Mr. Coffee JWX36-RB Advanced Brew 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

Owner Manual Coffee Makers

PARTS DIAGRAM

1. Brew Basket Lid
2. Shower Head
3. Water Reservoir
4. Pause ‘n Serve
5. Water Window
6. Warming Plate (not on thermal models)
7. Decanter
8. Removable Filter Basket
9. Pour Through Reservoir Lid

Control Panel

(Fresh Brew™ Timer display and Fresh Brew™ Timer button not included on all JW series models)

a. Clock Display / Fresh Brew™ Timer Display

b. Fresh Brew™ Timer Display Button

c. Clean Cycle Indicator

d. Delay Brew Indicator

e. Brew Now Indicator

f. Select/Off Button

g. Brew Strength Indicators (Regular/Strong)

h. Brew Strength Button

i. Set Delay Button

j. Hour Button

k. Minute Button

Coffeemaker Extras

(not included with all models)

Mr. Coffee ® Brand Water Filtration System

Mr. Coffee ® Brand Permanent Filter

Mr. Coffee ® Brand 10-12 Cup Basket-Style Paper Filters

COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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

• Brewing Capacity
  12 Cups – glass decanter series
  8 Cups – thermal carafe series
• Removable Filter Basket – The filter basket lifts out for fast and easy cleaning and filling.
• Pause ‘n Serve – 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 Window – Shows amount of water in the reservoir for accurate filling.
• Non-Stick Warming Plate – (not on thermal models) 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 – 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. (Not included on all models)
• 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 Brew™ Timer feature.
  • Fresh Brew™ Timer feature – Lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you. (not included on all JW series models)
  • 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.

NOTE: If you have selected any of the operating functions, the coffeemaker will act upon the last operation selected if the power is restored within 10 seconds after a power outage.

CLEANING 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 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 or PM indicator is at the left of the display (Figures 1 and 2).

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 3) and, while the DELAY BREW yellow light is flashing, set the brew time by pressing the HOUR and MINUTE buttons (Figure 4). The AM or PM indicator is at the left 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

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.

First, look for the MR. COFFEE ® Filter 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 to the letter on the frame 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.
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.

NOTE: For optimum results, use the water filtration system with a permanent filter.

C. Adding Water and Ground Coffee

1. Open the filter 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)
   
   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.
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 removable 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 water window 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 pour through reservoir lid and pour the water into the water reservoir. Close the lid and place the empty decanter onto the warmer plate.

NOTE: Make sure the decanter is fully placed on the warming plate or the water and the grounds will overflow from the filter basket. An overflow may cause personal injury or damage to property.

CAUTION! To reduce the risk of damaging the decanter and/or the risk of personal injury, do not add cold water to the decanter if the decanter is already hot. Allow the decanter to cool before using.

BREWING COFFEE NOW

1. After completing the steps in the Adding Water and Coffee section and with the glass decanter and the filter basket securely in place, turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the SELECT button once. The BREW NOW green light will turn on to signal that the coffeemaker is on and brewing (Figure 6).
   
2. To enjoy a more full flavored cup of coffee, press the Brew Strength button once. The STRONG Brew Strength red 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. After the used coffee grounds have cooled, carefully remove the filter basket and discard them.
   NOTE: Always allow the coffeemaker to cool down before cleaning.
4. 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 SELECT/OFF button until all lights turn off.
5. Make sure the decanter is empty before starting to brew coffee.
6. Be sure to turn your coffeemaker off when no longer using it.

NOTE: Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during brewing cycles.

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 TIMER feature will automatically be activated.

NOTE: Fresh Brew™ Timer display and Fresh Brew™ Timer button not included on all JW series models.

Press the Fresh Brew™ 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.

NOTE: The BREW NOW green light must be on for TIMER feature to operate. The time and delay brew time cannot be set when the fresh brew time is displayed.

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 Time” 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 SELECT/OFF button twice (Figure 9). The yellow DELAY BREW light will turn on. The coffeemaker is now set to automatically brew coffee at the pre-set later time. At this time the brew strength light will turn on. You can select the strength that you desire by pressing the BREW STRENGTH button.
   
4. At the pre-set time, the green BREW NOW light will turn on and the DELAY BREW yellow light will turn off, indicating the brewing has started in the selected brew strength. The Fresh Brew™ Timer feature will start.
5. The coffeemaker warmer plate will keep your coffee hot for 2 hours and then automatically turn off. Thermal models will turn off at the end of the brew cycle.

NOTE: Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during brewing cycles.

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 SELECT/OFF button until all lights turn off.

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

Daily Cleaning

Always turn off, unplug and allow the 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 and thermal decanter are not dishwasher safe.

CAUTION! Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in water, in any other liquid or place in the dishwasher.

Regular Cleaning and Maintenance

Decalcifying your MR.COFFEE® Coffeemaker

Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave deposits in your coffeemaker and affect its 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 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.
   NOTE: 4 cups or 20 fl. oz. of undiluted, white household vinegar may be used as a substitute for the cleaner.
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 warmer plate.
4. Press the SELECT/OFF button until the red CLEAN indicator light turns on (Figure 10). For your convenience the cleaning cycle is automatic. The entire cycle will take 45-60 minutes to complete.
   
   During the cleaning your coffeemaker will:
   a. Slow brew approx. 3 cups of cleaning solution.
   b. Pause for 30 minutes (the CLEAN light will remain on to alert you that the process is active).
   c. After 30 minutes, your coffeemaker will brew the remainder of the cleaning solution.
   d. When complete, the CLEAN light will turn off and your coffeemaker will turn off.
5. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the decanter thoroughly with clean water.
6. Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water.
7. Place the empty decanter back on the coffeemaker, centered on the warming plate.
8. 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.
9. Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 one more time.

Suggested Decalcifying Interval

The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of the water used. The following table gives a suggested cleaning schedule.

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.

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