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Black & Decker CM4500BD User Manual

Black & Decker CM4500BD
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CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning your coffeemaker, following the directions below is recommended
after every use.
Cleaning
1. Make sure your coffeemaker is unplugged and cool.
2. Open your coffeemaker’s filter basket lid and remove the brew basket.
3. If remaining, throw away the used paper filter and coffee grounds.
4. Wash the brew basket and carafe by hand in warm, soapy water or on the top rack of your
dishwasher (ensure carafe is applicable below).
5. Wipe the outside of the coffeemaker, power cord and carafe plate with a soft, damp cloth.
6. To clean the inside of the filter basket lid, open the filter basket lid and wipe any surfaces
with a damp cloth.
Note: Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads on this product. Never
immerse the coffeemaker in water.
COFFEEMAKER PART CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Housing
Carafe Plate
Power Cord
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
Carafe Lid
Brew Basket
Glass Carafes
Wash by hand in warm soapy water, or in the
dishwasher (top rack only).
Thermal Carafes
Wash by hand in warm soapy water
Descaling with Vinegar
To remove mineral build up that can affect the taste and quality of your coffee,
descaling your coffeemaker with vinegar every 3 to 6 months is recommended.
To descale, follow the instructions below:
1. Open the filter basket lid and fill the water reservoir approximately half way with white
vinegar. Fill the remaining half of the water reservoir with cool water.
2. Place a paper filter into the brew basket, close the lid and check to ensure the empty
carafe is placed on the carafe plate.
3. Push the POWER button to start the brewing cycle.
4. After approximately half the cleaning mixture has brewed into the carafe, press the
POWER button again to turn OFF the unit.
5. Let soak for a minimum of 15 minutes and then press POWER again to turn the
coffeemaker on.
6. Brew the remaining cleaning mixture into the carafe.
7. Following Cleaninginstructions from above.
8. Run a full brew cycle using only water. You may want to repeat this step more than once.
9. Wash the brew basket and carafe as instructed above.

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Black & Decker CM4500BD Specifications

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BrandBlack & Decker
ModelCM4500BD
CategoryCoffee Maker
LanguageEnglish

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