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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions When Using This Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Up Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Coffeemaker Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the Power Cord Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation and Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparing Coffeemaker for Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Brewing Coffee Now. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Brewing Coffee Later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning the Coffeemaker Between Brew Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintaining Your Coffeemaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning the Coffeemaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using MR. COFFEE
® Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning the Decanter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Introduction
Congratulations! You are the owner of a MR. COFFEE
®
4-Cup Coffeemaker.
Please read all of the instructions in this booklet carefully before you begin
to use this appliance.
Proper care and maintenance will insure the long life
of this appliance
and its trouble-free operation. Save these instructions
and refer to them often for cleaning and care tips.
Precautions When Using This Coffeemaker
Things To Do –
• Avoid areas of the coffeemaker that may become hot or emit steam when
the machine is ON, particularly the filter basket and the water reservoir.
• Avoid jerking or straining the power cord when unplugging.
Grasp the molded plug to unplug.
• Unplug the unit when not in use.
• Unplug the unit when wiping the exterior. Use only a damp cloth to wipe.
• Place machine well back from edge of counter.
Things Not To Do
–
• Do not place a cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath the coffeemaker.
• Never reheat a beverage by passing it through the brewing system.
• Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaning compounds to clean the exterior
of the unit.
• Do not store the machine until warming plate has cooled.
• In order to avoid contact with any fluid, do not place your hand
underneath the filter basket.
• Do not permit children to use this machine without close adult supervision.
• The use of chemically softened water can inhibit proper filtration.
This will affect the beverage flavor and will cause a long drip time
from the filter basket. Avoid using chemically softened water.
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