Mr. Coffee 4-CUP COFFEEMAKER User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
AD SERIES 4-CUP COFFEEMAKER

(Pages 2 - 6)

INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION PARA USAR
LAS CAFETERAS DE 4 TAZAS DE LA SERIE AD

(Pages 7 - 11)

MODE D'EMPLOI POUR LES CAFETIÈRES 4 TASS­ES DE LA SÉRIE AD

(Pages 12 - 16)

Congratulations! You are the owner of a Mr. Coffee®AD4, 4-cup
coffeemaker, with the Pause N’ Serve feature allowing you to sample a cup
while the coffee is still brewing. Other features include a lighted on/off
switch, swing-out brew basket & visible water level indicator.

To ensure the long life and trouble-free operation of your appliance,
please read & save these instructions. Refer to them for cleaning &
care tips.

For Household Use Only.

¡Felicitaciones! Ud. es el feliz propietario de una cafetera Mr. Coffee

®

AD4 de 4 tazas, con válvula Pause 'N Serve (pausa para servirse), activada
por la garrafa, que le permite servirse una taza cuando la cafetera aún está
colando el café. Otras características incluyen un interruptor luminoso de
encendido/apagado, una canastilla de colado giratoria y un indicador de
nivel de agua.

Para asegurar una larga vida útil y sin problemas en la operación,
sírvase leer cuidadosamente estas instrucciones. Consúltelas para
conocer las sugerencias de limpieza y cuidado.

Para Uso Doméstico Solamente

Félicitations ! Vous possédez désormais une cafetière 4 tasses AD4 de
Mr. Coffee

®

munie du dispositif d'arrêt automatique d'écoulement Pause 'N
Serve vous permettant de servir une tasse au cours de l'infusion. Cette
cafetière comprend également un interrupteur lumineux, un panier d'infu­sion pivotant et un indicateur de niveau d'eau.

Pour assurer une longue durée de vie et un fonctionnement sans ennuis
de l'appareil, veuillez lire et conserver ces instructions. Consultez-les
pour des conseils en matière de nettoyage et d'entretien.

Réservé à l'Usage Domestique

Model AD4/White

Modelo AD4/ Blanca

Modèle AD4 / Blanc

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions before using the machine.

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

3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs,

or machine in water or other liquid.

4. Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is
used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before removing or attaching parts, & 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 this appliance to the nearest authorized
service center for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Mr.
Coffee may cause hazards or 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 this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.

11. To disconnect, turn control to “off”, then remove plug from
wall outlet.

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

13. Use on a hard, flat surface only, to avoid interruption of air

flow underneath the appliance.

14. Decanter Use and Care

Breakage may occur if the following instructions are not
followed: Use only decanters specifically designed for
Mr. Coffee Pause ‘N Serve models.
A. This decanter is designed for use with your Mr. Coffee
coffeemaker & must never be used on a rangetop, oven or
microwave.

B. Do not set a hot decanter on a wet or cold surface.

C. Do not use a cracked decanter or one with a loose or

weakened handle.
D. Do not clean the decanter with cleansers, steel wool pads,
or other abrasive materials.

E. Discard decanter immediately if it has ever boiled dry.
F. Avoid sharp blows, scratches, or rough handling.

15. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

remove any service covers. No user serviceable parts are
inside. Repair should be done by authorized personnel only.
Opening the bottom service cover will void the warranty.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Page

• Precautions ........................... 4

• Brewing................................. 4

• Automatic Pause N’ Serve....... 5

• Cleaning ................................5

Warranty...................................... 6

Page

Important Safeguards .......... 2

Cord Set Instructions............. 3

Service ................................. 3

Diagram of Parts .................. 3

Operation and Use ..............4-5

• Before First Use .............. 4

SERVICE

If service is required, do not return to the store.
Call 1-800-Mr Coffee (1-800-672-6333).

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
To assist in serving you, please have the model number

(AD4) & purchase date available.
All repairs must be made by Mr.Coffee or an authorized Mr.Coffee Service

Center. Call us for assistance in locating the nearest Service Center.
We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions. Please include your

complete name, address, telephone number, and a brief description in all
your communications to:

Consumer Affairs Department • Signature Brands, Inc.
7005 Cochran Road • Glenwillow, Ohio 44139

DIAGRAM OF PARTS

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. An extension cord may be purchased & used if care is exercised in use.

3. 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 the
counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over accidentally.

* 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.

Mr. Coffee Replacement Decanter (D40)

For better
tasting
tea & coffee,
use 4 cup
Mr. Coffee
brand filters.

Model AD4

Dust Cover

Water Reservoir

Swivel Brew

Basket

Lighted On/Off Switch

Decanter

Warmer Plate

OPERATION AND USE

Before First Use

Before using your coffeemaker the first time, wash decanter/lid and remov­able brew basket (black) using a mild, non-abrasive detergent and water.
Rinse each thoroughly. Follow steps 4-6 (Brewing) using water, to clean
the inside.

Precautions

DO...

• Avoid jerking or straining the power cord when unplugging. Grasp the
molded plug to unplug.

• Avoid using chemically softened water. The use of chemically softened
water can inhibit proper filtration. This will affect the beverage flavor &
will cause a long drip time from the brew funnel.

DO NOT...

• Reheat a beverage by passing it through the brewing system.

• Store the machine until warmer plate has cooled.

• Place your hand underneath the brew funnel, in order to avoid contact
with any fluid.

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Brewing

1. Open the swivel basket to your right. Insert a Mr.Coffee 4-cup filter into

the brew basket.

2. Add desired amount of coffee referring to the Coffee Measurement Chart.

Shake lightly to level coffee.

3. Be sure the paper filter is centered before closing the brew basket.

4. Fill the decanter with tap water to desired capacity as marked on the

side of the decanter. (1 cup = 5 oz). To brew four cups, fill the decanter
to the bottom of the silver band. For easy & accurate filling, cup
markings can also be found inside the reservoir.

5. Pour water into water reservoir. Place the empty decanter onto the

warmer plate.

6. Plug the cord into the electrical outlet. Turn the “on/off” switch to “on”.

When coffee stops flowing, the brewing cycle is complete. The warmer
plate will keep your coffee piping hot until you turn your coffeemaker to

“off”.

7. Discard the used grounds & filter. Rinse the brew basket & replace.

8. To make another pot of coffee, repeat steps 1-7.

9. Turn your coffeemaker to “off “ when the decanter is empty. Unplug the

power cord when not in use.

Warning: To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to property as a
result of overflow, be sure the decanter is squarely centered under the
brew basket during the brewing cycle. Brewed coffee & grounds, both

in brew basket & decanter, are very hot. Handle with care to avoid
scalding. If brew basket overflows, or if brew basket fails to drain into

decanter during brew cycle, do not open or handle basket. Unplug cof­feemaker, and wait for contents to cool before handling.

COFFEE
MEASUREMENT
CHART

FOR BEST RESULTS, USE
DRIP GRIND RECOMMENDED
FOR AUTOMATIC DRIP
COFFEEMAKERS

TO BREW / CUPS GROUND COFFEE

4 4 Tbsp. OR 2 SCOOPS
3 3 Tbsp. OR 1 1/2 SCOOPS
2 2 Tbsp. OR 1 SCOOP
1 2 Tbsp. OR 1 SCOOP

2 Level tablespoons = 1 level scoop
1 cup = 5 oz. brewed coffee

Use more or less coffee to
suit taste.

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Automatic Pause N’ Serve - Drip Stop Valve

Our Pause N’ Serve feature allows up to 30 seconds to sample a cup while
the coffee is still brewing. It also prevents any remaining coffee in the brew
basket from dripping onto the warmer plate once brew cycle is complete.

Warning: To prevent injury from hot overflow, replace decanter
within 30 seconds if removed during brewing. If the decanter

is not replaced within 30 seconds, the filter basket will fill with
water & overflow.

Cleaning

Your coffeemaker must be cleaned when you begin to notice excessive
steaming or the brewing time increases considerably. This condition is
caused by a build-up of lime & mineral deposits from your water. If the
pumping action stops before all the water has been pumped out of the
machine, the appliance requires cleaning.

The frequency of cleaning
depends on the hardness of
water used. The following table
gives a suggested cleaning
schedule.

Your coffeemaker may be cleaned by using Mr. Coffee Cleaner or vinegar.

Using Mr. Coffee Cleaner

Read caution statement on side panel of box before use.

1. For best results, follow the directions given on the cleaner packet.

Using Vinegar

1. Fill the decanter to the bottom of the silver band with undiluted white
household vinegar. Pour vinegar into coffeemaker.

2. Place a four-cup filter into the brew basket & close the swivel basket.

3. Place the empty decanter on the warming plate. Turn the coffeemaker

to “on”. When three cups have flowed through, turn the coffeemaker
to “off”. Let stand for 1/2 hour.

4. Pour vinegar back into the coffeemaker. Place the empty decanter on
the warming plate.

5. Turn coffeemaker to “on” & let all of the vinegar run to completion.

6. Discard the vinegar & paper filter.

7. To flush out all traces of vinegar, pour decanter full of tap water into
coffeemaker, turn switch to “on” (illuminated). Allow it to cycle through.

8. Discard water & turn coffeemaker off. Repeat steps 7-8.

Decanter

Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit inside the decanter. Coffee
& tea discolor these deposits, sometimes leaving a brownish stain inside the
decanter. To remove these stains, follow these easy steps.

1. Use a solution of equal parts white vinegar & hot water.

2. Let solution stand in decanter for about 20 minutes. Discard.

3. Wash & rinse decanter thoroughly using soft cloth. Do not use harsh

abrasive cleaners. These may cause scratches & can lead to breakage.

SUGGESTED CLEANING INTERVAL

SOFT WATER - EVERY 80 BREW CYCLES
HARD WATER - EVERY 40 BREW CYCLES