BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS (01) PDF Document

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:

• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when either the appliance or display clock is not in use, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Support at the number listed in this manual.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• To disconnect, press the Start/Power button to turn the appliance off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
• Keep lid on the carafe when in use.
• Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycles.
• The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top.
• Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
• Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.
• Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive material.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Regarding the electrical cord for the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker:

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If an extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
• If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
• The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Note: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the warranty department listed in these instructions.

The initial steps to get started with the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker are:

• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the power plug.
• Wash removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING.
• Pour fresh cold water up to 12-cup level mark into the water reservoir.
• Place basket-style paper filter into removable filter basket. Place basket into filter basket holder. Make sure the word “Back” is towards the back of the unit.
• Plug cord into standard electrical outlet.
• Brew water through appliance without adding coffee grounds. We recommend filtered water.
• Discard water from the carafe and paper filter from filter basket.
• Turn off appliance; unplug and allow to cool down.

To set the clock on the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker:

1. Plug appliance into standard electrical outlet.
2. The digital clock display flashes “12:00”.
3. To change the time: Press HOUR button until the correct time appears on the display. When the time passes noon the light next to the PM illuminates to let you know you are in PM time. If the PM light is not illuminated, it is AM time.
4. Press the MIN button to select the minutes. The “:” will remain blinking. Pressing and holding the HOUR or MIN button will activate a rapid time advance.

Note: If the appliance is unplugged or power is interrupted even momentarily, the time may need to be reset.

The BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker allows you to choose between regular or strongly flavored coffee.

If you press the STRONG button, the light goes on and the brewing process slows to extract the maximum flavor from the coffee grounds. Regular strength is indicated by the STRONG light being off.

You may select how long you wish for the heated carafe plate keep coffee warm after brewing. The default is 120 minutes.

1. Press KEEP WARM button until your preference is shown. The button cycles through 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes or OFF.
2. Coffee Maker will turn off once keep warm timer has expired.

The steps for BREWING COFFEE with the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker are:

1. Open cover.
2. Fill water reservoir with desired amount of water. The 12 Cup line represents a full carafe of coffee. Do not fill reservoir past this 12 Cup (maximum) line. Note: Use spring water or filtered water. Distilled water lacks the minerals necessary to bind to elements of coffee.
3. Place an 8-12 cup basket-style paper filter into the removable filter basket.
4. Add desired amount of ground coffee. Close cover.
5. Make sure carafe lid is properly attached to the empty carafe. Close the lid. Note: Coffee may overflow if carafe lid is not properly placed.
6. Place empty carafe on the carafe plate.
7. If not already plugged in, plug power cord into an outlet.
8. If regular brew strength is desired, your coffeemaker is set to brew coffee.
9. If strong coffee is desired, press the STRONG button once to select the strong brew. The light next to the STRONG button illuminates.
10. Press the Start/Power button, and brewing begins. The button illuminates.
11. Once coffee grounds have cooled, carefully open cover and discard used grounds. Close cover.
12. The coffeemaker will keep brewed coffee hot for how long is selected with the Keep Warm feature. Then the coffeemaker automatically turns off.

To turn off the coffeemaker at any time press the Start/Power button. The Start/Power button light goes off. Unplug appliance when not in use.

To use the SNEAK-A-CUP™™ FEATURE on the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker, remove the carafe and brewing will pause. The carafe must be placed back on the carafe plate in 30 seconds to prevent overflow. Brewing will begin again.

To use the AUTO BREW (BREW LATER) function on the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker:

1. Make sure clock has been set to correct time of day.
2. Follow steps 1 through 9 under BREWING COFFEE.
3. Press the BREW LATER button.
4. The digital clock will flash 12:00. Note: If the coffeemaker has not been unplugged, the last programmed brewing time will appear on the digital display.
5. To change the time: press HOUR button until the desired correct time appears on the display. Press the MIN button to select the minutes.
6. Delayed brewing is activated after 3 seconds with no button press. The light in the BREW LATER button will illuminate.
7. To check the preset auto time, press BREW LATER button. The delayed brewing time will flash for three seconds. Then the clock time will display again.
8. To change the delayed brew time, follow steps 1-5.

Note: To brew immediately and cancel AUTO BREW, press the button. If you don’t want to brew then, immediately press the button again to turn off the coffeemaker. The button light goes off.

The CARE AND CLEANING instructions for the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker are:

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

CLEANING:

• Be sure the unit is unplugged and has cooled.
• Open the cover.
• To remove the filter basket, grip the handle and lift straight up. Discard the paper filter and the coffee grounds.
• Wash the filter basket, carafe and carafe lid in the top rack of the dishwasher or wash by hand with hot water and soap.
• Wipe the appliance’s exterior surface, control panel and carafe plate with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Never immerse the coffeemaker in water.
• To clean the inside of the cover, open the cover and leave in the open position. Wipe surfaces with a damp cloth.

To use the AUTO CLEAN SYSTEM to de-scale the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker:

When should I use Auto Clean?

After every 60 brews, “CL” will be displayed and blink. This notifies you it is time to run the Auto Clean system. “CL” will be displayed until you run the Auto Clean system. If you would like to clean your coffeemaker prior to 60 brew cycles, you may do so by following the steps below.

Please note: If the unit is unplugged, the counter that keeps track of reminding you to clean your coffeemaker will reset to O.

If you have unplugged the coffeemaker, or if there have been power outages, we recommend cleaning the unit once a month.

How do I use Auto Clean?

Follow the simple steps below. Your coffeemaker will take care of the rest.

1. Combine 6 cups of white vinegar and 4 cups of cold water in carafe. We recommend filtered water.
2. Pour into water reservoir.
3. Place an 8 to 12 cup basket style paper filter in the removable filter basket. Insert filter basket into filter basket holder and close cover.
4. Make sure the lid of the carafe is in place and place empty carafe on the carafe plate.
5. Plug power cord into an outlet.
6. Press CLEAN to activate cleaning cycle;“CL” is displayed and the Start/Power button illuminates. The word, “CLEAN” scrolls across the display.
7. Part of the mixture will brew through. The remaining mixture will be held in the coffeemaker for 30 minutes before completing its brew through. Note: The entire cleaning cycle will take 45-60 minutes to complete.
8. When the coffeemaker completes the AUTO CLEAN cycle, it shuts off automatically.
9. Brew fresh water through appliance following instructions given in GETTING STARTED before brewing coffee again.

If the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker does not turn on, the possible cause is that the coffeemaker is not plugged in. The solution is to make sure the appliance is plugged into a working outlet.

If the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker is leaking, here are the possible causes and solutions:

If the filter basket overflows on the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker, here are the possible causes and solutions:

If there is coffee sediment in the brewed cup of coffee with the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker, the possible cause is that the paper filter and/or the filter basket are not properly placed. The solution is to insert basket-shaped paper filter into filter basket and insert basket properly into holder.

If the BLACK+DECKER CM1331BS coffeemaker brews slowly, the possible cause is that the coffeemaker needs cleaning. The solution is to follow the instructions in the “Auto Clean” section.