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- PARTS DIAGRAM
- COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- CLEAN YOUR COFFEEMAKER BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME
- SETTING THE CLOCK AND DELAY BREW TIME
- PREPARING FOR USE
- BREWING COFFEE NOW
- CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR COFFEEMAKER
- TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR MR. COFFEE® COFFEEMAKER
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User Manual
PARTS DIAGRAM
COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Your new MR. COFFEE® coffeemaker has the following features:
- Brewing Capacity – 10 Cups – thermal carafe • Removable Filter Basket – The filter basket pulls out for fast and easy cleaning and filling.
- Removable Water Reservoir – Allows you to take the water reservoir out for easy filling. Prevents the thermal decanter from cooling down prior to brewing cycle.
- 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.
- Dim Display – Save energy by reducing the brightness of the display.
- Water Filtration System – Great tasting coffee begins with great water! Using the Mr. Coffee® carbon-based water filter in the Mr. Coffee® coffeemaker during the brewing process helps remove up to 97% of the chlorine from the water and improves the taste of your coffee.
- Cord Storage – Safely stores excess cord to keep your countertop neat.
- 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 BREW™ TIMER feature.
- Fresh Brew™ Timer feature – Lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you.
- Audible Signal – Alerts you at the end of a brew or clean cycle.
- 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.
- Special Cleaning Cycle – Enables you to easily maintain and clean mineral deposits from your coffeemaker.
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).
2. Replace all the parts and attach the water reservoir. 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 or PM indicator will light at the bottom of the display (Figure 1). The clock is now set!
NOTE: Pressing any button before setting the clock will cause the clock to start keeping time from 12:00 a.m. You must set the clock if you want to use the Delay Brew feature.
To Set the Delay Brew Time:
While the display is in the clock mode, simply press the SET DELAY button (Figure 2) and, set the brew time by pressing the HOUR and MINUTE buttons (Figure 3). The AM or PM indicator will light at the bottom of the clock display. Within a few seconds the display will change to the current time. The Delay Brew Time is now set!
NOTE: To activate the DELAY BREW cycle, see the Brewing Coffee Later section. 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
Congratulations! You are the owner of a MR. COFFEE® water filtration system. Using the Mr. Coffee® carbonbased water filter in the Mr. Coffee® coffeemaker during the brewing process helps remove up to 97% of the chlorine from the water and improves the taste of your coffee.
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). To change the disk, remove the used disk, insert new disk into the frame.
NOTE: For optimum results, use the water filtration system with a permanent filter.
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.
To replace the water filter disks, twist the gray disk cover from your water filtration system. Remove the used disk. Insert the new disk into the frame and twist the cover back into place.
C. Adding Water and Ground Coffee
1. Open the brew basket drawer (Figure 4).
2. Place a MR. COFFEE® brand 10–12 cup paper basket-style filter or a MR. COFFEE® permanent filter into the removable filter basket.
NOTE: If using paper filters, it is important that the sides of the filter fit flush against the side of the filter basket. If filter collapse occurs, dampen the filter before placing in the filter basket and adding ground coffee and water.
3. Add the desired amount of coffee and gently shake to level the coffee. See the Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart (Figure 5).
4. Slide the brew basket back into place (Figure 6). 5. Fill the removable water reservoir with cold, fresh water to the desired capacity (1 cup equals 5 ounces) For easy and accurate filling, the water markings on the removable water reservoir shows the amount of water needed to make the corresponding desired number of cups. Do not fill past the “10 cup MAX line” or water will flow out of the coffeemaker.
NOTE: 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.
BREWING COFFEE NOW
1. After completing the steps in the Adding Water and Coffee section and with the decanter and the filter basket securely in place, turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the BREW NOW button once (Figure 7). The BREW NOW light will turn on and pulse to signal that the coffeemaker is on and brewing.
2. After the used coffee grounds have cooled, carefully remove the filter basket and discard them.
NOTE: The brew basket drawer is hot after brewing. Always allow the coffeemaker to cool down before cleaning.
3. Prior to making a second pot of coffee, turn the coffeemaker off. This will reset the FRESH BREW™ TIMER feature. To turn the coffeemaker off, press the BREW NOW/OFF button until all lights turn off.
4. Make sure the decanter is empty before starting to brew coffee.
5. Be sure to turn your coffeemaker off when no longer using it.
The Fresh Brew™ Timer Feature
The Fresh Brew™ Timer feature lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you. At the start of the brew cycle, the Fresh Brew™ Timer feature will automatically be activated. The timer will appear in the lower part of the display under the clock (Figure 7). This display will be visible any time you are brewing coffee. The display will change to show the time since brewing began in 15 minute intervals.
BREWING COFFEE LATER
1. You must first set the time for 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 the DELAY BREW function and program your coffeemaker to brew coffee at a later time, press the DELAY BREW button once. The coffeemaker is now set to automatically brew coffee at the pre-set time (Figure 8).
4. At the pre-set time, the BREW NOW light will turn on and the DELAY BREW light will turn off, indicating the brewing has started in the selected brew strength. The FRESH BREW™ TIMER feature will start.
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 8).
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR COFFEEMAKER
Daily Cleaning
- Always unplug the coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning.
- Remove and wash the filter basket, permanent filter (not included on all models), decanter and decanter lid in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap.
- Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials.
CAUTION! Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in water, in any other liquid or place in the dishwasher.
Regular Cleaning and Maintenance
Your coffeemaker is equipped with a clean indicator/function. The Clean Function is critical to optimize the performance of the coffeemaker. The clean function will remove minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water that leave deposits in your coffeemaker and affect its performance. Maintaining your coffeemaker will ensure that it will continue to brew fast, hot and make great coffee.
Clean Function Indicator
Your Clean Indicator will illuminate when:
- Your coffeemaker has counted 90 brew cycles.
OR
- Your coffeemaker experiences two consecutive brew cycles lasting longer than 9.5 minutes.
NOTE: The cleaning light will NOT turn off unless you run the Cleaning Function in its entirety (this will take 45 minutes). Clean Function
1. Fill reservoir with 6 cups of undiluted, white household vinegar*.
2. Remove optional water filtration disk. Place empty paper filter or permanent filter in brew basket.
3. Place the empty decanter back in the unit.
4. Press the CLEAN button to activate the Cleaning Function (Figure 9).
a. When activated, the cleaning light will pulse and the Brew Now/Off button will remain illuminated
b. A counter will be displayed on the LCD screen. The counter will begin at 45 minutes and will count down until it reaches zero indicating the cleaning cycle is complete.
NOTE: The entire cycle will take 45 minutes to complete.
5. During the cleaning cycle your coffeemaker will:
a. Slow brew approx. 3 cups of cleaning solution.
b. Pause for 30 minutes (the CLEAN light will pulse to alert you that the process is active).
c. After 30 minutes, your coffeemaker will brew the remainder of the cleaning solution.
6. When complete, the CLEAN light will turn off and your coffeemaker will turn off.
7. Discard the cleaning solution, paper filter (or rinse the permanent filter) and rinse the decanter and filter basket thoroughly with clean water.
8. Brew 2 full 10 cup cycles with clean water. Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the next pot of delicious, hot coffee!
*You can also use MR. COFFEE® Cleaner which is available at many retail stores or by calling 1-800-672-6333 and selecting the Customer Service Department option.
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:
- Fill the decanter with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and let the solution stand in the decanter for approximately 20 minutes.
- Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the decanter. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the decanter.
NOTE: Thermal decanter is not dishwasher safe.
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR MR. COFFEE® 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
THE “BREW NOW”/ON LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT UP
- The appliance is unplugged.
- PLUG UNIT IN.
- There’s a power outage.
- WAIT FOR POWER TO BE RESTORED.
THE COFFEE IS NOT BREWING
- The appliance is unplugged.
- PLUG UNIT IN.
- There’s a power outage.
- WAIT FOR POWER TO BE RESTORED.
- Not enough water in water reservoir.
- Fill water reservoir above minimum level marking.
- The filter basket is not properly inserted.
- INSERT FILTER BASKET CORRECTLY.
THE COFFEEMAKER ONLY BREWS WATER
- There are no coffee grounds in the filter basket.
- ADD THE DESIRED AMOUNT OF COFFEE TO THE FILTER.
THE COFFEEMAKER BREWS SLOWLY
- The coffeemaker needs cleaning.
- CLEAN COFFEEMAKER AS DESCRIBED IN “CLEANING AND MAINTAINING” SECTION.
THE FILTER BASKET OVERFLOWS
- The filter basket is not properly inserted.
- INSERT FILTER BASKET CORRECTLY.
- The decanter is not placed all the way on the platform.
- PLACE DECANTER CORRECTLY ON Platform.
- Too many coffee grounds were placed in the filter.
- REMOVE FILTER DISCARD GROUNDS. IF PAPER FILTER, REPLACE. IF PERMANENT FILTER, RINSE. BEGIN BREWING PROCESS AGAIN.
- The decanter was removed from the platform for more than 30 seconds.
- TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE UNIT. ALLOW TO COOL. WIPE UP THE SPILL.
THE COFFEE IS NOT HOT
- There’s a power outage.
- WAIT FOR POWER TO BE RESTORED.
THE COFFEE TASTES BAD
- Coffee grounds other than for an automatic drip coffeemaker were used.
- USE COFFEE GROUNDS RECOMMENDED FOR AUTOMATIC DRIP COFFEEMAKERS.
- The ground coffee-towater ratio was unbalanced.
- USE CORRECT GROUND COFFEE-TO WATER RATIO.
- The coffeemaker needs cleaning.
- CLEAN COFFEEMAKER AS DESCRIBED IN “MAINTAINING YOUR COFFEEMAKER” SECTION.
THE GROUNDS ARE IN THE COFFEE
- The filter is not properly seated in the basket.
- SEAT FILTER PROPERLY WITHIN THE FILTER BASKET.
- The filter collapsed.
- REMOVE FILTER AND REPLACE.
THE “BREW NOW” LED IS FLASHING FAST
- Not enough water in water reservoir.
- Fill the water reservoir above minimum level marking.
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