Black & Decker DCM600 User Manual

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DCM600

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Parts Identification

1. Filter

2. Filter holder

3. Filter cover

4. Water tank lid

5. Water tank

6. Water guage

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7. Lid

8. Carafe

9. Carafe lid

10. Carafe handle

11. On/Off switch

12. Hot plate

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker coffee maker has been
designed for making coffee.

This product is intended for household use only.
Thank you for choosing Black & Decker. We
hope that you will enjoy using this product for
many years.

Read this entire manual carefully
before using the appliance.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered

appliances, basic safety precautions, including
the following, should always be followed to

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and

personal injury.

• The intended use is described in this manual.

The use of any accessory or attachment or
the performance of any operation with this
appliance other than those recommended in
this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury.

• Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

• Always take care when using the appliance.

• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

• Never pull the power supply cord to

disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the
power supply cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.

• If the power supply cord is damaged during

use, disconnect the appliance from the power
supply immediately. Do not touch the power
supply cord before disconnecting from the
power supply.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power

supply when not in use and before cleaning.

Safety of others

• 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.

After use

• Switch off, remove the plug from the socket

and let the appliance cool down before
leaving it unattended and before changing,
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the
appliance.

• Do not operate the appliance if your hands

are wet. Do not operate the appliance if you
are barefoot.

• Guide the power supply cord neatly so it

does not hang over the edge of a worktop
and cannot be caught accidentally or tripped
over.

• When not in use, the appliance should be
stored in a dry place. Children should not

have access to stored appliances.

Inspection and repairs

• Switch off the appliance before cleaning,

changing accessories or approaching parts
which move in use

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• Before use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts, damage to switches and
any other conditions that may affect its
operation.

• Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.

• Have any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorised repair
agent.

• Before use, check the power supply cord for
signs of damage, ageing and wear.

• Do not use the appliance if the power supply
cord or mains plug is damaged or defective.

• If the power supply cord or mains plug is
damaged or defective it must be repaired by
an authorised repair agent in order to avoid a
hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord
and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

• Never attempt to remove or replace any
parts other than those specified in this
manual.

Electrical safety

Before use, check that the mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

This product must be earthed. Always check
that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.

Appliance plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (Class 1) appliances.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce the risk of electric shock.

Extension cables & class 1
product

• A 3 core cable must be used as your tool is
earthed and of class 1 construction.

• Up to 30m (100 ft) can be used without loss
of power.If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised Black & Decker Service Centre in
order to avoid a hazard.

Mains plug replacement

If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:

• Safely dispose of the old plug

• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal of
the new plug

• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal

• If the product is class I (earthed), connect the
green/yellow lead to the earth terminal.

Note: If your product is class II double insulated
(only 2 wires in the cord set), no connection is to
be made to the earth terminal.

Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs

Any replacement fuse must be of the same
rating as the original fuse supplied with the
product.

Warning! The above section on mains plug
replacement is for authorized service centre
personals.

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Additional safety instructions
for coffee makers

Warning! The lid may become hot during use.

Warning! Steam may escape from the unit.

• Allow the appliance to cool before fitting or

removing any parts and before cleaning.

• During use, the carafe and the hotplate can

get very hot.

• Do not use the appliance if the carafe shows

any sign of cracks.

• Do not immerse the appliance in liquid.

Use

Warning! Never use the appliance without

water in the reservoir.

Before first use

• Unpack the coffee maker and remove all
packaging, promotional materials and

stickers. Remove all printed documents.

• Check that your mains supply is the same as

the one indicated on the appliance.

• Position the appliance on a flat, stable work
surface, away from the edge and other

electrical appliances. Ensure that the coffee
maker is not positioned under any cupboards

or near any furnishings, wallpaper or similar

that could be damaged by hot steam.

• Wash all removable parts of the appliance in
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth. Do not use harsh/abrasive

cleaners or place any part of the appliance in

the dishwasher.

Warning! Never immerse the main body of the

appliance, cord set or plug in water or any other
liquid.

• We recommend that you first familiarise
yourself with all parts of the appliance before
using it for the first time. Do not fill with water
or connect to the mains supply when doing

this.

• To remove any remaining residue from the
manufacturing process, we recommend

operating the coffee maker as described in

the ‘ Use ’ section. This will flush the
appliance out. Use water only, do not add

coffee.

Note! Ensure that the coffee maker mains cord

does not overhang the edge of the worktop.

Note! When the coffee maker is plugged in and
operated for the first time, there may be a small
amount of smoke and/or odour as the heating
elements warm up. This represents no danger
or malfunction with the product and should clear

after a couple of uses.

Adding coffee

• Open the filter cover (3).

• Place the filter (1) in the filter holder (2). Add

the desired amount of coffee.

• Close the filter cover (3).

• Place the carafe (8) on the hotplate (12).

Adding water

• Using the glass carafe (8), fill the water tank
(5) with the desired quantity of COLD water.

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Note! Do not fill with less than 2 cups of water
or above the MAX mark on the water tank
gauge.

• Close the water tank lid (4) and place the
empty carafe (8), with the lid closed,

Warning! DO NOT open the water tank lid (4)
whilst the coffee maker is on. Hot water may be
ejected.

Switching on and off

• To switch the appliance on, press the on/off
button (11).

• To switch the appliance off, press the on/off
button (11) again.

Note! Once the brewing process is complete the
coffee maker will begin the Keep Warm Time.
Pressing the ‘ON/OFF’ button (11), when the
coffee maker is already on, will cancel the
brewing process / keep warm time and will turn
the coffee maker 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.

Cleaning and maintenance

Warning! Before cleaning and maintenance,

switch the appliance off and remove the plug
from the socket.

• Using the handles, remove the filter (1) from
the filter holderl (2). Remove the used coffee
grounds from the filter.

• Wash the carafe (8) and the filter (1) in hot,
soapy water. Dry all parts and refit them.

• Wipe the outside of the appliance with a
damp cloth.

Descaling the appliance

If the appliance is used in an area with hard
water, it is advised to de-scale the appliance
when from time to time.

• Use a commercial de-scaling agent for coffee
makers, or use water and vinegar as follows:

Technical data

DCM600

Voltage 220 – 240 Volts
(50/60 Hz)

Power 800W

Weight 2 kg

• Take the carafe (8) from the hotplate (12)
and pour the desired amount of coffee.

• Replace the carafe (8) on the hotplate (12)
and allow the remainder of the coffee to drip
into the carafe (8).

Note! The carafe should be returned to the
hotplate within 30 seconds of removal.

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Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not

be disposed of with normal household
waste.

Should you find one day that your Black &
Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of
no further use to you, do not dispose of it with
other household waste. Make this product

available for separate collection.

• Black & Decker provides a facility for

recycling Black & Decker products once they
have reached the end of their working life.

This service is provided free of charge. To

take advantage of this service please return

your product to any authorised repair agent
who will collect them on our behalf.

• You can check the location of your nearest

authorised repair agent by contacting your

local Black & Decker office at the address
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorized Black & Decker repair agents and

full details of our after-sales service and
contact are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com.

Warranty

Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its

products and offers an outstanding warranty.

This warranty statement is in addition to and in
no way prejudices your statutory rights.

The warranty is valid within the territories of the
Member States of the European Union and the
European Free Trade Area.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective
due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of
conformity, within 24 months from the date of
purchase, Black & Decker warranty to replace
defective parts, repair products subjected to fair

wear and tear or replace such products to ensure
minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:

The product has been used for trade,

professional or hire purposes;

The product has been subjected to misuse

or neglect;

The product has sustained damage

through foreign objects, substances or

accidents;

Repairs have been attempted by persons

other than authorised repair agents or

Black & Decker service staff.

To claim on the warranty, you will need to submit
proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised

repair agent. You can check the location of your

nearest authorised repair agent by contacting

your local Black & Decker office at the address

indicated in this manual.

Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker

repair agents and full details of our after-sales
service and contacts are available on the Internet
at: www.2helpU.com.

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