Mr. Coffee BVMC-PJX23 Coffee Maker

USER MANUAL

DECANTER USE AND CARE

Follow the instructions below to reduce or eliminate the chance of breaking the glass decanter:

• This decanter is designed for use with your MR. COFFEE® coffeemaker and therefore must never be used on a range top or in any oven, including a microwave oven.
• Do not set a hot decanter on a wet or cold surface.
• Do not use a cracked decanter or a decanter having a loose or weakened handle.
• Do not clean the decanter with abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials.
• Discard the decanter immediately if it is ever boiled dry.
• Protect the decanter from sharp blows, scratches or rough handling.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from a person or pet becoming entangled in, or tripping over, a longer cord.
2. An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in its use.
3. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least 10 amps and 120 volts. The resulting extended cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over a countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
4. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
5. You can customize the length of the power cord so that it is the exact length you desire. To increase the length of the power cord: grasp the power cord (not the power plug) and gently lift it out of the slot, then pull it away from the coffeemaker. To decrease the length of the power cord: Grasp the power cord (not the power plug), lift it out of the slot and gently feed it into the coffeemaker. Lock the cord in the slot when finished.

PARTS DIAGRAM

1. Brew Basket Lid
2. Shower Head
3. Water Reservoir
4. Water Window
5. Pause ‘n Serve
6. Warming Plate
7. Decanter
8. Removable Filter Basket

Control Panel

a Clock Display / Fresh BrewTM Timer Display

b Minute Button

c Clock Display / Fresh BrewTM Timer Display Button

d Brew Now / Off Button

e Delay Brew Button

f Strong Brew Button

g Set Delay Button

h Hour Button

i Delay Brew Indicator

j Strong Brew Indicator

k Brew Now / Off Administrator

Coffeemaker Extras (not included with all models)

COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Your new MR. COFFEE® coffeemaker has the following features:

• Brewing Capacity – 12 cups – Glass decanter series
• Removable Filter Basket – The filter basket lifts out for fast and easy cleaning and filling.
• Pause ‘n Serve – Can’t wait for the coffee to finish brewing? The Pause ‘n Serve feature allows you up to 30 seconds to pour a cup of coffee while the coffeemaker is still brewing. Carefully remove the decanter and the
• Pause ’n Serve feature will be automatically activated, temporarily stopping the flow of coffee into the decanter.
• Water Windows – Show amount of water in the reservoir for accurate filling.
• Non-Stick Warming Plate – This feature allows you to keep your coffee hot after brewing. The non-stick attribute prevents the decanter from sticking to the surface of the warming plate.
• Brew Strength Selector – Adjusts the brewing time to create a more full-flavored coffee.
• Water Filtration System (not included with all models)
  • Great tasting coffee begins with great water! Improves the taste of your coffee by removing up to 97% of the chlorine from the water you use for brewing.
• Cord Storage – Safely stores excess cord to keep your countertop neat.
• Two-Hour Auto Shut-Off – Keeps your coffee hot for two hours, then automatically shuts off.
• Programmable Controls:
  • Clock – The clock serves as a handy kitchen clock and allows you to set the Delay Brew feature and functions as the FRESH BREWTM TIMER feature.
  • Fresh BrewTM Timer feature – Lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you.
  • Delay Brew – Would you like to wake up to a fresh pot of coffee? The timer allows you to preset when you would like the coffeemaker to automatically begin brewing your coffee, up to 24 hours in advance.

CLEAN YOUR COFFEEMAKER BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME

Make sure your first cup of coffee is as good as can be by cleaning your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker before its first use. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Wash the decanter, decanter lid and the filter basket in a mixture of mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly (please refer to the parts diagram listed above).
2. Replace all the parts and close the lid. Then, run a brew cycle with water only, without adding coffee and coffee filter.
3. When brewing is complete, turn your coffeemaker off, discard the water in the decanter and rinse the decanter, decanter lid, and filter basket.

Your coffeemaker is now ready to use. Enjoy it!

SETTING THE CLOCK AND DELAY BREW TIME

To Set the Clock:

1. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. The clock will flash on the control panel to indicate that the time has not been set yet.
2. Press and hold the HOUR and MINUTE buttons until you reach the current time. The AM and PM will light up on the left side of the display (Figures 1 and 2)

To Set the Delay Brew Time:

While the display is in the clock mode, simply press the SET DELAY button (Figure 3) and, while the DELAY BREW time is flashing , set the brew time by pressing the HOUR and MINUTE buttons. The AM and PM will light up on the left side of the display (Figure 4).

Within a few seconds the display will change to the current time.

The Delay Brew Time is now set!

To check the programmed time, push the SET DELAY button. The display will show the time you have programmed the coffee to brew. If you press the SET DELAY button again or wait a few seconds , the display will switch back .

PREPARING FOR USE

Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee:

For best results, use a level tablespoon for ground coffee measurement.

Make sure you use medium grind coffee for a perfect brew.

A. Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart:

B. Water Filtration System (Not Included with all models)

Congratulations! You are the owner of a MR. COFFEE® water filtration system. This carbon-based water filter improves the taste of your coffee by removing up to 97% of the chlorine from the water you may use to brew your coffee.

First, look for the MR. COFFEE® Filtration Friendly symbol on the bottom of your filter basket. If you do not see this symbol, please call 1-800-672-6333.

To use the water filtration system in your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker, please follow these steps:

1. Align the red indicator on the frame to the letter that corresponds with the month that you are using the disk for the first time. This serves to remind you to change the disk every month (approx. 30 brewing cycles).
2. Rinse the water filter in fresh water before first use.
3. Follow “Adding Water and Coffee” Instructions
4. When you are done brewing your coffee, rinse the water filter with fresh water. Do not put your water filter in the dishwasher.

C. Adding Water and Ground Coffee:

1. Open the brew basket lid. For your convenience, you can lift out the removable filter basket.

2. Place a MR. COFFEE® brand 10- 12 cup paper basket-style filter or a MR. COFFEE® permanent filter into the removable filter basket. (Figure 5)

3. Add the desired amount of coffee and gently shake to level the coffee. See the “Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart”.

4. After following instructions in the Water Filtration System, place the MR. COFFEE® water filter in the basket, making sure that the side marked “this side up” faces you and that the water filter is level.

5. Be sure the filter basket is properly centered and all the way down in the brew basket and close the lid.

6. Fill the decanter with cold, fresh water to the desired capacity (1 cup equals 5 ounces). For easy and accurate filling, the water markings on the glass decanter and on the dual water windows show the amount of water needed to make the corresponding desired number of cups. Do not fill past the “12 cup MAX line” or water will flow out of the overfill hole in the back of the coffeemaker.

The amount of coffee brewed will always be slightly less than the amount of water poured in the water reservoir.

This is due to the minimum absorption of water by the coffee grounds.

7. Lift the brew basket lid and pour the water into the water reservoir. Close the lid and place the empty decanter onto the warmer plate.

BREWING COFFEE NOW

1. After completing the steps in the “Adding Water and Ground Coffee” section and with the decanter and the filter basket securely in place, turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the SELECT button once. The Brew Now/Off green light will turn on and pulse to signal that the coffeemaker is on and brewing ( Figure 6).

2. To enjoy a more full flavored cup of coffee, press the STRONG Brew button once.

The STRONG Brew amber light will turn on. The coffeemaker will remain in the Brew Strength you have selected until you change it back to REGULAR strength by pressing the Brew Strength button or until you unplug the machine (Figure 7).

3. The coffeemaker will beep 5 times when brewing is complete. The green Brew Now/OFF light will stay on for hrs to show that the warming plate is on. After 2 hrs it will automatically shut off and the coffeemaker will beep times. Note: Warming plate will be hot for those 2 hrs.

4. After the used coffee grounds have cooled, carefully remove the filter basket and discard them.

5. Prior to making a second pot of coffee, turn the coffeemaker off. This will reset the FRESH BREWTM TIMER feature. To turn the coffeemaker off, press the Brew Now/OFF button all lights will turn off.

6. Make sure the decanter is empty before starting to brew coffee.

7. Be sure to turn your coffeemaker off when no longer using it.

The Fresh BrewTM Timer Feature

The Fresh BrewTM Timer Feature lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you.

At the start of the brew cycle, the FRESH BREWTM TIMER feature will automatically be activated.

Press the FRESH BREWTM TIMER button once (Figure 8) and the clock time will change to show the amount of time that has passed since brewing completed. Push again to display current time.

BREWING COFFEE LATER

1. You must first set the time when you would like the coffeemaker to begin brewing your coffee as described in “Setting the Clock and the Delay Brew Timer” section.

2. Prepare your coffeemaker as described in “Adding Water and Ground Coffee” section.

3. To activate DELAY BREW and program your coffeemaker to brew coffee at a later time, press the Delay Brew button twice (Figure 9). The amber DELAY BREW light will turn on.

The coffeemaker is now set to automatically brew coffee at the pre-set later time. At this time, if you would like a strong brew, you can press the STRONG Brew button to activate. Note: The coffeemaker will remain in strong brew until you change it back to regular strength by pressing the Brew Strength button or until you unplug the machine.

4. At the pre-set time, the green BREW NOW light will turn on pulse and the DELAY BREW amber light will turn off, indicating the brewing has started in the selected brew strength. The FRESH BREWTM TIMER feature will start.

5. The coffeemaker warmer plate will keep your coffee hot for 2 hours and then automatically turn off.

As a safety feature, your coffeemaker will NOT start again automatically the next day. If you want your coffee to brew at the same time the following day, simply add a new filter, coffee and water and set DELAY BREW, by repeating Steps 2 and 3 above.

To cancel DELAY BREW: Press the Delay Brew button until all lights turn off (Figure 9).

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

Daily Cleaning:

Allow your coffeemaker to cool before cleaning.

Remove the filter basket, permanent filter (not included on all models), decanter and decanter lid and wash them in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap.

Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials. Dishwasher top rack safe parts: glass decanter and lid, filter basket and permanent filter.

The water filter disk is not dishwasher safe.

Decalcifying your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave deposits in your coffeemaker and will affect it performance.

It’s recommended that you regularly remove these deposits by using MR. COFFEE® Cleaner or vinegar. MR. COFFEE® Cleaner is available at many retail stores or by calling the MR. COFFEE® brand Consumer Service Department at 1-800- MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333).

1. Follow package instructions to prepare one batch of MR. COFFEE® Cleaner. Pour the mixture into the water reservoir. Before decalcifying, remove the water filtration disk from the machine.
2. Place an empty MR. COFFEE® 10-12 cup basket-style paper filter or MR. COFFEE® permanent filter into the filter basket and close the brew basket lid.
3. Place the empty decanter back in the unit, centered on the warming plate.
4. Brew three cups of cleaning solution through the coffeemaker.
5. Turn the coffeemaker off and let stand for 30 minutes.
6. Run the remainder of the cleaning solution through the coffeemaker.
7. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the decanter thoroughly with clean water.
8. Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water.
9. Place the empty decanter back on the coffeemaker, centered on the warming plate.
10. Remove and discard the paper filter used during the cleaning cycle. If a MR. COFFEE® permanent filter was used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it thoroughly before replacing it in the filter basket.
11. Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete.
12. Repeat Steps 8 through 11 one more time.

Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the next pot of delicious, hot coffee!

Suggested Decalcifying Interval:

Water Filtration Disk Replacement:

Your water filtration disk will need to be replaced once a month (approx. 30 brew cycles). If the machine will not be in use for an extended period of time, rinse the water filter with running water and clean the coffeemaker before use.

Cleaning the Decanter:

Hard water can leave a whitish stain on the decanter, and coffee may then turn this stain brown.

To remove decanter stains:

1. Fill the decanter with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and let the solution stand in the decanter for approximately 20 minutes.
2. Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the decanter.

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the decanter, scratches may cause the decanter to break.

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

Your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker has been carefully designed to give you many years of trouble-free service. In the unlikely event that your new coffeemaker does not operate satisfactorily, please review the following potential problems and try the steps recommended BEFORE you call an Authorized Sunbeam Service Center.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Replacement Parts:

• Coffee Filters – For better tasting coffee, we recommend that you use a MR. COFFEE® brand 10-12 cup basket paper filter or MR. COFFEE® brand permanent filter. These filters are available at most grocery stores.
• Water Filtration - Replacement water filtration disks can be purchased through your local retailer or by calling MR-COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) in the U.S. or in Canada.
• Decanters – You can usually purchase a replacement decanter from the store where you purchased your coffeemaker. If you are unable to find a replacement, please visit www.mrcoffee.com or call 1-800-MR-COFFEE in the U.S. or 1-800-667-8623 in Canada for information on where you can find a store that carries replacement decanters.
• Brew Basket - To order please visit www.mrcoffee.com or call 1-800-MR-COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) in the U.S. or in Canada.

Repairs:

If your coffeemaker requires service, do not return it to the store where you purchased it. All repairs and replacements must be made by Sunbeam or by an authorized MR. COFFEE® brand Service Center. If you live in the U.S. or Canada, please call us at the following toll-free telephone numbers to find the location of the nearest authorized service center:

U.S. 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333)

Canada 1-800-667-8623

You may also visit our website at www.mrcoffee.com for a list of service centers.

To assist us in serving you, please have the coffeemaker model number and date of purchase available when you call.

The model number is on the bottom of the coffeemaker.

We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions. In all your communications, please include your complete name, address and telephone number and a description of the problem.

Visit our website at www.mrcoffee.com and discover the secret to brewing the perfect cup of coffee. You will also find a rich blend of gourmet recipes, entertaining tips and the latest information on MR. COFFEE® products.

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