Black+Decker DCT10-B5, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
2. Ensure the filter and funnel are assembled properly and
place this assembly on funnel holder.
3. Add proper coffee powder into the filter. Usually a cup of
coffee needs a spoon of coffee powder, but you may
adjust according to personal taste, and then replace the
top cover.
4. Close the lid
5. Insert the travel mug in place onto drip plate.
6. Plug the unit into an outlet.
7. Press the power switch, the indicator in it will be
illuminated and the appliance will begin working. The
brewing process can be interrupted by pressing the
switch again at any time and the indicator in it will go off,
indicating your coffee maker is off. Once again press the
switch to continue the brewing.
8. Remove the travel mug from the coffee maker to take
your fresh cup of coffee. The attached sipping
attachment can be screwed onto the travel cup for easy
carrying convenience.
NOTE : the coffee you get will be less than the water you
have added as some water is absorbed by the coffee
powder.
9. Always turn the coffee maker off and unplug the
appliance when not in use.
Cleaning and maintenance
CAUTION : Be sure to unplug this appliance before cleaning
and let the appliance cool down completely. To protect
against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in
water or liquid.
1. Clean all detachable parts after each use in hot soapy
water.
2. Wipe external surface of product with a soft, damp cloth
to remove stains.
NOTE : Do not attempt to clean the inside of water tank, as
this will leave a residue of lint and may clog your coffee
maker, simply rinse with cold water periodically.
3. Water droplets may buildup in the area above the funnel
and drip onto the product base during brewing. To
control the dripping, wipe off the area with a clean, dry
cloth after each use of the product.
4. Replace all parts and keep for next use.
Note : DO NOT place the removable parts or coffee maker in
a dishwasher.
Removing mineral deposits (descaling)
To keep your coffee maker operating efficiently, periodically
you should clean away the mineral deposits left by the water
according to the water quality in your area and the use
frequency, we recommend removing mineral deposits as
follows:
1. Fill the tank with water and descaler to the max level as
indicated on water gauge (the scale of water and
descaler is 4:1, the detail refers to the instruction of
descaler. Please use “household descaler”), you may
also use the citric acid instead of the descaler (the one
hundred parts of water and three parts of citric acid).
2. Insert travel mug onto the drip plate.
3. Make sure without coffee powder and funnel are
assembled in place.
4. Switch on the appliance and allow it to “brew” de-scaling
solution.
5. After “brew” one-cup solution, switch off the appliance.
6. Leave the solution stay for 15 minutes and repeat step
3-5.
7. Switch on the appliance and run off the solution until the
water tank is completely empty.
8. Rinse by operating the appliance with water at least 3
times.
Tips for great-tasting coffee
1. A clean coffee maker is essential for making
great-tasting coffee. Regularly clean the coffee maker as
specified in the “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE”
section. Always use fresh, cold water in the coffee
maker.
2. Store unused coffee powder in a cool, dry place. After
opening a package of coffee powder, reseal it tightly and
store it in a refrigerator to maintain its freshness.
3. For an optimum coffee taste, buy whole coffee beans
and finely grind them just before brewing.
4. Do not reuse coffee powder since this will greatly reduce
the coffee’ flavor. Reheating coffee is not recommended
as coffee is at its peak flavor immediately after brewing.
5. Clean the coffee maker when over-extraction causes
oiliness. Small oil droplets on the surface of brewed,
black coffee are due to the extraction of oil from the
coffee powder.
6. Oiliness may occur more frequently if heavily roasted
coffees are used.