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 Lights .............................................. 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
Group (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
Decalcification for Model CM24P-2 ................ 39
Decalcification for Model CM24T-1 .................. 42
Flushing Out the Coffee System ..................... 43
Before You Call for Service .................... 44
Problem Solution Guide ............................ 44
Warranty Information ........................... 47
Product Maintenance .................................... 47
Getting Help ................................................ 47
What is Covered .......................................... 48
What is Not Covered .................................... 48
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
If you have any questions about this
product, call:
Dacor ® Customer Service Team
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.
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