User Manual Mr. Coffee BVMC-EHXSS 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Rapid Brew System

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Table of contents

• PARTS DIAGRAM
• CONTROL PANEL
• COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• CLEAN YOUR COFFEEMAKER BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME
• SETTING THE CLOCK AND DELAY BREW LATER TIME
• PREPARING FOR USE
• BREWING COFFEE NOW
• BREWING COFFEE LATER
• CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR COFFEEMAKER
• TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR MR. COFFEE ® COFFEEMAKER
• SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
• IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

User Manual for Coffee Maker

PARTS DIAGRAM

1. Brew Basket Lid

2. Shower Head

3. Water Reservoir

4. Water Window

5. Pause ‘n Serve

6. Warming Plate

7. Carafe

8. Removable Filter Basket

9. Coffee Measuring Scoop

CONTROL PANEL

a. Clock Display / Freshness Timer Display

b. Minute Button

c. Clock Display / Freshness Timer Button

d. Brew Strength Selector (Regular / Strong)

e. Brew Strength Button

f. Select/Off Button

g. Brew Now Indicator

h. Brew Later Indicator

i. Set Brew Later Button

j. Hour Button

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 carafe 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 carafe and the Pause ’n Serve feature will be automatically activated, temporarily stopping the flow of coffee into the carafe.

• Water Window – 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 nonstick attribute prevents the carafe 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 Capable – 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. If you would like to purchase a filter please visit.

• Cord Storage – Safely stores excess cord to keep your countertop neat.

• 2 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 Brew Later feature and functions as the Freshness Timer feature.

– Freshness Timer feature – Lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you.

– Brew Later – 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.

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.

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 carafe, carafe 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 carafe and rinse the carafe, carafe lid, and filter basket.

Your coffeemaker is now ready to use. Enjoy it!

SETTING THE CLOCK AND DELAY BREW LATER 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 (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 Brew Later feature.

To Set the Delay Brew Later Time:

While the display is in the clock mode, simply press the Set Brew Later button (Figure 3) and, while the Brew Later light is flashing, set the brew time by pressing the HOUR and MINUTE buttons. The AM or PM indicator will light at the left of the clock display. (Figure 4) Within a few seconds the display will change to the current time.

The Brew Later Time is now set!

NOTE: To activate the BREW LATER cycle, see the “Brewing Coffee Later” section.

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

PREPARING FOR USE

Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee

For best results, use the included coffee measuring scoop for ground coffee measurements. 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. If you would like to purchase a filter please visit mrcoffee.

If you are using the water filtration system 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 1-800-6726333.

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.

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 10-12 cup paper basketstyle filter or a MR. COFFEE® reusable permanent coffee 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. If you are using 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 carafe with cold, fresh water to the desired capacity (1 cup equals 5 ounces) For easy and accurate filling, the water markings on the glass carafe 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 pour through reservoir lid and pour the water into the water reservoir. Close the lid and place the empty carafe onto the warmer plate.

NOTE: Make sure the carafe 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 carafe and/or the risk of personal injury, do not add cold water to the carafe if the carafe is already hot. Allow the carafe to cool before using.

BREWING COFFEE NOW

1. After completing the steps in the Adding Water and Coffee section and with the glass carafe and the filter basket securely in place, turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the SELECT button once. The BREW NOW and REGULAR 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 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. After the used coffee grounds have cooled, carefully remove the filter basket and discard them.

Caution: The shower head cover is hot after brewing. 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 Freshness Timer feature. To turn the coffeemaker off, press the SELECT/OFF button all lights will turn off.

5. Make sure the carafe is empty before starting to brew coffee.

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

The Freshness Timer Feature

The Freshness Timer feature lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you. At the start of the brew cycle, the Freshness Timer feature will automatically be activated.

Press the Freshness Timer 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 the Freshness Timer feature to operate. The time and delay brew later time cannot be set when the freshness timer 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 Brew Later Timer” section.

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

3. To activate Brew Later and program your coffeemaker to brew coffee at a later time, press the SELECT button twice (Figure 9). The Brew Later light will turn on. The coffeemaker is now set to automatically brew coffee at the pre-set later time. At this time the REGULAR light will turn on. You can select the strength that you desire by pressing the BREW STRENGTH button. (Amber for STRONG, green for REGULAR)

4. At the pre-set time, the green BREW NOW light will turn on and the Brew Later Amber light will turn off, indicating the brewing has started in the selected brew strength. The Freshness 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 Brew Later, by repeating Steps 2 and 3 above.

To cancel Brew Later: Press the SELECT button three times until all lights turn off (Figure 9).

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

Daily Cleaning

Always unplug the coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning.

Remove the filter basket, permanent filter (not included), carafe and carafe 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 carafe and lid, filter basket and permanent filter (not included). The water filter disk (not included) is not dishwasher safe.

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

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 using vinegar.

1. Pour 4 cups or 20 fl. oz. of undiluted, white household vinegar into the water reservoir. If using water filtration disk, remove the water filtration disk from the machine before decalcifying.

2. Place an empty 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 carafe back in the unit, centered on the warming plate.

4. Press Brew Now and leave coffeemaker on until the all the vinegar has cycled through.

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 carafe thoroughly with clean water.

8. Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water.

9. Place the empty carafe 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

Type of Water Cleaning Frequency

Soft Water. Every 80 Brew Cycles

Hard Water. Every 40 Brew Cycles

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

To remove carafe stains:

1. Fill the carafe with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and let the solution stand in the carafe for approximately 20 minutes.

2. Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the carafe.

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

This appliance has no user serviceable parts. Any servicing beyond that described in the Cleaning Section should be performed by an Authorized Service Representative only. See warranty available online.

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.

Do you still have questions? You can call us toll-free at the MR. COFFEE TM Consumer Service Department, 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) or you can visit us at mrcoffee.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Replacement Parts

• Water filtration system and Replacement water filtration disks can be purchased through your local retailer, online at mrcoffee, or by calling 1-800-MR-COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) in the U.S. or 1-800-667-8623 in Canada.

• Carafes – You can usually purchase a replacement carafe from the store where you purchased your coffeemaker. If you are unable to find a replacement, please visit us online at mrcoffee, or call 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) in the U.S. or 1-800-667-8623 in Canada for information on where you can find a store that carries replacement carafes.

Repairs

This appliance has no user serviceable parts.

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 an authorized Sunbeam 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

To assist us in serving you, please have the coffeemaker model number and date of purchase available when you call. The model number is stamped on the bottom metal plate 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 mrcoffee 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not place or immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.

4. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

5. Unplug from outlet when either the appliance or display clock (if provided) is not in use, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment. Do not attempt to replace or splice a damaged cord.

7. The use of an accessory not recommended by the appliance manufacturer for use with this appliance may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet (for appliances with detachable cords). To disconnect, turn any control to the off position, then remove plug from wall outlet.

12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

13. All lids should be closed during use.

14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed or brew basket door is opened during or immediately after the brewing cycles. Contents may be hot. Allow to cool before opening the lid.

For appliances with glass containers:

15. The container is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top.

16. Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface.

17. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as rinsing, washing, filling, or immersing a hot container with cold liquids.

18. Do not use a cracked or chipped container or a container having a loose or weakened handle.

19. Do not clean container with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.

For appliances with service panels:

20. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THIS COVER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to 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 attempt to defeat this safety feature or modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.

POWER CORD INSTRUCTIONS:

A short power-supply cord (or detachable powersupply cord) may be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long detachable powersupply cord or extension cord is used:

a. The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;

b. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord; and

c. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Do not pull, twist or otherwise abuse the power cord.

PRODUCT NOTICES

1. Place the appliance on a hard, flat, level surface to avoid interruption of airflow underneath the coffeemaker.

2. Glass decanters only: Discard the decanter immediately if it is ever boiled dry.

3. Glass decanters only: Protect the decanter from sharp blows, scratches or rough handling.

4. Do not operate the appliance with an empty water tank.

5. Keep the area above the appliance clear during use, as hot steam will escape the appliance.

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