Franklin Industries, L.L.C pFR1730 User Manual

Automatic Drip Coffee Maker

Cafetière automatique

Use & Care Guide (pages 1 - 11)

Mode d’emploi (pages 12 à 25)

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Model FR1730
POUR USAGE DOMESTIQUE UNIQUEMENT

Modèle FR1730

Congratulations! You’ve just purchased a Franklin Chef™

10-Cup Automatic Drip Coffee Maker, manufactured to the highest
standards of Franklin Industries, L.L.C. To obtain the most
satisfaction from your new purchase, be sure to read through this
Use & Care Guide, being especially mindful of the safety
instructions and recommended operating procedures.

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards··················· 1 - 3
Technical Information ···················· 3
Before Your First Use ···················· 4

Know the Parts of Your Coffee Maker ·········· 4 - 5
Features ························· 5 - 7

Control Panel ··················· 6 - 7

Operation ························· 7 - 9

How to Set the Clock ················· 7
How to Delay the Brew Cycle ············· 7
How to Brew Coffee ················ 8 - 9

Coffee Measurement Chart ·············· 9
Tips for Great Tasting Coffee ················ 10
Cleaning Your Coffee Maker ················ 11
Limited Warranty ······················ 12

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

1.Read all instructions carefully.

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

3.To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug or

coffee maker in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by

or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when 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 authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.

7.The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause injuries.

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 hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.

11. Always plug cord into the wall outlet before turning on any
controls. To disconnect turn power control to OFF, then remove
plug from wall outlet.

12.Always use cold water to make coffee. Warm water or other
liquids could cause damage to the coffee maker.

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13.Scalding may occur if the cover is lifted or removed during the
brewing cycle.

14.Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

15.This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to carafe, follow these

precautions:

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Never use the carafe on a range top or in a microwave oven.

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Do not allow liquid to evaporate from carafe. Do not heat carafe.

• Discard carafe if damaged in any manner, or if carafe has a loose

or weakened handle. A chip or crack could result in breakage or
contaminate liquid contents with particles.

Do not clean carafe with scouring powders, steel wool pads or

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other abrasive materials.

• This carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY FEATURES
Power Cord

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards
resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. An
extension cord may be used with care. Be sure the marked

electrical rating of the extension cord is at least as great as the
electrical rating of this appliance. The extension cord should be

positioned so that it does not drape over the counter or table where
it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. The
electrical rating of the coffee maker is listed on the bottom panel of
the unit.

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Polarized Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature, 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 fails to fit, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

Technical Information

Model: FR1730

Capacity 10 cups

Electrical Input: 120V AC ~ 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 900W

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Before Your First Use

• Carefully unpack the coffee maker and remove all packaging

materials.

• Before making coffee in your coffee maker, thoroughly clean the

carafe, carafe lid, filter basket and permanent filter with warm,
soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers.

You may wipe the carafe plate with a clean, damp cloth. However,

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do not immerse the coffee maker in water or other liquid.
Prior to brewing your first pot of coffee, operate the coffee maker

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once or twice with water but without ground coffee or a filter. This
will remove any dust that may have settled inside the coffee
maker that could affect the flavor of the coffee.

Use cold water for best results.

Know the Parts of Your Coffee Maker

Removable
Cone Filter
Basket
and
Permanent
Filter

Pause & Serve
Activator

Swing-Away
Filter Basket
Holder

Stainless
Steel
Thermal
Carafe

Water Reservoir

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Reservoir Cover

Water Window

Cord Storage
(at back)

Carafe Plate
Control Panel

(see next page)

Control Panel

Auto Start Light

Hour Advance

Button

Minute Advance

Button

Clock/Timer Digital Display

Features

“On” Light

Power Select
(Start/Stop)
Button

Brew Preset
Button

• Automatic Shut-Off

For safety, this coffee maker has been designed with an automatic
shut-off feature. The coffee maker shuts off automatically when
the brewing cycle is completed, in both the regular and auto-start
modes. Coffee will stay warm for up to 4 hours.

• Pause & Serve Activator

Allows you to interrupt the brewing cycle and pour a cup of coffee
before the entire carafe is finished brewing. To restart the brewing
process, return carafe to plate and coffee will automatically begin
flowing through filter basket. Make sure the thermal carafe lid is
secured on the carafe, and that the carafe is positioned firmly
against the back of the coffee maker.

CAUTION:

or the filter basket may overflow.
Clock/Timer Digital Display

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The 24-hour digital clock built into the face of the coffee maker will
keep the correct time, even after the unit has been shut off. The
timer can be programmed up to 24 hours in advance to start
brewing fresh, hot coffee automatically.

Water Window

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Large, easy-to-read numbers indicate how many cups of water
have been poured into the coffee maker.

Do not remove carafe for longer than 30 seconds

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• “On” Light

The “On” Light lets you know when the coffee maker is On for
safe operation.

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Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe
Uniquely designed carafe seals in heat and flavor but allows for
easy pouring with its thumb-activated lever on lid. Easy-to-grip
handle for added comfort.

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Cord Storage
Hidden cord storage allows you to conceal excess cord for a neat
appearance.

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Swing-Away Filter Basket Holder
Filter basket holder swings out for convenient filling.

• Black-Lined Cone Filter Basket

Cone-shaped filter basket enriches flavor and prevents bitter taste.
Black lining helps to hide stains. Use either the included washable
permanent filter or a standard #4 cone-shaped paper filter.

Control Panel

• Clock/Timer Digital Display - Clock with AM/PM indicator is also

used for programming your coffee maker in advance.

• Hour Advance Button - This button advances the hour display

for the clock and timer. See the section on “How to Set the Clock”
for proper use.

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Minute Advance Button - This button advances the minute
display for the clock and timer. See the section on “How to Set the
Clock” for proper use.

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Brew Preset Button - This button allows you to program the
coffee maker up to 24 hours before the desired brewing time. See
the section on “How to Delay the Brew Cycle” for proper use.

“On” Light - This LED indicates that the coffee maker is

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receiving electrical power and is in its normal operating mode.

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Auto Start Light - This LED indicates the coffee maker is in a
delayed brewing cycle mode, awaiting preset brew time.

• Power Select (Start/Stop) Button - This button controls three

power modes: ON/OFF/AUTO. The OFF mode does not have a
light indicator.

Operation

How to Set the Clock

To set the correct time of day, first press the Hour Advance Button
until the correct hour has been reached. Then, press the Minute
Advance Button until the correct minutes have been reached. Use
the AM/PM indicator on the left side of the digital read-out when
setting the time.

Note: Disconnecting the AC line cord from the wall outlet causes
the time setting to be lost. The unit resets the clock to a flashing
12:00 when it is plugged in again after having been disconnected.

How to Delay the Brew Cycle

To preset your coffee maker to brew at a later time, first verify that the
clock is set to the correct time. See section on “How to Set the Clock ”.

Press and hold the Brew Preset Button. While continuing to hold the
Brew Preset Button, press the Hour Advance Button until the
desired delayed brew time hour is reached. Then press the Minute
Advance Button until the desired minute has been reached. The AM
and PM indicators are on the left side of the digital clock readout.
Release the Brew Preset Button.

Press the Power Select Button once. The Auto Start Light will
illuminate, indicating that the coffee maker is waiting for the preset
brew time to be reached before beginning the brewing cycle.

Note: lf the Power Select Button is pressed before the Brew Preset
Button, the brewing cycle delay feature will not activate.

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