Your new Mr. Coffee® coffeemaker has the following features:
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.
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, Removable Splash Guard, Reusable Filter (if included) and the Removable Filter Basket in a mixture of mild detergent and water. (Figure 1) Rinse each part and the Water Filtration Frame and Disk (if included) in water thoroughly. Refer to the PARTS DIAGRAM section)
2. Run a brew cycle with water only. Do not add coffee, paper or reusable filter. Make sure the Carafe and Removable Filter Basket are securely in place and close the Front Loading Brew Basket door. (Figure 2)
3. When brewing is complete, turn the coffeemaker off, discard the water in the Carafe and rinse the Carafe, Carafe lid, Removable Splash Guard and Removable Filter Basket. (Figure 3)
Your coffeemaker is now ready to use. Enjoy!
CAUTION: Do not place or immerse cord, plug, or appliance in water or other liquid.
1. Plug power cord into a standard electrical outlet. (Figure 4) The digital clock flashes “AM 12:00” indicating the time needs to be set.
2. To change the time, press the Hour and Minute buttons until you reach the current time. (Figure 5)
The clock is now set!
Important: You must set the clock before using this feature. Pressing the Delay Brew button before setting the clock will result in the clock keeping time from 12:00 a.m.
1. Press the Delay Brew button. The Delay Brew indicator light will flash and the digital clocks flashes "AM”. To set desired brew time, press the Hour and Minute buttons. Figure 6)
2. Press the Delay Brew button again to accept the time. The Delay Brew indicator light will remain lit. The coffeemaker is now set to automatically brew coffee at the preset later time.(Figure 7)
TIP: If you wait a few seconds to press the button, the display changes back to current time of day.
Note: To cancel Delay Brew once it is set, press the Delay Brew button once and the Delay Brew indicator light will turn off.(Figure 8)
3. Refer to steps 1-8 in the BREWING COFFEE NOW section for instructions on adding water and coffee to the coffeemaker.
4. Refer to BREWING COFFEE LATER section for more information on brewing coffee at a later time.
5. To check the preset time while Delay Brew is active, press the Delay Brew button twice. The Delay Brew indicator will flash and the clock will display the preset time the coffeemaker is set to brew coffee. (Figure 8)
Note: To check the Delay Brew time when it is not active (Delay Brew indicator light is not lit) press the Delay Brew button once.
For best results, use medium ground coffee and the Coffee Scoop that is included with your coffeemaker for accurate measurements. Coffee experts agree that one factor to create the perfect cup is using more coffee. This coffeemakers
Removable Filter Basket holds more capacity for coffee grounds compared to our other coffeemakers. Use the suggested coffee measurements as a guide for creating your perfect cup.
There are two convenient ways to add water to your Mr. Coffee® coffeemaker:
1. Lift up the front water reservoir lid and pour in cold, fresh filtered water until the water window fills to the desired capacity. (Figure 9)
TIP: This is convenient if the back of your coffeemaker is underneath a cabinet or other obstruction.
2. You can also pour water directly into the reservoir through the back lid by sliding the rear reservoir lid back and pour water.
TIP: This is convenient for cleaning/ descaling the inside of the reservoir.
Note:
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damaging the carafe, do not add cold water to the carafe if it is hot. Allow it to cool before using.
3. Open the Front Loading Brew Basket door. (Figure 12)
4. Place 10-12 cup basket-style paper filter or Reusable Filter in Removable Filter Basket (Figure 13) Note: The Removable Filter Basket can remain in the Front Loading Brew Basket door.
5. Use the included Coffee Scoop to add the desired amount of coffee. (Figure 14) (Refer to SUGGESTED COFFEE MEASUREMENT section).
Note: If using 10-12 cup basket-style paper filters, the sides of the filter must fit flush against the side of the Removable Filter Basket. If filter collapse occurs, dampen the filter before placing in the Removable Filter Basket and adding ground coffee.
6. If included, place the Water Filtraton Disk with Frame on top of the Removable Filter Basket. (Refer to the USING THE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM section). (Figure 15) Note: Water Filtration Frame must sit flat on the top of the Removable Filter Basket.
TIP: For optimum results, use the water filtration system with a reusable filter (not included with all models).
7. Make sure the Carafe and the Removable Filter Basket are securely in place.
8. Close the Front Loading Brew Basket door. (Figure 16)
CAUTION: Do not open until the brew cycle is complete and coffeemaker is cooled.
9. To enjoy a bolder cup of coffee or if brewing 4 cups or less, press the Strong/1-4 Cup Button now. (Figure 17) (Refer to the STRONG/1-4 CUP BUTTON section)
Note: You cannot turn off the Strong/1-4 cup mode once brewing has started.
TIP: During the presoak process there may be up to 2 cups of brewed coffee in the carafe.
10. Turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the Select/Off button once. (Figure 18) The Brew Now indicator light will turn on and pulse to signal that the coffeemaker is on and brewing coffee.
11. Once the brew cycle begins, the presoak process will begin by presoaking the coffee grounds. The coffeemaker will pause for 30 seconds before the full brew cycle begins. As the brew cycle continues, the water control system will evenly distribute water over the coffee grounds for full flavor extraction. (Refer to the PRESOAK FEATURE section) Note: To deactivate this feature, press and hold the Select/Off button for 5 seconds.
12. After brewing is complete, an audible ready signal will sound to let you know your coffee is ready. (Figure 19)
Note: To deactivate the audible signal, press and hold the Delay Brew button for 5 seconds.
13. The coffeemaker warming plate will keep your coffee hot for 2 hours and then automatically turn off. To track the freshness of your coffee (Refer to the FRESH BREWTM TIMER section).
TIP: This coffeemaker has a low wattage heater in the warming plate to keep your coffee hot after brewing.
After the used coffee grounds have cooled, carefully open the Front Loading Brew Basket door and remove the paper or Reusable Filter and discard the grounds (Figure 20)
CAUTION: The brew basket door is hot after brewing. Always allow the coffeemaker to cool down before cleaning.
15. Prior to making a second pot of coffee, turn the coffeemaker off. This will reset the Fresh BrewTM Timer. To turn the coffeemaker off, press the Select/Off button once and all lights will turn off. (Figure 21)
10. Make sure the Carafe is empty before starting to brew coffee.
17. Be sure to turn your coffeemaker off when you are no longer using it.
Congratulations! You are the owner of a MR.COFFEETM 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 use to brew your coffee. Before using, look for the Mr. CoffeeTM Water Filtration Friendly symbol on the bottom of your filter basket. If you do not see this symbol, please call 1-800-672-6333. If you see the symbol, follow these steps to use your filter:
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. When you are done brewing your coffee, rinse the water filter with fresh water. Do not put your water filter in the dishwasher.
3. To replace the water filter disks: slide the used disk from your water filtration system. To insert the new disk, slide disk into the frame.
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.
Replacement water filtraton frames part number:189274 and disks can be purchased online at web mrcoffee or by calling 1-800-MRCOFFEE(1-800-672-6333) in the U.S. or 1-800-667-8623 in Canada.
Note: This coffeemaker uses Water Filtration Grey Frame part number 189274.
Select the Strong/1-4 Cup button to give any cup size a bolder taste. It is ideal for brewing 1-4 cups because it slows down the water flow to extract the water evenly over a smaller amount of coffee, which enhances strength and flavor for smaller batches. The result is bolder, more full-bodied cup of coffee. To activate, press the Strong/1-4 Cup button.
Note:This feature must be activated before you press Select/Off button to activate Brew Now. You cannot turn on/off this feature once brewing has started.
The coffeemaker will remain in Strong/1-4 Cup mode until you change it back to regular strength by pressing the Strong/1-4 Cup button again, or until you unplug the coffeemaker.
This feature presoaks your coffee with water to release more flavor. The effect is similar to the pour-over artisan coffee-making process “blooming”, which fully extracts your grounds to create a fuller, richer taste.
The Fresh BrewTM Timer tracks the freshness of coffee since the last brew. The timer automatically activates at the start of the brewing cycle. Press the Fresh BrewTM Timer button once and the clock will change to display the amount of time that has passed since brewing started. Push again to display current time. (Figure 22)
Note: The Brew Now indicator light must be lit for the Fresh BrewTM Timer feature to operate. The clock time and the Delay Brew time will not be displayed when the fresh brew time is displayed.
1. You must first set the time when you would like the coffeemaker to begin brewing your coffee as described in the SETTING THE DELAY BREW TIME section. (Figure 23)
2. Prepare your coffeemaker as described in steps 1-8 of the BREWING COFFEE NOW section.
3. Press the Strong/1-4 Cup button now to activate this feature at the preset later time.(Figure 24)
Note: The coffeemaker will remain in Strong/1-4 Cup mode until you change it back to regular strength by pressing the Strong/1-4 Cup button or until you unplug the coffeemaker.
4. At the preset time, the Brew Now indicator light will turn on and pulse. The Delay Brew indicator light will turn off, and the brew cycle will begin. (Figure 25)
5. The coffeemaker warming plate will keep your coffee hot for 2 hours and then automatically turn off. To track the freshness of your coffee, refer to the FRESH BREW TIMER section.
TIP: This coffeemaker has a low wattage heater in the warming plate to keep your coffee hot after brewing.
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 referring to SETTING THE DELAY BREW TIME section. To cancel Delay Brew, press the Delay Brew button once. The light will turn off.
Note: This appliance has no user-serviceable parts. Any servicing beyond that described in the CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR COFFEEMAKER section should be performed by an Authorized Service Representative only.
CAUTION: Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in water, in any other liquid or place in the dishwasher.
1. Remove the Removable Splash Guard, Removable Filter Basket, Reusable Filter (If included), Carafe and Carafe lid and wash them in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap. (Figure26)
2. Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials. Dishwasher top rack safe parts: Carafe and lid, Removable Filter Basket and Reusable Filter. The Water Filtraton Frame and Disk are not dishwasher safe. (Figure 27)
The red Clean indicator light will turn on and flash to let you know that your coffeemaker needs to be cleaned. The red light will turn off after the clean cycle has been completed.
Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave deposits in your coffeemaker and affect its performance. To order the Mr. Coffee® cleaner, please call our Service Department at 1-800-MRCOFFEE (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: cups or 20 fl. oz. / ml 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. CoffeeTM Reusable Filter into the Removable Filter Basket and close the Front Loading Brew Basket door. (Figure 28)
3. Place the empty Carafe on the warming plate. Make sure it is securely in place.
4. Press the Select/ Off button twice. The Clean indicator light will turn on. The clock display will show “CLn” for the duration of the clean cycle. For your convenience the cleaning cycle is automatic. The entire cycle will take 45-60 minutes to complete. During the cleaning cycle the coffeemaker will go through the following steps:
5. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the carafe thoroughly with clean water.
6. Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water. (figure 29)
7. Place the empty Carafe on the warming plate. Make sure it is securely in place.
8. Remove and discard the paper filter used during the cleaning cycle. If a Mr. CoffeeTM Reusable Filter was used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it thoroughly before replacing it in the Removable Filter Basket.
9. Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 one more time.
Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the next pot of delicious, hot coffee!
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. (Figure 30)
2. Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the carafe. (Figure 31)
CAUTION: Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wood pads, or other abrasive material. (Figure 32)
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 INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT TURN ON
THE COFFEEMAKER IS NOT BREWING
THE COFFEEMAKER ONLY BREWS WATER
THE COFFEEMAKER BREWS SLOWLY
THE COFFEE IS NOT HOT
THE FILTER BASKET OVERFLOWS
THE COFFEE TASTES BAD
THE GROUNDS ARE IN THE COFFEE
LONG BREW CYCLE
AUDIBLE SIGNAL SOUND IS LOUD
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-MRCOFFEE (1-800-672-6333)
Canada 1-800-667-8623
You may also visit our website at web mrcoffee 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 stamped 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.
Please visit web mrcoffee register or call toll free at MRCOFFEE (1-800-672-6333) to register your new Mr. Coffee® product.
The registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. As part of our privacy policy, we never sell or giveaway your private information.
Visit our website at web mrcoffee and discover the secret to brewing the perfect cup of coffee.
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Reference file: Mr. Coffee BVMC-FBX39 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
Series: FBX SERIES
