DeLonghi DCM485 Series User manual

Instruction Manual
Coffee Maker
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and/or personal injury.
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle on the carafe.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not place cord, plug or coffee
maker in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the
appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the
manufacturer. It may be dangerous and should be avoided.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner, or in heated
oven.
11. Always plug cord into the wall outlet before turning on any controls.
To disconnect turn power OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Always use cold water to make coffee. Warm water or other liquids
could cause damage to the coffee maker.
13. Scalding may occur if the cover is lifted or removed during the
brewing cycle.
14. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
15. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
16. Do not place hot carafe on or near paper, cloth or other flammable
material.
17. Never use the carafe on a range top or in a microwave oven.
18. Do not allow liquid to evaporate from carafe. Do not heat carafe
when empty.
19. Do not move entire unit when carafe contains hot liquid.
20. Use the lid on the carafe while brewing and pouring coffee.
21. Discard carafe if damaged in any manner, or a carafe having a
loose or weakened handle. A chip or crack could result in breakage
or contaminate liquid contents with glass particles.
22. Do not clean carafe with scouring powders, steel wool pads or other
abrasive materials.
23. This carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker only.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued)
24. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not
remove the bottom cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Repairs
should be performed by authorized service personnel only.
CAUTION: Do not immerse in any liquid.
25. CAUTION: Do not lift the water tank lid during operation, could
cause severe burns. Always lift the lid by the opening lip and when
the unit is turned off.
26. Do not touch hot parts, including the cup storage area.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from entanglement or tripping
over a longer cord. Longer detachable power supply cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power cord or extension
cord is used (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and (2) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table top where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. The electrical rating of the
appliance is listed on the bottom of the unit. If the appliance is of the grounded type,
the extension cord should be a grounded type 3 wire cord. This appliance has a
polarized plug. One blade is wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electrical shock
this plug will fit in a polarized plug only one way. If the plug does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Place the box on a large, sturdy flat surface. Carefully unpack your coffee maker and
remove all packaging material and literature. Remove any labels or stickers from the
coffee maker. To remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging, you
may wipe the unit with a clean, damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the
coffee maker in water or other liquid. Clean the carafe, carafe lid, filter basket and filter
in warm water with mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaners. (See “Cleaning Your Coffee Maker” section of this manual for
detailed instructions.) Keep all plastic bags away from children.
NOTE: We recommend that prior to brewing your first pot of coffee, operate the coffee
maker once or twice with water only, without ground coffee. This will remove any dust
that may have settled inside the coffee maker, which may affect the flavor of the
coffee. IMPORTANT: Use cold water only. The automatic drip system works best with
cold water.

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KNOW YOUR COFFEE MAKER
FIGURE 1
1. WATER FILTER
2. WATER FILTER HOLDER
3. REMOVABLE WATER TANK
4. LID
5. CORD STORAGE
6. ANTI-DRIP DEVICE (PAUSE ‘N SERVE)
7. PROGRAM BUTTON
8. CLOCK/TIMER BUTTON
9. ON/OFF BUTTON WITH INDICATOR
LIGHT
10. THERMAL CARAFE WITH LID
11. MEASURING SCOOP
12. REMOVABLE FILTER BASKET
13. PERMANENT COFFEE FILTER
14. LID OPENING LIP
15. ACCUFLAVOR SELECTOR DIAL
16. CUP STORAGE TRAY

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KNOW YOUR COFFEE MAKER (continued)
FEATURES:
1. PAUSE ‘N SERVE: Allows you to interrupt the brewing cycle and pour
a cup of coffee before the entire carafe is finished brewing. To
restart the brewing process, return the carafe to warming plate
and coffee will automatically begin flowing through filter basket.
Make sure carafe is placed all the way on the plate.
CAUTION: Do not remove carafe for longer than 30 seconds or the
filter basket will overflow.
2. CLOCK / TIMER DIGITAL DISPLAY: The 24-hour digital clock, built into
the control panel of the coffee maker, will keep the correct time
even after the unit has been shut off. Timer can be programmed
up to 24 hours in advance to automatically begin flowing through
the filter basket. Make sure carafe is placed all the way on the
base.
3. WATER LEVEL INDICATOR: Large easy-to-read numbers indicate how
many cups of water have been poured into the coffee maker.
4. ACCUFLAVOR SELECTOR DIAL: Lets you choose the strength of
coffee just the way you like it.
5. DOUBLE-WALL THERMAL CARAFE: Uniquely designed carafe retains
heat, keeping coffee hot for hours. It also helps to preserve that
fresh coffee taste.
6. REMOVABLE WATER TANK: Allows for convenient filling and easy
cleaning.
7. CUP STORAGE TRAY: For warm, ready-to-use cups.
8. PERMANENT GOLD-TONE FILTER: Specially designed to keep even
the finest grounds out of your coffee. And because it’s more
durable than most filters, it lasts longer.
9. ADVANCED WATER FILTRATION: Optimizes the taste of your coffee by
eliminating off-flavors caused by chlorine.
10. CORD STORAGE: Keeps power cord out of harm’s way when
coffee maker is not in use.

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KNOW YOUR COFFEE MAKER (continued)
UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PANEL:
1. CLOCK / TIMER DIGITAL DISPLAY: Displays the clock and timer
settings. See “How to Set the Clock” section of this manual for
programming the time.
2. PROGRAM (P) BUTTON: This button allows you to program the
coffee maker up to 24 hours before the desired brewing time. See
the section on “Program Automatic Brew” for details on activating
the timer function.
3. CLOCK/TIMER BUTTON: This button advances the minutes for the
clock and timer. See the section on “How to Set the Clock”.
4. ON/OFF BUTTON: Activates the ON / OFF (power).
HOW TO SET THE CLOCK
NOTE: This coffee maker can be set for a 12 hour clock (AM/PM
time) or a 24 hour clock (Military time). If required, press the
program button once to change.
1. Plug in the coffee maker. The backlight will illuminate and the
display will flash.
2. The number on the digital display will flash until the time is set. Use
the AM / PM indicator on the left side of the digital display when
setting the time. NOTE: Unplugging the unit will reset the clock to
12:00.
3. Select the correct time of day by pressing the CLOCK button
once. The time will advance by 1 minute. Press and hold down
the button and the time will advance in 15-minute intervals.
4. To set the clock, press the ON/OFF button or wait 1 minute for it to
automatically set. NOTE: To re-adjust the clock at any time, press
and hold the CLOCK button for 5 seconds and adjust the clock as
above. NOTE: The backlight of the display will automatically turn
off after 1 minute.
PROGRAM AUTOMATIC BREW (TIMER FUNCTION)
1. Set the clock to the correct time (See “How to Set Clock” section
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PROGRAM AUTOMATIC BREW (TIMER FUNCTION) (continued)
3. Press the CLOCK button until the desired brewing time is displayed
(See “How to Set the Clock” section of the manual).
4. Press the ON/OFF button to confirm the automatic time selected.
NOTE: The display panel and the on/off indicator light will flash.
5. Press the PROGRAM button to return to the current time of day (the
ON/OFF button will continue to flash.) The brewing cycle will begin
once the set time is reached and the ON/OFF button stops flashing.
6. If you want to check the automatic time selected, press the
PROGRAM button.
7. To override the automatic brew function, press the ON/OFF button
and the coffee maker will start immediately. Press the ON/OFF
button again to switch the coffee maker off.
OPERATING YOUR COFFEE MAKER
PREPARING COFFEE MAKER FOR BREWING COFFEE:
1. Place the coffee maker on a flat, level surface away from any edge.
2. Plug the unit into a 120V / 60Hz only outlet.
3. The lid of the carafe must be fitted properly during the brewing
process. And the carafe must be set on the base.
4. CAUTION: The lid of the coffee maker must be completely closed
during operation.
FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR AND USING THE WATER FILTER:
5. Open the lid located at the top of the coffee maker. Lift out the
water tank.
6. Separate the water filter holder by pulling the water filter holder
apart. Place the water filter inside the water filter holder. Fit the
water filter holder back together.
7. Turn the handle on the water filter holder and align the arrow on the
base with the letter for the current month (Ex. F for February).
8. Lower the water filter holder into the water tank and place it into
position at the base of the water tank.
9. Fill the tank with the desired amount of cold water. The water level
must be between the top and bottom cup marks. NOTE: Do not fill
above the MAX level. Alternatively, the water tank can be filled
when inside the coffee maker, but take care not to spill. Fill the
carafe with the desired amount of water and carefully pour into
water tank.
10. Replace the water tank back into the coffee maker. The water level
indicator lets you know much water is in the water reservoir.

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OPERATING YOUR COFFEE MAKER (continued)
NOTE: The amount of brewed coffee after the brewing process is complete will
always be slightly less than the amount of water placed in the coffee maker’s
water tank, since some water is absorbed by the coffee grounds and filter.
Add a little extra water at the beginning so that you have the exact number
of cups desired.
PREPARING THE COFFEE:
1. Lift out removable filter basket. The permanent filter (included) may
be used instead of or in addition to a paper filter (not included). If
using paper filters, insert a #4 cone-shaped filter into the filter basket
before filling with coffee. Fill the filter with the required amount of
coffee.
2. Place the desired amount of ground coffee in the filter. According
to coffee industry standards, use one standard coffee measure (2
level tablespoons) of grounds for each six ounces of water. After
using your coffee maker several times, the amount of coffee may be
adjusted to suit your particular taste by decreasing or increasing the
amount of coffee used.
NOTE: Be sure to use coffee grounds prepared specifically for use
with automatic drip coffee makers.
3. Return the filter basket to the inside of the coffee maker. Be sure the
filter basket is seated properly inside the coffee maker. Close the lid
on top of the coffee maker. CAUTION: Do not operate your coffee
maker if the lid does not close completely. If the lid does not close
completely, check to see that the filter basket is properly sealed, and
snap into place.
4. Adjust the ACCUFLAVOR dial as desired to change the strength of
your coffee. Turn the control to the left for light coffee and to the
right for dark (or strong) coffee.
5. Screw the lid onto the thermal carafe until it locks into place (notch
on top of lid should be aligned with handle). Place the carafe on
the base. For brewing the lid should be completely closed.
6. Plug the unit into an outlet and press the ON/OFF button.
7. Press the ON/OFF button twice to begin brewing immediately. The
ON/OFF button will illuminate and the coffee maker will start the
brewing process.

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OPERATING YOUR COFFEE MAKER (continued)
Using the Automatic Brew Function:
8. If you wish to use the Automatic Brew function, first follow all of the
directions under the “Program Automatic Brew” section of this
manual. Then follow all of the directions under “Operating Your
Coffee Maker” up until #6 in the “Preparing the Coffee” section of
this manual.
9. In a few minutes the coffee maker will complete the brewing cycle
and automatically shut off. The digital display will illuminate and then
automatically switch off after 10 minutes. NOTE: To terminate the
brewing process at any time, press the ON/OFF button. The digital
display will illuminate for one minute and then turn off automatically.
10. NOTE: If you would like a cup of coffee before the full pot is brewed,
the Pause ‘N Serve feature allows you to interrupt the brewing
process. The brewing process does not stop during this period; only
the flow of coffee from the basket. Do not remove the carafe for
longer than 30 seconds or the coffee may overflow from the basket
stops. While we offer this feature, we do not recommend you pour
the coffee before the cycle has reached completion, since the
coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a flavor which is
very different from the flavor at the end of the cycle. Removing a
cup during the brewing cycle will alter the flavor of the finished pot.
11. To pour coffee after brewing is complete, unscrew the lid 180
degrees so that the notch on the lid is in line with the pouring spout.
Once the desired amount of coffee has been poured, screw the lid
back on to retain the coffee temperature. The thermal carafe will
keep coffee hot after brewing is complete.
12. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit OFF when the carafe is
empty or when the coffee maker is not in use. After brewing cycle is
complete, discard the grounds and rinse the permanent filter and
filter basket thoroughly with water. (See “Cleaning Your Coffee
Maker” section of this manual for more details).
13. NOTE: If you have used the coffee maker in awhile, run one cycle
with water only (without coffee) to clean it out. Fill the water tank to
the top cup when you perform this procedure. CAUTION: Never put
the carafe in the microwave.

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OPERATING YOUR COFFEE MAKER (continued)
HINTS FOR GREAT TASTING COFFEE
1. A clean coffee maker is essential for making great tasting coffee.
Regular cleaning is recommended, as specified in the “Cleaning Your
Coffee Maker” section of this manual.
2. Always use fresh, cold water in your coffee maker.
3. Fine grind coffee promotes fuller extraction and provides rich, full-
tasting coffee. Regular grind will require slightly more coffee grounds
per cup to provide the strength of a finer grind.
4. Store coffee grounds in a cool, dry place. Once coffee has been
opened, keep it tightly sealed in refrigerator to maintain freshness.
5. For optimum coffee, buy whole beans and grind them just before
brewing.
6. Do not reuse coffee grounds since this will lessen coffee flavor.
7. Reheating coffee is not recommended. Coffee is at its peak flavor
immediately after brewing.
8. Small oil droplets on the surface of brewed black coffee are due to
the extraction of oil from the coffee grounds. Oiliness may occur
more frequently if heavily roasted coffee is used. Over-extraction
may also cause oiliness, indicating a need to clean your coffee
maker.
DECALCIFICATION INDICATOR
1. After approximately 100 brew cycles the coffee maker will
automatically indicate when it needs to be cleaned. A series of solid
lines will gradually appear on the digital display. When 4 lines
appear in the display and flash, this indicates that it is time to
manually clean the machine.
2. To decalcify the machine follow directions 8 and 9 under the
“Cleaning Your Coffee Maker” section of this manual.
3. To reset the machine, press the CLOCK and PROGRAM buttons
simultaneously for 2 seconds.