Black and Decker CM0700BZ Troubleshooting

Your coffee maker is not producing any coffee.

Coffee maker water pipes can easily become clogged due to the accumulation of minerals and other impurities in the water. To clean your coffee maker and unclog the water pipes, follow these simple steps:

1. Pour distilled white vinegar into the water tank up to the 2-cup level on the water window.
2. Fill the rest of the tank with cold water.
3. Place the filter in the brew basket.
4. Close the cover.
5. Set an empty carafe on the Keep Hot carafe plate.
6. Turn on the coffee maker and wait until the water level in the tank goes down to the 3-cup level.
7. Then turn off the coffee maker and wait for about 15 minutes.
8. Turn the coffee maker back on and let it brew the rest of the cleaning solution into the carafe.
9. Turn it back off, empty the carafe, and discard the filter.
10. Fill the tank with cold water again up to the 5-cup line.
11. Turn off the coffee maker.
12. Brew out the water in the carafe.
13. Repeat this step if there is still a taste or smell of vinegar.
14. Wash the brew basket, permanent filter, and carafe thoroughly with warm soapy water.
15. Rinse them well with clean water.

If coffee maker still clogged, follow the Water Pipes Replacement guide to replace the water tubes in the coffee maker.

If the coffee maker tubes are broken, it can result in leakage or a complete failure of the coffee maker. Depending on the severity of the damage, it may be necessary to replace the affected tube, such as the water tube, to restore the coffee maker to proper functioning. It's important to note that attempting to use a coffee maker with broken tubes can lead to electrical hazards or other safety risks. Follow the Water Tank Replacement guide to replace the water tubes in the coffee maker.

The coffee brews but there are coffee grinds in your cup.

It is possible over time the meshed permanent filter could have a hole in it. You can find one at a local store or by visiting the Black and Decker website to find a similar filter.

Fine coffee grinds may seep through the filter. Buying an alternative filter or sifting your coffee grinds can prevent this.

By following these simple steps, you can keep your coffee machine clean and in good working condition, ensuring that your morning cup of coffee clean and tastes as good as it should.

1. First and foremost, ensure that the coffee machine is unplugged and has completely cooled down before cleaning it. This is a crucial safety measure that should not be overlooked.
2. Open the lid of the coffee machine and remove the brew basket by lifting it straight up. Be careful as it may be hot.
3. If you're using a paper filter, discard it from the filter basket. If you're using a permanent filter, remove it from the brew basket and discard any coffee grounds.
4. The next step is to clean the various parts of the coffee machine. The brew basket, permanent filter (if using), carafe, and carafe lid can be washed in the dishwasher on the top rack, or they can be hand-washed with warm water and dish soap. If you're hand-washing the parts, use a soft sponge or cloth to avoid scratching them. Make sure to rinse them thoroughly with clean water and dry them off with a clean towel.
5. To clean the inside of the one-piece cover, open the cover and wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth. Be sure to wipe down any visible coffee stains or spills. Once you're done, close the cover.

The coffee brews but there are coffee grinds in your cup after basic cleaning.

Follow these steps for a more thorough cleaning of the coffee maker:

1. Pour distilled white vinegar into water tank up to 2-cup level on water window. Fill the rest up with cold water.
2. Place the filter in the brew basket and then close the cover.
3. Set empty carafe on the Keep Hot carafe plate.
4. Turn on the coffee maker and let wait until the water level in the tank goes down to the 3-cup level.
5. Then turn off the coffee maker and wait about 15 minutes.
6. Turn it back on and brew the rest of the cleaning solution into carafe.
7. Turn it back off, empty carafe and discard the filter.
8. Fill the tank with cold water again to the 5-cup line and turn off the coffee maker. Brew out the water in the carafe. Repeat this if there is still a taste or smell of vinegar.
9. Wash the brew basket, permanent filter, and carafe thoroughly.

Water reservoir is leaking or not holding water.

The water tank itself could be damaged as well. Follow the Water Tank Replacement guide to replace the water tank in the coffee maker.

The coffee maker is unable to get power.

Plug in the machine with the power cord if it isn't plugged into an outlet already. If it is, find out if your outlet is operational.

The power button may be stuck or not connected properly. Follow the Power Button Replacement guide to replace and/or reconnect the power button.