Black and Decker DCM100R Heating Element Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the heating element of the Black and Decker DCM100 Coffeemaker line. The guide is intended to help resolve water not warming to the desired temperature or at the expected speed. Before starting this guide, please see the trouble shooting page to help fix any other possible issues first.

What you need

Step 1 Heating Element

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Turn the coffee maker on its side.
Remove the four 6 mm Phillips #2 that secure the baseplate.

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Step 2

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Insert the jimmy at the back of the panel and slide it around to the front.

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Step 3

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Apply pressure to the backside of the panel until it releases.
Remove the plate.

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Step 4

Remove the two 10 mm Phillips #2 screws securing the metal support brace.
Remove the brace and set aside.

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Step 5

Tool used on this step:

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Pull back the tubing and wiring to reveal the hot plate.
To hold these out of your way, you can use the Nylon Tipped Tweezers to pin them back to the back panel.