Dacor CM24P-1 User manual

Read this manual completely before operating your appliance. Keep it for future reference.
Automatic Coffee System
Use and Care Manual
Part No. 101335 Rev. D
Models: CM24P-1, CM24T-1
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To Our Valued Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor
®
products! Our unique combination of features, style
and performance make us The Life of the Kitchen
®
, and a great addition to your home.
In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Distinctive Appliance, we
suggest that you thoroughly read this use & care manual, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions section.
All Dacor
®
appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the framework of
our company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, please first check the Before You Call
for Service section of this manual for guidance. It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for
service.
Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so please feel free to contact
our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your product support needs.
Dacor
®
Customer Service
1440 Bridge Gate Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday
6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Web Site: www.Dacor.com
Thank you for choosing Dacor
®
for your home. We are a company built by families for families and we are dedicated
to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor
®
product will deliver a high level of performance and
enjoyment for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Crowe
Director, Customer Satisfaction

To Our Valued Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor
®
products! Our unique combination of features, style
and performance make us The Life of the Kitchen
®
, and a great addition to your home.
In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Distinctive Appliance, we
suggest that you thoroughly read this use & care manual, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions section.
All Dacor
®
appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the framework of
our company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, please first check the Before You Call
for Service section of this manual for guidance. It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for
service.
Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so please feel free to contact
our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your product support needs.
Dacor
®
Customer Service
1440 Bridge Gate Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday
6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Web Site: www.Dacor.com
Thank you for choosing Dacor
®
for your home. We are a company built by families for families and we are dedicated
to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor
®
product will deliver a high level of performance and
enjoyment for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Crowe
Director, Customer Satisfaction
Table of Contents
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Use and Care Manual
Important Safety Instructions.................2
About Safety Instructions...........................2
Safety Symbols.........................................2
General Safety Precautions.........................3
Getting To Know Your Coffee System ......6
Parts of Your Coffee System .......................6
Exterior ........................................................6
Interior.........................................................8
Accessories ...................................................8
Setting Up Your Coffee System..............10
Basic Operation.....................................12
Things to Know Before You Start...............12
The Light ...............................................13
Turning On Your Coffee System.................13
Loading Your Coffee System .....................14
Making Coffee and Other Hot Drinks..........15
Espresso..................................................... 15
Regular Coffee............................................. 16
Decaffeinated and Ground Coffee................... 17
Hot Water for Tea and Other Drinks ............... 18
Cappuccino ................................................. 19
Cafe Latte................................................... 20
Latte.......................................................... 21
Opening and Closing the Front Panel .........22
Opening the Front Panel ............................... 22
Closing the Front Panel................................. 23
Adjusting the Milk Foam Level...................24
Adjusting the Coffee Grinder.....................25
Deluxe Features ....................................26
Custom Programming ..............................26
Programmable Features................................ 26
How to Program the Coffee System................ 27
Original Factory Programmed Settings............ 33
Cleaning and Maintenance.....................34
Cleaning and Maintenance Schedule ..........34
Approved Cleaners ..................................35
Milk Cleaning Instructions ........................35
What to Use................................................ 35
How to Clean the Milk Delivery System........... 35
Cleaning the Water Tank (CM24T-1 Only) ...36
What to Use................................................ 36
To Clean the Water Tank............................... 36
Routine Cleaning Instructions ...................37
What to Use................................................ 37
Cleaning the Inside of the Coffee System........ 37
Cleaning the Outside Surfaces....................... 38
Decalcification Instructions.......................39
What to Use................................................ 39
To Decalcify the Coffee System...................... 39
Flushing Out the Coffee System..................... 41
Before You Call for Service....................42
Problem Solution Guide............................42
Warranty Information ...........................45
Product Maintenance .................................... 45
Getting Help................................................ 45
What is Covered .......................................... 46
What is Not Covered .................................... 46
If you have any questions about this
product, call:
Dacor®Customer Service
1-800-793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.Pacific Time
Web site: www.Dacor.com
In our continuing effort to improve the quality
and performance of our appliances, it may be
necessary to make changes to the coffee system
without revising this guide.
Keep this manual and your sales receipt or
canceled check in a safe place for future reference.
Proof of original purchase date is required for
warranty service.
Have the complete model and serial number
information for your coffee system ready. The
numbers are found on the data plate located inside
the brewing unit door. See page 9 for location.
Record the numbers below for easy access.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase

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Important Safety Instructions
Instructions that if not followed immediately, will
result in serious injury, or death. Severe property
damage may also occur.
Instructions that if not followed could result in
serious injury, or death. Property damage, may also
occur.
Instructions that if not followed could result in
property damage.
Helpful tips that will make your coffee system
easier to use.
Important things to know about your coffee system
or instructions that must be followed for it to work
properly.
Safety Symbols
IMPORTANT: Warnings and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide
are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating an
appliance.
Always contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
IMPORTANT
About Safety Instructions
NOTE
IMPORTANT
INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
CUSTOMER: READ THIS USE & CARE MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING YOUR
APPLIANCE AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IT PROVIDES PROPER USE AND
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION.

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Important Safety Instructions
General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when using
your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
WARNING
If you receive a damaged product,
immediately contact your dealer or builder.
Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
Do not use the coffee system until it has
been properly installed by a qualified installer
according to the accompanying installation
instructions. Have the installer show you the
location of the power connector and the fuse
or junction box so that you know where and
how to turn off power to the coffee system.
Do not install, repair, or replace any part
of the coffee system unless specifically
recommended in the literature accompanying
it. A qualified service technician should
perform all other service.
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Keep packaging materials away from children.
Plastic sheets and bags can cause suffocation.
Use the coffee system only for tasks expected
of a home appliance as outlined in this
manual. This appliance is not intended for
commercial use.
DO NOT PUSH ANY BUTTONS ON THE
FRONT PANEL UNTIL ALL BODY PARTS AND
CLOTHING ARE CLEAR OF THE BREWING
COMPARTMENT. KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY
FROM THE BREWING COMPARTMENT DURING
OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER DRINK DISPENSING.
HOT LIQUIDS AND STEAM CAN CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS.
Make sure individuals who use the coffee
system are able to operate it properly.
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IMPORTANT: Before performing any type of service or installation, make sure that electric power to
the coffee system is turned off or that power is disconnected.
IMPORTANT: To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable,
or explosive liquids or vapors (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
IMPORTANT: This appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug for your protection
against possible electric shock hazards. It must
be plugged into a dedicated, grounded receptacle.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have it replaced with
a dedicated, properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle. Do not under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the power
cord. Do not use an adapter plug. Do not use an
extension cord. Do not use a power cord that is
frayed or damaged. The use of a ground fault
interrupter (GFI) is not recommended.
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Power cord with
three-prong plug Grounded type
wall receptacle
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To prevent jamming of the grinding
mechanism, use only the types of coffee beans
specified in this manual.
Remove the drip tray before closing the front
panel door. Closing the front panel door
without the drip tray removed could damage
parts of the coffee system.
To prevent clogging of the internal parts, use
only filtered water as specified on the facing
page. Do not used distilled water.
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Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
Do not put any part of your coffee system
in a dishwasher. Many of the parts are not
dishwasher safe.
Keep the coffee system keys in a safe place.
Replacement keys are not covered by the
warranty.
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Allow the coffee system to cool before
cleaning.
To prevent sickness due to food poisoning,
perform a milk cleaning no more than two
hours after making the last milk drink. See
page 35.
On model CM24T-1: Change the water in the
tank daily to prevent sickness due to bacteria
growth.
When cleaning the mechanical parts of the
coffee system, exercise care with hands and
arms around the metal edges.
Many metal surfaces behind the front panel
and inside the brewing compartment are hot
when power is on. Exercise care around metal
surfaces in these areas when the power switch
is in the on position.
During normal operation, the person using the
coffee system must pull it out from the cabinet
to fill the coffee bins, etc. To prevent personal
injury, when pushing the coffee system back
into the cabinet, make sure body parts and
clothing are clear of the portion of the coffee
system behind the front panel.
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Never allow anyone, including children to
sit, stand, or climb on any part of the coffee
system. Doing so may cause damage, serious
injury, or death.
Do not leave children alone or unattended in
the area around the coffee system. Do not
allow children to play with the controls, or
touch other parts of it.
Do not store items of interest to children on
top of or above the coffee system. Children
could be burned or injured while climbing on
the appliance.
Do not tamper with the controls.
Clean the coffee system thoroughly according
to the Flushing Out the Coffee System section
on page 41 before operating it for the first
time.
Clean and maintain the coffee system
according to the maintenance schedule on
the facing page. Clean it only in the manner
indicated in the Cleaning and Maintenance
section of this manual. Use only the cleaning
agents specified.
Do not use a steam or pressure cleaner to
clean the coffee system or any part of it.
Damage caused by cleaning the unit in this
manner could result in electric shock, fire, or
explosion.
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General Safety Precautions (continued)

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IMPORTANT
Before operating your coffee system for the rst time:
1. Make sure you are using the right type of water.
Call your local water company. Ask them for the water hardness level of the water supplied to
the building where the coffee system will be installed.
If the water hardness level is above four grains per gallon (4 gpg):
For model CM24P-1, contact a water treatment specialist and have a water treatment
system installed to reduce the water hardness level to 4 gpg or less.
For model CM24T-1, pour only filtered water with a hardness level of 4 gpg or less
into the water tank. Do not use distilled water.
2. Flush the system to remove bacteria that may have accumulated
during storage and shipping (See page 41).
Clean your coffee system regularly according to the chart below:
Coffee System Maintenance Schedule
Milk
Cleaning* Water Tank (CM24T-1 Only) Routine Cleaning Decalcification Service Call
Within two hours
after last drink
containing milk 
Daily 
Every 50 cycles
(about once a week) 
Monthly 
Every 4000 Cycles
(Approx. 2 Years) 
* A milk cleaning is required if the cappuccino, cafe latte, or latte features are used.
See the Cleaning and Maintenance section for complete instructions (page 34).
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Getting To Know Your Coffee System
Parts of Your Coffee System
NOTE: See the Basic Operation section for complete instructions on using the various features below.
Exterior
Front Panel The front panel has buttons across it that are used to operate
your coffee system. The front panel also has a display which
provides useful information. The front panel opens up to allow
cleaning, maintenance, and programming.
Display The display tells you valuable information about your coffee
system when the power switch is turned on.
Brewing Compartment The brewing compartment is the area where drinks and water
are dispensed. It is equipped with a drip tray and slide out
compartments on both sides.
Coffee and Milk Dispenser Coffee and milk drinks are dispensed from the coffee and milk
dispenser. You can adjust the nozzle on the dispenser up or
down.
Hot Water Dispenser The hot water dispensed from the hot water dispenser can be
used to make tea or other hot drinks.
Power Switch Use the power switch to turn your coffee system on or off. It is
located on the ceiling of the brewing compartment, below the
display.
Light Switch Use the light switch to turn the light in the brewing
compartment on or off. It is located on the ceiling of the
brewing compartment, below the display.
Milk Container Compartment When you want to make a milk drink, open the milk container
compartment. It is located on the left side of the brewing
compartment.
Milk Tube The milk tube is located inside the milk container
compartment. Insert it into the milk container when you make
drinks with milk. The milk pinch screw is attached to it.
Milk Pinch Screw Use the milk pinch screw to control the temperature of the milk
that is dispensed.
Drip Tray The drip tray catches spills and water that the coffee system
purges during the process of making coffee.
Storage Compartment The pullout storage compartment on the right side of the
brewing compartment can be used to store cups, saucers, and
the keys that come with your coffee system.
Lock The front panel of the coffee system is equipped with a lock
to keep it from being easily opened. Remove the drip tray to
access it.
Coffee Bean Container The coffee system grinds the roasted coffee beans put in the
coffee bean container.
Ground Coffee Chute When making a cup of coffee using pre-ground coffee, put the
coffee grounds in the ground coffee chute. The ground coffee
feature is good for making decaffeinated coffee or ground
flavored coffee.
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Water Tank Model CM24T-1 only. The water tank holds the filtered water used
to make coffee. Use only water with a hardness of four grains per
gallon (gpg) or less.
Door Release Button The door release button is used to open the front panel for
cleaning, maintenance, and programming.
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Interior
Brewing Unit Door Open the brewing unit door when cleaning the inside of
your coffee system. Also, open it when making certain
types of adjustments.
Milk Foam Adjustment Knob Use the milk foam adjustment knob to adjust the
consistency of the milk foam produced by the coffee
system.
Piston Assembly The piston assembly is used by the coffee system to
help make coffee. It requires occasional cleaning.
Coffee and Milk Dispenser The coffee dispenser is mounted to the back of the
brewing unit door. It requires occasional cleaning. See
the Cleaning and Maintenance section.
Coffee Grinder Adjustment Screw Use the grinder adjustment screw to make the coffee
system grind the coffee beans more fine or course.
The finer the coffee beans are ground, the stronger the
brewed coffee will be. The grinder is adjusted with the
adjustment wrench that comes with the unit.
Used Coffee Ground Bin The used coffee ground bin catches the used coffee
grounds after coffee has been made. It needs to be
emptied out occasionally.
Accessories
Coffee Scoop Use the coffee scoop to poor pre-ground coffee into the
ground coffee chute.
Coffee System Cleaning Brush Use the coffee system cleaning brush to clean the inside
of the brewing unit.
Coffee Grinder Adjustment Wrench Use the coffee grinder adjustment wrench to turn the
coffee grinder adjustment screw.
Piston Assembly O-ring (green) A spare piston assembly O-ring is provided with the
coffee system should the grinder assembly ever require
service. Keep it in a safe place in case it is needed at a
later date.
Water Tank O-ring (orange) Used on model CM24T-1 only. A spare water tank O-ring
is provided with model CM24T-1 should the O-ring on
the water tank wear out. Keep it in a safe place in case
it is needed at a later date.
Regulator Kit Used with model CM24P-1 only. The installer uses this
kit to connect the coffee system to the household water
supply.
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