Semi-Automatic Coffee System Use and Care Manual Models: CM24TBISAS (Tank model) CM24PBISAS (Plumbed model) Read this manual completely before operating your appliance. Keep it for future reference. Part No. 101984 Rev.
Table of Contents 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 Control Panel, Parts and Accessories ................ 8 Setting Up Your Coffee System..
Important Safety Instructions 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. About Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: Warnings and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
Important Safety Instructions DANGER • 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 Safety Instructions General Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING • 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 use it or touch any part of it. • Do not store items of interest to children on top of or above the coffee system.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT %HIRUH RSHUDWLQJ \RXU FRIIHH V\VWHP IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH: 1. Make sure you are using the right type of water. ¾ 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. ¾ If the water hardness level is above four grains per gallon (4gpg): » For CM24TBISAS (tank model), pour only filtered water with a hardness level of 4gpg or less into the water tank.
Getting To Know Your Coffee System Parts of Your Coffee System NOTE: See the Operating Instructions section for directions on how to use the features below. Exterior 1 Control Panel The control panel has buttons and knobs across it that are used to operate your coffee system. See page 8. 2 Brewing Compartment The brewing compartment is the area where ground coffee, steam and hot drinks are dispensed. It is equipped with a drip tray and a slide out accessory drawer.
Getting To Know Your Coffee System 17 14 15 9 10 2 8 Left Side Panel 13 1 11 16 12 4 3 7 6 Use and Care Manual 5 7
Getting To Know Your Coffee System Control Panel, Parts and Accessories A Coffee Grinder Button Push in on the button to start the coffee grinder. B Steam Nozzle Knob Use the steam nozzle knob to turn the steam nozzle on and off. Turing the knob clockwise to turn it on. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to turn it off. C Water Tank Empty Light The water tank empty light comes on when the water tank needs to be refilled.
Getting To Know Your Coffee System A B C D E F G H J K I L N M Drink Dispenser Assembly Q O P S R Accessories Use and Care Manual 9
Setting Up Your Coffee System WARNING • To avoid sickness, clean the coffee system completely according to the Cleaning and Maintenance section (including System Cleaning) before operating it for the first time. Doing so will remove any bacteria left in the unit during shipping and storage. • Make sure the hardness of the water supplied to, or poured into your coffee system does not exceed the maximum stated below.
Operating Instructions Things to Know Before You Start WARNING • To prevent personal injury, keep your hands out of the coffee bean container. • Some of the metal surfaces behind the front panel are hot when the power switch is on. Avoid contact with these surfaces. • Do not pour flavored, un-roasted, partial coffee beans or ground coffee into the coffee bean container. Doing so may cause the coffee grinding mechanism to jam. Use flavored coffee creamers or syrups after making the coffee to flavor it.
Operating Instructions Preparing to Operate Your Coffee System Loading and Starting the Coffee System IMPORTANT If using your coffee system for the very first time, make sure to start it according to the First Time Start Up Procedure in the installation instructions. The coffee system will not function properly if not properly prepared for use the first time. 1. Make sure the drip tray is in place. Drip Tray 2. Grasp both sides of the front panel and slide the unit out. 3.
Operating Instructions 4. Open the coffee bean container lid. Fill it to 1/2” from the top with, whole, unflavored, roasted coffee beans. Do not over-fill! 5. Make sure the water tank and the coffee bean container lids are closed. Push the coffee system back into the cabinet. 6. Using the handle, push the steam nozzle back into the brewing compartment until the end is over the drip tray. 7. Turn the steam nozzle knob fully counterclockwise. Steam Nozzle Handle Steam Nozzle Knob 8.
Operating Instructions Preparing to Operate Your Coffee System (continued) Assembling and Using the Drink Dispenser 1. Filter Screw either the single or double dispenser nozzle into the bottom of the filter holder. The double nozzle is for making two cups of coffee at the same time. When making two cups at the same time, put the cups side by side, one on each side of the nozzle. Or to save time changing nozzles you may center one cup under the double nozzle.
Operating Instructions Making Hot Drinks Making Coffee 1. Snap the single filter onto the filter holder for a single cup of coffee. Use the double filter for two cups or a single large cup. 2. Attach the desired dispensing nozzle to the bottom of the filter holder. 3. To grind the coffee, put the filter holder under the ground coffee dispenser. Push the coffee grinder button. NOTE: Do not rest the holder on the ground coffee shelf unattended. Coffee Grinder Button 4.
Operating Instructions Making Hot Drinks (continued) Making Espresso 1. Snap the single filter onto the filter holder for a single shot of espresso. Use the double filter for two shots. 2. Attach the desired dispensing nozzle to the bottom of the filter holder. 3. Put the filter holder under the coffee ground dispenser. Push the coffee grinder button. NOTE: Do not rest the holder on the ground coffee shelf unattended. Coffee Grinder Button 4.
Operating Instructions How To Heat and Foam Milk 1. Fill a 12 ounce pitcher 2/3 of the way with milk. 2. Insert the steam nozzle into the pitcher. Submerge only the tip of the steam nozzle in the milk. 3. Slowly open the steam nozzle to maximum as you slowly move the cup up and down so that the nozzle dips in and out of the milk. Every fifth dip, submerge the nozzle as far as possible into the cup. Continue this process until the milk is hot. This process will take approximately two minutes.
Operating Instructions Making Hot Drinks (continued) How To Make a Coffee Latte 1. Snap the single filter onto the filter holder. 2. Attach the desired dispensing nozzle to the bottom of the filter holder. 3. Put the filter holder under the ground coffee dispenser. Push the coffee grinder button. NOTE: Do not rest the holder on the ground coffee shelf unattended. Coffee Grinder Button 4. Tamp the ground coffee down in the filter holder using the tamper provided with the coffee system.
Operating Instructions Coffee Latte (continued) 11. Fill a 12 ounce pitcher 2/3 of the way with milk. 12. Insert the steam nozzle into the pitcher. Submerge only the tip of the steam nozzle in the milk. 13. Slowly open the steam nozzle to maximum as you slowly move the cup up and down so that the nozzle dips in and out of the milk. Every fifth dip, submerge the nozzle as far as possible into the cup. Continue this process until the milk is hot. This process will take approximately two minutes.
Operating Instructions Making Hot Drinks (continued) How To Make a Cappuccino 1. Fill a 12 ounce pitcher 2/3 of the way with milk. 2. Insert the steam nozzle into the pitcher. Submerge only the tip of the steam nozzle in the milk. 3. Slowly open the steam nozzle to maximum as you slowly move the cup up and down so that the nozzle dips in and out of the milk. Every fifth dip, submerge the nozzle as far as possible into the cup. Continue this process until the milk is hot.
Operating Instructions Cappuccino (continued) 9. Tamp the ground coffee down in the filter holder using the tamper provided with the coffee system. Pack the grounds together firmly. The more firmly packed the grounds, the slower the coffee will flow, creating a stronger flavored coffee. Packing also affects the coffee volume. 10. Insert the filter holder into the dispenser collar inside the brewing compartment. See page 14 for instructions. Before Tamping After Tamping 11.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Schedule Coffee System Cleaning Schedule Immediately after use Daily 9 9 Steam Nozzle* Drink Dispenser Assembly 9 Water Tank (CM24TBISAS Only) 9 Drip Tray 9 Used Coffee Ground Bin and Drawer 9 Dispenser Collar Weekly Monthly 9 System Cleaning 9 Outside Surfaces and Brewing Compartment 9 * Always clean the steam nozzle immediately after steaming milk. Otherwise, you may clean it daily.
Cleaning and Maintenance Approved Cleaners Approved Cleaners for the Coffee System* Dacor Part Number ® Description ACDC10 Puly Decalcifying Powder ACCLKIT Kit containing Puly Detergent Tablets and Puly Liquid Detergent A-302 Dacor ® Stainless Steel Cleaner *Available from Dacor ® dealer or parts distributor.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Drink Dispenser Assembly What to Use Filter V A solution of warm water and hand dishwashing soap V Scrub brush How to Clean the Drink Dispenser 1. Turn off the power switch and allow the coffee system to cool. 2. Remove the dispenser assembly from the dispenser collar and allow it to cool before cleaning. 3. Insert the filter removal tool between the filter holder and the filter. Pry the filter loose. 4. Unscrew the dispensing nozzle from the filter holder.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Drip Tray What to Use V A solution of warm water and hand dishwashing soap How to Clean the Drip Tray CAUTION • To prevent damage to stainless steel surfaces, always wipe in the direction of the grain. 1. Turn off the power switch and allow the coffee system to cool. • Use only the cleaners indicated. Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel. 2.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Dispenser Collar Clean the dispenser collar to ensure proper operation and a good seal with the coffee dispenser assembly (filter holder). What to Use V Cleaning brush V A solution of warm water and hand dishwashing soap V One quart pan How to Clean the Dispenser Collar 1. Turn off the power switch and allow the coffee system to cool. 2. Remove the coffee filter holder from the brewing compartment. 3.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Exterior and Brewing Compartment Surfaces What to Use V A mild solution of warm water and hand dishwashing soap. V Dacor ® Stainless Steel Cleaner How to Clean the Surfaces 1. Pull the drip tray out of the bottom of the brewing compartment and empty it. 2. Pull out the accessory drawer and remove the used coffee ground bin. Empty and replace it. 3.
Cleaning and Maintenance Adjusting the Coffee Grinder The mesh of the coffee grinder blades is pre-set at the factory. Adjust the grinder blades only if the quality of the coffee changes. The finer the coffee is ground, the stronger it will be. The grinder is adjusted while it is running. What to Use V Grinder adjustment tool V Coffee cup Grinder Adjustment Process 1. Make sure the drip tray is installed on the floor of the brewing compartment. 2. Pull the coffee system out from the cabinet. 3.
Cleaning and Maintenance Adjusting the Grind Time You can set the grind time to suit your personal taste. A longer grind time makes the coffee stronger. 1. Pull the coffee system out from the cabinet. 2. Locate the grinder time adjustment on the left side of the cabinet. 3. Turn the grind time adjustment knob slightly higher or lower as desired. Experiment with the setting until the coffee is suitable strength. NOTE: double dose should be done in two cycles.
Cleaning and Maintenance Light Replacement Your coffee system is equipped with a LED lighting system. The LEDs cannot be replaced by the consumer. If both lights are not working, please consult the Problem Solution Guide on page 33 before calling for service. If only one of the lights is working, call for a qualified service technician. See page 35.
Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide Unnecessary service calls may be expensive, frustrating and time consuming. Before you call for service, please review this guide. Problem Nothing works. Light not on. No coffee or water comes out of dispenser. May be caused by What to do Coffee system not connected to electrical power. Connect coffee system power connector to dedicated, grounded power receptacle. Power to receptacle is off. Turn power on at junction box.
Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide (continued) Problem May be caused by What to do Water goes into drip tray when coffee is made. Coffee system clears water out of pipes after making coffee. Milk not hot enough. Steam nozzle not used long Use steam nozzle for longer period of time. enough to heat milk. Poor foam (milk) consistency. Wrong type of milk being used or non-dairy creamer used. Use whole milk for best results. Do not use non-dairy creamer, half-and-half or non-fat milk.
Warranty Information Product Maintenance Do not perform any maintenance other than that instructed in the Cleaning and Maintenance section of this manual. A qualified service technician should perform all other service. Getting Help Before you call for service, please review the Before You Call for Service section of this manual, starting on page 33.
Warranty Information FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ur product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase, due to a defect If you in material or workmanship, we will remedy the defect without charge to you or subsequent users. The owner must provide proof of purchase, upon request, and have the appliance accessible for service.
