears on the display. Repeat with the MIN button within 5
seconds. (If minute setting is not changed within 5 seconds the clock will revert
to default time and selection of hour and minute will have to be repeated.)
5. Press the PROG button again. The delayed brewing time is set.
6. Press the AUTO button to activate the delayed brewing. The AUTO button
light is displayed on the digital display screen.
7. To check the preset auto time, press PROG button and it will display the time
selected for delayed brewing to begin. (The AUTO light will blink until the
AUTO button is pressed.)
8. To cancel the AUTO brew, press the ON/OFF (I/O) button twice. All lights
are off.
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Do not reuse coffee grounds; the best flavors are extracted during the first
brewing.
• If carafe filled with coffee is left on the “Keep Hot” plate, be sure to remove the
coffee grounds from the filter as soon as they have cooled slightly. This will
keep the coffee from developing a bitter taste.
• For a special occasion, whip some heavy cream with 1 or 2 tablespoons of
hazel nut, chocolate or almond liqueur. Use to top off each cup of coffee.
• Add a 2-inch piece of vanilla bean to the sugar bowl. You’ll be surprised at
how good it tastes.
• Keep your coffeemaker very clean; you’ll be pleased with the flavor.
• For iced coffee, brew the coffee with twice the normal amount of grounds. The
ice dilutes the coffee flavor.