Black & Decker DCM2161B User Manual

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3. To set the time: Press HOUR (HR) button until the

correct hour appears

(F).

Note: When the time passes Noon a small light appears

in the top left corner of the digital display under the PM

signage to let you know you are in PM time. If the PM

indicator is not lit, the time is AM.

4. Repeat with the MIN button

(G). (If minute setting is

not changed within 5 seconds, the clock will revert to

default time and the selection of hour and minute will

have to be repeated.)

Tip: Hold the button down to make the hours and minutes

change rapidly after a short delay. To change the time in

1 minute increments, press and release the MIN button.

Note: If the unit is unplugged or power is interrupted even momentarily, the time

will need to be reset.
BREWING COFFEE
It is not necessary to set the clock to brew coffee unless you want to use Delayed

Brewing.
1. Open water reservoir/brew basket cover.

2. Fill water reservoir with cold tap water up to the desired

water marking on the side of reservoir.

Caution: Be careful not to exceed the 12-cup maximum

level, to avoid water running out the overflow hole in

the back of the coffeemaker

(H).

3. Place the filter in the brew basket, making sure that it is

properly centered.

4. Add your desired amount of ground coffee.
5. Insert brew basket into the holder following directions in GETTING STARTED.
6. Close brew basket/ water reservoir cover securely.
7. Place brew- thru cover on empty carafe following directions in GETTING

STARTED.

Note: Coffee may overflow if brew-thru lid is not properly aligned.
8. Place empty carafe on the “Keep Hot” plate.
9. Plug cord into standard electrical outlet.

10. Press ON/OFF (I/O) button; power light is illuminated.

Brewing begins OR to delay brewing set the auto

function. (See below for Delayed Brewing.)

(J)

11. When coffee stops flowing into carafe the brew cycle is

complete.

12. Once coffee grounds have cooled, carefully open

reservoir/brew basket cover, remove the filter and

discard used grounds. Close open reservoir/brew basket

cover.

13. The coffeemaker will keep brewed coffee hot for 2 hours and then turn off

automatically.

14. To turn off the coffeemaker, press the ON/OFF (I/O) button.
15. Unplug appliance when not in use.
SNEAK-A-CUP

INTERRUPT FEATURE

The Sneak-A-Cup® feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee from the carafe

while the coffee is brewing. When the carafe is removed, the brewing process is

paused. Simply replace the carafe on the “Keep Hot” plate within 30 seconds and

brewing will resume automatically.
Note: If the carafe is not replaced within 30 seconds the brew basket may

overflow.
DELAYED BREWING
1. Follow steps 1 through 9 under Brewing Coffee.
2. Make sure clock has been set to correct time of day.
3. Press the PROG button; the AUTO light blinks.
4. To select the time for delayed brewing: Press HOUR (HR) button until the

correct hour appears on the display. Repeat with the MIN button within 5

seconds. (If minute setting is not changed within 5 seconds the clock will revert

to default time and selection of hour and minute will have to be repeated.)

5. Press the PROG button again. The delayed brewing time is set.
6. Press the AUTO button to activate the delayed brewing. The AUTO button

light is displayed on the digital display screen.

7. To check the preset auto time, press PROG button and it will display the time

selected for delayed brewing to begin. (The AUTO light will blink until the

AUTO button is pressed.)

8. To cancel the AUTO brew, press the ON/OFF (I/O) button twice. All lights

are off.

COFFEE BREWING TIPS

• Do not reuse coffee grounds; the best flavors are extracted during the first

brewing.

• If carafe filled with coffee is left on the “Keep Hot” plate, be sure to remove the

coffee grounds from the filter as soon as they have cooled slightly. This will

keep the coffee from developing a bitter taste.

• For a special occasion, whip some heavy cream with 1 or 2 tablespoons of

hazel nut, chocolate or almond liqueur. Use to top off each cup of coffee.

• Add a 2-inch piece of vanilla bean to the sugar bowl. You’ll be surprised at

how good it tastes.

• Keep your coffeemaker very clean; you’ll be pleased with the flavor.
• For iced coffee, brew the coffee with twice the normal amount of grounds. The

ice dilutes the coffee flavor.