Black & Decker DCM12WH manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Black & Decker DCM12WH, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Black & Decker DCM12WH one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Black & Decker DCM12WH. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Black & Decker DCM12WH should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Black & Decker DCM12WH
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Black & Decker DCM12WH item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Black & Decker DCM12WH item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Black & Decker DCM12WH alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Black & Decker DCM12WH, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Black & Decker service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Black & Decker DCM12WH.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Black & Decker DCM12WH item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    10 8 12 6 4 2 Coffeemat ic ® Drip Coffeemaker s SA VE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK 1-800-23 1 -9786 QUESTIONS? Please call us TOLL FREE ? MODELS DCM12WH, DCM12WL, DCM94WH IMPORT ANT : PLEASE WASH CARAFE BEFORE FIRST USE![...]

  • Page 2

    When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury , basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. ■ Use only for its intended use. ■ Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. ■ T o protect against fire, electric shock, or inju[...]

  • Page 3

    ■ 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 wa[...]

  • Page 4

    Before the first use, remove all stickers, packing material, and literature. Clean the Carafe, Filter Basket, W ater 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 instruct- ed in the BREWING COFFEE instructions,[...]

  • Page 5

    5 BREWING COFFEE 1. Remove the W ater 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 W ater Spr[...]

  • Page 6

    CARING FOR YOUR CARAFE T o clean your Coffeemaker after brewing cof- fee, be sure the unit is OFF and has cooled. Discard the paper filter and grounds, and clean as follows: Filter Basket, W ater Spreader , Carafe, and Carafe Serving Lid are all top rack dishwash- er -safe; or , they may be hand washed in hot, sudsy water . NOTE: Since the white Fi[...]

  • Page 7

    Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog your Coffeemaker . It is necessary to regu- larly 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 clean- ing required is affected by your specif[...]

  • Page 8

    ELECTRICAL CORD 8. Fill the Reservoir with cold water to the 10-cup line (model DCM94WH) or the 12- cup line (model DCM12WH or DCM12WL); replace the empty Basket, W ater Spreader , and Carafe. 9. T urn on the Coffeemaker for a complete brew cycle to flush out the remaining clean- ing solution. 10. W ash the Filter Basket, Water Spreader , and Caraf[...]

  • Page 9

    Service, if necessary , must be performed by a Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Household Appliance Company-Owned or Authorized Service Center . The Service Center nearest you can be found in the yellow pages of your phone book under “Appliances-Small- Repairing.” For your convenience, a com- plete listing of our Company-Owned Service Centers is[...]

  • Page 10

    10 BLACK AND DECKER COMP ANY -OWNED SERVICE CENTERS ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM — 2412 Green Springs, Hwy., 35209 205-942-0538 MOBILE — 3831 Airport Blvd., 36608 205-343-6624 ALASKA ANCHORAGE — 910 West International Airport Rd., 99518 907-563-4664 ARIZONA MESA — 535 South Dobson Rd., Suite 7, 85202 602-461-1074 PHOENIX — 4501 N. 7th Ave., 85013 6[...]

  • Page 11

    11 MISSOURI KANSAS CITY — 4324 Main St., 64111 816-531-0629 ST. ANN — 3637 North Lindbergh Blvd., 63074 314-739-4661 ST. LOUIS — 12852 Manchester Rd., 63131 314-821-8740 NEBRASKA OMAHA — 4225 South 84th St., 68127 402-592-5666 NEVADA LAS VEGAS — 3411 East Charleston Blvd., 89104 702-641-6555 NEW JERSEY CHERRY HILL — 1444 East Marlton Pi[...]

  • Page 12

    Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Copyright © 1990, 1991, 1994 Black & Decker Printed in U.S.A. Pub. No. 168638-01-RV03 FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty materi- al or workmanship for a two-year period after the original date of consumer purchase or rec[...]