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. Do not remove the bottom cover from the Coffeemaker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Any repairs should be done by authorized personnel only. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Unplug when Coffeemaker is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the Coffeemaker. Be sure there is water in the reservoir before brewing. Do not operate if this appliance or the electrical cord or plug is damaged or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the Coffeemaker to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. To avoid an electrical overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this Coffeemaker. The use of an accessory not recommended or approved for operation with this Coffeemaker may result in fire, electric shock, or injury. Do not use outdoors. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or come in contact with hot surfaces. Do not place Coffeemaker or Carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. Do not store anything directly on top of the Coffeemaker. Keep the lid on the serving carafe when in use. Use the “Keeps Hot” plate only. Do not heat the Carafe on a range top or in a microwave oven. Do not set a hot carafe down on a wet or cold surface. 2 Do not use the Carafe if the glass is cracked or has a loose or weakened handle. Do not remove Carafe from “Keeps Hot” plate while liquid is dripping from basket. Allow basket to cool before removing it from the Coffeemaker. Do not clean the Carafe with cleansers, steel wool, or other abrasives. Do not pour liquid other than water or the cleaning solution specified in this manual into the water reservoir. Remember to place the empty Carafe on the “Keeps Hot” plate before brewing. Do not operate any electric appliance in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes or liquids. This product is intended FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and not for commercial or industrial use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS POLARIZED PLUG The Coffeematic® Drip Coffeemaker has a polarized plug — one blade is wider than the other. As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it and try again. If it still does not fit, contact an electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. TAMPER-RESISTANT This appliance is equipped with a tamper- SCREW 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 consumer serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel (see pages 10-11 for a list of Black & Decker Company-Owned Service Centers). 3 1 3 4 6 2 5 7 89 1 3 4 6 2 5 7 89 1. Water Reservoir with Cup Level Markings 6. Carafe Serving Lid 2. Flip-Up Reservoir Cover 7. 12-Cup Carafe (Models DCM12WH and DCM12WL Shown) 3. Water Spreader 8. “Keeps Hot” Plate 4. Paper Filter (not included) 9. On/Off Control 5. Filter Basket How To Use PREPARATION FOR USE Before the first use, remove all stickers, packing material, and literature. Clean the Carafe, Filter Basket, Water Spreader, and Carafe Lid by washing in hot, sudsy water — rinse thoroughly. Brew 10 (model DCM94WH) or 12 (model DCM12WH or model DCM12WL) cups of fresh water through the system as instructed in the BREWING COFFEE instructions, but do not add coffee grounds. 4 Figure A Figure B BREWING COFFEE 1. Remove the Water Spreader and place a paper coffee filter into the Filter Basket. Add drip grind coffee to the filter corresponding to the amount of coffee to be brewed (usually one heaping tablespoon for every two cups. Adjust to suit your taste). When brewing 2-4 cups, use slightly more grounds per cup. Replace the Water Spreader over the Filter Basket. 2. Use the Carafe to fill the Water Reservoir with cold water to the desired cup level. Close the Flip-Up Reservoir Cover. 3. Place the Filter Basket (with Water Spreader) over the empty Carafe, (Figure A) then sit the Carafe on the “Keeps Hot” plate. 4. Slide the Control to “On.” You will see a red square in the display. The “Keeps Hot” plate comes on automatically when brewing begins. 5. Let all the brewed coffee drip from the Basket. Remove the Basket and Spreader and set it aside. Place the Serving Lid on the Carafe. (Figure B) 6. Place the Carafe on the “Keeps Hot” plate when not serving to keep coffee hot. The “Keeps Hot” plate will remain warm until the unit is turned off by sliding the Control to “Off”. 7. DO NOT pour brewed coffee back into the Water Reservoir to reheat it. Reheat coffee in a saucepan on a range or in a microwave-safe ...