How to Repair Buttons on a Black & Decker SpaceMaker Coffeemaker

The Black & Decker SpaceMaker Coffeemaker mounts below a cabinet in your kitchen, allowing you to save precious counter space for other culinary chores. The appliance features an angled front panel for easy access to controls. If the buttons on the control panel malfunction, Black & Decker directs you to a qualified repair technician because the coffeemaker contains no user-serviceable parts. Or you may request a replacement if the appliance falls within its two-year warranty period. Before you do either, though, try cleaning the buttons to restore functionality. They might be just a little sticky.

Things You'll Need

• Distilled white vinegar
• Soft-bristle brush
• Soft cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool if necessary.

   • 2

     Pour distilled white vinegar over a soft-bristle brush; an old toothbrush works well for this task. Tap the brush on the edge of your kitchen sink until vinegar no longer drips from it.

   • 3

     Scrub gently around each button on the control panel with the brush, dislodging any sticky residue between the outer edges of the buttons and the control panel.

   • 4

     Dampen a soft cloth with water. Wipe the buttons and surrounding areas with the cloth.

   • 5

     Test the functionality of the buttons and repeat Steps 2 through 4 if necessary.