Mr. Coffee 12 Cups Coffee Maker User Manual

Mr. Coffee 12 Cups Coffee Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE COFFEEMAKER.
2. Do not touch the coffeemaker’s hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and do not open the lid or cover while brewing. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during brewing cycles.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, power plug, or coffeemaker in water or any other liquid.
4. Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
5. Turn the coffeemaker OFF and unplug the power cord from the power source when the coffeemaker and clock are not in use and before cleaning. Allow the coffeemaker parts to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged power cord or power plug, or operate it after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return this appliance only to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments other than MR. COFFEE® brand products may cause hazards or injuries.
8. Do not use the coffeemaker outdoors.
9. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or allow it to come into contact with hot surfaces.
10. Do not place this coffeemaker on or near a hot gas stove or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. To disconnect the coffeemaker, turn it OFF, then remove the power plug from the power supply.
12. Place the appliance on a hard, flat-level surface to avoid interruption of the airflow underneath the coffeemaker.
13. Avoid contact with any moving parts.
14. This coffeemaker is designed for household use only.
15. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
16. Scalding may occur if the decanter lid is removed during brewing cycles.

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.
• Do not disassemble the thermal carafe.
• Do not place the thermal carafe in the dishwasher.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome and congratulations on the purchase of your new MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker. Your new coffeemaker will wake up with you in the morning and provide you with breaks and treats during your hectic daily activities. How did you enjoy your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker is up to you!

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

1. For your convenience, the plug is stored inside the cord storage.
2. 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.
3. An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in its use.
4. 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.
5. 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. 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.

DIAGRAM OF PARTS

1. Dual Water Windows
2. Water Reservoir
3. Filter Basket Lid
4. Pause ’n Serve
5. Cord Storage
6. Warming Plate (not on thermal models)
7. Control Panel (see detail below)
8. Glass Decanter or Thermal Carafe
9. Removable Filter Basket
10. Shower Head

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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

• Brewing Capacity
  • 12 cups
  • Glass decanter series
  • 8 cups
  • Thermal carafe series
• Brew Basket with Removable Filter Basket – Lifts out for fast and easy cleaning and filling.
• Pause ‘n Serve – This 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.
• Dual Water Windows – Show the amount of water in the reservoir for accurate filling.
• Non-Stick Warming Plate (not on thermal models)– 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.
• Cord Storage – Safely stores excess cords to keep your countertop neat.
• On/Off Indicator Light – Lets you know when your coffeemaker is “on.”
• Additional Programmable Control Features (programmable models only)
  • Clock – The LED clock serves as a handy kitchen clock and allows you to set the Delay Brew feature.
  • Delay Brew – Allows you to preset when you would like the coffeemaker to automatically brew your coffee, up to 24 hours in advance.
  • Two-Hour Auto Shut-Off – Keeps your coffee warm for 2 hours after you brew, then automatically turns off (on programmable models). Thermal models shut off immediately after the brewing cycle is completed.

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 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 a 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.

SET T ING THE CLOCK AND DELAY BREW T 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 PM indicator will light on the left of the display.

To Set the Delay Brew Time
After setting the clock, simply press and hold the SET DELAY button (Figure 1), and set the brew time by pressing the HOUR and MINUTE buttons. The PM indicator will light up on the clock display.

To check the programmed time, push the SET DELAY button. The display will show the time you have programmed the coffee to brew.

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.

Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart

Water Filtration System
Your coffeemaker has been designed to use the 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). (Figure 2)
2. Rinse the water filter in freshwater before first use.
3. Follow the “Adding Water and Ground Coffee” Instructions in the next section.
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.

Adding Water and Ground Coffee

1. Lift and open the filter basket lid. For your convenience, you can lift out the removable filter basket.
2. Place an MR. COFFEE® brand 10-12 cup paper basket-style filter or a MR. COFFEE® permanent filter into the removable filter basket. (Figure 3)
3. Add the desired amount of coffee and gently shake to level the coffee. See the “Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart”.
4. If using the MR. COFFEE® Water Filtration System, after following the instructions in the Water Filtration System section, 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 down in the filter basket.
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 the dual water windows show the amount of water needed to make the corresponding desired number of cups. Do not fill past the “MAX line” or water will flow out of the overfill hole in the back of the water reservoir. The amount of coffee brewed will always be slightly less than the amount of water poured into the water reservoir. This is due to the minimum absorption of water by the coffee grounds.
7. Pour the water into the water reservoir. Close the lid and place the empty decanter onto the warming 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.
2. After the used coffee grounds have cooled, carefully discard them.
3. Make sure the decanter is empty before starting to brew coffee.
4. Be sure to turn your coffeemaker off when no longer using it.

BREWING COFFEE LATER

1. You must first set the time when you would like the coffeemaker to begin brewing your coffee as described in the “Setting the Clock and the Delay Brew Timer” section.
2. Prepare your coffeemaker as described in the “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. The DELAY indicator light will illuminate. The coffeemaker is now set to automatically brew coffee at the pre-set later time.
4. At the pre-set time the green indicator light will turn on and the DELAY light will turn off, indicating the brewing has started.
5. The coffeemaker warming plate will keep your coffee hot for 2 hours and then will automatically turn off. Thermal units will shut off immediately after the brewing cycle is complete.

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING

Daily Cleaning
Always unplug the coffeemaker and allow it 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 racks safe parts: glass decanter and lid, filter basket, and permanent filter.

Regular Cleaning and Maintenance
Decalcifying your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker Minerals (calcium) found in water will leave deposits in your coffeemaker and will affect it. 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® Consumer Service Department at 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333).

1. Follow package instructions to prepare one batch of MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker Cleaner. Pour the mixture into the water reservoir. If using a water filtration disk, remove the water filtration disk from the machine before decalcifing.
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 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 an MR. COFFEE® A 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 an 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 1-800-MR-COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) in the U.S. or 1-800-667-8623 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 mrcoffee.com 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 decanters.

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® 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 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.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if, in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.

If the product is no longer available, a replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of the initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.

JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify, or in any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair, or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied, or statutory warranty or condition. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions, or representations, express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.

JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against the purchaser by any other party. Some provinces, states, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province, state to state, or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

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