Troubleshooting – Black & Decker VersaBrew DCM111100W User Manual
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4. Turn on the coffeemaker and brew the remaining cleaning solution into the
carafe.
5. Turn off the coffeemaker; empty the carafe and discard the paper filter.
6. fill the reservoir with cold water to the 10-cup line, replace the empty carafe
and then turn on the coffeemaker for a complete brew cycle to flush out the
remaining cleaning solution. You may have to repeat this to eliminate the
vinegar smell/taste.
7. Wash the filter basket and carafe as instructed in CLEANING.
CARAFE CARE
A damaged carafe may result in possible burns from a hot liquid. To avoid
breaking:
• Do not allow all liquid to evaporate from the carafe while on the "Keep Hot"
plate or heat the carafe when empty.
• Discard the carafe if damaged in any manner. A chip or crack could result in
breakage.
• Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers, they will scratch and weaken
the glass.
• Do not place the carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven
or in a microwave oven.
• Avoid rough handling and sharp blows.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Coffeemaker does not
turn on.
Coffeemaker is not
plugged in.
Check to be sure appliance is
plugged in to a working outlet
and the ON/Off (I/O) button is
powered ON.
Coffeemaker is leaking. Water reservoir may
be overfilled.
Carafe may not be
correctly placed on
adjustable keep warm
plate.
Make sure water reservoir has
not been filled beyond MAX fill
line.
Make sure carafe is placed
correctly on adjustable keep
warm carafe plate and is
centered under brew basket
holder.
brewing takes too long. Coffeemaker might
need cleaning.
follow procedure in CARE
AND CLEANING.
Coffee is not brewing.
Water reservoir might
be empty.
Make sure water reservoir has
sufficient water to brew desired
number of cups of coffee.
Coffeemaker brews clear
water.
There may be no
coffee grounds in
removable brew
basket.
Add sufficient amount of coffee
grounds to paper or gold tone
filter in removable brew basket.
One-piece cover does
not close.
Removable filter
basket may not be
correctly placed.
Remove filter basket and
replace correctly into holder.
filter basket overflows
Carafe may be
improperly placed on
adjustable keep hot
carafe plate.
Remove carafe and insert so
that carafe rests comfortably
within grooves on keep hot
carafe plate.
Grounds in brewed
coffee.
filter and/or brew
basket are not properly
placed.
Insert paper filter into filter
basket and insert basket
properly into holder.
TROUBLESHOOTING