Mr. Coffee BVMC-PC14 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker User Manual

Mr. Coffee BVMC-PC14 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Welcome, and congratulations on the purchase of your new Mr. Coffee coffeemaker. Your new Mr. Coffee will wake you up in the morning, give you a boost in the afternoon, and provide you the flexibility to brew however you choose! Our number one goal is to give you the best-tasting cup of coffee every time, so if you have any questions about your new coffeemaker, please contact us at 1-800-672-6333 or visit us at www.mrcoffee.com

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 cords, plugs, or appliances 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 the 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 the 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 , electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the 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 the plug to the appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet (for appliances with detachable cords). To disconnect, turn any control to the off position, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
13. All lids should be closed during use.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed or the brew basket door is opened during or immediately after the brewing cycles. Contents may be hot. Allow to cool before opening the lid.
15. WARNING: To avoid the risk of injury, never open or disengage the brew chamber during the brew cycle.
16. Only use capsules intended for this appliance. If the capsule does not t, do  not force the capsule into the appliance
17. The container is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top.
18. Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface.
    
19. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as rinsing, washing, filling, or immersing a hot container with cold liquids.
20. Do not use a cracked or chipped container or a container having a loose or weakened handle.
21. Do not clean the container with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasiv material.

Polarized plug
This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to t 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 , contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature or modify the plug in any way. If the plug is 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 power-supply 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 power- -supply cord or extension cord is used:

• 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;
• If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord; and
• The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

GET TO KNOW YOUR COFFEEMAKER COFFEEMAKER EXTRAS

1. Brew Basket
2. Carafe
3. Control Panel
4. Brewer Base
5. Grab-a-cup Auto Pause
6. Warming Plate
7. Water Reservoir

UNDERSTAND YOUR CONTROL PANEL

• Clock Display
• AM/PM Indicator
• Clean Indicator
• Brew Now Indicator
• Brew Now Button
• 1-4 Cup Indicator
• 1-4 Cup Button
• Strong Indicator
• Strong / Clean Button
• Clean Function
• Minute Button
• Hour Button
• Keep Warm Button
• Brew Later Button
• Brew Later Indicator

GETTING STARTED

Unpack your Coffeemaker
Unpack your coffeemaker and remove plastic bags, cartons, and any tape on the unit.

ADVANCED WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM

1. Soak the advanced water filtration cartridge in cold water for 5 minutes.
   
2. Rinse the soaked cartridge for about 1 minute.
   
3. Open the bottom hatch where the cartridge goes and insert a new Advanced  Water Filtration cartridge. (Figure 1)
4. Close the hatch and place the system in the designated slot in the water reservoir. Press firmly in place. (Figure 2)
5. After 30 days or 30 uses (whichever comes first), replace the Advanced  Water Filtration cartridge.

1. Wash the Parts – Wash the Carafe and brew basket in a mixture of mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly.
2. Fill Water Reservoir – Fill the Water Reservoir with fresh water to the MAX  ll line.
3. Place Carafe – Set the Carafe on the Warming Plate.
   
4. Run a Cleansing Brew – Leave the Brew Basket empty. Press the BREW  NOW button once so that the Brew Now Indicator is illuminated to begin the Cleansing Brew cycle. There will be an audible signal when the brewing cycle is complete. Once the unit stops dripping, pour the hot water in the carafe into the sink.

BREWING COFFEE

Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart

1. Fill Water Reservoir – Fill the  Water Reservoir with fresh water to the desired amount. Use the Water Window to check how much water is in the reservoir.
2. Line the Brew Basket – Place an 8-12 Cup Paper Filter or a Reusable Coffee Filter (for best results) inside the Brew Basket.
3. Add Coffee – Scoop the desired amount of coffee into the Brew Basket. (Figure 3) Refer to the Coffee Measuring Chart for guidance based on the number of cups being brewed.
    
4. Place Carafe – Place the Carafe on the warming plate.
5. Begin Brewing – Press the BREW  NOW button of the unit once so that the Brew Now Indicator is illuminated. (Figure 4). There will be an audible signal when the brewing cycle is complete and the Brew Now Indicator will remain illuminated for the duration of the keep warm time.

STRONG BREW 1-4 CUP BREW LATER KEEP WARM

1. To enjoy a richer and bolder cup of coffee, follow steps 1-4 in the “Brewing Coffee” section or steps 1-3 in the “How to Use the Brew Later Function” section.
2. Press the STRONG Button once  so that the Strong Brew Indicator is illuminated. (Figure 5)
3. If you change your mind mid-brew, press the STRONG Button again so that the Strong Brew Indicator is no longer illuminated.
4. After making the brew selection,  press the BREW NOW button on the unit once. The Brew Now is illuminated and the brewing will start.

1. To set the Brew Later function,  follow steps 1-4 in the “Brewing Coffee” section.
2. Press BREW LATER. The Brew  Later Indicator will ash. To set the desired brew time, press the HR and MIN buttons. 5 seconds of inactivity will set Brew Later at the time selected. The Brew Later Indicator will remain illuminated to indicate that the coffeemaker is set to brew at a later time. (Figure 6)
3. If you change your mind and wish to turn off the Brew Later feature, simply press BREW LATER again and the Brew Later indicator will turn off. Once the Brew Later time is set, the coffeemaker will automatically remember the time until you change it or unplug the machine.

1. To enjoy a richer and bolder cup of coffee, follow steps 1-4 in the “Brewing Coffee” section or steps 1-3 in the “Brew Later” section.
2. Press the 1-4 CUP Button once so that the 1-4 Cup Indicator is illuminated. (Figure 7)
3. If you change your mind mid-brew, press the 1-4 CUP Button again so that the 1-4 Cup Indicator is no longer illuminated.
4. After making the brew selection,  press the BREW NOW button on the unit once. The Brew Now is illuminated and the brewing will start.

1. Press the KEEP WARM button and the clock display will show the number of hours the Keep Warm time is currently set at. (Figure 8)
2. Press the KEEP WARM button until the desired Keep Warm time is displayed on the clock. The options are 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours. 5 seconds of inactivity will set the Keep Warm time on the hour selected.

WATER

ROUTINE CLEANING

Daily Cleaning

DECALCIFYING

1. IMPORTANT: Remove the advanced water filtration system from the coffeemaker.
2. Prepare 4 cups or 20 . oz. of undiluted, white household vine ar. Pour the vinegar into the water reservoir on the carafe side.
3. Place an empty 8-12 cup basket-style paper later or the Mr. Coffee Reusable  Coffee Filter into the brew basket.
4. Place the empty carafe on the unit, centered on the warming plate.
   
5. Hold down the STRONG button for 3 seconds so that the Clean Indicator begins blinking and the Brew Now Indicator is illuminated. The prepared cleaning solution will begin brewing through the coffeemaker (Figure 9). When the cleaning process starts, then CLEAN starts blinking on & off throughout the process
6. The entire cycle will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. At the end of the cycle, the BREW NOW indicator light will turn off, an audible signal will beep and the clock time will turn into CLn to indicate the process is completed.
7. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the carafe thoroughly with clean water.
8. Fill the water reservoir with 14 cups of clean, fresh water.
   
9. Place the empty carafe back on the coffeemaker, centered on the warming plate.
10. Remove and discard the paper later used during the cleaning cycle. If a Mr.  Coffee Reusable Coffee Filter was used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it thoroughly before replacing it in the brew basket.
11. Press BREW NOW so that the Brew Now Indicator is illuminated and allow the full brew cycle to complete, rinsing the coffeemaker with hot water.
12. Discard the water from the carafe and rinse the carafe thoroughly with clear water.
13. Repeat steps 8 through 12 one more time, to ensure the coffeemaker is fully  rinsed

Cleaning Frequency

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

WARRANTY INFORMATION

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc., (“Sunbeam”) warrants that for one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Sunbeam, 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 from Sunbeam. 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. Sunbeam dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam or an authorized Sunbeam service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as re, ood, hurricanes,s, and tornadoes.

What are the Limits on Sunbeam’s Liability?
Sunbeam 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. Sunbeam disclaims all other warranties, conditions, or representations, express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.

Sunbeam 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 products, or for damages arising from any tort, including negligence or gross negligence, or fault committed by Sunbeam, its agents or employees or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against the purchaser by any other party.

Some 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 exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

How to Obtain Warranty Service
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-672-6333 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

USER MAINTENANCE

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