Black & Decker PRCM500, User Manual

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Note! Once the brewing process is complete the
coffee maker will begin the Keep Warm Time.
The ‘Coffee Cup’ indicator will flash in the
display window and will go out once the hot
plate switches off.
Anti-drip function
The appliance is fitted with an anti-drip function,
allowing you to remove the carafe at any time,
even when coffee is still dripping from the filter
bowl.
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Take the carafe (11) from the hotplate (12)
and pour the desired amount of coffee.
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Replace the carafe (11) on the hotplate (12)
and allow the remainder of the coffee to drip
into the carafe (11).
Note! You should replace the carafe back onto
the hotplate (12) to prevent the filter holder (3)
from overflowing.
Clean
If your coffee maker is left on continuously the
clean icon “ ”will be displayed when the
coffee maker requires descaling. Follow the
instructions outlined in the ‘Care and Cleaning’
section. The clean icon will be displayed
continuously until reset by pressing the clean
button (22).
Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Before cleaning and maintenance,
switch the appliance off and remove the plug
from the socket.
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Using the handles, remove the filter (1) and
the filter insert (2) from the filter holder (3).
Remove the used coffee grounds from the
filter.
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Wash the carafe (11), the filter (2) and the
filter insert (3) in hot, soapy water. Dry all
parts and refit them.
•
Wipe the outside of the appliance with a
damp cloth.
Cleaning the feeder channel
(Fig. C)
Periodically check the feeder channel for oil and
coffee build-up. As long as you can see coffee
flowing freely through the feeder channel window
there is no need to open the cover.
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Insert the filter (1) and the filter insert (2) is
inserted in the filter holder (3).
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Close the filter holder (3).
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With a pointed tip push the small pin (29) in
the window (30) down and slide the plastic
cover forward.
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Wipe the inside clean with a dry cloth.
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Replace the feeder channel cover.
Descaling the appliance
If the appliance is used in an area with hard
water, it is advised to descale the appliance
when from time to time.
•
Use a commercial descaling agent for coffee
makers, or use water and vinegar as follows:
•
Fill the water tank (7) and add 3 teaspoons of
vinegar. Operate the appliance as for making
coffee until the reservoir is empty.
•
Discard the used water and repeat the
procedure 2 or 3 times with fresh water.