Black Decker CM1231SC Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Instruction Manual

Black Decker CM1231SC Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

Product Information

• Product Type: Coffeemaker
• Intended Use : Household use only
• Power Supply : 120V
• Plug Type : Polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other)
• Cord Type: Short power-supply cord provided
• Extension Cord: Can be used if care is exercised

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using the coffeemaker, please follow these safety precautions:

• Ensure the coffeemaker is turned off and unplugged before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
• Do not remove the cover of the coffeemaker as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
• Do not use the coffeemaker on a range top or in a heated oven.
• Avoid touching hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs to operate the coffeemaker.
• Keep the coffeemaker out of reach of children and supervise them when they are near the appliance.
• Allow the appliance to cool down before handling or cleaning.
• Do not use abrasive materials for cleaning the appliance.
• If the power cord is damaged, contact customer service for assistance.

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Initial Setup

1. Place the coffeemaker on a stable countertop or tabletop.
2. Ensure the coffeemaker is unplugged.
3. Fill the water reservoir with clean, cold water according to the marked levels 
4. Attach the coffee filter to the designated area in the coffeemaker.

Step 2: Brewing Coffee

1. Plug the coffeemaker into a polarized outlet.
2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the coffeemaker. The indicator light should illuminate.
3. Wait for the water to heat up and the coffee to brew. Refer to the user manual for specific brewing times.
4. Once the brewing is complete, carefully remove the carafe from the warming plate.
5. Pour and enjoy your freshly brewed coffee.

Step 3: Cleaning and Maintenance

1. Ensure the coffeemaker is turned off and unplugged.
2. Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
3. Remove the coffee filter and discard used grounds.
4. Wash the carafe, filter, and removable parts with warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.
5. Wipe the exterior of the coffeemaker with a damp cloth.
6. Do not immerse the coffeemaker in water or other liquids.
7. Reassemble all parts once they are clean and dry.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use this coffeemaker on a gas stove?
  • A: No, this coffeemaker should not be used on a range top or in a heated oven. It is designed for household use only.
• Q: Can children operate the coffeemaker?
  • A: No, the coffeemaker should be used by or near children only under adult supervision. Ensure children do not play with the appliance to avoid accidents.
• Q: Can I use an extension cord with the coffeemaker?
  • A: Yes, you can use an extension cord if necessary. However, make sure the extension cord meets the electrical rating requirements mentioned in the user manual and is safely arranged to prevent tripping hazards.

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

The lightning symbol refers to “dangerous voltage”; the exclamation symbol refers to maintenance instructions. See below.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the cover of the coffeemaker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This product is for household use only. Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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, turn the unit off by pressing the ON/ OFF ( ) button, making sure the ON/OFF ( ) light goes out, 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This product is for household use only.

POLARIZED PLUG (120V models only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

ELECTRICAL CORD

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. 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 countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Note : If the power cord is damaged, please contact the customer service line listed in these instructions.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COFFEEMAKER

1. Permanent filter (Not included on all models)
2. Brew basket
3.  Control panel
4.  Carafe with lid
5. Lid
6. Vortex showerhead
7. Water reservoir
8. Water level markings
9. Sneak-A-Cup™ interrupt feature
10. Nonstick “keep hot” carafe plate
11. Built-in cord storage (not shown)

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

HOW TO USE AND GETTING STARTED

HOW TO USE

• This product is for household use only.

GETTING STARTED

1. Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the power plug.
2. Go to www.prodprotect.com/blackanddecker to register your product.
3. Wash removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING.
4. Clean the inside of your coffeemaker by running two full brewing cycles with water only, no coffee.

• Pour fresh, cold water into the water reservoir up to the 10-cup MAX mark, then place the carafe onto the carafe plate.
• Plug cord into the standard electrical outlet.
• Push the ON/OFF ( ) button to immediately brew water through the coffeemaker without adding coffee.
• Once the cycle is finished, discard the water.
• Turn off the appliance, unplug, and allow to cool down for 15 minutes before repeating.

PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEE MAKER

Setting the Digital Clock

1. Plug the coffeemaker into a standard electrical outlet.
2. The digital clock display will flash “12:00”.
3. Press HOUR and MIN buttons to set time: Press HOUR button until the correct time appears on the display. The colon “:” will continue to flash even after the time is set. (A)
4. When the time passes noon the LED light next to PM illuminates to let you know you are in PM time. If the PM light is not illuminated it is AM time.
5. To change time, use HOUR and MIN buttons at any time.

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

BREWING COFFEE

1. Open cover.
2.  Fill the water reservoir with the desired amount of water. The 12 line on the side of the reservoir represents a full carafe of coffee. Do not fill past this 12-cup line.
   • Note: Use spring water or filtered water. Distilled water lacks the minerals necessary to bind to elements of coffee.
   • Note: Filtered water will limit impurities and excessive minerals that can detrimentally impact coffee flavor and machine performance.
3. Insert a basket-type paper filter or the permanent filter into the brew basket. Make sure the tab on the brew basket fits into its slot on the right side of the opening (B) so that the lid closes.
4. Add the desired amount of ground coffee. Close the lid, making sure it clicks.
5. Make sure the carafe lid is properly attached to the empty carafe. Close the carafe lid.
   • Note: Coffee may overflow if the carafe lid is not properly placed.
6. Place the empty carafe on the carafe plate.
7. If not already plugged in, plug the 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 below the STRONG will illuminate. To turn STRONG mode off press the STRONG button again and the light below will turn off.
   • Note: We recommend using the STRONG setting to ensure the best flavor whenever brewing 4 cups of coffee or less.
10. Press ON/OFF ( ) button and brewing begins. The ( ) button illuminates while brewing.
11. Once coffee grounds have cooled, carefully open cover and, discard used grounds. Close cover.
12. The coffeemaker will keep brewed coffee hot for 2 hours and then automatically turn off. To turn off the coffeemaker at any time press the ON/OFF button ( ). The ON/OFF ( ) light goes off. Unplug appliance when not in use.

SNEAK-A-CUP FEATURE

Remove the carafe and brewing is paused. The carafe must be placed back on the carafe plate in 30 seconds to prevent overflow. Brewing begins again.

KEEP WARM FUNCTION WITH BREW FRESHNESS TIME

The hot plate remains in “keep warm” mode for 2 hours (120 minutes) following the brew cycle.

• During this time, the “keep warm” time displays instead of the clock, counting down minutes (starting at 120, ending at 0). The numbers let you know how long the coffee has been kept warm.
• After 2 hours has passed, the heater turns off, the ON/OFF ( ) light turns off, and the display reverts to the clock time. To turn off the coffeemaker at any time press the ON/OFF button ( ).

BREW LATER FUNCTION

Note: The BREW LATER function cannot be used if the main time has not been set. If BREW LATER function has not been previously set:

1. Press the BREW LATER button.
2. The light below BREW LATER illuminates and flashes once per second.
3. The clock shows last BREW LATER time programmed (if no time has been programmed, or unit has been unplugged, BREW LATER time defaults to 12:00).
4. Use the HOUR and MIN buttons to set BREW LATER time (while BREW LATER in display is blinking).
5. After 3 seconds with no button pressed, BREW LATER time is set.
6. The unit will begin brewing at the BREW LATER time. If BREW LATER function is already set:

Press BREW LATER button to display the BREW LATER time for

1. seconds. You may change the BREW LATER time while it is displayed.
2. After 3 seconds, clock reverts to current time.
3. Press the ON/OFF ( ) button to cancel the BREW LATER function. Unit begins brewing immediately. If you don’t want to brew right then, press ON/OFF ( ) again and the ON/OFF ( ) light will turn off.

Note: Even though BREW LATER is disabled, the BREW LATER time will still be stored unless unit is unplugged.

CARE AND CLEANING

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

CLEANING

• Be sure the unit is unplugged and has cooled.
• Wash the removable parts in the top rack of the dishwasher or wash by hand in hot water with dish detergent.
• 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.

AUTO CLEAN SYSTEM

De-scaling with the Auto Clean

system. Over time, calcium deposits or “scale” may build up in your brewer. Scale is non-toxic but if left unattended will hinder brewer performance and cause premature failure. Regularly de-scaling your brewer helps to maintain quality coffee as well as the lifespan of the heating element, and other internal parts that come in contact with water throughout the brew process. To make the de-scaling process as effortless as possible, an Auto Clean™ system has been programmed into your coffeemaker.

When should I use the Auto Clean system

You should clean your coffeemaker after every 60 brews (approximately 2 months). If you would like to clean your coffeemaker prior to 60 brew cycles because of hard water, you may do so.

How do I use the Auto Clean system

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 a carafe.
2. Pour into the water reservoir.
3. Make sure the lid of the carafe is in place and place the empty carafe on the carafe plate.
4. Press and Hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds
5.  On/Off Button LED illuminates (no blinking)
6. “CL” appears in the display, blinking once per second and the Auto

Clean™ cycle begins.

During the Auto Clean. Cycle Function:

1. The machine will brew approximately 5 cups of cleaning solution
2. Part of the mixture will brew through. The remaining mixture will be held in a coffeemaker for 30 minutes before completing its brew through.
3. The machine will continue brewing the remainder of the cleaning solution
   • Note: The entire cleaning cycle will take 45–60 minutes to complete.
4. When the coffeemaker completes the Auto Clean™ cycle, it shuts off automatically.
   Brew fresh water through the appliance following instructions given in GETTING STARTED before brewing coffee again.

TROUBLESHOOTING

appliance is plugged into a working outlet.
The coffeemaker is leaking.| Water reservoir may be overfilled.| Make sure water reservoir has not been filled beyond the 12-cup line.
Cover may not be correctly placed on carafe.| Make sure cover is correctly placed and tightened on carafe
Carafe may not be correctly placed on the carafe plate.| Make sure carafe is placed securely onto the carafe plate.
The filter basket overflows.| The carafe has been removed for longer than 30 seconds when using the Sneak-A- Cup™ feature.| Make sure to replace the carafe within 30 seconds during the brewing cycle.
Excessive amount of coffee is used.| Reduce the amount of coffee used.
Brewing with softened water.| Always brew with cold, filtered water.
Coffee sediment in brewed cup of coffee.| The filter and/or the brew basket are not properly placed.| Insert filter and basket properly.
Coffee grounds are small enough to pass through the permanent filter.| While it is normal to see some coffee

sediment when using a permanent filter,

a coarser grind can reduce the amount of sediment.

The coffeemaker brews slowly.| The coffeemaker needs cleaning.| Follow the instructions in the “Auto Clean™” section. More than one cleaning cycle may be required if the coffeemaker is heavily calcified.
The coffeemaker does not brew all water in the reservoir.| The coffeemaker needs cleaning.| Follow the instructions in the “Auto Clean™” section.

If additional assistance is needed, please contact our consumer service team at 1-800-465-6070.

Please do not throw this product away with normal household waste. If possible, take it to an official collection point in your area that recycles this type of product. Thank you for considering the environment.

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